Shanghai Ocean University hosted its 7th International Culture Festival with the theme "Global Rendezvous, Ocean Convergence" on April 22, bringing together students from around the globe for a cultural exchange.  

During the opening ceremony, Jiang Min, vice-president of Shanghai Ocean University, along with representatives from various colleges and departments, delivered speeches. Jaymee, a master's student from Seychelles, shared how her time at the university not only connected her with like-minded peers but also reinforced her commitment to the marine industry.

The event continued with a lively cultural performance where global students showcased the rich cultural heritage of their home countries.

The performances featured a variety of styles, including songs from Uzbekistan, dances from Pakistan, and African melodies, while an international fashion show highlighted fashion elements from multiple regions.

Following the performances, the international cultural-themed fair commenced. In the Lancang-Mekong rice-fish project exhibition area, attendees explored how rice-fish technology effectively integrates agriculture with fisheries to promote poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Additionally, an exhibition on the 40-year development of China's distant-water fisheries provided insights into China's global influence in the fisheries sector. 

The cultural exhibition area attracted students from Uzbekistan, Colombia, Cameroon, and other nations and regions, offering participants an immersive experience of foreign cultures through food, handicrafts, and interactive games.

This International Culture Festival was not only a feast for the senses but also a testament to cultural exchange and friendship. A student Oleksii Balabanov noted that by participating in the performances and the fair, he gained a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and fostered friendships with Chinese peers.

On the occasion of International Chinese Language Day, the student life area hosted a cross-border culture feast, uniting teachers and students through the bond of culture and fostering interaction in science and culture. This event has infused new vitality into the development of our university’s internationalized and convergent education and management, while also building a bridge for intercultural communication among teachers and students. It contributes to the promotion of a “community with a shared future for mankind.” Looking ahead, our university will continue to organize such activities to enrich campus cultural life and further enhance the level of internationalized education.

Source: Studu at SHOU