indulging within the spirit of Chinese New Year, some trainees from China have really 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 really continuously appreciated the fireworks and light-weight show screens proper right here.
“The fireworks illuminate the sky all through the evening, 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 12 months, 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 resembling dances, magic exhibits and poetry recitals together with the festivity.
“It was a memorable and pleased 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 beat his despair somewhat by participating in cheery events with friends.
“This is the second 12 months 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 normal routines resembling pasting couplets in the home.
Also present on the lunch was UCSI University vice-chancellor and head of state Prof Datuk Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir.
She outlined the event as a technique 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 have fun 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.
