Sparks of Heritage: The Datiehua Show in Hangzhou
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2025-04-09
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On 16 November 2024, I had the unforgettable opportunity to witness Datiehua (striking iron flower) in Liangzhu, Hangzhou. As one of China’s intangible cultural heritage traditions, Datiehua is a spectacular art form in which molten iron is flung into the air, creating a shower of sparks that resemble blossoming flowers in the night sky. This craft dates back over 1,000 years and was originally p...
LEE Chenyue
On 16 November 2024, I had the unforgettable opportunity to witness Datiehua (striking iron flower) in Liangzhu, Hangzhou. As one of China’s intangible cultural heritage traditions, Datiehua is a spectacular art form in which molten iron is flung into the air, creating a shower of sparks that resemble blossoming flowers in the night sky. This craft dates back over 1,000 years and was originally performed during festivals to drive away evil spirits and pray for blessings.The day didn’t start perf
What is it like to be a volunteer at the United Nations?
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2025-03-03
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When I was in elementary school, I participated in a Model United Nations event and had the opportunity to visit the UN General Assembly Hall. From that moment on, I became deeply fascinated by the United Nations. To me, it has always been the most prestigious international stage, representing humanity’s shared ideals of peace and development.I have long aspired to contribute to this organization...
JIANG Sijia
When I was in elementary school, I participated in a Model United Nations event and had the opportunity to visit the UN General Assembly Hall. From that moment on, I became deeply fascinated by the United Nations. To me, it has always been the most prestigious international stage, representing humanity’s shared ideals of peace and development.I have long aspired to contribute to this organization that transcends national borders and cultures—whether by participating in global efforts to eradicat
A Volunteer Teaching Trip to Xishuangbanna
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2024-10-28
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As a student at Zhejiang University, our learning has never been confined to textbooks alone. We’ve engaged in various meaningful and socially responsible activities. This summer vacation, I joined the Zhejiang University Teaching Team in Xishuangbanna as a volunteer, where I taught a two-week course to primary school students. Our university has a strong tradition of volunteer service, and I was...
SONG Shuhan
As a student at Zhejiang University, our learning has never been confined to textbooks alone. We’ve engaged in various meaningful and socially responsible activities. This summer vacation, I joined the Zhejiang University Teaching Team in Xishuangbanna as a volunteer, where I taught a two-week course to primary school students. Our university has a strong tradition of volunteer service, and I was excited to contribute to the education of young learners in Xishuangbanna.After more than forty hour
Volunteer Teaching in the Summer!
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2024-10-28
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Summer is typically filled with activities at Zhejiang University, but my experience took me to rural areas in China for volunteer teaching.I traveled to ZhanCheng, a small town in Jiangsu with fewer than a thousand residents. The town has only a few shops and is primarily home to elderly people and children, as many adults have left to seek better job opportunities and higher salaries.We taught a...
Ming Xuen Amelia
Summer is typically filled with activities at Zhejiang University, but my experience took me to rural areas in China for volunteer teaching.I traveled to ZhanCheng, a small town in Jiangsu with fewer than a thousand residents. The town has only a few shops and is primarily home to elderly people and children, as many adults have left to seek better job opportunities and higher salaries.We taught at a local secondary school, where the students were incredibly sweet and kind, excited about our arr
Bridging tradition and nature: Birds in Song dynasty art and Eco Club Photography
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2024-10-16
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Chinese bird and flower painting has always been highly admired. And the way of recording them has changed from the brushstrokes to the high-definition lens of photographers.These birds in Song dynasty paintings have also appeared on the ZJU International Campus and have been photographed by members of the Eco Club.Learn more about our Eco Club: https://www.zju.edu.cn/english/2023/0320/c75130...
ZHU Linyi
Chinese bird and flower painting has always been highly admired. And the way of recording them has changed from the brushstrokes to the high-definition lens of photographers.These birds from ancient Chinese paintings have also appeared on the International Campus and have been photographed by members of the ECO Club.
A Joint Action: Students Protect Mandarin Ducks from Stray Cats at ZJU
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2024-09-09
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Liu Jiang, a teacher at ZJU Huajiachi Campus, noticed a puzzling disappearance of Mandarin ducks at the mid-lake island on May 17th. Liu remarked that Mandarin ducks in his photo had decreased by two compared to the previous day.“The sudden drop in Mandarin ducks is alarming, stray cats on the island are eyeing them,” Liu stated with a sense of worry. “I ...
SUN Wenxin, LI Guyi, WANG Sihua
Liu Jiang, ateacherat ZJU Huajiachi Campus, noticed a puzzling disappearance of Mandarin ducks at themid-lake island on May 17th. Liu remarked that Mandarin ducks in his photo had decreased by two compared to the previous day.“The sudden drop in Mandarin ducks is alarming,stray catson the islandareeyeing them,” Liu stated with a sense of worry.“I fear one may have beentheirprey.”Some studentssaidstray cats on HuajiachiCampus mightprey onbreedingMandarin ducks.In response, the Green Origin Associ
Building Bridges: Zhejiang University Alumnus LIU Lun's 'Lunzhi Scholarship' Connects Futures with International Opportunities
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2024-03-12
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Empowering the Next Generation: LIU Lun's 'Lunzhi Scholarship'Zhejiang University's School of Management alumnus, LIU Lun, has unveiled a transformative 'New Year's present' – the 'Lunzhi Scholarship.' With an extraordinary donation of 1 million RMB, this scholarship is set to make a lasting impact by supporting outstanding undergraduates and advancing int...
QIAO Xiaoxia
Empowering the Next Generation: LIU Luns Lunzhi ScholarshipZhejiang Universitys School of Management alumnus, LIU Lun, has unveiled a transformative New Years present – the Lunzhi Scholarship. With an extraordinary donation of 1 million RMB, this scholarship is set to make a lasting impact by supporting outstanding undergraduates and advancing internationalization. It particularly focuses on aiding students facing financial constraints in pursuing enriching overseas exchanges.Transformative Scho
Go for social practice in vacations!
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2024-03-07
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The life at Zhejiang University is not confined to campus classes alone. During winter vacation, students also engage in extensive social practices. They utilize the winter break to conduct research and surveys at various destinations outside the university campus and then compile excellent research reports. The social practice team I participated in, organized by ZJUST, visited Jiaxing, Shao...
JIANG Sijia
The life at Zhejiang University is not confined to campus classes alone. During winter vacation, students also engage in extensive social practices. They utilize the winter break to conduct research and surveys at various destinations outside the university campus and then compile excellent research reports.The social practice team I participated in, organized by ZJUST, visited Jiaxing, Shaoxing, and Huzhou during the winter vacation. We explored historical sites in those locations to learn abou
Exploring Sustainability: A Journey with SAEC at Zhejiang University
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2023-12-19
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Host: CHEN MiaoVideographer: PENG ZichenEditor: XU ShimanSubtitle Makers: ZHOU Zhiru & YOU YijunSpecial thanks toSAEC Members: ZHOU Hao, XU Jingyuan and DING Xue
Host: CHEN MiaoVideographer: PENG ZichenEditor: XU ShimanSubtitle Makers: ZHOU Zhiru YOU YijunSpecial thanks toSAEC Members: ZHOU Hao, XU Jingyuan and DING Xue
Live a Fulfilling Life with an Abundance of Color
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2023-11-09
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When it comes to autumn, what may pop into your mind immediately? A winding trail blanketed with glowing maple leaves? The horizon tinged with shades of the ethereal sunset? Or dazzlingly red persimmons perched in the branches? Actually, autumn at Zhejiang University is definitely not a season that has mere associations with red. Instead, it has rich and dynamic colors.Green is the predominant col...
HUANG Mingrui
When it comes to autumn, what may immediately pop into your mind? A winding trail blanketed with glowing maple leaves? The horizon tinged with shades of the ethereal sunset? Or dazzlingly red persimmons perched in the branches? Actually, autumn at Zhejiang University is definitely not a season that is merely associated with red. Instead, it boasts rich and dynamic colors.Green is the predominant color in Qiushi Garden. Qizhen Lake, embraced by luxuriant trees, lies serenely in the cool autumn da
The Experience of a Lifetime: Volunteering for the Asian Para Games
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2023-11-02
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Life is full of surprises, and sometimes, opportunity knocks when you least expect it. Reflecting on the 18th Asian Games held in Indonesia, my 15-year-old self would not have anticipated that, in just five years, I would be studying abroad in Hangzhou and witnessing the next Asian Games in this paradise-like city.From just watching sports competitions on television screens, I feel utterly blessed...
Hong Dan Qi
Life is full of surprises, and sometimes, opportunity knocks when you least expect it. Reflecting on the 18th Asian Games held in Indonesia, my 15-year-old self would not have anticipated that, in just five years, I would be studying abroad in Hangzhou and witnessing the next Asian Games in this paradise-like city.From just watching sports competitions on television screens, I feel utterly blessed that this time, I was given the chance to become a volunteer for the National Paralympic Committee
Hangzhou: Clean, Green and Serene
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2023-10-31
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Although it's been famous for centuries that Hangzhou is a city compatible with heaven, I was surprisingly shocked by the scenery with such greenery when I first landed here. Blooming flowers and towering trees line the streets in spring; the shimmering West Lake adorned with gorgeous lotus during the summer; fascinating autumn foliage and ginkgo forests... It seems like the city is...
YONG Huiling
Although its been famous for centuries that Hangzhou is a city compatible with heaven, I was surprisingly shocked by the scenery with such greenery when I first landed here.Blooming flowers and towering trees line the streets in spring; the shimmering West Lake adorned with gorgeous lotus during the summer; fascinating autumn foliage and ginkgo forests... It seems like the city is entirely surrounded by natural beauty, which is fatally attractive to me as a photography lover.Originating from the
From Classroom to Concert: The Stunning Pipa Transformation
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2025-06-23
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In the autumn-winter semester of 2024, I was fortunate to enroll in the course Opening the Door to Art – Pipa, taught by Teacher Xu Tianye. With my background in traditional Chinese music, I have always been passionate about Chinese musical instruments. This course starts from the basics, and even for students like me who have some prior knowledge, there is still plenty to learn. Teacher Xu p...
SEE Tzeying
In the autumn-winter semester of 2024, I was fortunate to enroll in the courseOpening the Door to Art – Pipa, taught by Teacher Xu Tianye. With my background in traditional Chinese music, I have always been passionate about Chinese musical instruments. This course starts from the basics, and even for students like me who have some prior knowledge, there is still plenty to learn. Teacher Xu provides personalized guidance tailored to each students level, making the learning experience both enrichi
My Scented Memories of Hangzhou
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2025-06-23
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Every university and city carries its own unique olfactory memories.For Zhejiang University, that distinctive scent is a richly layered blend. After each rain, the grass at Zhejiang University releases a particularly vibrant aroma—especially around Lovers’ Slope and the athletic field on the Zijingang Campus. The air fills with the fresh, intense scent of rain-washed greenery, crisp and invigorat...
XU Shiman
Every university and city carries its own unique olfactory memories.For Zhejiang University, that distinctive scent is a richly layered blend. After each rain, the grass at Zhejiang University releases a particularly vibrant aroma—especially around Lovers’ Slope and the athletic field on the Zijingang Campus. The air fills with the fresh, intense scent of rain-washed greenery, crisp and invigorating.The sunlight at Xixi Campus seems to carry its own fragrance, especially during this special seas
Conquering Heights , Embracing Growth
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2025-06-23
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Weekends at university often blend into a haze of routines, but my Sunday afternoons now come with a unique challenge: scaling the climbing wall in our campus gym. What started as a casual attempt to try something new has become a personal battle against my long-standing fear of heights.The wall stands nearly 12 meters tall, its colorful grips forming a vertical puzzle. Each climb begins with dete...
JIANG Sijia
Weekends at university often blend into a haze of routines, but my Sunday afternoons now come with a unique challenge: scaling the climbing wall in our campus gym. What started as a casual attempt to try something new has become a personal battle against my long-standing fear of heights.The wall stands nearly 12 meters tall, its colorful grips forming a vertical puzzle. Each climb begins with determination, but halfway up, my confidence falters. The ground seems to shrink beneath me, my pulse qu
ZOU Bowen
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CHUA Chengfei
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LEE Chenyue
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NG Jingying
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SEE Tzeying
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Ming Xuen Amelia
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PENG Kaidan
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LIANG Chen
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XU Shiman
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