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Celebrating unity and diversity at In-Fusion 2011

By Vani Goyal, Head Writer of In-Fusion 2011 Committee

Year 3, Faculty of Engineering


BOOTH STOP: NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan (left) getting to learn learning more about Pakistani culture


COLOURFUL COSTUMES: Students from various countries showcasing their national costumes during the In-fusion event

The "In-Fusion" international fiesta has been a most popular event in NUS' annual student calendar since its inauguration five years ago, and this year's event on 11 February 2011 saw an even bigger turnout and reception.

In-Fusion 2011 involved and was supported by 11 national groups and sponsors, including Singapore's Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, Singapore International Foundation, and Digital Scanning Corporation.

Officiating at the Opening Ceremony was Guest-of-Honour NUS President Prof Tan Chorh Chuan. Besides the traditional lion dance, there were also an entertaining fashion show and several other cultural presentations. Two main highlights of In-Fusion 2011 were the International Fair and International Students' Night.

The International Fair displayed multicultural diversity in taste, attire, community and vision. There were many stalls set up at the University's Central Forum by students from the respective countries, selling ethnic articles. Visitors at the Fair could dress up in regional traditional attire at the "Photo Corner" and have their pictures taken for a souvenir to take home, or enjoy a culinary feast at "Taste the World" featuring mouth-watering delights of foreign origins. Participants of In-Fusion were also treated to a series of spectacular performances put up by various country groups at International Students' Night held at the University Cultural Centre.

The central theme of In-Fusion 2011 was "The Image of Women", transcending age, culture and nationality. It recognised the contributions of all child-bearing women who play an important role in nurturing the past, present and future generations. 02 March 2011
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