mOSAic 2024: Where Stories Connect
mOSAic@NUS brings together individuals and communities from various backgrounds in NUS to learn, celebrate and appreciate the diversity among us.
In February, NUS students and the Office of Student Affairs, presented a celebration of cultures, faiths and communities with a plethora of activities that broadened perspectives and commemorated shared experiences. The theme 'Where Stories Connect' bridged diverse communities and fostered mutual understanding through stories shared during our programmes.
The month-long celebration kicked off at mOSAic Fest on 7 February 2024 with show-stopping performances, exciting booths and games and delicious cuisines at UTown Plaza. Other programmes such as interfaith and language dialogues, a cultural sports carnival and a human library with persons with disabilities presented opportunities for students to build understanding with one another and forge friendships.
Watch the highlight of mOSAic@NUS 2024!
Here's what you missed
Organised by: NUS Office of Student Affairs, students and student organisations
14 diverse booths set up by NUS students showcased different cultures and communities through food, games and conversations.
Booths
Korea Society @ NUS
Ever played Jegichagi or Ddang Ttameokgi? Experience traditional Korean games, wear traditional Korean accessories and snap some photos. Don’t forget to collect exclusive NUS Korea Society mascot stickers!
Langar Day by NUS Sikh Society
Join NUS Sikh Society for Langar which is a free community kitchen that provides food to everyone from all walks of life. Find out more about Sikhism and Langar at mOSAic!
Malaysian Students’ League @ NUS and Association for Malaysian Chinese Independent School Alumni @ NUS (AMCISA)
Try on Sarawak’s traditional costume, indulge in local Sarawak food and beverages and learn more about Sarawak’s culture!
Myanmar Community @ NUS
Experience Myanmar’s culture through its traditional costumes, artefacts & desserts. Receive unique keychains that each represent Myanmar culture as door gifts!
NUS Buddhist Society
Gain insights into Buddhism: Discover noteworthy facts and debunk common misconceptions about the religion. Write aspirations on bodhi leaves to be taken home and used as a personal bookmark. Be among the first 50 people to visit the booth and receive goodie bags which include snacks, sweets and stickers!
NUS Catholic Students’ Society
Discover how the Catholic Students’ Society’s students live their faith through the sacramental and communal aspects of Christianity, such as the Holy Mass, and cell groups.
NUS Enablers
Learn more about neurodiversity, Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) and deaf culture through personal stories by the NUS Enablers. Gain hands-on experiences by trying out fidget toys and accessibility tools from TechAble. Stand a chance to win freebies, including brownies when visiting the booth!
NUS Filipino Cultural Club
Find out about the significance of the Banca boat and other parts of Filipino culture. Look forward to indulging in Filipino food and know more about the culture through trivia and stand a chance to win exclusive limited merchandise!
NUS French Hexagon Club
Learn more about French language and culture through food, fun and games!
NUS Interfaith
Ever wondered about the different religions in Singapore? Discover the different religions and how interfaith harmony is maintained in Singapore. Answer trivia questions and win prizes!
NUS Indian Cultural Society
Play traditional Indian games like top spinning and cup pong, and try delectable traditional Indian snacks like murukku, samosa, kaju katli and ladoo. Strike a pose against the vibrant backdrop with cultural props to take away an instant polaroid photo!
NUS Varsity Christian Fellowship and NUS Cru
Learn about the attributes of God in Christianity: how to know God, understanding the Bible and its practices, apologetics and about the Christian community.
Perhimpunan Indonesia @ NUS (PINUS) and NUANSA
Learn about Indonesian cultures including traditional garment, food, music, and various lifestyles across 17,000 islands in Indonesia. Grab the opportunity to try playing the angklung and try Indonesian food!
Vietnamese Community in NUS
Experience the vibrancy of the biggest and most important holiday for Vietnamese people, the Lunar New Year. Take this chance to try Vietnamese traditional costumes, food and games!
Performances
Chinese Diabolo
The diabolo, often known as the Chinese yoyo, has evolved from a traditional toy into a captivating performing art. Enjoy the showcase featuring a diverse range of diabolo tricks, including tosses and its dynamic interactions with different parts of the performer's body.
Indian Dance Performance
Be entertained by an energetic Bollywood performance by NAACH from NUS Indian Cultural Society.
KotoKottoN – NUS Japanese Studies Society
The performance aims to highlight the beautiful sound that the Koto, a 13-stringed instrument from Japan, is capable of.
NUS Angklung Ensemble
NUS Angklung Ensemble will be performing Sajojo, a traditional Papuan song, known for its lively and rhythmic. This celebratory tune embodies the joyous spirit of community gatherings and cultural festivities.
NUS Resonance
Enjoy an A Cappella performance which is used as a powerful, universal bridge to tell stories and connect cultures and generations.
Sikh Bhangra Performance
Learn and groove to simple Bhangra dance moves. Enjoy the vibrant showcase of Sikh Bhangra, follow along and boost your spirits!
Odoro!! – NUS Japanese Studies Society
Enjoy a high-energy Odottemita (trans. “I tried to dance”) Dance by Odoro!
Organised by: NUS Muslim Society and NUS Varsity Christian Fellowship
Speakers of different faiths spoke on the significance of worship in their religions and participants were able to engage in group discussions which explored the everyday significance of worship and how it shapes one’s identities.
Organised by: NUS Enablers
Students with accessibility needs shared what it is like navigating through university in this year's Human Library. Participants engaged in meaningful dialogues with the Human Books which sparked enlightening conversations!
Organised by: NUS Malay Language Society (PBMUKS), NUS Chinese Society and NUS Tamil Language Society
An event which consisted of a vibrant dialogue exploring diverse experiences through languages and a languages learning session which provided an opportunity for students to pick up a new language (including Mandarin, Malay and Tamil)!
Organised by: NUS Interfaith
In this collaboration with OnePeople.sg and IRO Youth Committee, participants were able to explore and understand the multifaceted dimensions of how religions manifest, evolve, and engage in the online realm.
Organised by: NUS Students in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs
What does food remind you of? This session consisted of food tasting and meaningful conversations where participants exchanged stories and bonded over lived experiences here in Singapore and globally.
Organised by: NUS Tamil Language Society, in collaboration with NUS Enablers
Sports Spectra was an adrenaline-pumped day of sports, fun, and festivities.
Participants from three competitive sports - Futsal (Men), Frisbee (Mixed) and Badminton (Women Singles and doubles) competed to win attractive prizes!
Participants also played traditional carnival and Indian/Tamil games, and were able to explore the world of inclusive sports through friendly Goalball matches, under the guidance of Joan Hung, our national Goalball athlete!
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