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 schooling and studying psychology PhD prospect Liao Yiming knowledgeable StarMetro that she has really continually appreciated the fireworks and light-weight show screens proper right here.
“The fireworks illuminate the sky all through the evening, creating an lively 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 reminiscent of dances, magic reveals 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 bit of by collaborating in cheery events with friends.
“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 methods in Malaysia are much more laid-back contrasted to China the place focus is placed on commonplace routines reminiscent of 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 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 a giant factor.
“Through occasions like this, they will additionally find out how individuals right here have a good time 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.
