RYMUN’11: Hot debates and vibrant festivity at Roots

Over 1,000 student delegates participate on the second day.

ISLAMABAD:

Roots Youth Model United Nations, 2011 was inaugurated with much enthusiasm and vigour on Wednesday.

The students participating in the deliberations were presented a well thought-out virtual tour on how a model united nations is conducted. It displayed the problems affecting the world today, presenting topics on which debates will be held during committee sessions.

Keeping the spirit of cultural appreciation and diversity in mind, a lively German dance performance and Chinese rhythmic expression took place that was enjoyed by all. Roots School’s own student Arslan Arif performed a song, adding an appreciation for Pakistani culture as well.

The vibrant Global Village Festival took place shortly after. An interpretation of about 25 countries was presented by student delegation teams. At this occasion the student delegations represented the countries allotted to them through attiring in that specific country’s clothing, representing its food, culture, handicrafts and many more traditional aspects of the country.

The festival thoroughly entertained esteemed guests, such as Embassy of Syria’s Head of Mission Dr Ali Muhra, Pakistan Muslim League Quaid’s (PML-Q) Secretary Information Kashmala Tariq, Cyprus’s Counsellor General Mian Habibullah, and Embassy of Tajikistan Political Section’s First Secretary Bakhtiyar Rahimov.

To judge the delegates at the ramp walk during the fashion fiesta they had with them renowned designers Ms. Ayesha Ahmed and distinguished stylist Jugnu to grace the occasion.

On the second day of RYMUN’11 over 1,000 student delegates participated, discussing hot topics involving issues both local and global. One of the highlights of the day was the distinguished presence of Cambridge’s Regional Manager for South Asia William Bickerdike and Country Manager Uzma Yousaf in an interactive session with the delegates.

During his address to the students, Bickerdike emphasized the significance of such co-curricular events in the holistic development of students and highlighted that active participation and organisation of such events by the student body is an important consideration factor in the admission to top international universities.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 7^th, 2011.