Yunnan University, which is located in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, was established in 1923. It is one of the earliest comprehensive universities established in China's western frontier and is the alma mater of more than 300,000 alumni in various sectors.
Fang Jingyun, president of the university, delivered a keynote speech at a ceremony in Kunming to mark the 100th anniversary.
He said the university will expedite steps to build itself into a top institution and live up to the high expectations from the top leadership. He described the university's glorious past, including how it brought together top scholars from across the nation during the 1930s and 1940s and trained several academicians.
Chen Fang, a member of the Dai ethnic group, said it is important for the university's faculty members to better integrate their studies with the demands of national development and continue to fulfill their due responsibilities.
Yunnan University held a dazzling gala to mark its 100th anniversary on April 19. Sitcoms, musicals, songs and dances, recitations and other programs were staged by the faculty and students, as well as stunning drone performances and fireworks shows! Let’s take a look of some pictures.
