On April 19, 2025, the Opening Ceremony of 15th International Cultural Festival of Jiangsu University was held at the Library Square of Jiangsu University. It was a vibrant celebration of global diversity and cultural exchange with this year’s theme as “The Light of Culture: Illuminating the Future of the World.”

The event was graced by several other leaders such as:

Prof. Li Hongbo, Secretary of the CPC Jiangsu University Committee.

Prof. Zhang Jijian, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Jiangsu University Committee.
Prof. Yang Daojian, Vice President of Jiangsu University.
Prof. Ren Xudong, Vice President of Jiangsu University.

Prof. Cai Yingfeng, Vice President of Jiangsu University.

Ms. Li Qinjing, Associate Director of Office of International Cooperation and Exchange of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education.
Mr. Zhang Haijun, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Foreign Student Education Management Research Committee of Jiangsu Higher Education Association.
There were also leaders from other JSU departments and Foreign Affairs Office of Zhenjiang Municipal People's Government, Publicity Department of Zhenjiang, Publicity Department of Zhenjiang and some enterprises.
We were also honored with the presence of several diplomats. Their presence showed strong support for international friendship and cultural understanding.

H.E. Mr. Abdelkader El Ansari, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to China.

Mr. Alexander Ben-Acquaah, Acting Head of Mission of the Republic of Ghana in China.

Dr. Zainabu Zuberi Massoro, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in China.

Prof. Li Hongbo, Secretary of the CPC Jiangsu University Committee announced the launch of the 15th International Culture Festival.

During the opening ceremony, other leaders and guests also shared their wishes and appreciated JSU's internationalization through their speeches.

Prof. Cai Yingfeng, Vice President of Jiangsu University

Ms. Li Qinjing, Associate Director of Office of International Cooperation and Exchange of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education

H.E. Mr. Abdelkader, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to China

Mr. Alexander Ben-Acquaah, Acting Head of Mission of the Republic of Ghana in China

After the opening ceremony, the diplomats and JSU leaders visited various culture exhibit booths at the venue.