Event Name: 2025 Overseas Chinese Students' Ancestral Worship and Faculty-Student Banquet Date & Time: March 25, 2025 (Tuesday) 19:00 Venue: Zhongzheng Hall, Boai Campus Attending Faculty Members: Chief Secretary Kuo Chin-Chuan, Dean of Student Affairs Wang Yao-Chun, Dean of International Affairs Liu Kuang-Hsia, Director Chi Ya-Chen, Director Jhuang Wu-Long To support overseas Chinese students studying in Taiwan and alleviate their homesickness, the Office of International Affairs and the Intercultural Studies Club jointly hosted the "2025 Overseas Chinese Students' Ancestral Worship and Faculty-Student Banquet" on March 25 at Zhongzheng Hall, Boai Campus. This event brought together international and exchange students from Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, France, the United States, Turkey, and other regions. Chief Secretary Kuo Chin-Chuan was invited to serve as the main officiant of the ancestral worship ceremony, leading students in honoring and remembering their ancestors while preserving the spirit of reverence and gratitude. In his speech, Chief Secretary Kuo emphasized President Chiu's commitment to activities for overseas Chinese students and highlighted the deep-rooted value of "remembering one's origins" in Chinese culture. He stressed the importance of passing down the wisdom and spirit of our ancestors and expressed appreciation to the Office of International Affairs and the Intercultural Studies Club for organizing this meaningful event, which allows students to experience cultural continuity and a sense of belonging. As a calligraphy instructor in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, he also praised the exquisite calligraphy on the ancestral tablet inscribed with "Spirits of the Forefathers of the Chinese Nation." He further emphasized that ancestral worship is not only about bloodline inheritance but also carries significant literary, religious, artistic, and social connections. Following the speech, Chief Secretary Kuo led Dean Wang Yao-Chun, Dean Liu Kuang-Hsia, Director Chi Ya-Chen, Director Jhuang Wu-Long, and overseas Chinese students in the ceremony. Under the leadership of Intercultural Studies Club Leader Ang Se-Chia, they recited the prayer text, offered tea and fruits to the "Spirits of the Forefathers of the Chinese Nation," and performed the traditional three-bow ritual. The solemn and respectful ceremony created a touching and meaningful atmosphere. After the worship ceremony, the event transitioned into a faculty-student banquet. Senior students from the club carefully planned a series of engaging performances and prepared a lavish feast for attendees. Additionally, the event featured a special birthday celebration for students born between January and April, with a multilingual rendition of the "Happy Birthday" song filling the hall with joy and laughter, bringing the evening to a perfect conclusion.

Implemented by Office Of International Affairs
Date: 2025/03/25