Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) held the New Year's garden parties at its Xingqing and Yanta Campuses and the Innovation Harbour on the evening of Dec 29. Amidst laughter and joy, students and faculty bade farewell to 2023 and embraced 2024.

The university's leaders, including president Wang Shuguo, executive vice-president Bie Zhaohong, vice-president Xi Guang, and assistant presidents Shan Zhiwei and Shan Wenhua, visited the Xingqing and Yanta Campuses and the Innovation Harbour, joining students and faculty in welcoming the arrival of the New Year.

Wang Shuguo, president of XJTU, delivers a New Year's speech to students and faculty at one of the garden parties.

The garden parties featured a series of captivating singing and dance performances, a variety of games, and booths showcasing technology products such as VR smart wearable devices, magnetic levitation globes, 3D printing and more.

Students and faculty enjoy themselves at the garden parties.

Performances are held at the garden parties.

Students visit booths at the parties.