KUCHING: AIESEC Kuching’s Global Village event is happening tomorrow at Borneo 744, Jalan Bintawa here. It is jointly organised by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. “This year’s Global Village will be the biggest one, with over 40 participants from 10 different countries ranging from France, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Tunisia, Kenya, Hong Kong and Vietnam.
“The event is open to the public and everyone is invited to experience the youthful energy of the exchange participants from around the world,” said Global Village vicepresident Aryna Rashid. The event will also showcase the participants’ cultures at dedicated booths and several cultural performances.
“These passionate exchange participants comprise university students who have come to Kuching for six weeks to participate in summer global volunteering programmes that aim to promote cultural understanding and world awareness.
“Their six-week stay culminates with Global Village, an event that showcases their nations and cultures through singing, dancing, food, customs, costumes, music and traditions,” she said yesterday. “On top of that, the unique Sarawakian culture will also not be left behind. There will be a mini art market featuring artworks and products from our local entrepreneurs such as henna, local jewellery and traditional handicrafts.”
“You also wouldn’t want to miss the concert at 7pm inside the iconic Black Box Theatre,” she added. Entrance to the mini art market and booths is free. AIESEC is the world’s largest youth-run organisation. It is an international non-governmental and non-profit that provides young people with leadership development, cross-cultural internships, and volunteer exchange globalist experiences.
