Join the Folk Fun, Make Memories to Last 

November in Shenzhen brings fading summer heat and clear blue skies, making it the perfect season for autumn outings. On November 8, 2025, the Class of 2025 undergraduate freshmen from School of Artificial Intelligence visited Splendid China with professors. It was a folk culture adventure that created unforgettable youth memories.

This event skillfully built bridges for cross-class communication, breaking down barriers so that students could chat freely and strengthen friendships. It also created opportunities for teacher-student interaction, bringing everyone closer together. Through a variety of engaging activities, students gained a profound appreciation for the unique charm of ethnic cultures.

Fun Activities, Non-Stop Excitement

The fun lasted from afternoon till evening, with three main parts: team dragon boat racing, creative photos at folk spots, and a special Mongolian yurt dinner followed by a talent show. Each part was exciting, together creating a joyful and harmonious picture.

All Set? Let's Go!

Part 1 Dragon Boat Race

With the help from professional coaches, all teams gathered at Green Lake for intense dragon boat races. Two boats at a time shot forward like arrows, while the other teams cheered loudly from the shore. Despite the blazing sun overhead, the students' enthusiasm remained undiminished. Everyone paddled hard towards the finish line. Oars sliced through the water, sending sparkling spray into the air, mingling with sweat and reflecting the radiant glow of youth under the sun.

After several intense rounds, Group 5, led by Assistant Professor WANG Jie, stood out with great teamwork and strength, taking first place and showcasing extraordinary team spirit.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group3, Group4

Group5

Part 2 Creative Group Photos at Folk Attractions

The cultural village was full of folk culture treasures. Here, each group turned into creative master, competing for the best group photo to crown the "King of Creativity"! Students strolled through the cultural village, exploring every corner. The unique buildings, green plants, and lovely music all became part of our happy memories. The frantic rush to set timers for group photos and the shared smiles after striking quirky poses brought everyone closer together, filling the air with laughter and joy.

Part 3 Mongolian Yurt Dinner & Talent Show

As evening fell, the much-anticipated Mongolian yurt dinner began.

HU Junjie, Assistant Professor of SAI, stood up first, speaking with heartfelt sincerity, and highly commended the meticulous planning and successful execution of this event.

Then, Prof. LI Xiaopeng looked at the students with sincere eyes, his words brimming with praise for their active participation and recognition for the college's meticulous organization. He also expressed earnest hopes for more events like this in the future.

Finally, Wang Jie, Assistant Professor of SAI, gave a speech. He began by highly commending the spirit of unity and collective effort demonstrated during the dragon boat race. He then encouraged everyone to keep that same cooperative spirit in their studies and daily life, to face challenges bravely and always aim high.

Prof. HU Junjie

Prof. LI Xiaopeng

Prof. WANG Jie

After the professors’ speech, it was time for the Student Talent Show! Students of SAI eagerly signed up and took the stage. Their singing was either deeply moving and melodious, passionately stirring, or sweetly enchanting. Whether performing romantic ballads, rock anthems, or simple folk tunes, they showcased the confident and spirited demeanor of SAI students. The venue erupted in thunderous applause and continuous cheers, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere.

2025 SAI Autumn Outing: An Unforgettable Journey!

For the SAI Class of 2025, the friendships made and the closer bonds with teachers during this event will stay with them forever. Stepping outside the classroom and broadening our horizons gave us both relaxation and joy, which will fuel us moving forward. We're sure this shared experience will add a special sparkle to campus life, inspiring everyone to keep striving and let their youth shine in studies and beyond.

Activity Feedback

SAI Freshman: WANG Zimeng 

This event was so much more fun than I expected! The venue was great, and my teammates were awesome - really easy to get along with and always up for anything. It was the perfect chance to relax and enjoy nature, and I made a lot of genuine, fun friends (Best G4!!!)

SAI Freshman: WU Sizhe 

This SAI autumn outing was really meaningful: dragon boat racing, creative photos, dinner and show - we had great chats with professors about studies and life, and shared lots of laughs with classmates. All those creative group photos captured everyone's biggest smiles. Can't wait for the next SAI outing!

SAI Freshman: JIN Longfei 

During the creative photo session, even though the sun was strong, no one in our group slacked off. Instead, everyone pitched in with ideas for the backgrounds and poses, which really touched me. Our last photo was on a bench by the lake. We sat in a row, facing the sun, with our shadows falling behind us. In that moment when the picture was taken, everything went quiet - it was the most beautiful moment for me.