Warm Hearts, Shared Traditions－OIA, MCUT Celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival with International Students
The Office of International Affairs (OIA) at Ming Chi University of Technology organized the Dragon Boat Festival Appreciation Event for International Students (114th Academic Year, Second Semester) during the Dragon Boat Festival period, inviting students from around the world to experience one of Taiwan's most important traditional festivals. Through the distribution of rice dumplings (zongzi), the University extended its festive greetings and care to international students while creating a warm, welcoming, and multicultural campus environment, allowing them to experience the charm of Taiwanese culture and feel at home while studying abroad.
On the day of the event, the OIA prepared traditional rice dumplings for all international students as a symbol of the Dragon Boat Festival and the University's best wishes. Students visited the OIA office to receive their rice dumplings, and the atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful. Many students took the opportunity to interact with one another, sharing traditional festivals and culinary customs from their respective countries. These exchanges strengthened friendships among students and showcased the vibrancy and diversity of multicultural interaction on campus.
Dr. Winnie Chieh-Lan Li, Dean of the Office of International Affairs, noted that in addition to academic development, international students' adaptation to daily life and psychological well-being are equally important. By organizing culturally meaningful festive activities such as the Dragon Boat Festival celebration, the University not only provides international students with opportunities to experience Taiwanese culture but also strengthens their sense of belonging to the campus community. These activities allow students to feel the University's care and support amid their busy academic lives. Looking ahead, the OIA will continue to organize similar initiatives that integrate cultural exchange and student support, aiming to create a more inclusive and internationalized campus environment where international students can study and live comfortably.
Furthermore, such activities help build cross-cultural connections among international students, enhancing mutual understanding and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds. Through these interactions, students expand their social networks and gain valuable intercultural experiences. The OIA will continue to promote a wide range of multicultural activities, ensuring that international students enjoy a rich and meaningful campus life.
Ming Chi University of Technology has long been committed to internationalization and fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Through various international exchange initiatives, cultural experience programs, and student support activities, the University continues to enhance students' global perspectives and intercultural competence, cultivating highly skilled professionals with strong global competitiveness while contributing to the development of a globally connected society.
Image (No. 1-5)Description: International students visited the Office of International Affairs to receive rice dumplings and celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival together.
