12-14 September 2014
Radiant Retreats, Janda Baik, Pahang.
Introduction
A 3 days 2 nights camp to remember for me. I was selected
for the camp out of 100+ applications. All of the participants were required to
meet up at the LRT Universiti station near to Universiti Malaya (UM). I was
alone because two of my friends couldn't make it last minute.
Firdaus
Not long after we boarded a bus to the venue, I encountered one of the participants named
Firdaus. We had a very long chat along the journey. He is a Youth Coordinator
for a local NGO. He has been travelling
around ASEAN for quite sometimes, raising awareness about sex education among
youth. Also, he has a good taste of music. He listens to the Muse, VAMP from
Japan among others.
Personality
Test
While on the bus, we were introduced to a personality
test by Archana (https://www.facebook.com/archana.divi.vanilla?fref=ts),
the Camp Emcee. The result was not surprising. You can check the test here (http://personality-testing.info/tests/4T.php)
for more details. I am a Choleric person. How about you?
Radiant
Retreats
This place is one of its kind. The food was delicious and
there were cute, tame cats who love to play around while we were enjoying our
meals. There was a hilltop bungalow where we had most of our
activities. Click here (http://www.radiant-retreats.com/AboutRadiantRetreats.html)
for more details.
Videos:
Faith in humanity restored
We were lucky to be introduced to these two videos. One
of the videos almost made me cry. Watch here: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vH5P694XH0)
and here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaWA2GbcnJU).
Rafting
We were divided into three
groups to make a raft to be completed for a race on a lake nearby. We
managed to build a near-perfect raft with helps from some instructors. Before the
race started, we were asked to change our own raft with another group. Most of
us were frustrated at first, but remained optimistic for the race. Eventually, we lost the race, but the best
part was when our friends from the other group helped us to reach the finish
line.
Phil
On the final night, we had a heart to heart session. I
managed to hear a very saddening story from Phil, a Nigerian who still studying
at Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College (KLMUC). I wish to share his
stories here, but it is way too personal. Else, he is the president
and founder of the KLMUC debate club.
Eco
Farm
We ran into an Uncle named Awaluddin, an ex-naval captain
who already retired from the Royal Malaysian Navy. At present, he is working on
his farm called Fitrah Farm @ Atuk’s Farm. He presented us an old technique termed
Natural Farming. Interestingly enough, we learned a lot from him through
observations and hands-on experiences. Click here (https://www.facebook.com/radiant.retreats/posts/275966735915930)
for more details.
Conclusion
Throughout the camp, I met friends with different
nationalities. I have never been to a camp where there are more than 10
nationalities, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Poland
among others. I would love to participate in future events organized by GPV.
Be the Change You want to see in this World. – Mahatma Gandhi.
One Family under God.
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| With Tn. Hj. Awaluddin |
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| A new Hulk from Janda Baik |
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| Stretching session with Mr. James Poon |
Photo Credits: Ahsan, Mooza, Dr. Teh, Y, Aisyah.
