In conjunction with the Chinese New Year of the Tiger 🐯 2022, the students from MAHSA University’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FOHS) organised and took part in the Chinese New Year celebrations held on 10th February. Many exciting events happened during this celebration. The students of FOHS showcased their diverse talents with their amazing performances on stage.
Koh Zeng Feng from Environmental Health played the drums and mesmerised the audience, while Gan Khai Ping from the School of Physiotherapy left the audience in awe with his guitar. Besides these musical performances, Physiotherapy students Tan Ai Ching and Kimberly created enchanting vibes in the hall by giving a very graceful dance performance.
In the build-up to the celebration, many exciting competitions were conducted throughout the week, such as karaoke, Chinese calligraphy, and Tik-Tok. Charis Tee Ming Jing, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student, emerged champion of the calligraphy competition, whereas Hariz Arafa Said won the second runner-up prize for the karaoke competition with his mind-blowing, stage rocking performance. Jason Valanthevan an impressive performance.when he sang a song in the spirit of the Chinese New Year.
It was exciting to have held this event in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic which has kept all of us apart for two years. This event also kick-started student activities on campus, albeit being very carefully and observing tight SOP’s
To culminate the CNY celebrations, the Faculty of Health Sciences, together with the Faculty of Pharmacy, organised a yee-sang-tossing ceremony for the whole university. The event was led by our Dean, Professor Veronica, and was attended by all members of the senior management of MAHSA University. Yee-sang-tossing is believed to welcome prosperity and abundance for the lunar new year.
May all of the FOHS staff and students and everyone else in the MAHSA Family be blessed with good health, good fortune and happiness in 2022 and always.
