Chancellor Hall, 15th March - International Culture Night “ICN” is a gala of culture organized by the International Student Council to promote the international student’s traditions through dance. This year the event took place on 15th March 2013 in Chancellor Hall Complex of Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP).
The main objective of the event was to familiarize students with different cultural backgrounds present on campus and to avoid interracial conflicts, as well as to encourage integration to facilitate better understanding of different cultures. For the first time in the history of ICN, the event was open to members of the public, giving a chance for non-students and local citizens to witness the beauty of international cultures. Performers from more than 11 countries and various dance groups were present at the gala, including Indonesia, Phillipines, Iran, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Yemen, Pakistan, Mozambique, Interbeatz, Bhangra and UTP International Culture Group. In addition to this, the audience also got the opportunity to witness several special performances from students within and outside of UTP; among them were students from Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College, Nigerian students and Sophia Najafian of Iran who have performed magically, leaving the crowds thrilled and overly-excited.
More than 2100 people attended the event, including VIPs like Tn.Hj.Noor Rosli (Deputy Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs & Alumni), Shehab Al-Hemyari (President of International Student council) and Mir Muhammad Sohaib (Project Manager of ICN). Even community leader from the neighbouring areas came to witness the spectacular event.
According to Francisco Guambe, a Mozambican performer, “ICN is not only an event to see different cultures or watch people performing different dances, however it is also a place to learn other people’s culture, understand them and be one family because there is no culture better than the other. ” Similar words were left also by Sohaib (Project Manager), who considered ICN 2013 a big success, despite the many difficulties encountered while organizing the event. The most important thing was that every country had a chance to exhibit their culture and that everyone learnt something from the various dances performed.
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| The most popular performance of the night, the belly dance by Sophia Najafia. |
Sohaib believes that those who have attended the event had the chance to learn and understand other people’s cultures. He also stresses the need for integration among international students and the community spirit among both the local and international students.
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