Shandong schools welcome autumn term with festive fanfare

[Video by Wang Ying & Yi Chunying for chinadaily.com.cn]

Sept 1 marked the much-anticipated return of students to schools across the country as the autumn semester commenced.

A video showing the vibrant celebrations for the new school year has gone viral, capturing the excitement and enthusiasm of Linqu's students in Weifang, East China's Shandong province.

These festivities are a testament to the joyous atmosphere pervading educational institutions as children reunite with their peers and embark on a new journey of learning and growth.