A shopping mall in Malaysia recently hosted a special fashion show — in which the models were children with Down syndrome.
In a video posted on 31 July, the children pose in fashionable clothing in front of an appreciative audience.
@malakatmall Happy / Sedih / Cute Kehadiran Mereka membawa Keceriaan dan keikhlasan yang membuka mata kita kepda keindahan kepelbagaian manusia . We All Love u ❤️ #supermodel #malakatmall #malakatmallcyberjaya #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness ♬ Kekasih Bayangan – Egus Rivilla
The fashion show was meant to raise awareness of the genetic condition.
The video has since gone viral on TikTok, with many praising the mall for its efforts.
Malakat Mall, a shopping center in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, posted snippets of the fashion show on TikTok.
In the video, the children walk down a red carpet dressed in a diverse array of fashionable clothes.
After strutting down the runway, they strike various poses and show off their outfits.
Source: Malakat Mall on TikTok
The supportive audience flanking both sides of the red carpet claps happily for each of the models.
Source: Malakat Mall on TikTok
While some of the older children confidently took the runway on their own, others had moral support.
Several of the children walked down the runway with an accompanying adult.
Source: Malakat Mall on TikTok
Though they appeared nervous, they courageously made the walk regardless.
As it turns out, the organisers did not limit the fashion show to just children.
Several adults with Down syndrome also graced the catwalk.
Source: Malakat Mall on TikTok
At the time of writing, the video has around six million views on TikTok.
Those who viewed the video received it positively, praising both the organiser and the children involved for warming their heart.
Source: TikTok
Others thanked the show for helping boost the confidence of the children with Down syndrome.
Source: TikTok
Netizens showed nothing but positivity and love, calling the children “amazing”.
Source: TikTok
Children with Down syndrome face discrimination from not just their peers, but society at large.
The BBC reported on a nursery that discriminated against a young student with Down syndrome in February this year.
With the video going viral, it’s safe to say the organisers have succeeded in raising a good amount of positive awareness for children with Down syndrome.
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Featured image adapted from Malakat Mall on TikTok.
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