Over the past seven decades, CUEB has carried forward its cultural and educational legacy, with aesthetic education nurturing its founding mission. To mark its 70th anniversary,CUEB held a showcase of its achievements in aesthetic education at Zhuoyu Auditorium on October 17 and 18.The showcase consists of three segments — “Passing the Torch: Years in Song”, “Forging Ahead: The Road to a Stronger University”, and “Going Far in Economics and Trade: A New Chapter” — to trace the university’s 70-year journey. Featuring a wide variety of artistic performances, it celebrated the university’s enduring commitment to excellence and progress, highlighting how CUEB has grown and evolved with the times.

The event was co-hosted by Pu Ye, a retired faculty member of the School of Economics; Li Shiliang, a faculty member of the School of Finance; and Huang Jinkun and Ma Junzhe, undergraduates of the 2025 intake.

The showcase started with the instrumental ensemble “A Grand Celebration”, performed jointly by the university’s student orchestra and traditional Chinese orchestra, ushering in a musical tribute to the university’s 70th anniversary.

Melodies That Echo Through the Years

As the music lingered, the university’s student dance troupe presented“The Grace of the Silk Road”, an original dance inspired by the Camel Spirit. With graceful movements and the faint tinkle of camel bells, the performance brought to life the enduring charm of traditional Chinese culture.

The medley “Seven Decadesin Song” wove together classic melodies from different eras, evoking shared memories across generations of CUEB faculty, students, and alumni and expressing their heartfelt affection for their alma mater.

The poetry-and-music performance “Pursuing Light in Service to the World” seamlessly blended poetry recitation with music, conveying the strong sense of mission and steadfast commitment upheld by generations of CUEB members.

Upholding Tradition andEmbracing Innovation: Sharpening the Edge Through Martial Arts

As the recitation came to an end, the Students’ Choir took the stage with “Spring Rain”. Its gentle, flowing voices paid tribute to teachers who devote themselves to nurturing students and celebrated the quiet, nurturing spirit of education, like rain moistening the earth.

The dance “Shared Charm of Chinese Culture” followed, with faculty and staff moving gracefully to the music. Their flowing movements brought to life a campus where teachers and students of all ethnic groups mix and share cultures.

The martial arts performance “Forging the Soul Through Martial Arts” integrated the character of traditional Chinese martial arts with CUEB’s core ethos. Faculty, students, and alumni took the stage together, expressing their deep and lasting affection for their alma mater.

Carrying the Torch, Setting Sail for the Future

The university’s faculty and staff choir performed “Youth”, with teachers from three generations—senior, middle-aged, and young—singing together. Their voices carried forward CUEB’s 70-year legacy and conveyed an enduring devotion to their alma mater.

The short play “AI Connecting the World” centered on AI innovation and the university’s practice of open education, highlighting the university’s global outlook and commitment to innovation.

The original magic act “Illusions Through Time” captivated the audience as the performer seemed to move from the stage into the audience, creating the illusion of traveling through time and inviting viewers to journey back through CUEB’s 70-year history.

The original dance “Trade Dance: Starlight” burst with energy as the dancers formed the number 70 with their formations, celebrating seven decades of achievement and showcasing the youthful spirit of CUEB students.

As the performance drew to a close, the entire cast and crew sang the university anthem, “Sailing Onward”. Amid the resounding chorus, the showcase came to a graceful close.Featuring a rich array of artistic forms, including dance, singing, poetry-and-music performance, martial arts, short play, and magic, the showcase staged the university’s achievements in aesthetic education. It also paid tribute to seven decades of dedication through the beauty of art and, with the youthful voices of its students, looked ahead to a new chapter in economics and trade.

More than 1,000 people attended the showcase, including members of the university leadership, representatives of former university leaders, leaders from sister universities, and representatives of alumni, faculty, and students.