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PRIMAS President, Mr. J. Govindasamy @ Suresh and Hon. Treasurer, Mr. K. Selvaraju attend the PIO International Festival in conjunction with PIO Day.

The PIO International Festival is being held from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th of June 2023 at the Vivekananda Ashram and School, Brickfields Little India in conjunction with the first PIO Day celebrations in Malaysia.

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Chief Guest, YB Tuan V. Sivakumar, Mnister of Human Resources Ministry. The Guest of Honour was the India’s Minister of State for External Affairs H.E. V. Muraleedharan. This festival is supported by the Indian High Commission.

MAICCI’s President, YBhg. Datuk Seri N. Gobalakrishnan too graced this event.

This first PIO Day celebration is to acknowledge the sacrifices, challenges and contributions of the forefathers of the PIOs. The PIO Festival aims to celebrate the culture, history, arts and traditions of the PIOs in conjunction with the PIO Day or PIO Dhinam. The Festival is planned to cater for people of all age groups and backgrounds, including youth and children.