LEO Fiesta 2013

The famous Chinese philosopher Confucius once said: "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime". At the LEO Club of INTI International University, we believe in helping people who work hard to overcome their difficulties and shortcomings to achieve their goals in life.

With that thought in mind, we organised our LEO Fiesta 2013, a two day-long night-market styled event aimed at raising funds for the Independent Living and Training Centre, Selangor. Held on the 6th and 7th of February and themed 'Vintage Romance', the event set the stage for some romantic, pre-Valentine's Day festivities. Many stalls were invited in to peddle their wares along the stretch well known as INTI's Hostel Street. Although most stalls sold food and drinks, there were also those selling clothes, handbags, accessories, and souvenirs.

Yummy Food on Sale

VIPs invited to attend the Opening Ceremony, held on the 6th, included Organising Chairperson Ms Xuan Ong, Club Advisor Mr Kwong, SAO Officers Mr Aland and Ms Florence,Club President Ms Ho Li Fen, INTIMA President Mr Tafara, and VP of Student Affairs Dr. Sia. All those who walked along the stalls were treated to  exciting and interesting entertainment, including hot, sizzly dances from the likes of Sabrina Mah and KPU, Traditional Chinese Music from INTI's Chinese Cultural Society, a rap session from Kelvesh and Friends, live music from Celist and the Mashed Potatoes, and many more. One celebrity performer invited was the talented violinist Mr Ken Lee, who entertained the audience with four invigorating songs. Crowd participation was encouraged in various eating and drinking sessions held at certain intervals during the night. At the end of the second night, the dance floor was opened and revelers partied the night away to music from DJ Taka.

Opening Ceremony with the VIPs

Ken Lee entertaining the audience

Food, fun and games aside, the event managed to raise RM 500 for the intended beneficiary, the Independent Living and Training Centre. The organising team of the event were exhausted at the end of two days but were very proud of the successful event.