To promote international exchange and foster a multicultural campus environment, the International Foundation Program held the “2025 Global X-MAS Stage: World Christmas Star Dance Night and Dance Competition” on December 19. The event attracted enthusiastic participation from international students from Vietnam and the Philippines. Combining music, dance, a DJ party, food, and exciting lucky draws, the event created a festive campus celebration with a strong international atmosphere. It also provided a stage for international students to showcase their energy and creativity, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere throughout the event.
The venue was carefully decorated with Christmas lights and festive ornaments to create a vibrant holiday atmosphere. Several distinctive food trucks were also invited to the venue to offer a variety of dishes, allowing faculty and students to enjoy delicious food while watching the performances and adding to the event’s interactivity and appeal.
Students from the International Foundation Program also delivered a series of outstanding performances, including Vietnamese cultural dance performances, pop music singing, and other talent competition acts, bringing the event to its climax. These performances showcased the students’ diverse cultural backgrounds and confidence, making faculty and students feel as though they were attending an international carnival.
Awards were presented to the outstanding teams in the talent competition. First prize went to a group of five fourth-year Filipino students from the Department of Electrical Engineering—Gai An Si , Qiu Ban Ni , Yi Lao Ke , Guo Li Cha , and Jian Qiao Xu —for their energetic dance performance.
Second prize was awarded to a Vietnamese dance team comprising 10 first-year students from the Department of Fashion and Performing Arts: Mai Chau Van , Mai Thi Kim Dan, Luu Thi Anh Duyen, Nguyen Van Anh Tuan , Do Thi Huong ,Le Thi Hoa , Nong Thanh Truc ,Nguyen Hong Son , Nguyen Dinh Dong , and Chu Thuy Trang.
Third prize went to an energetic dance team consisting of three fourth-year Indonesian students from the Department of Fashion: Tian Jian Niang , Chen Xiu Ling , and Li Xiu Hua . Fourth prize was awarded to a band performance by five fourth-year Filipino students from the Department of Electrical Engineering: Mai Kai Si , Luo An De, Wu Xin Han , Qiu Jin Qiang , and Ma Ke Xi. All winning students received cash prizes in recognition of their performances and as encouragement for their continued participation in campus activities.
The event also received generous sponsorship and support from several businesses, including Fushin Hotel , Dada Electronics Co., Ltd. , and 7-ELEVEN. These sponsors provided a variety of prizes for the lucky draw, bringing continuous surprises and further elevating the excitement of the event. Through industry-academia collaboration and resource integration, the event not only enhanced its scale and quality but also enabled students to experience the connections and support offered by the wider community.
Director Feng Qi Hong of the International Foundation Program stated that the Christmas dance party was more than a festive celebration; it also served as an important platform for promoting cross-cultural exchange. Through dancing, food, and interactive experiences, students had opportunities to get to know one another in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. In addition to acquiring professional knowledge, these activities also help students develop a global perspective and teamwork skills, reflecting the core values of international education.
