indulging within the spirit of Chinese New Year, some trainees from China have truly chosen to stay again in Malaysia to introduce the Year of the Snake.
Awed by the colourful neighborhood atmosphere, UCSI University training and studying psychology PhD prospect Liao Yiming knowledgeable StarMetro that she has truly consistently appreciated the fireworks and light-weight show screens proper right here.
“The fireworks illuminate the sky all through the night time, creating an brisk vibe.
“Also, the lights at places like the PETRONAS Twin Towers are vibrant and splendid,” she claimed all through a cheery lunch organized by UCSI University for its China trainees.
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Malaysia for the fifth yr, Liao aspires to assimilate with neighborhood society which she states varies and complete.
“In the previous, worldwide college students from China had organised occasions and actions similar to dances, magic exhibits and poetry recitals along side the festivity.
“It was a memorable and blissful expertise.
“This year, I will be joining my Malaysian friends for their Chinese New Year preparations,” she claimed.
“We will be making Malaysian food such as nasi lemak and Nyonya dishes,” shared Liao, that’s from Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province.
Despite the cheery atmosphere within the nation, Zhao Zitong, a UCSI University chemical design undergrad, nonetheless has downside with isolation.
Zhao, that’s from Taiyuan City, Shanxi district, claimed he dealt with to overcome his despair a little bit by participating in cheery events with buddies.
“This is the second yr that I’m celebrating Chinese New Year in Malaysia.
“I will join my friends for a meal before we enjoy the fireworks display,” he claimed.
He included that the cheery strategies in Malaysia are much more laid-back contrasted to China the place focus is placed on commonplace routines similar to pasting couplets in the home.
Also current on the lunch was UCSI University vice-chancellor and head of state Prof Datuk Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir.
She outlined the event as a way for the faculty to worth the existence of Chinese world trainees.
“We wish to present that we’re right here for them whereas they’re celebrating away from their household.
“Their presence provides color to the campus, particularly when internationalisation is such an enormous factor.
“Through occasions like this, they’ll additionally learn the way individuals right here rejoice Chinese New Year.
“This is a good way of preparing them to become global citizens,” she claimed.
During the event, Prof Siti Hamisah threw yee sang together with the trainees.
