Hari Raya post.

Memandangkan aku dah ditugaskan untuk membuat satu article mengenai majlis baru baru ni, aku rasa it sill go wasted aku habiskan waktu lecture dan rehat kelas aku macam tu je, so aku decide lebih baik aku record dekat sini. Dan sebuah lagu macam sentap sekejap.

Ye jiwang 2 minute pun tak boleh ke? Haha.

What is the meaning of a country if the country doesn't have a culture to reveal and be proud of their own identity? Even the Russians have their own native traditions and events which are well-known in all parts of the world. As for us, we indeed really know how much pride installed in each and every young to old hearts of the Russians towards their country, but nevertheless, so do us. In Malaysia, we have our very own unic events which celebrate all the various multi-racial colors, the multi-religion harmony through out the years. And one of the biggest events in Malaysia, is Hari Raya. Yes, they ask, "Is it Hari Raya is just for muslims?", but being not restricted not just to Muslims, our Hari Raya in Malaysia which supposedly to be only 1 day, extended to another 29 days. Why? Because the other 29 days, we celebrate to true meaning of being tolerant to each other, we celebrate unity.

22nd of September 2013 marked one of the greatest event organized by Malaysian students, a typical 'Hari Raya Celebration' which has been held ages ago, generation by generation. This time, there was a little bit of 'twist' on the venue, which due to some unforgivable circumstances, the venue has been changed from the Hiroshima hostel hall, to an open area in front of the Hiroshima hostel. Of course, the concept was an 'open air' event. 

The theme for raya celebration this year was 'Warna Warni Raya' or in English 'the colorful raya', and unsurprisingly, the theme was well anticipated by the students as they wore colorful, funky traditional costumes. It really brought back the true definition of hari raya in Malaysia: fun, happiness, love, and colorfulness. 

The event started at 10:30 a.m, starting with a recitation and then speeches from Malaysian community organization leaders: MSA leader, Syed Aidid Syed Rahman; Kelab Umno Volgograd (KUV) leader, Aziz Haladin. It wouldn't be a complete event without some performances, therefore, students from all batches who have been preparing for various type of performances months ago, performed their spectacular shows. The initial performance, 'Qasidah' was performed, consisting of group of guys singing religious, harmonious arabic song Li Ha Na Na. Main highlight of the day was the sketch performed by the ex-STIGX drama team, who performed the weirdly sad-but-funny sketch, but nevertheless, packed with lessons to be learned. Some other extraordinary performances especially from the first year YT students really lived up the day too. 

There were exciting games, prize-giving ceremony for the graduating final year students (hopefully all) along with the event to cheer and bring up the 'raya' mood. 

Last but not least, the foods. The foods prepared, though simple, but really tasted delicious and nice. A full stomach is a happy stomach therefore a photography session is always a must for such a great event. Clearly, the photos 'flooded' into all kind of social networking, mainly Facebook and Instagram. 

At 2:30 p.m the event finished with a smile in each and everyone face. Till the next raya :)

Christina Perri: thousand years

Heart beats fast

Colors and promises

How to be brave?

How can I love when I'm afraid to fall

But watching you stand alone?

All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

[Chorus:]

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

Time stands still

Beauty in all she is

I will be brave

I will not let anything take away

What's standing in front of me

Every breath

Every hour has come to this

One step closer

[Chorus:]

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you

Time has brought your heart to me

I have loved you for a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

One step closer

One step closer

[Chorus:]

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you

Time has brought your heart to me

I have loved you for a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

Done.