In line with the concept of liberal arts education and the revival of Chinese traditional culture, the School of General Education organizes two annual rituals for BNBU students. The rituals aim to deepen students’ sense of responsibility toward themselves, their seniors, society and country, as well as to provide a sense of rhythm for their lives at BNBU. Participating students wear Chinese traditional clothing and receive special training on traditional values and behaviors.

Capping / Hair-Pinning Ceremony

This coming-of-age ritual marks the passage from youth to adulthood, and is held around China’s National Youth Day (May 4). The ceremony is attended by students’ parents, teachers and honored guests, who in turn place traditional caps (for boys) or hair-pins (for girls) on students’ heads, which symbolize that they have become adults.

2019 Capping Ceremony

2018 Capping Ceremony

2017 Capping Ceremony

Teachers’ Appreciation Ceremony

This ritual aims to show respect and appreciation to teachers, and is held around the birthday of China’s most famous teacher and philosopher Confucius (September 28). During the ceremony students bow and salute to their teachers, serve them cups of tea, and read passages from Chinese traditional texts.

2022 Teachers’ Appreciation Ceremony

2020 Teachers’ Appreciation Ceremony

2019 Teachers’ Appreciation Ceremony

2018 Teachers’ Appreciation Ceremony