Venesha A/P Subramaniam

VENESHA A/P SUBRAMANIAM (AIA160055)

I’m so glad that I have given an opportunity to engage with indigenous people in Kampung Tementong. On 17th of March we went to that village. We stayed there for 3 days and 2 nights. Actually, it was my first time staying in a village and sleeping with my course mates in a small kindergarten. I managed to stay there even though it was new for me. On that day we had a few slots. First slot we had was people’s sports. We were divided into little groups and mingle with indigenous people. They were so sporting and volunteer themselves to participate in all the games. They were too friendly and they just mingle up with us. I thought they were not accepting us in their community, but they accept us. Second slot was a night with an adopted family. So, all the students will have a host family and we should go to their house. My host family was so friendly. Supposed I should ask them a lot of questions, but then they were asking me a lot of questions. They took care of me very well. They prepared for me juice and served some food. They also companied me to the community hall because of getting late. I’m so shocked because they treat me well. Then next day we had explorace. We had a lot of games. We have just participated with them and played together. I was having so much of fun and was so happy to mingle up with them. Then next slot is our slot which is conducted by me and my course mates. This slot is specially for the children. They were too excited to participate in our slot. The game was fully based on ambition and education. They were happy and answered all the questions. Actually, it was my good experience for me to work as a team with my course mates. I also get to know them quite well and the bond between us get closer than the last time. At night we had art and cultural night. It was so cool and nice. I get to know about their culture well. They were sharing about their cultures and they also had more performances for us. So, I get to know about their dance very well. They also were open minded. Then the next day, we had communal work with villagers. They were so kind hearted because they help us to clean the village and they just volunteer themselves. Then we contribute few important things to adopt my family. I gave it to my host family. They were so happy and received from me. They asked me to come to visit them next time. It was the most heart touching. I have never met purest people like them. They also cooked for us and we had a lunch time together with the indigenous people. The three days that I spend was so memorable and such good experience. I have learned and adapt more things from them. Finally, I would like to thank UM for preparing good course which is social engagement for student like us.