By the light of the silvery moon

They were from Pakistan, Yemen, India, Iran, Botswana, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan and Indonesia and were spotted parading around with lanterns under a full moon. Sounds like a vampire’s prowl? No, they were just Sunway University students having fun at a Lantern Walk Mid-Autumn Festival outing at Sunway South Quay. The students also enjoyed dinner hosted by Elizabeth Lee, the Executive Director of Sunway Education Group as part of the Sunway University event.

Maitumelo Daisy Motlaleng from Botswana enjoying the moonlit walk with her lantern.

The 34 international students started off on a cruise on board the South Quay Princess on the Lake that is central to the Sunway South Quay development and then adjourned to Elizabeth Lee’s home nearby for a lavish Chinese dinner. Desserts offered included, moon cakes which were washed down with tea. After dinner the students went on a walk with their lighted lanterns by the lakeside as per the tradition of the mid-Autumn Festival.

Ms. Lee (second from right) with some of the international students.

“The lantern festival was special and I enjoyed the cruise. It was fantastic” said Madhiya from Pakistan.

“It was great to enjoy the lanterns, the company and the view. The dinner was delicious and Ms Lee was a generous hostess. I will never forget this” said Ali Abdullah from Yemen.