3rd XJTLU International Day Bridges Diverse Cultures

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On 19 October, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University hosted its third International Day, themed “Bridging Worlds”. The carnival-style event was part of the city-wide Suzhou International Day and attracted hundreds of attendees.

Representatives launch the third XJTLU International Day

In her opening speech, Professor Qiuling Chao, Vice President for Student Affairs and Information at XJTLU, said: “The carnival represents XJTLU’s role in boosting diversity and curiosity, as well as building connections across different cultures and experiences.”

Professor Qiuling Chao, Vice President at XJTLU, delivers the opening speech

Groups from around the entire University participated, with Learning Mall, XJTLU Global, XJTLU’s souvenir shop, and the canteen all playing key roles in the event.

Some of the visitors at International Day

XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) also had a strong representation.

In addition to shuttle buses bringing students from Taicang to join the festivities, the College contributed cutting-edge technology from the schools of Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem.

Students from XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) show 3D-printed objects

Young attendees from the XJTLU Affiliated School were among those who contributed to the interactive “graffiti” cube exhibition, showcasing their creativity and leaving their mark.

Participants enjoy performances at the event

Around the World

The event featured seven themed zones, each representing a different continent and offering interactive cultural experiences such as Chinese fan painting, African hair braiding and Indian henna tattoos.

The South Korean booth

Attendees also enjoyed a variety of international dishes at the food market and watched live performances featuring students from around the world.

A booth from Light & Wings Magazine, highlighting the colourful intersection of academia and Chinese cultural essence, offered visitors games and prizes for the magazine’s official release.

Tusankine Salasini, a master’s student in MSc Sustainable Construction from Zambia, represented the African and Caribbean booth.

“At our booth, participants could try on traditional clothes and have their hair braided, as is common in many African cultures. They could also have a taste of traditional snacks like biltong,” she said.

“We would like to show people that we have vibrant and diverse cultures,” … Read More