2024's CNY Festivities | By Saosan Asgar
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| Illustrated by Clarissa De Souza (@.dumpling.gram._) |
The Chinatown Bazaar was organised by the Taylor's College Student Council (TCSC) a mere few weeks before Chinese New Year. It lasted for three days, beginning on the 15th of January and ending on the 17th of January.
An atmosphere of festivity was present along the SLC boardwalk, which had a variety of stalls that were both entertaining and participatory. During the event, there were about nine exhibitors who offered a variety of foods and beverages in addition to other goods.
Interestingly, the legendary Mahjong game managed to draw in more people than any other attraction, even though the event had a fortune-telling booth and lucky draws.
In case you have never heard of it, Mahjong is a game where three or four people use tiles to construct a board. Its popularity in Southeast Asian countries is immense, including China, Japan, and South Korea. Like life, Mahjong requires a combination of chance, cleverness, and strategy.
The peak of the crowd's activity occurred between midday and the beginning of sunset. Curious onlookers milled around the Mahjong table while others perused the merchandise on display. A plethora of vendors peddled delectable noodles, baked products, and drinks.
Moving on, several booths offered charming souvenirs, such as small pieces of jewellery, adorable stickers, and the like. They also marketed phone accessories like cases and screen protectors. The energetic vendors brought life to the SLC walkway. Similarly, the Taylorians that came to the SLC walkway were a blast to be around.
The Student Council at Taylor’s College put in tremendous effort across all departments in order to bring the enchantment and celebration of Chinese New Year to Taylor's campus during the month of January. Lively music and musical dance performances by members of the TCSC made the days even more eventful with their inventiveness and their tendency to have a good time.
Following the performances, the sellers encouraged the council members to turn up the music as it lifted their spirits. The Chinatown Bazaar was an event that embodied the CNY festivities by bringing joy to people from all walks of life, including passersby, vendors, and Taylorians.
According to one of the Student Council members, the tantalising scent of the sizzling mee noodles was believed to have tickled their stomachs during their shift. The extraordinary vendors brought a great deal of energy to the atmosphere, which helped to brighten the day even more.
All in all, it’s safe to say that in addition to conjuring the spirit of Chinese New Year in Taylorians, the members of the Student Council had successfully achieved their intention of introducing people to the cultural complexities of Chinese culture through the customary rituals of the Chinese people.
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