129 Years of Talent Cultivation, United in Global Spirit

On April 6, international students from 26 countries came together at the “Jiaoda Ren Festival” at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) to celebrate and promote cross-cultural exchange. The event, which was organized under the guidance of the International Student Service Center of the Student Affairs Committee, brought vibrant international energy to the heart of campus.

During the event, students were dressed in traditional attire and presented the folk arts, cuisine, and customs of their home countries. The booths attracted a steady stream of faculty and students who stopped to admire the exhibits and engage in meaningful conversations. The vibrant cultural displays not only allowed the audience to experience the uniqueness of different traditions, but also created cultural connections between China and the rest of the world. International students from Morocco, Mali, South Africa, Indonesia, Sweden, Australia, and other nations—many of whom are fluent in Chinese—expressed their admiration and respect for SJTU.

Distinguished guests included the Consul General of Thailand in Shanghai, Binna Ampornsiri, and Deputy Secretary of the SJTU Party Committee Xin Zhao. They visited the booths and spoke warmly with students. Consul General Ampornsiri praised the students’ creativity and efforts, noting that the longstanding friendship between Thailand and China has created a rich environment for Thai students at SJTU to grow not only academically but also as ambassadors of cultural exchange. Zhao encouraged students to continue serving as cultural bridges, contributing to mutual learning between Chinese and global communities.

As cultures mingled and traditions were shared, the festival broadened the horizons of both faculty and students, and strengthened SJTU’s inclusive and vibrant campus culture. Looking ahead, the university remains committed to its inclusive ethos, welcoming students from around the world to build a future and create new milestones together.