On the afternoon of December 24, 2017, the graduation ceremony for the 2017 class of Nepalese international students at Leshan Vocational and Technical College was held at the Jin Haitang Grand Hotel in Leshan. In attendance were President Liu Zhong of the college, representatives from the Jin Haitang Grand Hotel and Emei Century Sunshine Grand Hotel where the international students had completed their internships, Director Huang Xiaoli of the International Cooperation and Exchange Office, and Secretary Tan Hong of the Tourism Department. The ceremony began with a documentary showcasing the Nepalese students' journey of learning, interning, and living in Leshan.

President Liu Zhong's Address:

President Liu Zhong delivered the opening speech at the graduation ceremony. He first extended his congratulations to the eight Nepalese students who had successfully completed their studies. Quoting the Chinese proverb "Even if separated by a thousand miles, fate can bring people together," President Liu emphasized that the students' gathering at Leshan Vocational and Technical College was a special kind of destiny. He described the college as a "warm home" for the Nepalese students and welcomed them to visit often.

He then expressed his sincere gratitude to the Jin Haitang Grand Hotel and Emei Century Sunshine Grand Hotel, which had hosted the Nepalese students for their internships, as well as to the hotel instructors and all those who had worked hard for the students. President Liu highlighted that this was a unique form of "university-enterprise cooperation" and marked the beginning of internationalized cooperation. He hoped that both sides would continue to deepen and expand such cooperation, attracting more students from countries along the "Belt and Road" to study and exchange.

In conclusion, President Liu offered his heartfelt hopes for the future of the Nepalese students. He encouraged them to share the remarkable achievements of China's rapid development and their experiences in Leshan with their families, friends, and classmates upon returning home. He urged them to become friendly ambassadors for China, spreading Chinese culture and serving as the most vivid promotional ambassadors for Leshan Vocational and Technical College around the world.

Hotel Representatives' Speeches:

Ms. Wang Yan, General Manager of Jin Haitang Grand Hotel, and Mr. Shao Yongjun, Director of Human Resources at Emei Century Sunshine Grand Hotel, each summarized the internship experiences of the Nepalese students at their respective hotels. They expressed their fondness for the students and noted that hosting international students had enhanced the hotels' international awareness and broadened the horizons of their employees. The presence of foreign students had also revitalized the hotels' external image with new vitality and cultural exchange. Both representatives hoped that such university-enterprise cooperation would continue long-term and welcomed the Nepalese students to return to Leshan and work in the hotels after graduation.

Student Representative's Speech:

Li Na, a Nepalese student, represented all the international students and delivered a bilingual speech in Chinese and English. She recounted the experiences of the past nine months, including studying at Leshan Vocational and Technical College and interning at Jin Haitang and Century Sunshine hotels. She expressed admiration for China's rapid development, gratitude for the college's care and education, and a sense of reluctance to leave both the college and the hotels. She also expressed her hope to return to China and Leshan in the future.

Ceremony Highlights:

During the ceremony, President Liu Zhong presented graduation certificates to each Nepalese student. Ms. Wang Yan and Mr. Shao Yongjun presented internship certificates on behalf of their respective hotels.

Post-Ceremony Celebrations:

After the ceremony, both the students and hotel staff performed carefully prepared programs. The gathering was a heartfelt farewell, with everyone using songs, applause, and smiles to send their most sincere and profound blessings to the departing international friends. The parting was seen as a temporary goodbye, with hopes for a future reunion.

Note:

Since 2015, our college has been cooperating with Nepalese institutions and has admitted a total of 13 Nepalese international students to date. The eight graduating Nepalese students are from the Premier Vocational School in Nepal.