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SZU holds concert to ring in new year

Writer: Chen Junyu  |  Editor: Zhang Chanwen  |  From: Shenzhen Daily  |  Updated: 2023-01-06

Shenzhen University’s (SZU) new year concert titled “Voice of Haiya” was held online and offline on New Year’s Eve to ring in 2023.

The concert, which welcomed over 400 students and faculty members at the university’s Yuanping Gym, garnered more than 123,000 views online via WeChat channels. Its livestream on other platforms also received many views.

Mao Junfa, president of SZU, attended the event and delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. He sent hearty new year greetings to all SZU students and faculty members.

Mao reflected on his experience since taking office as president and expressed his hope for the future. “SZU will continue to step forward following the drums of endeavor,” Mao said.

Although Tu Huilong, the chairman of Haiya Group, was absent from the concert, he still sent a video to celebrate the new year. He affirmed SZU’s development in the past decades and stressed its significant contribution to the development of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and the country’s modernization drive.

Since its establishment, SZU has cultivated many outstanding graduates from all walks of life. Some alumni who couldn’t personally attend the event recorded videos to send their sincere new year wishes to their alma mater.

The concert had wonderful performances, including singing, dancing and recitation to entertain audiences. The new year concert, unfolding with melodic songs and dynamic dancing, depicted vivid stories that echo the development of SZU and Shenzhen.

One of the concert’s highlights was the launching of SZU’s 40th anniversary, during which the university’s leading group, as well as renowned company executives unveiled the start of the festivities. This year marks SZU’s 40th anniversary and is a historic and landmark celebration for the school.

Li Qingquan, secretary of the Party committee of SZU, delivered a speech during the launching ceremony. He reviewed SZU’s history, which coincides with the city’s growth, and highlighted the university’s achievements from scratch.

“SZU has the responsibility, confidence and ability to build itself into a benchmark university of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era,” he said.

The concert ended with the song “Good Morning, SZU” presented by all performers. The music had a morning theme to it, symbolizing the start of a new day. It inspired students to prepare for a brighter future, just like flowers greeting the sun in anticipation of the morning.

Forty years have witnessed SZU’s vigorous development, and its story is far from over. In 2023, it will embark on a new journey while welcoming the new year with enthusiasm and hope.

(SZU professors Jia Luyi, Lin Jiazhao and Lin Yuting contribute to the proofreading of this article.)