On November 23, the Guangzhou International Campus of South China University of Technology (SCUT) was transformed into a Global Village for its 3rd International Culture Festival. Under the theme Heart to Heart, Share Beauty Together, the event featured 47 cultural booths. It attracted over 2,000 students and staff from nearly 100 countries, alongside distinguished diplomats and university representatives.

The 3rd International Culture Festival at South China University of Technology commenced with a significant cultural moment as Mr. Sardar Muhammad, Consul General of Pakistan in Guangzhou, and Mr. Doston Tojiboev, Consul of Uzbekistan in Guangzhou, performed the traditional Chinese dragon eye-dotting ceremony.

This ceremonial practice, deeply rooted in Chinese culture, symbolizes the awakening of the dragon's spirit and the invocation of prosperity and good fortune for the event. The participation of distinguished diplomats in this ritual highlighted the festival's spirit of cross-cultural exchange and international friendship, setting a meaningful tone for the day's celebrations.

The cultural booths became instant highlights at South China University of Technology's 3rd International Culture Festival, offering attendees an authentic global culinary experience.

From Malaysian nasi lemak and Russian pirozhki to Turkish ice cream and Panamanian rice pudding, visitors discovered over a hundred authentic flavors across the festival grounds. Armed with specially designed Culture Passports, students and staff embarked on a flavorful adventure, collecting stamps while sampling distinctive cuisines from different nations.

The culinary journey served as a delicious bridge for cultural exchange, allowing participants to explore world traditions through taste. The festival successfully created a vibrant international atmosphere on campus, with the Culture Passport activity adding an engaging dimension to the cross-cultural experience.

The stage at South China University of Technology's 3rd International Culture Festival became a dynamic platform for cross-cultural collaboration as nearly 200 international students from over 20 countries joined Chinese classmates to present 32 captivating performances. 

Students representing Russia, Turkey, Serbia, Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and numerous other nations collaborated in a diverse program featuring traditional and contemporary dance and music. Each presentation served as a vibrant demonstration of artistic talent and cultural exchange, transforming the performance segment into a rich dialogue between traditions.

The collaborative performances highlighted the festival's core mission of building bridges between cultures through shared artistic expression, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience throughout the event.

As evening descended upon the campus, the 3rd International Culture Festival at South China University of Technology drew to a successful close amidst resounding applause and shared laughter.

The festival's conclusion under the twilight sky marked the end of a day filled with vibrant cultural exchanges and meaningful connections. Participants departed with lasting memories of the international celebration, already looking forward to the next edition in 2026.

Source: Global Affairs Office, Guangzhou International Campus

Translated by Lei Pengpeng,Sheng Yu

Initial Review by AN Yufan

Final Review by WU Zhaosheng