Today, our non-Chinese colleagues working in the office decided to unleash their inner karaoke stars, turning the office into an concert hall.

Their song of choice?

The iconic Chinese tune 我们不一样 (We Are Different!). They sang it on loop (again and again) like it was the only song left on earth, and their dramatic enthusiasm was unmatched.

Mereka macam faham Bahasa Cina?

The singing part reached its peak when I walked in and caught them belting out the most dramatic line: 我们今生注定沧桑 (“We’re destined for hardship this lifetime”).

Just amused, I didn’t even blink before declaring a half-day off on 28 February to “celebrate.”

Let’s be honest, no one expected that plot twist, but hey, I am not complaining.

A half-day is always worth celebrating, even if it comes with a karaoke soundtrack.

And, just like the song says, it’s true… 我们不一样!

Happy Chinese New Year, everyone!2025