Zhang Liqun extends his holiday greetings to students and faculty.

The carnival attracts many participants.

On the evening of Dec 31, 2024, Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) held its 2025 New Year's Eve Carnival. Zhang Liqun, president of XJTU, along with university leaders, Party standing committee members, and assistant presidents, visited Xingqing Campus, Yanta Campus, and the Western China Science and Technology Innovation Harbour (iHarbour), where they joined students and faculty in bidding farewell to an eventful and rewarding 2024 and welcoming the arrival of 2025.

At iHarbour, Zhang extended his holiday greetings to students and faculty. "Looking back on the past year, our nation has progressed steadily, and our university has thrived. Behind these achievements are the relentless efforts and unity of every XJTU member. I am proud of how much you have grown and what you have accomplished," he said.

He encouraged students to be pioneers, innovators, and contributors in the new year, shouldering the responsibilities and tasks of the times. He urged them to think critically, explore the unknown, work to achieve their goals, and face each day with optimism.

The carnival was filled with holiday joy, featuring vibrant performances and engaging activities that blended technology and traditional culture. Participants enjoyed games such as pot-throwing, poetry challenges, New Year printing, Chinese painting creation, writing spring couplets and greeting cards, and making sugar-coated fruits, immersing themselves in the charm of traditional culture.

Educational activities such as AED first-aid demonstrations, oral endoscopy imaging, dental plaque experiments, fluoride application experiments, and laparoscopic simulation experiences were also held. Technology-focused games included circuit soldering challenges, Tesla coil displays, CAD writing robot demonstrations, and static electricity ball experiences, seamlessly integrating learning with fun.