Kisheaan Devarajan
By 8pm, our faculty members and villagers arrived at the site of the function. Unfortunately, our VC did not make it for the function. It was lovely to see some of Batch 13 students dressed in Malay traditional costumes.The event started with a slideshow presentation on our journey throughout the homestay posting, followed by the opening dance performance. The night went on with speeches by the Guests of Honor, souvenir presentations to the foster families, cute performances by the village kids and the delicious dinner prepared by the villagers (can’t forget the finger licking good ikan bakar). Not forgetting one of the most creditable performances; Nelson’s song. He sung a Malay song entitled ‘Teman Sejati’. His performance was very pleasant, especially with his Baju Melayu (‘hats-off bro’).
The function wrapped up around 10.30pm. It was almost time for us to leave. It was not easy; the separation was very heavy on us. Although it was only for four days, the hospitality, love and care for us made us emotionally very attached to our foster families. Some of us had our own farewell gathering in our houses.
We went there with very little expectations, but came back with a lifetime worth of experience. It was one of the best times we had in our student life so far. I wish my heartiest condolences to all those who missed the homestay. My dear Kampung Nelayan, here we come on 2nd July for the health promotion campaign. Till then, adios amigos.
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