The UTAR e-Convocation made another successful
comeback this year with more dazzling performances from both the students
and alumni of UTAR. The e-Convocation featured various performances that
showcased the beautiful talents of the UTAR community.
The e-Convocation this year was held on 20 March
2021. Many UTAR students and alumni came forward to show their love and
support for the graduates by sending their video performances. It was indeed
heartwarming to see so many UTARians put in great efforts to videotape their
own performances. This initiative did not only showcase their talents but it
also displayed their love and support for the fellow UTARians who were about
to venture into another journey in life.
Most of these performances were recorded separately in the comfort of their homes before they were combined as tribute videos. This was to ensure that the standard of operation set by the government due to the Covid-19 is not breached.
Opening performance by 24 Festive
Drums of Kampar Campus
The UTAR e-Convocation ceremony started with
non-other than the incredible performance of the 24 Festive Drums, making
beats that could get one’s adrenaline pumping with excitement. The
"da-dum-da-dum-da-dum" sound beat accompanied by the synchronous movement of
the players simply added chills and thrills to the event.
UTAR students performing a rendition of “Setia”
Actuarial Science student Huah Jing Ying, Broadcasting student Sherene Lau Siu Wei and Civil Engineering student Chew Kelven performed a song titled “Heal the World” by Michael Jackson. The song showed how someone can change the world and make it an enjoyable and loving place for everyone. It was specially dedicated to all students and graduates who have braved through the challenging times of the pandemic. Despite the tough period, both students and graduates have embraced the changes, adapted well and completed their studies successfully. The song was performed in three different languages, namely English, Chinese and Bahasa Melayu.
Right, from top: Sherene Lau Siu Wei, Huah Jing Ying and Chew Kelven singing “Heal the world”
UTAR students covering “Heal the world” in three languages (Video taken by Daniel Lee, Thanatos Kjk and Yong Jie)
Another song titled “Dream it possible” by De’ Lacey was performed by UTAR alumni Angie Ng Min, Teo Jee Yee, Siow Jia Ying, Ong Yee Yang and Tan Lee Huang. It was an amazing group performance that captured the epitome of teamwork and togetherness among UTAR alumni. Besides group performances, there was also a mesmerizing individual singing performance by UTAR alumna Esther Koh Khai Qi, who sang “How Far I’ll Go” by Auliʻi Cravalho.
UTAR alumni performing “Dream it possible” by De’ Lacey
UTAR
alumna Esther Koh Khai Qi covering “How Far I’ll Go” by Auli'i
Cravalho
Another group performance featuring a different team
of UTAR students and alumni was also held. The team consisted of English
Language student Wong Hui Zhong, Construction Management student Tey Zhi
Yang and alumni, namely Kong Qian Hui, Chong Jia Ying, Cheng Jia Yein, Teoh
Yit Sean, Vivien Lee See Yuin and Sam Jett Shi. They put up a brilliant
performance by dedicating the song “手牵手”
to March 2021 graduates.
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Students and alumni (clockwise, from top left): Chong Jia Ying, Kong Qian Hui, Vivien Lee See Yuin, Wong Hui Zhong, Tey Zhi Yang, Cheng Jia Yein, Sam Jett Shi and Teoh Yit Sean singing “手牵手 (Hand in hand)”
Wong Hui Zhong playing piano while
singing “手牵手
(Hand in hand)”
The
UTAR Sungai Long
Campus Chinese Orchestra Unit dedicated a special performance and
congratulated the March 2021 graduates. The e-convo ended with a remarkable
performance by UTAR students and alumni, namely Tan Hui Wen, Sherene
Lau, Angie Ng Min, Charulekha, Mah Yun Lin, Tong Jia Lim, Phoebe Yap, Lim
Zhi Ying, Lim Kai Xuan and Chew Kelven. They put up a captivating
performance by singing the UTAR song “The Shining Light” by Nadya Supian.
Performance by UTAR Sungai Long Chinese Orchestra members
UTAR students and alumni performing “The Shining Light”
To continue to enliven the ambience and create wonderful memories for the graduates, UTAR Department of Student Affairs organised an e-concert in conjunction with the March 2021 e-Convocation via ZOOM.
Various performances were showcased at the e-concert by UTAR alumni, students and clubs and societies to liven up the beautiful night and to show their love and support to the graduates. The e-concert was moderated by Corporate Communication students Charlene Darveenia Lionel and Sue Pei Si.
The two beautiful moderators: Charlene Darveenia Lionel (left) and Sue Pei Si (right)
The first performance was a powerful Hip Hop dance performed by the UTAR Kampar Campus Dance Club. The members were Marketing students Ng Shi Ling and Chuah Yong Xiu; Dietetics student Lee Zhen Le; Logistics and International Shipping students Seow Chong Hean and Lee Joon Long; Computer Science student Lew Wei Li; Finance student Liew KaiBin; and Accounting students Soh Kher Chin, Yong Kim Kwang and Beh Han Lun. The pre-recorded video was edited by Entrepreneurship student Toh Xin Ru.
Hip Hop Dance by UTAR Kampar Campus
Dance Club
The next performance was an amazing duet performance covered by Dietetics student Chow Hor Yan and Information Systems Engineering student David Tan Chow Meng from Kampar Campus. They performed a song titled “Almost is never enough” by Ariana Grande. It was followed by another singing performance by Public Relations student Lee Xue Yun; she sang “亲爱的那不是爱情” by Angela Zhang.
A duet performance by David Tan Chow Meng (left) and Chow Hor Yan, singing “Almost is never enough” by Ariana Grande
Lee Xue Yun singing “亲爱的那不是爱情”
by Angela Zhang
The e-concert also witnessed a creative dance performance called “The Bamboo”. The dance was choreographed by UTAR alumni Low Chong Kiat and it was performed by his colleague Wong Zhuo Qin. According to Low, the inspiration of the dance stemmed from the image of a bamboo tree, which largely symbolises the Chinese culture. He wished to promote the spirit of positivism and strive for self-improvement through the dance. Sharing words of encouragement to his junior, he said, “This is the time for you to figure out where you want to go in your life and career; please remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to manage your life. You should find the right path as you focus and move forward. Don’t stop learning, keep reading and thinking and pursuing. Be positive!”
Wong Zhuo Qin performing the “The Bamboo” dance
The choreographer of “The Bamboo” dance, Low Chong Kiat
To spark the environment with more excitement, a live band named “Miss Junior Live Band” was present to perform two songs titled “恋爱ING” by Mayday and “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi. The band consisted of UTAR alumnus Lim Joe Yee, and his friends Theresa Toh Jia Yi, Koh Soon Wee, Boo Jun Xian, Kerk Song Yeo and Chong Rui Zhe.
Miss Junior Live Band performing “恋爱ING” by Mayday and “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi
Miss Junior Live Band wishing
graduates Happy Graduation
There were other notable performances by the students
and alumni, including a performance by Computer Science student from Kampar
Campus Tan De Zhian who played and sang a popular song titled “阿拉斯加海湾”
by Firdhaus Farmizi; a wonderful mashup performance by alumna Chris Chia who
sang “Hero +稻香”;
a beautiful piano performance by Mechatronics Engineering student Lim Kai
Xuan who played “小幸运+那些年”;
a touching performance by alumna Angie Ng Min who sang “Unbreakable”,
bringing the message that we are unbreakable and “All I want” by English
Language student DK Hanis Batrisyia binti Pengiran Sabdin.
Chris Chia singing “Hero +稻香” (left photo) and wishing graduates all the best (right photo)
Piano performance by Lim Kai Xuan
“Unbreakable” by Angie Ng Min
DK Hanis Batrisyia binti Pengiran Sabdin singing “All I Want”
After witnessing the astounding performance by the UTAR Kampar Campus Dance Club, the viewers also had the opportunity to witness a Hip Hop dance performance by the UTAR Sungai Long Campus Dance Club, showcasing their powerful moves. The members consist of Software Engineering student Yap Zi Cheng, Quantity Surveying student Law Khor Nee, International Business student Pua Chun Chin and Corporate Communication student Kennedy Chin Wei Hong.
Hip Hop dance by UTAR Sungai Long Campus Dance Club
Another performer, Huah Jing Ying, performed a beautiful cover of the song, “听我说” by Charlie Zhou Shen. She is currently pursuing Actuarial Science at UTAR Sungai Long Campus. She wished the graduates a happy graduation and good luck in their new journey!
Huah Jing Ying singing “听我说”
Finally, Software Engineering student Tong Kah Pau
performed a praiseworthy cover of “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring
Charlie Puth. He also congratulated the graduates and wished them all the
best on behalf of the UTAR Music Club.
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