NTUST Longtan Road Summer Mango Festival Begins
Faculty and Students Gather for a Fun “Mango Picking” Challenge Competition
As summer arrives and the mangoes on campus gradually ripen, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) hosted the “International Faculty and Student Mango Picking Challenge” on May 6. Jointly organized by the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of International Affairs, the event invited faculty members and students to form teams and participate in a fun competition that combined local cultural特色 with cross-cultural exchange and health promotion.
The event took place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 6 along Longtan Road in front of the Second Building of the College of Humanities and Applied Sciences. Conducted as a team competition, each team could include up to five participants. Using materials provided by the organizers, teams designed and built their own mango-picking tools before taking on the 60-minute “mango picking” challenge. The team that harvested the greatest number of mangoes was declared the winner. In addition to enjoying freshly picked mangoes on site and experiencing Taiwan’s mango culture firsthand, winning teams also received cash prizes and special gifts, making the event both entertaining and culturally meaningful.
YunTech noted that the mango trees lining Longtan Road were planted in 1969 and have stood on campus for nearly six decades, becoming a shared memory for generations of students. From blossoming to bearing fruit, the trees symbolize students’ growth and achievements throughout their university years. Holding the event during mango season, just before graduation, carries a special meaning of continuity and blessing. The activity not only allowed faculty members and students to relive the joy of picking mangoes, but also gave graduating students an opportunity to strengthen friendships and create warm, lasting memories before leaving campus. Continuing the spirit of previous Mango Festivals, the event incorporated local cultural elements into campus life while creating more opportunities for interaction and exchange between domestic and international members of the university community through an innovative competition format.
In addition, the event promoted health and well-being while incorporating the principles of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into everyday campus life. Through a relaxed and energetic outdoor activity, students were encouraged to relieve stress, enhance physical and mental wellness, and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills. The university hopes that events of this kind will help foster a friendly, diverse, and vibrant campus environment where students can create meaningful and unforgettable memories alongside their academic pursuits.
Mango Picking Challenge Yields Fruitful Results
YunTech’s Longtan Road Summer Mango Celebration Brings Together Local and International Faculty and Students
Students Enthusiastically Pick Mangoes
Student Mango Picking Competition
Students Create Mango Picking Tools
Organizing Unit: Office of Student Affairs
Dean of Student Affairs: Lan-Tung Lin
Contact Person: Chin-Ying Chen
Telephone: +886-5-534-2601 ext. 2301
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