About 60 students from over 10 countries and regions recently gathered at the School of Economics and Management at Tongji University for an orientation ceremony and a series of traditional Chinese cultural activities.

Liang Jian, vice-dean of the school, welcomed the students, highlighting China's geographical diversity as well as technological and cultural achievements, while also stressing the importance of cross-cultural exchange.

The cultural experience activities allowed students to try writing good luck messages and their Chinese names with calligraphy brushes.

Additionally, students were offered a firsthand experience of Lantern Festival. They tasted the traditional Chinese delicacy tangyuan, or glutinous rice balls, and enjoyed a vibrant lion dance performance.

The welcoming event concluded with a guide tour of Shanghai. The blend of modernity and history allowed students to appreciate the unique charm of this global metropolis.

Source: Official WeChat account of the School of Economics and Management at Tongji University via "TJ_SEM"