MTM Student Council Cohesion Event 2025:
A Celebration of Unity and Fun

On 15 February 2025, the MTM Student Council successfully organised the second cohesion event for the MSc MTM students, bringing together students, professors, lecturers, and administrative staff for an afternoon of camaraderie, festive cheer, and exciting games. Held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the event featured a delightful blend of traditional Chinese New Year celebrations and engaging team activities, fostering stronger bonds within the MTM community.

Lohei and Lunch (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

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The event commenced with the symbolic Lohei, a traditional Chinese New Year practice symbolising prosperity and good fortune. Students enthusiastically tossed the Yu Sheng while exchanging well wishes for the new year. The joyful atmosphere carried into a communal lunch, where students and faculty members had the opportunity to interact and engage in lighthearted conversations.

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Games and Friendly Competition (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Following lunch, attendees participated in a series of individual and team-based games designed to test their knowledge, creativity, and teamwork skills

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Individual Game: Kahoot Challenge

A lively Kahoot session kicked off the games, featuring three exciting trivia topics:

  • Chinese New Year: Winners – Dr Li’s son, Alex, and Alec.
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  • Guess the National Flag: Winners – Yanxin, Yanyun, and Alec.
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  • Brain Teasers: Winners – Yanyun, Guru and Haokun.
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Team Game: Zodiac Whisper

This creative and humorous game tested participants’ artistic and communication skills. Players were divided into teams of five, forming single-file lines. The first player was given a secret zodiac animal to draw, and each subsequent teammate had 20 seconds to recreate the drawing based solely on what they saw – without any verbal communication. The final player had to identify the original zodiac animal based on the last drawing. Teams earned one point for each correctly guessed animal, with the game running for six rounds.

Team Game: Hong Bao Relay Race

In a test of dexterity and teamwork, players formed teams of five and attempted to pass a red envelope (hongbao) down the line using only chopsticks – no hands allowed! The last player in the line would then rush to the front and repeat the process until the original first player returned to their position. Points were awarded based on finishing order

  • First place: 5 points
  • Second place: 4 points
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A Memorable Gathering for the MTM Community

The event was a resounding success, bringing laughter, excitement, and a sense of unity to all attendees. Professors, lecturers, and administrative staff joined in the fun, making the occasion even more special. The cohesion event served as a wonderful platform for students to unwind, connect with faculty, and strengthen friendships within the MTM community.

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With such an enjoyable afternoon, anticipation is already building for the next MTM Student Council event!