Cultural celebrations at Limkokwing University
CYBERJAYA: Culture is a powerful influence on individuals’ journey to create their marks in the world.
At Limkokwing University, students from more than 165 countries strengthen their bonds and widen their knowledge through global education to benefit the entire world.
As one of Malaysia’s most globalized universities with campuses in 14 countries, Limkokwing University is officially Asia’s most international university that provided its graduates with two employment advantages.
Students of Limkokwing University are provided with the opportunities to create global friendships and obtain international experiences through Limkokwing University’s Global Campus program.
In addition, Limkokwing University’s education approach equipped each graduate with knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen fields, allowing them to increase their mobility, and heighten their competitiveness as they are heading to global job markets. Graduates of Limkokwing University are empowered with necessary skills required by 65 per cent of employers for high income careers.
As a proof of its leading creative education approach, Limkokwing University is the only Malaysian institution invited to be a part of the United Nations’ Academic Impact program that highlights a commitment to provide educational opportunity for all people regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity, a commitment to encourage global citizenship through education, and sustainability.
Moreover, Limkokwing University’s founder and president, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr. Lim Kok Wing, is recognised as Malaysia’s goodwill ambassador by the United Nation and is the only international peace ambassador to Malaysia.
Since its inception in 2013, the Limkokwing International Cultural Festival has been attended by more than 26,000 guests and recognized by The Malaysia Book of Records for organizing the Most Number of Countries Delegates Participating in a Cultural Festival in 2016 with 93 countries.
Featuring “The World in One Place” as its main theme, the 2017 Limkokwing International Cultural Festival was bigger than before by showcasing variations of cultural exhibitions from more than 100 countries through country booths and performance competitions.
Students poured their creativeness in presenting the skills they obtained on campus through architectural design, communication, branding, ICT, and fashion design.
All of this creativity can be seen during the one- day festival making it truly one of the biggest cultural events in the world by a university.
“Limkokwing University students are a vibrant, dynamic young change makers with an impressive track record of representing the university in all its activities and programmes. Theirhigh energy andcommitment to various causes is impressive.
“They come together to promote and cultivate peaceful co-existence, peace volunteerism, a culture of tolerance, and youth leadership to promote the spirit of universal brotherhood and create a better world with peace and harmony.
“They are indeed worthy young global citizens.” said Lim.
Held at Limkokwing University’s Cyberjaya Campus, the event was graced by the Sultanah of Pahang Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom, Principal Princess from the Kingdom of Swaziland Sikhanyiso Dlamini and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.
During the event, Limkokwing University was also bestowed a new record from the Malaysia Book of Record for the “Most Number of Countries Delegates Participating in A Cultural Festival” with 100 countries. The award was presented to Dato’ Tiffanee Marie Lim, Limkokwing University’s vice president for brand, creativity, and talent development.
This year, the festival featured performances and appearances by local as well as international entertainment industry artistes, such as Joe Flizzow, SonaOne, Emir Hermono and Raline Shah.
Meanwhile, industry partners such as Uber, AXN, Twentieth Century Fox Film, Daikin, The Twee, Wolo Hotel, Empire Hotel Subang, and Pioneer provided support to the event.