By Sophie Chong (25A01A), Yvonne Cheung (25S03S) and Yu Ning (25S07A)

The atmosphere crackled with a mix of intellectual fervour and eager anticipation. Over 300 students in crisp suits and blazers trailed into the Performing Arts Centre, representing a myriad of learning institutions, ready to put their diplomatic chops to the test in Raffles Model United Nations (RMUN) 2024. The opening ceremony of the event, meticulously planned by Raffles History and Strategic Affairs Society (HSTA), had finally begun.