Bigger turnout at latest instalment of UTAR Flea Market
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
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By RAVINYA RACHAEL RAJA
Photo by VINESH RAO VENGATRAMAN
UTAR, November 24 (J-on) - Excited voices and delicious aroma of foods wafting through the air dominated the UTAR Flea Market event which took place yesterday at Heritage Hall in Block A.
With a wider variety of stalls and items offered, the turnout was bigger compared to the previous instalments of the event.
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| Goodies galore: A huge crowd thronged the latest instalment of the UTAR Flea Market which offered a myriad of items for sale. |
Visitors were greeted with an array of booths selling flowers, computer accessories, tarot card reading, pet shop, hair care products, clothes, shoes and many more.
Apart from that, the event also provided plenty of food and drinks to quell visitors' gastronomic cravings. Stalls that sold hot dogs, cupcakes, chocolate dipped fruits, ice blended drinks, sandwiches and many other food items enjoyed brisk sales at the event.
“Everyone here seemed so jovial and happy to take part in this affair.” said Dr.Sebastian K. Francis, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FAS).
"The UTAR Flea Market is a good avenue for students to explore their entrepreneurial skill as well as provide them with a platform to kick start their innovative and creative potential," he further commented.
Cheong Mun Yee who set up a booth selling girls' accessories, was overwhelmed with the response given by both students and staff of the varsity.
“The day has been great so far with many people taking part in it. The increased number of stalls is clearly a crowd-puller this year,” said the second year Banking and Finance student.
Kiesha, a sophomore Psychology student felt that the price of goods was slightly higher this year. However, she was willing to spend the extra bucks as a gesture of support for her friends who operated a few booths there.
"There's no harm in marking up the price a little as long as the item is of good quality. Besides, we are all happy to give our moral support to our friends,” she said.
