May 4th, 2013 marks the 115th anniversary of the founding of Peking University. To celebrate this important day, PKU Youth Festival and the ninth PKU Club Showcase were held on May 14th. The event aimed at displaying the spirits of PKU students and showcasing students’ colorful school life.
On the center stage of PKU Centennial Hall, A-Cappella Singing Group, Accordion Association, Chinese Musical Instrument Association and some other PKU clubs all displayed their excellent talents, and put up a wonderful performance to all students and visitors.
At every corner of the campus, you could find students from various clubs and societies in PKU advertising the highlights of their own clubs to other students and the public. In this gallery of different student groups, ranging from cultural clubs of various ethnic minority groups, you can no doubt find a club that captures your interest. Students displayed their creativity, from giving out colorful brochures, to hosting mini booth games highlighting their interests and even food sampling session.
The climax of the event is brought by the Original Fire Animation and Comics Association. The members put a Cosplay performance, dressing up as their favorite Anime characters and putting up an eye-catching dance routine. Indeed, different clubs had different styles, and came up with distinct ways to advertise themselves.
What’s more, more than 600 PKU students joined a run to celebrate this special day. When they ran around the campus, they not only conveyed their joy to other students, but also displayed others their positive attitudes towards life. Also, many students crowded to sign their names on a special banner, expressing their love and expressing their best wishes to the university.
The PKU Youth Festival and the Ninth PKU Club Show activities are significant in the students’ life, as it provides a unique opportunity for the students and the many clubs and societies in PKU to display and share their passions with others. The event also provides a showcase of the unique club culture in PKU, and provides a glimpse to the public on the students’ vitality and energy.
Written by Qiu Wenzhu
