A neon run and water-splashing event kicked off at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) on June 15 to celebrate the 2024 graduation season. Themed "Setting off Towards Happiness", the event attracted over 2,000 faculty and students.
Gao Chi, secretary of the CPC HZAU Committee, Li Zhaohu, president of the university, and Wang Congyan, vice-secretary of the CPC HZAU Committee, participated in the evening festivities.
Participants gathered on the East Sports Field at 7pm, equipped with glow sticks and other accessories, ready to step onto the track. Wang Haodong, a representative of the graduates from the School of Economics and Management, fired the starting shot.
Participants, holding glow sticks or adorned with fluorescent hairbands and wristbands, set off from the East Sports Field. Along the route, volunteers provided various supplies and beverages, cheering them on.
Over 2,000 faculty and students participate in the neon run. [Photo/news.hzau.edu.cn]
"I revisited the campus, retracing the paths of the past four years!" remarked Hu Shaoxin, a senior student, expressing nostalgia and joy after the neon run.
Upon completing the run, participants returned to the East Sports Field where an exhilarating water fight ensued, featuring an array of water guns, large basins, hoses, bowls, buckets, ladles, and even agricultural spraying machines from the College of Plant Science and Technology, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Students enjoy the water-splashing event.[Photo/news.hzau.edu.cn]
"It was truly thrilling; I forgot all my worries in a moment!" exclaimed Bi Ran, a student from the College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, reflecting on the unforgettable graduation celebration.
Party Secretary Gao joined students in water battles and took commemorative photos. He encouraged graduating students to continue striving for excellence in their future endeavors, wishing them success and happiness.