CityUHK Shanghai Alumni Chapter: Appreciation of Classical Chinese Poetry

On 18 January 2026, CityUHK Shanghai Alumni Chapter successfully held a classical Chinese poetry sharing session themed "Into a Poetic and Beautiful Life." Over 30 alumni gathered to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year through the beauty of poetry and traditional Chinese culture.

The event opened with a warm welcome from Chairman Dr Jia Zongda, who highlighted classical Chinese poetry as a treasure of culture. He guided attendees through the artistic splendor of Tang and Song poetry and Yuan opera, analyzing works by Wang Bo, Li Bai, and Du Fu. Highlights included an interactive session where alumni recited their favorite poems, filling the venue with passion and cultural resonance. The gathering concluded with a joyful dinner which alumni extended Chinese New Year wishes.