Christmas party for Foreign students in the School of International Trade and Economics was held

In the evening of 22nd December, the School of International Trade and Economics held an American-style Christmas party for its foreign students and postgraduates.

At the beginning of this party, Wu Zhaoyang, the vice dean delivered an enthusiastic speech in English which expressed his heartfelt wishes to students and encouraged students to communicate with others more frequently. Then, students had dinner together. Foreign students spoke very highly of Chinese dishes and learned traditional table manners from Chinese students. After the meal, the host invited seven foreign students to deliver speeches on the stage, their witty words liven the whole party. Foreign students from various countries sang songs and danced, presenting fascinating exotic culture for all audiences.

This party had a great significance for strengthening friendship between Chinese and foreign students and enhancing mutual understanding. And foreign students could learn more and appreciate more about Chinese culture.

Foreign students tend to enjoy happy and relaxing activities and this party could very well meet their expectations. And Chinese postgraduates said that this was the first time for them to celebrate Christmas with foreign students. They really felt grateful for JUFE to give them the opportunity to participate in such a great party. In spite of the differences in cultural background, all the students shared the same emotion for their homes. In this party, both Chinese and foreign students alike, felt the “home culture” of the School of International Trade and Economics. A student from Bangladesh said, “In this big family, I will never feel lonely.”