we gathered. as one.

we gathered.
from under the bright sun, till it started to rain.

we stood together.

we held up our hands. we waved, and clapped.

i had never thought i would be this touched by these elderly people, by these supportive parents and students and the supporters of chinese education.

tears almost break its barrier when i talked to DR Kua (our respectful principal).

i didn't know i would be this... this... emotional.

i seldom had opportunity to talk to DR Kua, therefore those moments that we exhanged convo will always be kept in mind.

i admit, i have lesser passion than any of them present today, for local chinese education.

i am an end product of eight years of chinese education, but i do not have the passion as much as those who would raise flags and walk the street in bright daylight and giving strong speeches and all.

BUT

one thing is for sure

i am thankful.

i will never forget those who contributed to the new me.

the place that has given me so much.

the place that is built by the self-less people.

self-less chinese educated fighters.

i am so honoured to be able to listen to every word coming out from the best minds in chinese community.

their words boost through my every vein, my every living cell.

(seriously, it is THAT influencing and touching)

most of the elder speakers bowed to the audience (even at their age!)

they are like our role models, yet they bowed.

then it struck me, they are not bowing to just the audience, they are bowing to the chinese at large.

bowing to the supporters of chinese education.

i am also pleased to see that our juniors are so responsible, strong and confident. and most importantly, they are very independent and critical.

they are awesome!

im touched by their speeches too.

the right to exercise academic freedom, campus freedom is our goal.

can we do that if... the situation persist?

we do not want to lose of "home"

but for now and always, NEC is our home.

p/s: *more photos in the next post*