Shanghai University celebrates diversity at intl cultural festival

Yu Xuemei, vice-president of Shanghai University, said this year's festival delivered China's cultural ideals of unity amid diversity, while echoing today's call for cross-cultural exchanges and shared development. She stressed the university's commitment to deepening global cooperation and strengthening internationalized education.

Six internship, innovation and entrepreneurship practice bases were also accredited during the event.

Anastasiia Kozlova from Russia, a sophomore animation student at the university, said their booth incorporates interactive elements, including a spinning wheel game designed to test visitors' knowledge of Russian culture and history. "It's a great honor to be like a face of Russia in China and share our culture with others," she said, dressed in traditional Russian attire featuring vibrant reds and blues.