IPOH: The participation of the royalty at state celebrations has helped to foster closer relations among the various ethnic groups, said Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali. 

“Perak is a state which is liberal and multi-racial. The royalty has always been liberal on the various cultures and religions in the state and without their participation, functions cannot be made possible,'' he said at the first state-level Christmas celebrations at the town hall here on Monday night.