A view of Dewan St. Faustina |
SHAH ALAM - Students from the Catholic Students Society of Management & Science University, PTPL College and Shah Alam Polytechnics (CSS MSUPTPLPOLY) recently organized their Annual Dinner to acknowledge the seniors members who are soon to graduate from their respective institution. Other than that, CSS are also aiming at aiding up their funds to accommodate their whole year activities.
The
dinner was held at the Dewan St. Faustina, Church of The Divine Mercy with its
theme, Broadway. The event kicked-off at
about 7.30pm with the arrival of guests followed by the opening and welcoming
of guest where the members of CSS performed a song titled Last Kiss to the guest. This is followed by a minute of silent
moment for the vigil and food blessing. During dinner time, the guest was
entertained by a performance by Komuniti Umat Bahasa Malaysia (KUBM) with a
local song from Sarawak. The performance is then followed by a duet by Orpheus
Modili and Rozalia representing the CSS.
Fr. Paulino's speech |
Later,
the President of CSS, Jasper James gave a short speech where he thanks all
guest for supporting the dinner and hoping to have them for CSS next
activities. CDM Parish Priest, Fr. Paulino Miranda also gave his speech where
he congratulates the student for organizing such a memorable night. He also
point out the importance of the student’s to do outreaching to the community as
well as to the students.
CSS SFX |
The
performance is continued with the performance by invited guests from CSS of Church
of St. Francis Xavier, Petaling Jaya. They performed few songs using
traditional musical instrument such as the sompoton, seruling, togunggak, and
tungkopit. It was indeed an interesting performance when the traditional
instrument was performed together with the guitars. This was followed by the
slide presentation and also special performance by Bro Jeremy, and not long
after that, Fr Paulino performed few songs to the guest.
Climax
of the night was the crowning of the Queen and King of the night where Madeline
and Eric Wong grab the title. Their gift and sash were given out by CDM Campus
Minister Joseph Asim and wife. The night continues with its highlight when the
senior members were given appreciation for their contribution towards the
growth and success of the CSS. The official song of CSS was also performed
after the gift ceremony.
Band for the night |
The
dinner ended with the dance floor opened and the guest enjoyed themselves dancing
and eating non-stop throughout the night. It was a fun-filled and exciting
night especially for the local parishioner where they also joined the sumazau
dance, a traditional dance of Sabah. – by
Orpheus Modili