UIC held the 8th Appreciation Ceremony in the University Hall on the birthday of China's most famous teacher and philosopher, Confucius (28th September). During the ceremony, students served tea to their teachers and bowed as a sign of respect and appreciation.
UIC Yayue Orchestra in performance
UIC Provost Prof Chen Zhi read poems
The ceremony began with three rounds of drumming. Then, the teacher dressed the students. During the ceremony, students serviced tea and bowed to teachers. Finally, students read out passages to show their respect and appreciation towards their teachers.
The teachers help the student put on their ceremony attire
Students serve tea to the teachers
Students read out passages
Provost Prof Chen Zhi said during his speech that he hoped students could appreciate traditional Chinese culture and continue the virtue of respecting teachers.
Prof Chen Zhi delivered a speech
In the following stage, teachers and honoured guests gave return gifts to students.
Student representative and fourth-year Environmental Science (ENVS) student, Peng Zigui, shared her experiences with Culture, Creativity and Management (CCM) lecturer, Ms Wan Wanqi. Zigui got encouragement from Ms Wan and decided to choose tourism, the field that interested her, for further study. To show gratitude to Ms Wan, Zigui invited her to the ceremony. Ms Wan also said in her speech that a good relationship between teachers and students is essential.
Peng Zigui
Ms Wan Wanqi
Honour guests to the Appreciation Ceremony included Vice President (Administration) of UIC, Prof Mao Yaqing; Executive Dean of Division of Culture and Creativity, Dr Jiang Wei; Associate Dean of Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof Zhao Xiaobin; Associate Dean of Division of Science and Technology, Dr Ricky Hou; Assistant Dean of Division of Business and Management Dr Lin Mi, and Director of WPEO Prof Guo Haipeng.
From MPRO
Reporter: Du Jiewen
Photographer: Xie Feng
Editors: Samuel Burgess, Deen He, Covee Wang
