MTL Fortnight 2025

Relive the highlights of MTL Fortnight 2025 at ASRJC, where students explored their mother tongues through performances, workshops, and cultural games.

Last updated 6 August 2026

MTL Fortnight 2025: A Celebration of Language and Culture

Poster for Mother Tongue Fortnight 2025 showing students with bamboo sticks and others sitting on a hall floor with drums.

Mother Tongue Fortnight 2025 kicked off with a vibrant display of culture and language! Over the course of eight exciting days, ASRJCians experienced the beauty of their mother tongues through hands-on activities, performances, and engaging challenges. The theme, "Experience, Immerse, Appreciate", set the tone for a deep dive into our linguistic and cultural roots.

Four photos from a lunchtime concert showing people singing with microphones and 2 female students performing a dance.

Three photos show performers: two girls singing with fans, a man singing and playing acoustic guitar, and two women singing into microphones.

The Lunchtime Cultural Extravaganza became a highlight of the fortnight, bringing students and teachers together in a lively showcase of music and performances. Whether through soulful singing, traditional instruments, or engaging duets, each performance was a celebration of the rhythms and stories embedded in our languages.

Students participate in the MTL Challenge event, sorting cards at tables and gathering around prize displays indoors.

Students put their language skills to the test in the MTL Challenge, where they competed in games that required quick thinking and linguistic prowess. From quizzes to interactive storytelling, participants demonstrated their appreciation of their mother tongues in a fun and dynamic way.

Four photos showing students doing cultural crafts: weaving, painting, calligraphy, and colorful woven decorations on a table.

Students participate in cultural activities including bead crafting, leaf weaving, painting, and holding decorated clay bowls.

Immersion took center stage as students engaged in traditional art forms, including calligraphy, batik painting, and intricate handicrafts. The workshops provided a hands-on approach to understanding the artistic expressions of different cultures, sparking creativity and appreciation.

Students participate in cultural games including Chinese chess, a board game, and a kicking activity at an indoor event.

The fortnight concluded with a series of cultural games that brought students together through traditional pastimes. Whether it was strategy-based board games or high-energy activities like chapteh, these games highlighted the importance of heritage and community.

Keeping Our Languages Alive

Mother Tongue Fortnight 2025 was more than just an event- it was a meaningful journey of rediscovery. Through music, art, language challenges, and games, ASRJCians deepened their appreciation for their mother tongues. As we continue to celebrate our diverse linguistic heritage, may the lessons and experiences from this fortnight inspire us to cherish and uphold our languages for generations to come.