Residents Christmas in July Party

The Residents Christmas In July Party on 29th July was a fun event that was enjoyed by all! The atmosphere got livelier as the evening went and as resident and Graduate House Students Group (GHSG) event organiser Chika Tada put it, “it was the best time in Graduate House ever for me!” Chika was instrumental in assisting the staff with the organising and setting up for this party from initial planning right up to the last minute details. Members, guests and Resident members started arriving from 6pm onwards, chatting and gathering at first around the rear end of the dining room which had tables decorated with Christmas trimmings and bonbons. By 7pm, the tables were full and everyone enjoyed the seafood fare for entreé, traditional Christmas for main meals and desserts to follow. The karaoke session gradually began just before 8pm. Many took to the microphone, belting out popular songs and some sang non-English songs and by 9:30pm the floor was turned into a disco dance area. The dancing and singing continued until after 10:30pm. The art and craft tables attracted great attention, showcasing the brilliant works of some of our very talented Residents. Victor had a collection of origami figurines and Rosemary had her amigurumi (the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures) which were admired by all. Residents also enjoyed table games of chinese checkers. As Chika said, “A good time flies by so quickly! I enjoyed it fully from the beginning till the end. It was also a good opportunity to get to know new residents who arrived recently for the second semester ”.