Convocation ceremonies are often filled with meaningful traditions, and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) has one that recently caught the attention of many online.
A TikTok post by @rhapsodyrising4you showcased the UiTM choir group performing the university's iconic theme song, "UiTM Di Hatiku". The song, which holds special significance for every UiTM graduate, has long been a symbol of pride and identity for the institution.
@rhapsodyrising4you hello everyoneee, we just hit 1M views on our UiTM Di Hatikus Convo-102 on tiktok!! alhamdulillah, thank you so much for all the love and support that you guys have given to us we truly appreciate every single compliments and criticisms that yall have written it is truly beautiful to have known each experiences that yall have as an alumni and weve never felt so close to yall since yall have given it so much love; to celebrate it, heres the POV version of UiTM Di Hatiku_Convo-102 by Rhapsody Rising Vocal Ensemble (SATB) enjoyy! @Jatyonceee @sloopydoopy @matcha tak alah @TORROWBOII @zzz.fiq @boi @sabeena @albedo's wife <3 @AzieDarwish #RhapsodyRisingVocalEnsemble #uitmconvocation102 #uitmdihatiku #RRVE #choir original sound - Rhapsody Rising
What surprised many viewers was the revelation that the song is not merely a playback recording but is actually sung live during the convocation. The heartfelt performance by the choir left netizens in awe, with many expressing admiration and pride in UiTM's unique tradition.
The comments section quickly filled with amazed reactions, as users highlighted how such a live performance added an authentic and emotional touch to the graduation ceremony.
However, the TikTok account owner later clarified that this live rendition of "UiTM Di Hatiku" only takes place during the first session of the convocation. For the following sessions, the song is played through a recorded music track provided by the Convocation Committee.
"Only the first session has a live choir and orchestra, the following sessions until the last one all use music tracks from UiTMs Convocation Committee," the account explained.
Still, this revelation left many graduates and alumni feeling a renewed sense of pride in UiTM's convocation traditions, reminding everyone that graduation is not just a ceremony but an unforgettable moment marked with music, meaning, and emotion.
