{"id":185499,"date":"2025-11-07T11:49:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=185499"},"modified":"2025-11-07T11:49:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:49:05","slug":"edufest-25-brings-together-iium-community-in-three-day-celebration-of-food-fun-and-festive-vibes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=185499","title":{"rendered":"EDUFEST ’25 Brings Together IIUM Community in Three-Day Celebration of Food, Fun, and Festive Vibes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Shafiy Nordin<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOMBAK, 31 October 2025<\/strong>: The Kulliyyah of Education (KOED) concluded its three-day EDUFEST ’25 \u2013 BAZAAR CHE’GU X yesterday. This festival attracted enthusiastic crowds of students, staff, and visitors to the Edu Foyer and Parking Lot at IIUM Gombak campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The culture theme festival, held from 28 to 30 October, transformed the campus environment into a lively marketplace, featuring food vendors, lifestyle merchants, and accessory stalls from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A flowerist offers a selection of fresh blossoms at a bazaar. This event not only beneficial for students, but also provide a platform to local entrepreneurs to connect with the IIUM community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“This event is not without substance. It was about bringing our community together,\u201d according to the Programme Manager, Alya Maisarah. \u201cWe wanted to create an atmosphere where students could take a break from their studies, enjoy good food, and connect with their peers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From cakes to pastries, Cake & Desert vendors at the bazaar offer a wide range of delicious options for hungry visitors.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

There were a wide variety of local and international treats, like apam balik<\/em> and wanpaku<\/em>. Refreshing beverages such as Air Matcha<\/em> and Kopi Kampung<\/em> attracted many visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bibliopress, a local book publisher, participates in the bazaar, providing a wide selection of books to book lovers and promoting love of reading to the shoppers.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Participants showcase their traditional attire at the The EDUFEST ’25 \u2013 BAZAAR CHE’GU X Photobooth, highlighting the cultural richness theme of the event. .<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The bazaar also featured lifestyle and creative vendors such as Arta Suflet <\/em>with Khat calligraphy, Royal Couture<\/em> with tudung<\/em> and accessories, and Bibiliopress<\/em> with book selections. On top of that, Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) provided financial literacy outreach and sponsored the lucky draw for this bazaar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A lucky draw offers 58 chances to win. Sponsored by KWSP, this initiative aims to boost community engagement and build excitement.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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During the highly anticipated lucky draw, happy winners pose with their prizes at the bazaar, taking home their prizes.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the major highlights was the lucky draw on the final two days. Fifty eight prizes offered to visitors who spent a minimum of RM30 at the bazaar or registering for an EPF\/KWSP account at the assigned booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The beautiful art of Silat is displayed at Edu Foyer during the bazaar. This performance combines combat, techniques, and cultural elements. The audience captivated by the demonstration.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Live performances throughout the event sparked energetic and active surrounding, aligned with the organisers’ promise to have a celebration \u201cpacked with vibes, food, and fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDUFEST ’25 \u2013 BAZAAR CHE’GU X highlights KOED\u2019s commitment to foster campus unity and add value to students’ life through meaningful, inclusive experiences that extend beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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