University President Distributes Lunar New Year Red Envelopes, Inviting International Students to Experience YunTech Traditions
The Office of Human Resources at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology hosted a Lunar New Year Spring Gathering on February 11, 2026. This year, the Office of International Affairs specially invited international students to join the celebration and welcome the Lunar New Year together with the University President. The event aimed to enhance international students’ understanding of Taiwanese culture through traditional customs and immersive cultural experiences.
The venue was filled with a joyful and festive atmosphere. The President personally distributed traditional red envelopes, allowing international students to experience the warmth and blessings of the Lunar New Year firsthand. Student clubs presented an energetic fire dance performance, while a dragon and lion dance by Dapi Elementary School captivated the audience with vibrant traditional flair. In a heartwarming moment, the Director of International Affairs also presented chocolate gold coins symbolizing “a fresh beginning of the year,” offering New Year blessings of peace and prosperity to international students and the children of international faculty and staff. This gesture conveyed hopes of renewal and new beginnings.
Throughout the event, students interacted enthusiastically, exchanged greetings, and took photos to commemorate the occasion. Temporarily setting aside their academic and work responsibilities, participants immersed themselves in the lively and welcoming festive atmosphere, creating lasting memories and a deeper appreciation of Taiwanese New Year traditions.
Professor Hui-Ching Yeh, Director of International Affairs, noted that the Lunar New Year represents reunion, blessings, and the spirit of cultural inheritance and sharing. She emphasized that such activities allow international students to personally experience Taiwan’s festive culture while enjoying meaningful interaction and shared joy. She encouraged participants to carry forward this happiness and goodwill into the new year as they embark on new learning journeys and challenges.
Through this Lunar New Year red envelope event, international students experienced the strong festive spirit and heartfelt warmth of the campus community. The Office of International Affairs will continue to organize diverse cultural activities, ensuring that international students feel a sense of home and belonging while studying abroad.
A dragon and lion dance performance by Dapi Elementary School captivated international students, offering a vivid experience of Taiwan’s traditional folk culture.
International students watched the student club’s fire dance performance with rapt attention, immersing themselves in the vibrant energy and festive spirit of the celebration.
Faculty and students participating in the event donned traditional Chinese headwear and held auspicious props, enthusiastically waving to welcome the president as the venue filled with a festive Lunar New Year atmosphere.
Yeh Hui-Ching, Director of International Affairs, personally presented red envelopes and symbolic one-dollar coins representing “a fresh beginning” to the children, creating a heartwarming and joyful moment.
At the conclusion of the event, faculty members, staff, and international students gathered for a group photo, capturing moments of laughter and creating lasting memories.
Organizing Unit: Office of International Affairs
Director: Yeh Hui-Ching
Contact Person: Fang-Hsia Juan
Contact Phone: +886-5-534-2601 ext. 2394
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