APU’s International Cultural Night celebrates global harmony

The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) took centre stage at the International Cultural Night 2023 (ICN), illuminating a rich tapestry of global cultures.

Attended by over 3000 guests, the event, themed “Mosaic of Cultures,” was curated by APU’s Student Representative Council (SRC), showcasing the diversity of its 13,000+ students hailing from 130 countries.

The Mosaic of Cultural Night

Under the theme “Mosaic of Cultures,” ICN 2023 featured 40 mesmerising performances and diverse cultural booths. The mosaic concept highlighted the uniqueness of each cultural identity, fostering a harmonious environment at APU.

Represented countries included Egypt, Indonesia, Seychelles, Brunei, Maldives, Malaysia, Yemen, Sudan, Russia, and many more.

Celia Amelia Widjaja, a Master of Accounting student from Indonesia, expressed her admiration for the multicultural performances, realising the richness of APU’s multicultural environment.

“I was impressed as I realised that our campus is highly multicultural. The performances, representing various countries, were simply amazing, and I could feel that the performers were doing their best to showcase their own culture,” said Celia.

APU’s senior leadership, including Founder and CEO Datuk Parmjit Singh, added to the event’s grandeur. The T-shaped stage, spotlighted and central to the APU Atrium, created a captivating ambience for the audience.

The essence of multiculturalism

The event garnered prestige with the presence of ambassadors and diplomatic envoys from nine nations, including His Excellency Ragai Nasr, Ambassador of Egypt, and His Excellency Walid A.M Abu Ali, Ambassador of Palestine.

Abu Ali expressed gratitude, saying, “I thank the participants for the support and solidarity they have shown towards Palestine.”

Founder and CEO Datuk Parmjit Singh lauded the successful organisation, stating, “Congratulations to the organisers for upholding the tradition of showcasing the essence of multiculturalism at APU.”

“This exposure is crucial, considering that students will eventually collaborate with individuals from various countries, transcending time zones and borders post-graduation.

The exposure derived from APU’s highly multicultural environment significantly facilitates the transition from university to the professional world,” he added.

APU’s commitment to diversity is reflected in its No.1 ranking for International Students in Malaysia and No.16 globally for International Students in the latest QS World University Ranking 2024.

In a testament to unity and capability, ICN 2023 highlighted the achievements of APU’s students from diverse backgrounds, showcasing their project management, organisational, and communication skills.

The multicultural student community at APU is comprised of more than 13,000 students from over 130 countries. For more information, please visit www.apu.edu.my