Date: June 21, 2023

Source: Sihai College

Author: WANG Suo

Translators: LI Junxi, CAI Qingyi

The Huo Yingdong Gymnasium on JNU's Panyu Campus was abuzz with excitement on June 20. An array of calligraphy works on display reflected the distinct styles of students from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese communities. Walking down the red carpet, nearly 1,000 students from these regions adorned themselves in traditional Chinese attire like round-collared robes and Zhongshan suits. It was Sihai College's 2023 graduation ceremony. (Sihai, translated as Four Seas, indicates the spread of Chinese culture to all corners of the world.)

(The venue)

University leaders witnessed the growth and joy of the 969 graduates from these regions, extending congratulations and blessings. 

(Ceremony venue)

The 2023 graduation ceremony is Sihai College's largest, grandest and most ceremonious to date, said Vice Dean Xu Gang. We have made some innovative designs, hoping to give our students a special and wonderful graduation gift. He added, The faculty and students from the college have been preparing for nearly a month to organize a unique graduation ceremony to celebrate the beginning of a new journey.

(The graduation ceremony)

Before the ceremony, the calligraphy exhibition was held on the second floor of the gymnasium, attracting many teachers and students to stop and look.

(Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese students introducing guests to their work)

At the graduation ceremony, Dean Ou Xiangli reported on the college's work in the 2022-2023 academic year. Vice Dean Yi Hui read out the commendation decision.

(Students participating in the graduation ceremony)