On the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, students and staff rang in the Chinese Lunar New Year at SUSTech on Thursday. At noon on February 15, 2018, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) hosted the 2018 Spring Festival New Year’s Luncheon in the student canteen.

Chairperson of University Council Guo Yurong, President Chen Shiyi joined more than 400 guests, including parent representatives and kinship representatives, to ring out the Old Year and ring in the New Year. Vice-Chairperson of University Council Li Fengliang presided over the celebration.

Chairperson Guo Yurong sent the New Year blessings to students on behalf of the University Council and extended sincere thanks to service staff who continued working in their positions during the festival. She said that as more and more people gathered at SUSTech, it has become more and more energetic and vibrant.

Subsequently, President Chen Shiyi made a speech. He wished all faculty and students a Happy New Year. He hoped that all the school teachers and students would be extremely lucky in the Year of the Dog. Chen Shiyi also trusted that the development of SUSTech would reach a higher level in the Year of the Dog, following the progress made throughout the Year of the Rooster.

At noon on Chinese Lunar New Year Eve, the student canteen was full of happiness. Red lanterns written with a “spring” word, patterned with Golden Rooster and Auspicious Cloud, paired with the delightful little lanterns hung throughout the canteen, created a joyous and harmonious air for the festivities. The teachers and students who have stayed at the school during the holiday enjoyed delicacies cooked by the canteen chefs and exchanged greetings. The site was full of laughter, and they shared the joy of the New Year and wished a better tomorrow together with the guests.