Eunice: RV60 Reflections

CID Reflections on RV60

The biggest event everyone has been waiting for... The school's diamond jubilee-Rv60. I could still remember the very first day when everyone was informed about this event, everyone was wondering was we were here, assembling by the field, under the scorching heat of the sun. There were murmurs amongst students, many of which I could vaguely hear "Why do we have to do this?" "It's so hot!" "I want to go into the shade!" Of course, I also shared the thoughts of them, reluctant and irritated. For 3 months, we had to practice our moves, rehearse where we should run, willingly or unwillingly, we did not have a choice.

As we practiced, time went by and the big day was finally here. Somehow everyone was very relaxed, playing games or chatting at the holding area, but I could tell that the teachers felt otherwise. I could tell from their faces that they had many questions forming in their minds, wondering if the whole event will go well as planned, especially with the education minister with us, there was twice the stress. However, the wushu students cheered, "3 cheers for 教练, 3 cheers for 老师!" I don't know if it was the reflection  of the light but I could see that the teachers' eyes were glistening. It was time to perform, as I saw the RV60 balloon floating in the air, it really hit me that this was the last time, the last time we can do our moves, the last time we can stand together as a whole and perform together. This was the time. We ran out with pride onto the vast field, with our (oversized) shirt fluttering against the wind. Soon, it was time for the finale, it was a spectacular sight, with 《青春彼岸》and 《立化情》playing at the background. We returned to the canteen, and I could see my seniors hugging each other, saying "It's over". I couldn't help but smile, it feels so surreal that our hard work had finally paid off. 

After the event was over, I felt that we, students should not be so self centered to only think about ourselves and our discomfort. Have we ever spared a thought about our teachers? Our coaches, who have spent the time and effort to choreograph our moves, and to make things easier for us. It was thanks to everyone, that the event was a success. Although the alumni would only see the surface of this event, in this case, it is us the performers but I would say it is everyone's effort, especially the backstage crew. Through this event, I could say it made me even more prouder to be a RVian!