As the Year of the Auspicious Dragon concludes its celestial reign, leaving behind the remnants of past aspirations, the Propitious Snake ushers in a new era of enduring blessings and prosperity.
With the beginning of this new annual cycle, let us embark together on a shared journey toward uncharted horizons.
The dedicated medical scholars of Xinjiang Medical University, who remained on campus during the festive period, enjoyed an unforgettable Chinese New Year's Eve celebration, organized by the university. Faculty and students gathered in a joyful assembly, savoring delicious culinary treats and participating in various celebratory activities. These well-planned events filled the atmosphere with the true spirit of traditional Chinese New Year festivities, while expressing sincere wishes for success in the year ahead.
To the hardworking medical professionals at our institution: Let us combine our efforts, make the most of this precious period of professional growth, and face the challenges of 2025 with academic diligence and a commitment to humanitarianvalues.
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On January 28, 2025, coinciding with Chinese New Year's Eve, Xinjiang Medical University's Xinyi Road Campus was filled with a vibrant festive atmosphere as the esteemed medical institution hosted the "Converging Dreams for Spring’s Advent·Uniting Forces to Compose a New Chapter" Spring Festival Fellowship for on-campus students. This carefully organized event served both as a strategic initiative for academic-community integration and as a cultural enrichment program, through which university administrators and faculty members extended warm seasonal greetings to all medical scholars staying on campus during the winter break.
University Party Secretary Chai Lin, Deputy Party Secretary Li Jianfeng, Standing Committee Member of the Party Committee and Vice President Yang Xinling, along with heads of relevant departments, deans of affiliated colleges and hospitals, and faculty and students staying on campus, gathered at Xueyuan Restaurant to make dumplings and share the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. Throughout the event, self-performed artistic programs by teachers and students, engaging interactive games, and thoughtful New Year gifts created an atmosphere filled with the warmth of family.
Artisanal Dumpling Making Welcomes the Year of the Snake
The event began with university leaders joining in dumpling-making, sharing personal stories, exchanging blessings, and ushering in the Chinese New Year with faculty and students in a warm and joyful atmosphere.
"Are you settling in well while staying on campus during the holidays?"
"What are your plans for the winter break? Do you have any unmet needs?"
"How is your research progressing?"
"Make sure to plan your winter break wisely, balancing academic responsibilities with leisure, and aim for a fulfilling and productive holiday..."
The university leadership kindly inquired about the academic progress, research activities, and living conditions of the students remaining on campus, encouraging them to maintain their momentum, continue making progress, and reach new milestones in the coming year. The venue echoed with cheerful laughter and lively interactions as participants embraced the cultural spirit of traditional festivities, collectively offering their best wishes for the New Year.
The venue was filled with lively conversations and joyful celebrations as faculty and students worked together to prepare dumplings. Experienced dumpling makers offered hands-on guidance to novice participants. Amid the rhythmic folding and sealing of dumplings, teachers and students exchanged stories about academic endeavors and campus life, with each fold and pinch enhancing the sense of camaraderie. Shared smiles and culinary craftsmanship became symbols of collective aspirations and well wishes for the new year. Soon after, steaming dumplings emerged from the pot, their fragrant aroma met with deep appreciation. Participants savored these self-made treats, their faces glowing with pure satisfaction and bright smiles.
Students remaining on campus universally acknowledged the warmth and care provided by the university Party committee through thoughtful arrangements and institutional support. Many expressed their commitment to translating this institutional care into personal growth, vowing to maintain strong self-discipline while contributing their intellectual efforts to advancing the university’s mission as a leading researchinstitution.
Chinese New Year Speech: Extending Blessings and Aspirations for the Year Ahead
Professor Chai Lin, Secretary of the University Party Committee, delivered the Chinese New Year speech, extending heartfelt greetings to the students who remained on campus due to clinical duties, research projects, and other academic commitments. He emphasized the importance of students upholding the founding ideals and professional missions of the medical community, encouraging them to face the coming year with confidence, striving to achieve academic excellence, maintain a strong academic ethos, and persistently pursue innovative breakthroughs.
Secretary Chai outlined expectations for comprehensive growth: improving professional skills through dedicated practice, achieving meaningful personal development, and making significant contributions in 2025. He also urged the collective efforts of faculty and students to contribute intellectual capital toward the university's strategic initiatives, encouraging the community to work together to create a brighter future for the institution.
Faculty and Students Celebrate an Unforgettable Chinese New Year's Eve
A series of musical performances featuring lively rhythms and melodious vocals garnered thunderous applause, while a collection of dances blending graceful movements with dynamic energy showcased classical elegance. The song-and-dance performance "Conveying Blessings" and the violin solo "Jubilation of the Chinese New Year" filled the venue with cultural resonance. Ballads such as "Friends" and "The Ordinary Road" conveyed profound camaraderie and unwavering perseverance, while the anthem "Dream Chaser" expressed the philosophical notion of turning aspirations into concrete actions. The ensemble dance "Mangzhong (Grain in Ear)" performed by international students demonstrated cross-cultural appreciation for China’s intangible heritage, with its rhythmic beats lifting the celebration to one crescendo after another. Interactive games, blending entertainment with education, encouraged collective participation, turning the venue into a whirlwind of festive joy.
Amid heartfelt exhortations, resonant blessings, and resounding applause, the celebration radiated with a spirit of unity and warmth. This cultural symposium solidified the symbiotic relationship between students' personal growth and the advancement of the institution, culminating in a shared journey toward 2025 driven by limitless aspirations. Empowered by institutional support and encouragement, the academic community begins a new cycle of intellectual development and transformative achievements. A unified chorus of Chinese New Year wishes echoes across campus, collectively envisioning the continued success and progress of Xinjiang Medical University.
Chinese New Year 2025: A New Chapter of Renewal and Hope
As winter fades into the light of spring,
A thousand wonders are reborn.
Looking back, we have:
Sailed the vast seas of academia with steady hands,
Tilled the soil of practice with unwavering resolve.
Let 2025 mark the beginning of our shared journey,
Venturing into uncharted realms of knowledge,
Fueled by eager anticipation and visionary spirit.
As this new cycle dawns,
May we:
Chase the horizons of wisdom with fearless determination,
Steer our academic course with sharp insight.
Source: Publicity Department of the CPC Committee, Graduate School
Text: Deng Lihui
Photos: Yu Miao
Video: Dong Bing
Editor: Dong Bing
Executive Editor: Yu Miao
Reviewed by: Xinjiang Medical University Publicity Office
Operated by: Publicity Department of the CPC Committee, Xinjiang Medical University
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