(Reporters: Cao Chenlu, Wang Lili) To deeply promote traditional Chinese culture and foster cultural exchange between China and other countries, the School of Finance held the "Tying Artemisia as a Gift, Stitching Fragrance into Joy" Dragon Boat Festival traditional cultural event for international students on the afternoon of May 29 in Room 313, South Wenzuan Building. Participants included Wang Ping, Party Secretary of the School of Finance; Hu Hongbing, Vice Dean; Xiang Min, Deputy Party Secretary; international student advisors Gu Lulu, Liu Huihao, and Wu Zhenxing; all staff from the Graduate Affairs Office; and international students from the school. Together, they immersed themselves in the charm of Chinese traditional culture.

​​Speech on the Dragon Boat Festival: Culture Enriches Hearts.​​ At the beginning of the event, Vice Dean Hu Hongbing delivered an opening speech. He remarked, "The Dragon Boat Festival is one of China’s oldest and most meaningful festivals. Today, through making zongzi sachets and artemisia bouquets, we learn about and carry forward Chinese traditional culture. These customs not only embody wishes for health and safety but also reflect the profound emotional connection Chinese people have with family and nature." He encouraged international students to "let creativity converse with tradition" through hands-on practice and extended his wishes for a peaceful and healthy Dragon Boat Festival.

​​Film Screening Traces Origins: Festival Conveys Deep Sentiment.​​ Subsequently, faculty and students watched a cultural documentary about the Dragon Boat Festival. The film vividly depicted the patriotic story of Qu Yuan, the origins of dragon boat racing, and the folkloric symbolism of artemisia in warding off evil, helping international students systematically understand the historical context and cultural significance behind the festival.

​​Dexterous Hands Craft Sachets: Needle and Thread Convey Blessings.​​ Under the guidance of a handicraft instructor, international students experienced making sachets. From threading needles to stuffing artemisia and spices, they carefully stitched colorful sachets. Many students held up their finished products for photos, joking that "this is the exclusive scent of China." The sachets not only served as gifts conveying blessings but also allowed participants to appreciate the artistry of traditional craftsmanship.

​​Tying Artemisia for Auspiciousness: Fragrant Leaves Bridge Past and Present.​​ The finale of the event was the creation of Dragon Boat Festival artemisia bouquets. Faculty and students bundled fresh artemisia and calamus with blessing cards into bouquets symbolizing disease prevention and good fortune. International students expressed their intention to take these "gifts of nature" back to their dormitories, experiencing the unique connection between Chinese festival customs and herbal culture.

This event, through an "experience + creation" format, allowed international students to deeply perceive the cultural essence of the Dragon Boat Festival amid the fragrance of artemisia. The School of Finance remains committed to building bridges for cross-cultural communication and will continue to promote the dissemination of China’s outstanding traditional culture in the future.