On the morning of April 8, Shanghai Jiao Tong University held a grand flag‑raising ceremony at Yangsi Lawn on the Minhang Campus to mark its 130th anniversary, under the theme “Warm spring shines afar, glory graces a century and thirty years; together from across the globe, we write a splendid new chapter.” Representatives of international teachers and students from around the world, dressed in their traditional national costumes, formed an international formation and gathered with faculty and students of the university. Amid the solemn flag‑raising ceremony, they celebrated their alma mater’s milestone anniversary and extended their most sincere wishes to SJTU with the vibrant beauty of cultural diversity.
In the soft glow of early morning, the ceremony was solemn yet vibrant.To the stirring march performed by the military band, the national flag guard escorted the Five-starred Red Flag into the arena.As the national anthem played, the flag rose slowly. All faculty and students stood in solemn respect, their hearts filled with patriotism and devotion to their alma mater.
After the flag-raising ceremony, a speech under the national flag and a recital by students from SJTU Experimental Primary School followed in turn.Their concise, powerful words and sincere, childlike voices expressed warm wishes for the university.Everyone then joined in singing the SJTU anthem in unison. The stirring melody echoed over Yangsi Lawn, embodying the original aspiration and unwavering commitment of all SJTU members.
As the song concluded, colorful balloons rose gently into the sky, carrying the best wishes of Chinese and international students for their alma mater and their highest hopes for the future.
Dressed in distinctive traditional attire and united in pride for SJTU’s glory, the international students formed a stunning scene at the ceremony.Their vibrant, diverse garments ranged from elegant national costumes to unique everyday wear, showcasing Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s open and inclusive campus culture.Students from across the globe expressed their deep honor and pride in taking part in the flag-raising ceremony marking the university’s 130th anniversary.
SJTU at 130 stands vibrant and full of vitality; representatives of international teachers and students from every corner of the globe stand united as one. On Yangsi Lawn, diverse cultures blend beneath the Five-starred Red Flag, and youthful dreams set sail on this 130-year-old campus. With utmost enthusiasm and distinct cultural charm, the international student formation joined faculty and students across the university in celebrating SJTU’s 130th anniversary.With youth and devotion, they have forged cross-cultural bonds for SJTU, letting the flower of multiculturalism bloom brilliantly on the fertile soil of this century-old institution.
