On the afternoon of December 29, 2025, the campus of Beijing Sport University was filled with a rich festive atmosphere and heartfelt warmth. The "2026 Beijing Sport University Chinese and International Faculty-Student New Year Cultural Exchange and 'Study at BSU' Commendation Ceremony" kicked off amidst laughter and joy.
Participating in this event were Zhang Ruihua, Member of the Standing Committee of the University Party Committee and Deputy Party Secretary; Zhou Qidi, Member of the Standing Committee of the University Party Committee and Vice President; Diao Aili, Director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Office; Yang Zhihui, Deputy Director of the Student Affairs Department of the University Party Committee; Fan Ming, Dean and Deputy Party Secretary of the School of International Education and Exchange; Wu Jun, Associate Dean of the School; Li Jing, Associate Dean of the School; as well as leaders and faculty members from the Logistics Management Office and various colleges. Faculty and students from all over the world gathered together to welcome the new year, share in diverse cultures, and renew bonds of friendship.
The event was hosted by Mahdi, an Iranian student from the School of Competitive Sports, and Qu Kele, from the School of Journalism and Communication.
The event commenced in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. At 4:00 p.m., faculty and students arrived one after another, leaving their signatures on the signature wall and receiving customized New Year greeting cards. Each card conveyed blessings for the new year and marked the beginning of this cross-border cultural exchange journey.
After the event officially commenced, Ms. Zhang Ruihua, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Beijing Sport University, delivered New Year greetings to all faculty and students on behalf of the university. In her speech, Secretary Zhang expressed gratitude for the hard work and dedication of everyone over the past year, and encouraged all to continue using sport as a medium to carry forward the spirit of pursuing excellence, and to use exchange as wings to broaden global perspectives.
Bui Thanh Dat, an international student from Vietnam, delivered a heartfelt rendition of the Vietnamese song "Đi Để Trở Về" (Leave to Return). With its melodious tune carrying deep sentiments of homeland, the song's lyrics express: "Every journey afar is to more deeply feel the warmth of home; leaving is not a farewell, but a gentle return after growth; only by traveling to the ends of the earth and experiencing the world's wonders can one bring warmth and stories back home." Bui Thanh Dat's sincere and moving performance resonated deeply with the faculty and students present, evoking a profound emotional connection that transcended national boundaries.
Amidst the eager anticipation of faculty and students, Professor Zhou Qidi, Vice President of Beijing Sport University, and Mr. Hai Shengpu, Counselor of the China Wushu College, presented a captivating calligraphy demonstration. Vice President Zhou wielded the brush with vigor and grace, writing a bold and powerful Chinese character "福" (Fortune), and presented this blessing imbued with the warmth of the new spring festival to Zoya, an international student from Italy. Mr. Hai Shengpu also spread out paper and flourished his brush, producing the phrase "马到成功" (Instant Success) with strokes that seemed to penetrate the paper, offering a heartfelt wish to the young students to seize their youth and embrace a boundless future.
Kang Tingwan, one of the university's Top Ten Campus Singers, transported the audience into a serene and idyllic atmosphere with her rendition of "Seeing the Chimney Smoke Again." Immediately following, Loh Li Heng, a student from Malaysia, took the stage with a spectacular martial arts performance. His demonstration, blending strength with grace, showcased the unique charm and profound allure of Chinese Wushu.
The ceremony then entered its exciting award presentation segment. Deputy Party Secretary Zhang Ruihua and Vice President Zhou Qidi jointly presented awards to outstanding student leaders and admissions ambassadors who distinguished themselves over the past year. First presented were the Grade Leader Awards. Serving as vital bridges within the international student community throughout the past year, the grade leaders played an active and positive role in daily management, event organization, and cross-cultural communication, contributing significantly to the building of a harmonious and inclusive community for international students. Following this was the recognition of the "Study at BSU" Admissions Ambassadors. In 2025, the university selected 17 students from among enrolled international students representing 10 countries, including Croatia, Spain, the Republic of the Congo, Malaysia, and Vietnam, to serve as admissions ambassadors. Through sharing their personal experiences with sincerity, they actively amplified the voice of BSU, built bridges of cultural exchange and friendship, and showcased the exemplary character and spirit of dedication embodied by BSU's international students.
As the event drew to a close, members of the Student Union from the School of International Education and Exchange led the entire gathering in a rousing chorus of "Beijing Welcomes You." As the familiar melody filled the air, Chinese and international students joined hands and hearts, conveying friendship through song and uniting warmth through smiles.
At the conclusion of the event, faculty and students participated together in traditional Chinese New Year customs such as writing the character "福" (Fortune) and making dumplings. Amidst ink, brush, paper, and inkstone, each "福" character written bore heartfelt wishes for good fortune; through kneading dough and rolling out wrappers, every dumpling made enfolded the warmth of reunion. In the process of crafting these traditions with their own hands, Chinese and international students not only experienced the charm of Chinese culture but also deepened their friendship through collaboration and shared exchange.
The event came to a perfect close with a heartwarming group photo. The camera captured radiant smile after radiant smile, forever preserving this beautiful moment of unity, friendship, and cultural integration shared among Chinese and international faculty and students of Beijing Sport University. In the year ahead, Beijing Sport University will continue to advance its internationalization efforts and deepen people-to-people exchanges, ensuring that more international students can find here the warmth of "home," the spirit of "sport," and a shared resonance of "beauty."
Across Mountains and Seas, We Gather at BSU
Culture as the Bridge, Friendship Everlasting
2026, We Continue Moving Forward Hand in Hand!
