CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

 

Chinese New Year Celebration with International Students: A Day Full of Fun, Culture, and Friendship

    Today was an incredibly special day as we got to celebrate Chinese New Year at Catholic Ming Yuan College with international students from USLS. The event was filled with exciting activities, cultural exchanges, and lots of fun moments that brought all of us closer together.

    Our day started with a relaxing yoga session, where we stretched and practiced breathing exercises to set a calm and peaceful mood for the day. It was a great way to refresh our minds and bodies before jumping into the rest of the activities.

    Next, we got our hands a little dirty with some gardening, learning about different plants and how to take care of them. It was a refreshing experience, especially since we were working together with students from different backgrounds. After that, we tried fishing, which turned out to be both fun and challenging! Some of us managed to catch fish, while others simply enjoyed the peaceful surroundings by the water.

    By lunchtime, everyone had worked up a good appetite, and we all sat down together to enjoy a delicious meal. This was a great time to chat, share stories, and get to know each other better. It was interesting to hear about everyone’s experiences as international students and their perspectives on studying in the Philippines.

    After lunch, we went on a school tour, where we explored the different parts of Catholic Ming Yuan College. It was fascinating to see the learning environment and facilities, especially since the school has such a strong cultural and educational atmosphere.

    To wrap up the celebration, we had a gift exchange, where each of us received a little surprise from another participant. It was a heartwarming moment that symbolized friendship and the spirit of sharing, making the event even more meaningful.

    One of the best parts of this celebration was the diversity of the participants. We had students from South Korea (3), Japan (1), Ireland (1), Malaysia (2), and Indonesia (3), creating a truly international environment. From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, we spent the entire day bonding, celebrating, and making unforgettable memories.

    This Chinese New Year celebration was definitely one of the highlights of our journey! It wasn’t just about the activities, it was about the connections we made, the cultures we learned about, and the incredible experience of celebrating a meaningful tradition with people from all over the world.