Day 1
Following the opening ceremony, the mock debate began. To break the ice, the chairpersons presented themselves and so did the participants. Each delegate was paying very close attention to the rules that were being explained for the war of words that was about to begin.
In the SOCHUM committee the topic of Rock vs Trap music was discussed which was proposed by the Republic of Indonesia. The debate kicked off with opening statements, each highlighting the unique characteristics and cultural significance of their preferred genre. Advocates for rock music, such as the Federated States of Micronesia praised its rich history, powerful lyrics, and raw emotion, arguing that it has stood the test of time as a symbol of rebellion and authenticity.
The debate continued with some of the delegates such as Bangladesh stating the fact that trap is just about having money and girls beside you but China also brought into discussion that this kind of music is over-used on the internet and that is why it is so hated.
Day 2
The day started off with some gossips to lighten the mood in which the delegates complimented each other and made funny statements.
The discussion began with the opening speeches of all the delegates where they proposed their opinions about the sinking states and how to protect them, natural disasters, rising sea levels, the disappearance of cultural heritages and how to make long term changes. The representatives then voiced their concerns over the fact that relocating the sinking countries means losing tradition.
Furthermore, the committee developed the issue of modernization of the culture for it to be better understood by the newer generations. Some delegates emphasised the need for a change in the old traditions such as the Netherlands which stated that younger people could relate more to the historical convention of their country. But there were more arguments against this topic from China, Indonesia, Micronesia, and more which reflected that with the modernization of the traditions the culture would disappear. As discussions continued, differing perspectives and priorities emerged contemplating the diverse interests and challenges faced by member states. While some advocated for immediate action and concrete resolutions, others brought to light the importance of long-term planning and sustainable solutions.
Among the spirited exchanges, delegates acknowledged the imperative of unity and collaboration in talking about the solutions for protecting cultural heritage. The most discussed topic was tourism and the benefits that tourists are bringing to the countries.
On the second day of debate, in the committee of SOCHUM the first ship was made between India and Indonesia! An idea of punishment was also proposed: to have a wedding between the two delegates, the suggestion making all the participants burst into laughter.
Overall the committee serves as a platform for dialogue, cooperation, and collective action, offering hope for meaningful progress in addressing the world’s most pressing issues.
Day 3
In the early dawn of the third day of debate from this year’s GalMUN, the delegates braced themselves for another amazing journey full of other exchanges of views on the topics from the previous days which were marked by intense debates and strategic speeches.
As the roll call was made and the GSL started the delegates wasted no time in launching into spirited discussions, Indonesia stated that they wanted to emphasise on the solution of digitalising some parts of the culture such as historical documents and traditional food recipes in order to educate young people about their cultural heritage and the history of the country. But some of the other delegates were against this idea, for example Maldives supported the fact that the culture would be lost because of digitalisation.
In the second session of the day, it was explained by the lovely chairpersons, the concept of a resolution and how to create one. Then all of the delegates started discussing and choosing the main topics that will be written, UNESCO, China and Bangladesh being the main characters of the consultation.
The third session began with the game “Raise your placards high” where all the delegates had a lot of fun but also did the PGA which actually won the game, managing to raise her placard high faster than all the participants.
The rest of the sessions were filled by working on the resolution and despite the competitive nature of the committee, a spirit of collaboration spread through as delegates engaged in spirited debates and negotiations. Clusters of delegates gathered together, exchanging ideas and clarifying their proposals through collective brainstorming sessions.
Day 4
Here comes the last day of GalMUN. The first committee session of the day but the last of this edition, begun with laptops opened from the crack of dawn, delegates being focused as they slid through the mountains of research. Their expressions betray the intensity of their deliberations, reflecting the gravity of the issues at hand as they managed to finish the resolution in the time being. Then the speeches from the Main Submitter and Co-submitters were given with such dedication supporting their resolution that all the delegates were all ears and there were no speeches held against.
The placard singing was a great moment for all the delegates to reflect on their experiences, to relax after many days of hard work, to express their gratitude and to bid farewell to their fellow delegates and chairpersons. Emotions ran high as delegates reminisced about the unforgettable moments shared during committee sessions and the social event.
With the Closing Ceremony, where all delegates said their goodbyes, came the end of the XIXth edition of GalMUN. All delegates made really good friends which probably will last a long time from this day forward.