Korean carnival rocks HELP campus
HELP University’s campus at SubangBestari played host to the Second HELP Korean Carnival recently.
The crowds were entertained throughout the day with K-Pop, delicious Korean food, Korean fashion make-up and last but not least, a Korean Quiz.
The fun-filled day was launched by the Korean Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Yu Hyun- Seok accompanied by
HELP University vice-chancellor and president Prof Datuk Dr Paul Chan.
The Korean Embassy played a key role in the success of the Carnival with its sponsorship of the Korean K-Pop band and the Korean Quiz.
The Faculty of Communication also participated in the whole event by settingup a mini news studio and invited visitors to read samples of Korean news.
The newly recruited student presenters enjoyed themselves by readingthe news against a backdrop of Seoul, the capital of Korea.
The campus was filled with students tryingout Korean beauty products under the Laneige brand, while feastingon Korean delicacies such as Tteokbokki, Kimbab and BBQ ricebowl.
Anggi Tan, one of the students who attended the event, said it was one of the best carnivals she had attended as she enjoyed the K-Pop music and dancing.
The launch of the event was unique with a grand display of traditional Korean drum music known as Samulnori.
It was well attended by HELP Korean students who took the opportunity to wear the elegant Hanbok, the national dress of Korea.
The Korean Carnival served as a unique window into the world of Korean culture, food and music and cemented HELP’s role in creatinga diverse and international culture at its campus.
Meanwhile, Cosplay, Comics, Anime and Games Exhibition or in short C2AGE, is set to take centrestage again.
This time it celebrates its 10th anniversary with the tagline “C2AGE EXTREME” with a host of attractions from 11am to 7pm on July 15 to 16 at the HELP University Subang2 campus.
There will be Cosplay, Comics, Anime and Games Exhibitions and workshops on photography.
Special international guests such as Stella Chuu, a native New York cosplayer, who is recognised for her brilliant costumes, will conduct prop and armour makingworkshops related to her cosplay.
Another C2AGE special guest star and celebrity, Ukranian Pugoffka Sama, is also flyingin for the event. Indonesian action figure photographer, Edy Hardjo, who is internationally recognised for his photography will also be present.
HELP senior lecturer and founder of C2AGE Murali Rajaratnam said that the younger generation are showinggreater interest in these forms of expression.
He added that the culture of Japanese anime and cosplay is a worldwide phenomenon and growing.
There will also be a Star Wars presentation and other exhibitions rangingfrom best costumes, eating competitions as well as art and photography competitions.
Tickets can be purchased at www.c2age.com or e-mail theofficialc2age@gmail.com.