The Shandong University is hosting its 2024 Shandong University Arts Festival, part of its initiative to enhance students' aesthetic and cultural literacy and foster top-notch innovative talent.

Running from October to November, the festival features 63 art-related activities across its campuses in Jinan, Weihai, and Qingdao, including 48 professional events such as high-level art performances, lectures on aesthetic education, academic seminars, exhibitions, masterclasses, conferences, and original dramas and opera artworks.

Additionally, 15 general events focus on promoting the arts, including art performances on campus, reading clubs, traditional handicraft activities, student organization events, and campus art competitions.

The professional activities are characterized by high standards and internationalization, aimed at enhancing the artistic knowledge and aesthetic taste of students and faculty. They also provide a stronger platform for artistic exchange.

The general activities are practice-oriented and highly participatory, designed in formats that resonate with young students. They offer a platform for more Shandong University students to showcase their artistic talents and improve their appreciation of the arts.

To increase interactivity and engagement, the festival also features a series of creative art workshops and interactive experiences, adding an element of fun and allowing students to experience the charm of art through hands-on practice.

A still of the ballet drama “Magnificent Clouds”, performed by Shandong University and Suzhou Ballet Troupe during the 2024 Shandong University Arts Festival. [Photo/Shandong University]