The 12th International Culture Festival of Beijing International Studies University (BISU) was held on Nov 3, bringing together cultural elements from more than 50 countries through booths, cross-cultural costume displays, and stage performances.

Themed "Bridging the World with Youth, Uniting Hearts across the Globe", this year's festival turned the campus into a showcase of world cultures.

At booths they had designed and decorated themselves, students served as cultural ambassadors, introducing the languages, history, local customs, cuisine, handicrafts, and cultural objects of their home countries.

Students from different countries walked across the campus in national dress, sparking informal cross-cultural dialogue, while teachers and students stopped by the booths to talk, taste, and try.

Now in its 12th year, the festival has become a signature event reflecting BISU's internationalization and its commitment to people-to-people exchanges between China and other countries.

Going forward, the university will continue to cultivate young people with an international outlook and to build platforms for exchange among students from different countries.