If you were to describe Go Global 2014 in three words they would probably be colourful, magical and inspiring. This yearÔÇÖs show has to be by far one of the best Go Global shows to date, with each and every one of the twelve cultural and international societies that took part, pouring their heart and soul into their performances with no real limit to what could be achieved on stage.
Cardiff PakSoc demonstrated what it was like to attend a Pakistani wedding, whilst some of the finest festivals of India were on display during Yuva Indian SocietyÔÇÖs performance. There was even a full feature Aladdin musical complete with props, convincing costumes and comical dialogues by the Arab Society who managed to add in a few plot twists to keep the audience guessing.
Throughout the show, henna artists created beautiful designs for some of the audience members whilst they sat around tables basked in the glow of the candles and fairy lights that hung above the stage. A whole range of talents were on display including singing from Bollywood movies, belly dancing, martial arts and some serene Korean instrument playing to provide a nice contrast to all the fast-paced acts. Malaysian Society, on the back of their successful Festival of Diversity, ┬átreated us once again to their impressive ÔÇÿDikir BaratÔÇÖ made up entirely of clapping sounds and singing; whilst the Asian Society gave us a small but powerful glimpse of their annual cultural showcase: elements 2014!
What was even better was that the show was made more interactive to Cardiff students this year thanks to CUTVÔÇÖs live coverage and preshow interviews with performers during rehearsals, which created a very excited and tense atmosphere backstage as they watched and waited eager to perform on stage.
ThereÔÇÖs always a buzz that surrounds Go Global every year especially as the friendly competition between societies increases. It continues to be the largest celebration of diversity within Cardiff University, giving the societies that take part the opportunity to showcase the very essence of their own cultures on stage in front of thousands; it doesnÔÇÖt get much bigger or better than that!
Nilarnti Vignarajah
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