As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, Beijing Forestry University is filled with the festive atmosphere. To preserve the fine traditional Chinese culture and strengthen bonds between students and faculty, multiple departments organized immersive events that blend the traditional festival with modern campus life.

Retirement Services Office: Mugwort Bouquet-Making Workshop

On May 29, more than 50 retirees created mugwort bouquets under the guidance of intangible cultural heritage experts, skillfully tying together mugwort leaves, gourds, sachets, and blessing cards with colorful strings. The event highlights the vitality of traditional culture and embodies BFU's efforts in promoting "Cultural Elderly Care", an initiative that encourages lifelong learning and active participation among retirees while preserving and revitalizing China's cultural heritage.

School of Technology: Tea Gathering & Mugwort Hammer Crafting

On May 30, School of Technology's Care for the Next Generation Committee hosted a tea gathering where faculty and students collaboratively made traditional health-preserving Mugwort hammers while sharing hometown customs of the Dragon Boat Festival over tea. The event merged labor education with cultural confidence building, deepening mentor-student relationships through hands-on exchange.

School of Foreign Languages: Traditional DIY for Dragon Boat Festival

Recently, the School of Foreign Languages organized a hands-on cultural workshop where retired professor Wu Jiangmei guided students in crafting bamboo dragon boats and sewing aromatic mugwort sachets. This interactive "learn-by-doing" activity not only lifted students' spirits but also strengthened their cultural appreciation through engaging with traditional festival crafts.

School of Soil and Water Conservation: Handicraft Carnival

On May 30, the "One-Stop" Student Community hosted a vibrant cultural carnival where students engaged in traditional Dragon Boat Festival crafts. Participants wove colorful silk bracelets, crafted aromatic mugwort sachets for protection, and constructed miniature dragon boats from bamboo strips. This innovative "culture lecture + hands-on workshop" format successfully blended traditional heritage with experiential learning.

From mugwort bouquets and hammers to dragon boat weaving and tea gatherings, BFU's festival series highlighted the enduring charm of Chinese culture. These diverse activities promote the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation and enhance the efficiency of campus cultural education, adding Dragon Boat Festival distinctive BFU characteristics.

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Translated by Zhang Lezi
Edited by Song He
Reviewed by Yu Yangyang