Celebrating the Moon's Glow: Cultural Exchange Blossoms at STUST Mid-Autumn Festival

Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (abbreviated as STUST) held a series of Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in mid-September, attracting approximately 544 international students and local students from all over the world. The event enriched students' cultural horizons and helped them to learn more about the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival culture in Taiwan, extending a cross-border cultural exchange in campus.

The event primarily aimed to provide international students with an immersive experiential journey into the vibrant tapestry of traditional Taiwanese Mid-Autumn Festival customs. International students from across the globe, hailing from Cambodia, Germany, Thailand, Vietnam, Swaziland, the Philippines, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Austria, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, and Switzerland, enriched the event with their participation. By engaging in a variety of interactive activities, they were able to experience the unique charm and atmosphere of the traditional Taiwanese festival up close.

The event also invited international students to introduce autumn festivals in their home countries, allowing faculty and students to learn more about cultures from all over the world. At the same time, Taiwanese students from the university showed their cultural exchange foundation by sharing traditional Mid-Autumn Festival folk stories, conveying a deeper understanding of Taiwanese culture among international students.

During the event, international students and local students worked together to paint moon lanterns, which was not only an artistic creation but also a symbol of unity and integration among students from different backgrounds on this land. When the moon lanterns were lit up one by one, it seemed to ignite every bond and memory, creating a warm and touching atmosphere. In addition to cross-cultural exchange, all participants shared delicious food exclusively prepared for the Mid-Autumn Festival, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

This Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Day not only brought international students and local students closer together, but also promoted cross-cultural exchange and understanding. STUST will continue to strive to hold diversified and meaningful events to make the campus a place where diverse cultures can blend together.