KARKON

One of the carnivals that UKM hosts to celebrate, particularly graduation, is KARKON. There are several competitions throughout the carnival, including singing and dance. I am among the students from my college who competed in the tournament. My college chooses Bidayuh Sarawak as the primary theme for the dance competition, Dansar Kreasi, where we must perform a traditional dance.

My group spent weeks perfecting and enhancing our dancing routine. We stayed late almost every day, challenging ourselves to get better and perfect every motion so that we could give our best performance. Reciting the steps was not enough; we also needed to show off the emotion and vigor that really made our performance unique. I am immensely appreciative of my coach, who consistently holds us to a high standard. Their constant faith in our abilities, along with the considerate advice and support they offer, motivates us to put in more effort and improve each and every time. Their guidance inspires us to pursue greatness in all we do and assists us in overcoming obstacles. In retrospect, all of the hard work and late nights were worthwhile.

When my team placed third in the competition, all of the sacrifices we made, the endless practice hours, and the restless nights came off handsomely. Knowing that all of our effort had paid off was a moment of unadulterated happiness and pride. We had moments of exhaustion, self-doubt, and uncertainty about our ability to complete the journey. But ultimately, we persevered as a team, encouraging one another and remaining committed to our objective. We were incredibly grateful that our combined hard work and perseverance produced such a fantastic result. It was about demonstrating to ourselves that we could accomplish something genuinely remarkable with commitment and effort, not just about the trophy or the position. The lesson from the experience