As part of UTAR’s 20th anniversary celebration, the Clubs and Societies Unit of UTAR Department of Student Affairs (DSA) organised UTAR 20th Anniversary Student Clubs and Societies Carnival from 2 July 2022 to 3 July 2022 at Dewan Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, UTAR Kampar Campus. The carnival managed to attract more than 800 visitors.

Held for the first time after the pandemic in 2020, the carnival aimed to expose the clubs and societies to the public and the community around UTAR as well as to raise funds for UTAR Hospital.

Present to grace the opening ceremony were UTAR Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong, Student Representative Council (Kampar Campus) Chairperson Khor Jia Cheng, Manager of Student Affairs Department (Kampar Campus) Alice Lim Bee Chee, DSA staff and students.

Furthermore, the physical carnival saw several fundraising activities, exhibitions and mini-games available for the public, staff and students. It also featured various performances such as 24 Festive Drums, Diabolo, musical and talent performance by UTAR Kampar’s Dance Club, Music Club and the Chinese Orchestra Unit.

The carnival provided an in-depth understanding of what the members of each club and society represent and its benefits. At the same time, the students were also able to foster a community spirit by contributing to society through the UTAR Hospital fundraise.

Apart from providing fun games, food and beverages, visitors were also able to explore and shop at Maxis, U Mobile, Tune Talk, premium soap and dried flowers bouquet booths. In addition, the carnival also set up a Bargain Basement@UTAR pop-up booth, selling pre-loved items including clothes and books to create awareness and encourage responsible consumption.

In addition, the partial revenues collected from some of the participating booths and vendors will be channelled to the UTAR Hospital funds.