We started off at the famous KLCC shopping centre, in the Petronas Towers. These twin sky scrapers dominate the KL skyline and are a famous image of the city. The shopping centre in their base is vast and packed full of designer labels, along with shops we're familiar with seeing on the British high street, such as Top Shop and Accessorise.
After wistfully window shopping our way around KLCC, we went to the Islamic Museum of Art. This beautiful building is packed with examples of art, scripture, fashion and jewellery from around the Islamic world. The students really enjoyed learning more about Muslim culture and I think the KYUEM students enjoyed the opportunity to show off and act as tour guides.
Unfortunately this was the last of the sunny weather we saw on Thursday, as shortly after lunch, which we enjoyed in Little India among the market stalls, it started to rain in a very serious way. Umbrellas were purchased where necessary but they didn't manage to keep everybody dry. Thankfully, we went off to our leadership seminar at HSBC at this point, where Elizabeth Wee, Head of Group Communications and Corporate Sustainability, gave us a talk on HSBC's position in the world and the sort of skills they look for among their leaders.
This took place at the top of HSBC's new building, which offered panoramic views of the city.
After this, we went to Central Market for further shopping opportunities. There was a 10 ringitt challenge among some students, who were tasked with finding something they could buy for 10 ringitt or less. Some impressive items came back, including a wooden flute, a back scratcher and even a walking stick.
After a scramble back to the bus in the rain, we returned to college in time for the annual Christmas party. This included carol singing and some traditional party games, all outside in the 30 degree evening heat!
I hope you've enjoyed looking at some of our pictures and hearing about our antics. Unfortunately I don't know if I'm going to get another chance to blog between now and when we get back; so I'll take this opportunity to say (touching wood!) that it has been another very successful and enjoyable trip. All the students have acquitted themselves well and represented their schools and county in a very pleasing way.
Today, we've been watching presentations and looking forward to this evening's events, which include the college feast, with a short cultural performance from the British students, and this...
I must say, having seen the Malaysian team practising last night, I am not convinced of our chances!
I certainly have enjoyed reading about your experiences very much.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the basketball. I am not sure the students were chosen to go to Malaysia for their basketball skills but....