16 September 2021, over 180 participants from the BBS Bi-Cultural Studies Programme across the 6 Bina Bangsa School campuses attended a 2-day virtual BSP Conference.

Day 1-16 September:

We, the participants, attended the general briefing. Madam Pan, the BBS Head Associate Superintendent of the Chinese Department, gave an Opening Address. Then, Mr. Zhou Bin, the Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, also delivered his Keynote Address, being the Guest of Honour.

Plenary Session 1: Food and Festival:

It was hosted by BBS Pandai Indah Kapuk. During this session, the participants learned how to prepare different cultural cuisines from different countries. We also learned how to make traditional Chinese lanterns from angpaos.

Plenary Session 2: Hogwarts Failure:

It was hosted by BBS Kebon Jeruk. The participants took multiple Chinese and English quizzes, challenging their knowledge on both the Western and the Oriental cultures.

Day 2 - 17 September:

The day commenced with the Opening Address by the BBS Senior Secondary Principal of the Jakarta campuses, Mr. Lee Ting Jian. We also had two guests of honour: Mr. Philippe Grange, the Attach' de Coop'ration Linguistique Institute Fran'ais D'Indon'sie of Ambassade De France En Indon'sie, and Mr. Sylvain Lelong-Lacroix, the National Coordinator of Campus France Indonesia, who both delivered their Keynote Addresses to start the day.

Plenary Session 3: Music of Asia and Hip-Hop Street Dance in Paris

This session was hosted by the BBS Bandung delegation. We taught the participants how to dance hip-hop and we also shared the history of some selected songs from all across the world to the other delegates.

Plenary Session 4: Culture

It was hosted by BBS Semarang. The facilitators taught the students how music and acting transcend language. Then, it was followed by a game of GeoGuessr and a Chinese Bingo.

BBS Bandung students were also given the opportunity to become hosts of their own plenary sessions and with that, we learned how to coordinate and cooperate with one another, growing to be better future leaders.

Following is the speech delivered by Eldha Brata of BBS Bandung during the 2nd day of the conference.

'?????????? or Izabel Eldha Brata. I am the Student Head of Bandung campus for this BSP Conference and I am honoured today to welcome all of you, teachers, students, friends, and honorable guests to the 2nd day of the conference ???? BSP ????.

Yesterday, we had a very successful first day. Personally, I learned a lot of new information about other countries' food, cultures, and much more. This event, though held online, let all of the BSP students across the 6 Bina Bangsa School campuses interact, meet, and also learn from one another which is not very easy to do especially now that we are in the midst of the pandemic.

Indeed, this online conference is a great alternative and opportunity for learning especially for aspiring leaders like me to experience new leadership roles which I am very grateful to have been given. Of course, this event would not have been possible without the support of all the hardworking facilitators, head teachers, and the cooperation of the BSP ambassadors, so thank you in advance to all of you!

????????? ???????????????????????????? ????????????????? ?????????????????????? ??????????? the Studnet Head of BBS Bandung campus for the BSP program. ???????????,???! Thank you for listening and good luck!'

Overall, the student delegates have enjoyed the wonderful and meaningful BSP conference. It allowed students to interact with one another. Lastly, we have learned the essence of openness and acceptance towards different cultures from all around the world. Let us embrace our differences and continue becoming a significant part of the global society!

The BBS Bandung delegation was headed by Mr. Reynante Bunuan and Mr. Jovi (Ma Zheng Wei).

By: Shanice Latysha, JC1 Grace and Xiao Mi Sun, JC1 Wisdom