Huga Huga Africa part two

Since the sketch was fairly long, we decided to treat all guests with LUNCH AFTERWARDS! Everybody must have been ravenous as the food quickly disappeared :P

At about 1.45PM, the event resumed with a hip-hop number. Then, the audience were presented with a touching slideshow/video about Polio and Rotary International’s ‘End Polio Now’ initiative. Candles were lit as tribute to Polio victims and jars were passed around for donations towards the cause.

To lighten up the atmosphere, we revealed our surprise for the audience: DEEJAYS BEN AND NADIA FROM FLY.FM’S PAGI SHOW! Being the professionals that they are, they truly delighted all members of the audience including the PIBG.

[I even managed to take pictures with them before they started emceeing the rest of the event teehee. Don't believe me? Check THIS out:]

All credits go to Nadia. Photo taken from her blog

Next, came yet another performance by the African students. This time, it was a song. This was quickly followed up by the Afro Jazz/Street-Krumping performance. Ben named it Krump Sh*t.[Not in an offensive manner, he was just a little confused!] Before a truly rocking and jaw-dropping belly dance number led by Vice President Rocyie Wong, guests were treated to a presentation on Africa by Queen Omoni(Yes, that’s her name!) Then, came the wonderful, wild and colourful fashion show. It certainly did NOT disappoint.

Before the closing ceremony, presidents of both Interact Clubs of SAB and MBS joined Ben and Nadia onstage to present souvenirs to all the schools that attended. The entire event ended on a high note as BOD of SAB and MBS marched proudly onto the stage, followed by all performers and finally, treating the audience ONE LAST TIME by dancing to the Waka Waka song made famous by Shakira.

All in all, this year’s IU Day was the best one we’ve had so far. Despite the tears, miscommunications and little feuds here and there, we managed to pull ourselves together to provide the most entertaining Saturday for everybody.


17th July 2010 – A Day to Remember.

*Disclaimer: All pictures belong to Crystal Ng, excluding the one taken from Nadia's blog.

Huga Huga Africa part one

While most of you were still snoring, most of SAB and MBS BOD and Interactors were already in school last Saturday, as early as 6AM. For what, you ask? WHY, THE BIG DAY FINALLY ARRIVED! SAB-MBS JOINT IU DAY 2010 was several hours away. With half-opened eyes and butterflies in our tummies, we finished up decorating the hall, setting up the stage with band equipment and got the registration counter set up. Then, we all got dressed in our awesome get-ups. For non-performing BOD like myself, we all wore painted T-shirts made possible by Saemah(5 Jaya) and a bunch of other peeps.

Most performers did a final rehearsal for their respective dancers. By 9am, a bunch of people had begun to arrive. I started feeling even more nervous by the second. It’s a feeling that all of the BOD shared that day. BLADES( Baki Literary and Debate English Society) had started to set up their face-painting and drinks booths.

10.30AM- IU Day begins with performances from three bands. One was from MBS, and two from SAB. They were great! However, both SAB bands suffered through technical glitches but in the end, all was well. [Unfortunately, the keyboardist for the third band was unhappy and disappointed that he couldn’t play his keyboard at all because of the glitch. Our apologies, WeiZeng.]

Finally, IU Day officially starts with a procession of some sorts led by Muaz and his Stompers, followed by both SAB and MBS interactors to escort in the emcees and the African students from UCSI who were happy to take part in our event. After singing the National Anthem and the Interact song, the Africans entertained us with a dance performance followed by the speeches.

The audience really enjoyed what came next: WARRIOR DANCE! The dance was performed by half of both BODs. Club Service Director Umesh Logandran even had his own dance solo which awed everybody. Later on, we had our sketch, done by the MBS interactors. Boy, was it funny.

The success that was IU Day 2010

In case you were a junior or simply missed out on the fun due to certain reasons, here's something for you to read while I update this blog.

Ben(Fly.Fm)'s blog

Nadia(Fly.Fm)'s blog <---- A picture of Yours-Truly with Ben and Nadia was featured! YAY!

I'd like to take this opportunity to say thanks to them for not only making our event more successful, but the fact that they actually blogged about our IU Day really means a lot to the club.

IU DAY IS FINALLY HERE!

IU DAY IS LESS THAN 12 HOURS AWAY! I'M EXCITED! ARE YOU EXCITED?

IU Day stress?

OKAY, who are we kidding? Yes, we're gonna make our IU Day the best. Yes, it's going to be awesome. BUT, the IU Day stress is catching up to us. Last night, I had a nightmare that IU Day was moved to TODAY without the knowledge of half of guests and Interactors alike.

And now, our tiny IU Director has become a monosyllabic zombie. To quote the recent episode of Glee, we are in a FUNK. With only 12 days to go, we all know we gotta work our butts off and make this event the MOST SUCCESSFUL SAB IU DAY EVER.

It's time for AFRICA

here's a colourful map of Africa just for you people, made possible by yours-truly, the Publicity Deputy. Can you believe there's only 13 days LEFT? :O

2010 INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING DAY

IU DAY FEVER HAS KICKED IN! The MBS boys are busy with the preparation of the sketch, Polio Awareness video and designing tickets for the event.

Meanwhile, us SABians are probably busier. BODs are having frequent meetings to ensure the event will be a success, Interactors helping out even if only for a little bit for decor and finding the perfect emcees, the entire school buzzing about the event.

The event is going to be MAGICAL! Be there, or be square people. Tickets will be sold tentatively starting next week. Keep your eyes peeled for ticketing news!