活动回顾—2024牛剑耶北复“Frozen Wonderland”圣诞晚宴
12月21日晚,由牛津大学、剑桥大学、耶鲁大学、北京大学和复旦大学(排名不分先后)五校校友会联合举办的圣诞晚宴,在广州W酒店盛大举行。这场晚宴以“冰雪奇缘”为主题,包含下午茶、晚宴以及After Party。
On the evening of December 21st, a grand Christmas Gala, co-hosted by the alumni associations of Oxford University, Cambridge University, Yale University, Peking University, and Fudan University (in no particular order), took place at the W Hotel in Guangzhou. The event, themed "Frozen Wonderland," featured afternoon tea, a formal dinner, and an after-party.
当晚,场地布置得宛如童话世界,晶莹的冰雕、璀璨的灯光和优雅的音乐交织在一起,营造出一种如梦似幻的氛围。校友们身着华丽的晚礼服,畅谈往事,共享欢乐时光。无论是初次见面的新友,还是久别重逢的老友,都在这温馨的氛围中找到了共同的话题。
That evening, the venue was transformed into a fairy-tale world, where glistening ice sculptures, dazzling lights, and elegant music intertwined to create a dreamlike atmosphere. Alumni dressed in glamorous evening attire engaged in lively conversations, reminiscing about the past and sharing moments of joy. Whether meeting new acquaintances for the first time or reconnecting with old friends after a long time apart, everyone found common ground in the warm and welcoming ambiance.
宴会开场,来自各个学校的嘉宾上台为本次盛会致辞。他们分别是牛津中国校友办事处发展总监Jeremy Woodall先生,任颋教授,刘巍博士,北大汇丰英国校区校董刘庆秋先生,爱莎国际教育集团运营总监林钰女士。
At the start of the banquet, distinguished guests from various schools took the stage to deliver speeches for the grand occasion. They included Mr. Jeremy Woodall, Development Director of the Oxford China Alumni Office; Professor Ting Ren; Dr. Wei Liu; Mr. Qingqiu Liu, Trustee of the Peking University HSBC Business School UK Campus; and Ms. Yu Lin, Operations Director of the ISA International Education Group.
随后,对本次宴会顺利举办做出重大贡献的各校友会代表们--牛津广州校友会会长黄晓翔、剑桥广东校友会会长西崇庚、耶鲁广州校友会主席陈敏、北大汇丰MBA同学会会长向涛、复旦大学管理学院深圳校友联络处副主任何超,也一起登台为本次活动圆满完成献上真诚的祝愿。
Following this, representatives from the alumni associations who made significant contributions to the successful organization of the banquet also took the stage to extend their heartfelt wishes for the event's success. They included Mr. Xiaoxiang Huang, President of the Oxford Guangzhou Alumni Association; Mr. Chonggeng Xi, President of the Cambridge Guangdong Alumni Association; Ms. Min Chen, Chairperson of the Yale Guangzhou Alumni Association; Mr. Tao Xiang, President of the Peking University HSBC MBA Alumni Association; and Mr. Chao He, Deputy Director of the Shenzhen Alumni Liaison Office of Fudan University School of Management.
在晚宴的尾声,作为本次活动功臣的筹备组成员们上台合影留念。在此对Yale筹备组的President陈敏,Co-president曾宇康,Board member赵瑾教授、周婧玙、王子琳为本次活动的付出致以感谢。
As the banquet drew to a close, the organizing committee members, who were the key contributors to the event’s success, took the stage for a group photo. Special thanks were extended to the Yale organizing team, including President Min Chen, Co-President Yukang Zeng, and Board Members Professor Jin Zhao, Jingyu Zhou, and Zilin Wang, for their dedication and efforts in making the event a success.
来自耶鲁的校友们:AEGE 创始人Melissa Lu和广州雅康净化工程有限公司VPSinger Liu,以及其他几位赞助人:动物营养学专家杨平、宸寰亭咨询创始人宁彦卓,也为本次盛会贡献了自己的一份力量。在此致以最诚挚的感谢。
The Yale alumni also made significant contributions to the event, including Melissa Lu, founder of AEGE, and Singer Liu, VP of Guangzhou Yacon Purification Engineering Co., Ltd. Additionally, several sponsors lent their support, such as animal nutrition expert Ping Yang and Yanzhuo Ning, founder of Chenhuanting Consulting. Our most heartfelt gratitude goes out to all of them for their invaluable contributions to this grand occasion.
宴会结束后,耶鲁校友会的成员们聚在一起合影留念:
After the banquet concluded, members of the Yale Alumni Association gathered for a group photo to commemorate the occasion:
这一夜,五大名校的校友们不仅重温了昔日的校园情谊,更在交流中拓宽了视野,增进了理解。这样的聚会不仅加深了校友之间的联系,也为未来更多的合作与交流奠定了基础。在新的一年即将到来之际,这场圣诞晚宴为所有参与者留下了难忘的回忆,也为五大名校的友谊谱写了新的篇章。
That night, alumni from the five prestigious universities not only rekindled their cherished campus memories but also broadened their horizons and deepened mutual understanding through meaningful exchanges. Gatherings like this not only strengthen connections among alumni but also lay a solid foundation for future collaborations and interactions. As the new year approaches, this Christmas Gala left all participants with unforgettable memories and opened a new chapter in the enduring friendship among the five renowned institutions.