Another lunar year is coming, and every school is ready with its decorations. Yesterday when I went to Hwa Chong Junior College and Chinese High School I was assailed by the intense feeling of a New year. Red lanterns are hanged in the Kah Kee Hall which exhibited the sensational oil paintings of "The Story of Three Kingdoms" two months ago; pineapple-shaped lanterns have gained special popularity here, with them being seen in almost everywhere from convenience shops in Clementi Centre to the regional patrol stations in Yew Tee. Curtains are NUS High School's specialty. Red cloth delicately cut, sliced, twisted and curled before they were fixed to the awning of the teaching block, emanating an auspicious atmosphere as New(Niu) Year draws near.
Our school, no need to mention, with Mother Tongue Department so enthusiastic in heightening the new-year spirit way before it comes, has come up with a package of ways to encourage us to play a part in welcoming 2009 lunar new year. Besides classroom decoration which set class chairpersons into motion of creating a mini-niche of celebrating area, every performing arts group is racking their head to ensure the success of the New Year special performance. Tomorrow will be the day that we 1750 people and 100 staff squeezing in the school hall to enjoy the performance put up by various student groups. Let's wish them a great success.
After Chinese New Year the alleged "storm" will prevail and most possibly, overwhelm us without us being able to protest about it. As reality begins to set in, this year I have to juggle between my studies and SYF, debating club as well as my role as a student reporter. The road ahead is jagged and unpredictable, but with undeterred hope and a strong will, I believe I will be able to make it.
For now, Happy Lunar New Year, dude.
Our school, no need to mention, with Mother Tongue Department so enthusiastic in heightening the new-year spirit way before it comes, has come up with a package of ways to encourage us to play a part in welcoming 2009 lunar new year. Besides classroom decoration which set class chairpersons into motion of creating a mini-niche of celebrating area, every performing arts group is racking their head to ensure the success of the New Year special performance. Tomorrow will be the day that we 1750 people and 100 staff squeezing in the school hall to enjoy the performance put up by various student groups. Let's wish them a great success.
After Chinese New Year the alleged "storm" will prevail and most possibly, overwhelm us without us being able to protest about it. As reality begins to set in, this year I have to juggle between my studies and SYF, debating club as well as my role as a student reporter. The road ahead is jagged and unpredictable, but with undeterred hope and a strong will, I believe I will be able to make it.
For now, Happy Lunar New Year, dude.
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