REPORT ABOUT THE GB ASIAN GAMES

The Asian Games 2005 started on 2nd December 2005 (Friday) and ended on 4th December 2005 (Sunday). The camp site is located at Sembawang, BB & GB camp site, Singapore. On the very first day, we had an early breakfast at the canteen. The next activity held is a simple briefing about the rules and regulations for the camp. A brief introduction about girls and officers from different countries was also done by the committee members. Later, we had a briefing for the banner competition at the court. Soon after, all the girls in different teams were brainstorming for a creative idea to decorate their banner. 10 minutes later, all group members were busy painting and drawing on the cloth provided with colourful paints. The group with the most meaningful and creative banner will win this competition. The girls were also asked to think of a cheer for their own group. The banner competition ended 2 hours later and magnificent banners were produced. After lunch, the official opening of this Asian Games began. Everyone dressed in their national GB t-shirts and assembled at the multi purpose hall and waited for the opening ceremony to begin. After that, we had an ice-breaking session at the court field. The main purpose of this event is getting to know each other. We had a lot of fun time together and after this event finished, we were given a break of free time. Around 7.30 in the evening, the committee members planned games at the park opposite the camp site. The games were very interesting and we all had a fantastic time there. Around 9.00 p.m., it was the end of that programme and we did some area cleaning, showering and soon, it was bedtime.

The second day started with breakfast and devotion. We had another ice-breaking at the court and later, we had the briefing for resilience trail. The resilience trail was held at the training rim, staircase, open spaces, corridor and auditorium. Groups were supposed to collect clue and a piece of puzzle from each station. After the whole programme had finished, we were asked to put the puzzle together and prepare a sketch for the next event. In the afternoon, we had more challenging event. The first one is nuke the castle and later we had a telematch. In the evening, we were all exhausted and tired. After dinner, we had a culture night at the multi purpose hall. Girls from each country were supposed to dress in their cultural costume and present an item for the night. The girls from Philippines performed their country’s dance and it was very amazing. It was really an open eye for us since we never seen their dance before. Team from Malaysia performed a singing and dancing in their colourful costume. The girls from Singapore also did a singing and dancing performance. The culture night came to an end around 10.30p.m. Since it was the last night, some girls had photo sessions with their lovely friends from different countries. Some even sat around at the camp site and chat with their friends till it was very late at night.

On the last day, we had a chapel worship service in the seminar room. We heard sharing from officers from Philippines and Malaysia. Their sharing touched our heart and we are very blessed to have such officers serving for the Girls’ Brigade. Next was the highlight for the day, the prize presentation ceremony. Every one who participated in the Asian Games received a medal because we all are winners. Later on, we had the closing ceremony for this Asian Games 2005. After that, we cleaned up our hostel and had lunch. A group photo session was held at the car park too. Soon, the air was filled with sadness as we need to depart soon. Many friendships were built during this 3 days 2 night’s camp and we all were sad because we will have to leave each other soon. Sooner or later, it was home sweet home. Some girls had tears in their eyes when each group departed off. They waved as hard as they could to say goodbye to their friends.

Getting a chance to go to Singapore to attend this Asian Games is fabulous. Through this 3 days 2 nights camp, I met a lot of new friends from my own country, Malaysia, Singapore and also from the Philippines. I learnt more about cultures and living lifestyle of people in different places from the other Girls’ Brigade girls. The girls from Singapore and Philippines are very friendly, generous and hardworking. Thus, I had a lot of fun making friends with them throughout this camp. Besides that, through the telematch and all the activities prepared, I learnt and understood more about team spirit. Team spirit is the most important and valuable “item” that we all must have when completing tasks. It enables tasks to be done perfectly. This spirit helped me to grow and be a more cooperative and matured person. Overall, this is a very educational and fun camp. I’m very grateful and glad that I was able to participate in this camp. I’m looking forward for the next Asian Games that will be held in the future.

Written by,
Diana Ling
Girls’ Brigade Malaysia
3rd Kuching Company