KUALA LUMPUR: Embracing the festive spirit of Chinese New Year, a heartwarming moment unfolded as a Malay busker captivated Malaysians with a soulful Mandarin song, touching the hearts of Chinese diners.
The talented busker, known as gismarrock07, took to his TikTok account to share a delightful encounter at a hawker centre where he serenaded a group of Chinese diners with his rendition of'Wo De Hao Xiong Di', a song celebrating friendship.
"Happy Chinese New Year 2024! They arrived just as we were about to leave, but I managed to treat them to a song," read the heartwarming video's caption.
In the clip, gismarrock07 approached the group's table with his guitar, igniting excitement among the diners.
"I have a song for you," he announced, eliciting cheers and anticipation from the group.
Expressing gratitude, the diners eagerly awaited his performance. "I hope you know this song, let's sing it together," gismarrock07 added before launching into his heartfelt rendition.
As the music started, some group members sang along. By the time the chorus arrived, the entire table was enthusiastically singing and clapping.
The viral video has amassed an impressive 1.2 million views. It is inundated with Malaysians applauding the busker's ability of bringing the Chinese New Year spirit to life, transcending racial boundaries.
"How great it would be if we all lived in harmony and respected each other... Let's all take care of our beloved country regardless of race," said @jeffmohamad.
Meanwhile, the friendship song resonated deeply with numerous social media users, evoking memories of their past friendships.
"Chinese people really value friendship... This song brought tears to my eyes. I miss my Chinese friends... Now they're all working in Singapore," commented @zenxy.
"This song reminds me of old friends... It's human nature that when they're a little comfortable, they forget themselves... I pray that you'll always be under His protection," said @Pocong Slim.