Day 4 : Elin's Convo Ceremony

It was a perfect day for a convocation ceremony. Not too hot, not too cold, and no rain. Just a little bit of wind, now and then. The hall was just enough for the crowd. The ceremony ran smoothly, with all the graduands readily seated according to the order of the names called. The first graduand who received the honours was a malaysian lady who had completed her Phds. She's a lecturer from UKM and have been staying in Manchester in Cheetham for the past few years. Apparently Cheetham is where all Malaysian Phd students stay. The whole lot of 'em!

Elin's name was called near to the end. It was pronounce two-and fedhlin daiyana beintei Two-and Cob (Cob as in corn on the cobs). I heard people asking between themselves,"where is this girl from?". There are lots more other weird names (weird for the english people), which i could not even imagine their origin.

But there was a heartfelt moment for everyone. The Vice Chancellor announced that one student died tragically in an accident in his second year. Looking through his record of studies, the university have decided to award the late student the degree anyway. They have called up the family and the brother went on stage on behalf. It must've been a very honorable moment for the whole family. Everybody clapped for the family. Really, it was touching. I wonder if they have these kind of thing in Malaysia. Never heard of any before. Hermm...

I respect the vice chancellor for his earlier speech. He said,"As i shake your hands, the honor is not only for yourself, but also for your family and for all those who had supported you in your journey, today is for them too".

A few pics:

Umi just can't resist the beautiful flowers

Proud Parents


Umi's Congratulation Hug!


Congrats sistah!


Pass it on to you.. bradah!


I... will... return...

Cheers