Sanming University in Fujian province has been bustling with the warmth of the season as its international faculty and students immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the Chinese New Year.

The School of Overseas Education (School of Foreign Languages) has organized cultural events, such as Welcoming the New Year with Ink and Tradition, to share the festive atmosphere and foster cross-cultural understanding.

An event co-hosted by the Sanming Translators Association on Jan 30 at Qilin Academy allowed international teachers and students to explore the elegant venue, observe artisans' intricate cloisonne enamel and Yunjin silk weaving, and gain a deeper appreciation for China's intangible cultural heritage.

The visitors wrote Spring Festival couplets and cut intricate paper window decorations. New to these techniques, they were enthusiastic as they expressed New Year wishes and experienced vibrant Chinese folk customs.

Celebrations continued on Chinese New Year's Eve, when the campus was adorned with festive lanterns and decorations, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere. Sanming University's President Zhang Juncheng joined faculty and students who remained on campus for the holiday in the staff canteen to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Horse.

The group made dumplings, wrote the Chinese character "Fu" (blessing), and shared stories about their traditions and campus life.

Zhang enquired about students' holiday plans and encouraged them to experience Chinese New Year customs, with the celebration's fragrant ink and laughter from the Spring Festival Gala highlighting a cross-cultural reunion.

Following on-campus celebrations, the group moved to the ancient city of Taining for the Cross-Cultural Spring Festival Experience event from Feb 19 to 20, wandering through the historic streets and alleys, listening to Hakka folk songs, and sampling traditional Lei Cha (pounded tea).

Hands-on workshops taught them to make Shangqing palm-leaf weaving and Yuzi (fish-shaped) lanterns. With every stitch and weave, they touched the warmth of traditional craftsmanship and felt the enduring pulse of this cultural legacy.

The group made dumplings, wrote the Chinese character "Fu" (blessing), and shared stories about their traditions and campus life.

Zhang enquired about students' holiday plans and encouraged them to experience Chinese New Year customs, with the celebration's fragrant ink and laughter from the Spring Festival Gala highlighting a cross-cultural reunion.

Following on-campus celebrations, the group moved to the ancient city of Taining for the Cross-Cultural Spring Festival Experience event from Feb 19 to 20, wandering through the historic streets and alleys, listening to Hakka folk songs, and sampling traditional Lei Cha (pounded tea).

Hands-on workshops taught them to make Shangqing palm-leaf weaving and Yuzi (fish-shaped) lanterns. With every stitch and weave, they touched the warmth of traditional craftsmanship and felt the enduring pulse of this cultural legacy.