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More than that, it was a joy to relive childhood as we played the traditional cultural games, but I was personally fond of the henna as it was something I had an interest in prior to UM AUN.

After that, the vibes kept getting better. We moved on to the batik activity, and unexpectedly there was a mentor–student session. One of the delegates, who was really talented at painting, showed Thillo how to create beautiful gradient colors, it was so cool to learn. Then the henna session started, and I was surprised to see people actually doing designs on the upper arm. Out of nowhere, we joking around saying Gali open a “tattoo shop,” and his first “clients” ended up being me and Rafi. 😂

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My most eye-opening experience was the lectures at the makerspace, a place where people gather to share knowledge and create things together. At first, I wasn’t very interested in programming or scientific knowledge, but the professors’ talks inspired me to learn more, since these fields support our daily lives. I realized that with creativity, AI, and curiosity, there is almost nothing we cannot do. We can even teach ourselves before asking others for help. These lectures reminded me of the importance of questioning.

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After that, the day turned into a creative playground! I had a blast playing traditional games like bulu ayam and congklak. They were so much fun and such a great way to bond with everyone. 😄🤝

But the absolute best part was getting to make some art! We all worked together to create beautiful batik 🎨 and then learned how to do stunning henna designs on our hands. ✨ My henna turned out so pretty! I’m so happy with it! 🥰

Today was the perfect mix of learning, teamwork, and art. I loved every second of it! ❤️btw I am Fitri from Indonesia and Group 10.

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Taveepokaudom Phurichaya (Aom) G.5

We did the tattoo for each other, some of them put the tattoo on shoulder, hand, armpit or even their neck

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In the afternoon, I joined some fun cultural activities. Playing traditional games was such an enjoyable experience. After that, I tried batik painting, which gave me a beautiful artistic experience, and I also had the chance to get henna done on my hands.

Overall, today was a wonderful day filled with both learning and joy. 🌿✨💗

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Kil, part of  team ASEANINJAS!

Lim Jin, Malaysia

In the afternoon we enjoyed cultural games that brought lots of laughter, followed by batik and beautiful henna designs that made the day even more memorable.

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I played congkak too with Fia AND I LOST… but it’s okay because at the end it was an even game hihi. We also painted batik on a canvas and I really enjoyed that but the activity after was better cause it’s HENNAAA (I got 3 hehe). After we got back, a few Indonesian students went on a few trips and I decided to go to Alor Street with Gemma, Nafi, Rafi, and Galih and we had SOOO MUCH FUN AND LAUGHED SO MUCH AND SO HARD (I swear if people can understand what we’re saying they would think we’re insane). I had so much fun today and I can’t wait to pass out on my bed after this.

Today is a solid 9.5/10 (-0.5 cause I had to run so fast for the bus that we thought would come in 3 minutes but later on came after 20 minutes of waiting)

HOPE FOR A GREATER TOMORROW!!!!

Group 3 Treeangle

In the afternoon session, I am happy to play games I felt like a kid😆 Even we have the same game (sungka in the Philippines) I tried it here for the first time and I beat Aqila with just one marble hahahaha. I also love doing the batik painting it is so easy to make. I will buy these materials too and let my cousins try it as well! My henna also turned pretty good :>>

My roommate grabbed breakfast for me today, too. Cuz i was sleeping. TT

Today, we learn new things like the 3D paintings and the usage of AI. I was so into the topics, but as you know, in the first session, I kinda sleepy.

But, after 5 minutes break, I got my energies back because I grabbed some juice and snacks and also KitKat. We learn new things today.

After that, the most memorable part came. It's like painting. It's the game session. We play picking the sticks. Also, the marble game. I was so into the marble game. After that, we paint. I think I painted it so well. Also, the hand tattoos. I love it. I feel like it is so artistic. I was glad to hear somebody said I am so adorable and cute. She said she loves how i interact with the kids yesterday.

After that, me and my group 1 go to grab some food. I had a whole bowl of Mala Hot Pot. It was so delicious. And i also hang out with my new friend who joined the other same program last month.I was so happy. We walked around and then we went to the apartment of our friend, Bimo. The view was so good. Today, I'm excited to experience new things and also learn new things. Fun fact, i made a new Touch and Go card today.

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In the afternoon, we took part in traditional cultural activities, which were both fun and relaxing. We played local folk games, painted batik fabric, and even tried henna painting. Each activity was unique and enjoyable, giving us a deeper appreciation for different cultural expressions. It was a great opportunity to bond with friends from different countries, exchange stories, and learn from one another.

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Maprang (Rina) from group ten :)

Today was super fun! We got to try out art activities like membatik and henna—it honestly felt like therapy for me. ✨

In the first session, we explored creative ideas about sustainable innovation at the makerspace. I’ll admit I was a bit lost with the workshop topic, but the tech they showed us was so cool and futuristic!

Later, my friends and I hopped on public transport to Alor Street, and it was such a blast💆🏻‍♀️💅🌃

The afternoon sessions on cultural immersion have been super nice as well. I think I've become a sungka master after a series of games.

Looking forward to more experiences while in Malaysia!

-Nauj Agbayani

Day 4 of the UM-AUN Summer Camp was filled with creativity, joy, and cultural spirit! The morning began at Makerspace, where participants explored innovative ideas with a focus on sustainability. Later in the afternoon, the atmosphere shifted into a vibrant cultural celebration — from trying batik painting and henna art to playing traditional games that sparked both playfulness and friendly competition. It was delightful to see everyone fully engaged, expressing themselves through art, and building connections through shared cultural moments 🌺🎲🫐

After that , we played many games ( some ppl told me that’s Malay traditional games) and kinda fun. My fav part is Batik painting. I don’t know about color theory that much but I tried the best and my mates gave so many compliments what makes me feel so proud

The second activity was cultural games, and oh my God, that was sooo fun! We played several traditional games and even created a brand-new one. We used bekel, but instead of playing it normally, we tried to throw it and make it land inside a pocket. Everyone laughed so hard, and it felt like I was a kid again. The energy was just amazing.

And finally, the highlight of the day for me was making Henna. I was soooo happy during this part because it felt super special. I even got a Henna tattoo on my hand with the words. It looked so pretty, and it honestly made me smile the whole evening. I kept looking at my hand because it felt like a small but meaningful memory from this camp.

Today was a mix of sleepiness, fun, and happiness, but overall it made me grateful to be here and to try new things every single day.

In the afternoon, I enjoyed traditional activities of Malaysia. I liked the throw-and-catch game (I don't remember its name, so sorry 🥲) and I could pass most of the levels. After that, I painted a cute flower printed on batik. I could not create a smooth gradient of colors. That was harder than I thought. Lastly, I chose a cute "tattoo" for my wrist 🎨

Thank you for all these wonderful things 🌸

We started with a session on “Innovative & Sustainable Maker Culture: Empowering the Next Generation of Problem-Solvers” at the Makerspace. There, we learned about 3D painting and got to see how the 3D printing machine works—so cool to see ideas literally turn into real objects! 🖨️✨

Next, we got hands-on with batik coloring 🎨🪡, which was such a fun way to experience traditional art in Malaysia.

Then came the highlight of the afternoon, playing 4 traditional Malay games! It was sooo fun, and guess what? I even beat the Malaysians at congklak 😆🙌 (proud moment!).

To wrap up the day, I printed a hyena design on my hand, and honestly… it looks so beautiful 🖤✨

Another amazing and memorable day—each one just keeps getting better! 💕

Your dearest 💓

thiilothiinii

Super fun!!

And that was just the first half of the day! The second half was all about play and creativity: trying out Malaysian board games (and realizing they have fun counterparts in our own countries), painting batik, and even doing henna. It was the perfect way to slow down, recharge, and channel creativity in the most hands-on way possible.

Maker of memories and messy batiks,

Julianna Marionne Santos 👩‍🎨🎨

The afternoon carried the same energy with traditional games, which I absolutely loved since it’s been ages since I last played them! To top it off, the batik painting session was so calming—it felt almost therapeutic, giving us a quiet creative moment after such an active day. Truly a day full of color, energy, and balance. 🎨✨