On May 18, the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) hosted its 5th International Cultural Carnival as a highlight of the 15th Shanghai Cooperation Organization's "Education Without Borders" Week.
The event underscored HIT's commitment to boosting international cultural exchanges and cultivating a vibrant, inclusive campus atmosphere.
A diverse array of exhibition booths transformed the campus into a global stage.
The National-Theme Pavilion showcased each country's unique culinary, sartorial, and artistic heritage, offering students and faculty deeper insight into global traditions.
China's own cultural legacy shone in the intangible cultural heritage zone, where master artisans demonstrated walnut-paste sculpture, gourd pyrography, and wheat-straw cutting—inviting hands-on participation and celebrating the depth of Chinese craftsmanship.
Prospective international students found detailed admissions guidance at the "Study in China" recruitment zone, while the Targeted-Assistance Pavilion promoted specialty agricultural products and handicrafts from HIT's partner regions—bolstering entrepreneurial opportunities through live-stream sales.
On stage, more than 40 high-energy performances by Chinese and international students fused dance, music, and drama from multiple cultures, treating the audience to a spirited showcase of youthful creativity.
The day concluded with the official launch of the Study in Heilongjiang: Sino-Foreign Youth Social Practice Activity Base Consortium, uniting HIT with Harbin Engineering University and Northeast Forestry University. This collaboration promises to expand cross-border educational exchanges and further embed global perspectives in Northeast China's academic community.
HIT's 5th International Cultural Carnival is held on May 18.
HIT president Han Jiecai delivers a speech at the opening ceremony.
International students participate in the event.