On May 30, 2026, the 2026 graduation gala themed Summer Breeze Bears Blessings, Youth Blooms Along the Scholarly Path was grandly held in the Lecture Hall of the Yingdong Academic Auditorium by Beijing Normal University Business School (BNUBS). Wang Jun,Associate Party Secretary of BNUBS, Chang Xinyang, Secretary of the School Youth League Committee, graduating class tutors including Zhang Pingdan, Hao Ying, Xu Yuan, Wang Xue and Li Lun, as well as all graduates of the Class of 2026, attended the ceremony.

The gala was hosted by Liu Yuetong, Wu Jiaxin, Zhang Yufei, Zhang Geyuan, Song Qi and Liu Zhongwei.

Exquisite dance performances depicted the diversified elegance of youth. Wu Xiaoxuan, Xu Wenhua, Li Xinyao, Li Siyao, Bai Haoying, Qi Lerongrong, Yang Xiangmin and Zeng Yuxin delivered the dance sequences Style and Rude, which fully embodied the confidence and charisma of contemporary youth. Zhang Mu, Pan Qiuyi, Wang Leyi, Zeng Yuxin, Yuan Jianfang, Zhang Yichen and Zhao Youchen presented the dance Into the New World, permeated with the exuberance and innocence of youthful vitality. Gao Linqing’s classical dance Drunken Ripples adopted traditional oriental aesthetics to portray the serenity and grace of youth. Cheng Siyuan’s dance My Motherland expressed profound patriotic sentiments and demonstrated the sense of mission and dedication harbored by the younger generation.

Melodious vocal performances narrated the precious reminiscences of campus life. Jiang Jin and Li Leyi jointly presented the duet If Possible, evoking fond memories of the initial encounter and recounting the irreplaceable experiences woven throughout campus years. The Sanshuo Band, composed of Bi Ranqing, Ren Jiayi, Tian Xinyang, He Xintao and Zhou Xuanzhu, performed Little Love Song, reviving the vibrant spirit and unwavering aspirations of youth through melodic rhythms. Jia Runqing, Zhou Minsi, Zhang Yifan, Liu Xin and Xu Haoran staged the song medley Youth · To Be Continued, encapsulating the tender sentiments of youthful growth within musical notes. Another medley Fearless · Toward the Distance, presented by Liu Yuetong, Tian Jiayi, Kang Haoran, Hui Xiaochen and Lin Zhiyuan, conveyed the graduates’ resolve to embrace future journeys with unyielding passion and dauntless courage.

Witty traditional performances enlivened the atmosphere and illustrated the joy of youthful camaraderie. Chi Guo and Wang Changyu delivered the traditional cross-talk The Five Elements Chart. Initiated with the philosophical notion of the unity of all natural principles, the performance centered on the traditional five-element theory and created delightful humor through logical dialogues and skillful conversational design. With well-coordinated delivery, precise rhythmic control and ingenious punchlines, the duo entertained the entire audience throughout the session.

School faculty members, together with the presidium and ministerial members of the Youth League Committee and the Student Union, extended sincere blessings to all graduating students. Graduating class tutors, counselors and all performers jointly sang the classic song Farewell. The heartfelt melody embodied lingering parting sentiments, earnest expectations, profound gratitude and sincere wishes for the graduates’ future endeavors.The School Youth League Committee presented a featured performance Echoing Melodies. The program commenced with an ethereal a cappella rendition of Where the Phoenix Flowers Bloom, preserving the tender nostalgia of youthful campus years, before transitioning into a vibrant Yangge dance Jubilant Drums and Gongs, which celebrated the promising prospects awaiting the graduates. The Student Union staged the song-and-dance performance The First Day, wishing all graduates to retain the initial enthusiasm of embarking on new journeys and stride confidently toward future life milestones.

Interactive games and multiple rounds of lucky draws were interspersed throughout the gala. During the emoji-based word-guessing game, vivid pictorial prompts inspired active participation and enthusiastic responses from the students, filling the venue with constant laughter and cheers. successive lucky draw sessions delivered abundant gifts and continuous surprises, further invigorating the festive and harmonious atmosphere of the event.

Grand galas are destined to conclude, yet the spirit of youth endures forever. The evening encapsulated precious campus memories, paid tribute to past endeavors, and heralded future journeys. It is hoped that all graduates will uphold passion, embrace hope, and march forward with the blessings of teachers and peers. May they traverse tides of challenges, pursue their aspirations relentlessly, and radiate extraordinary splendor on their respective life paths.

Contributed by  Office of the Communist Youth League Committee

Edited by Chang Xinyang

Reviewed by Wang Jun