南大報導

National University of Tainan (NUTN) officially launched its 128th anniversary celebrations today with a festive Gong-Striking Kickoff Ceremony in front of the iconic Red Building on its Fucheng Campus. Accompanied by melodious music, energetic dances, and resonant gong strikes, the ceremony marked the beginning of a series of anniversary events.

Presided over by NUTN President Hui-Ping Chen, the ceremony welcomed distinguished guests including Former Administrative Deputy Minister of Education Tieh-Hsiung Wu, NUTN Alumni Association President Tung-Lin Wu, U.S. Alumni Association Representative Ming-Fen Yeh, and District Chief of West Central District Office Chia-Fu Tsai. Faculty, staff, and student representatives from NUTN, the Affiliated Senior High School, the Affiliated School for Students with Hearing Impairments, and the Affiliated Primary School also gathered to celebrate the university’s milestone, demonstrating the strong bond and enduring legacy shared across the entire NUTN academic community.

The event opened with a lively performance by the NUTN Department of Music Wind Ensemble, filling the campus with festive cheer. The K-Pop Dance Club followed with an energetic routine, while kindergarteners from the Affiliated Primary School charmed the audience with a joyful, lighthearted dance. The NUTN Folk Arts Troupe delivered the grand finale, “Rise of the Formation: New Voices in Folk Art,” seamlessly blending traditional Taiwanese arts—including the Song Jiang Battle Array, Taiwanese Lion Dance, diabolo, and war drums. Their synchronized, skillful performance drew warm applause and laughter from the crowd.

In addition to NUTN’s 128th anniversary, this year marks significant milestones for its affiliated institutions: the 136th anniversary of the Affiliated School for Students with Hearing Impairments, the 131st anniversary of the Affiliated Primary School, and the 88th anniversary of the Affiliated Senior High School. During the ceremony, President Hui-Ping Chen joined Affiliated Primary School Principal Yi-Ting Yang, Affiliated Senior High School Principal Ho-Jung Tseng, Acting Principal of the Affiliated School for Students with Hearing Impairments Chih-Ting Hsu, Alumni Association President Tung-Lin Wu, alumnus and Former Administrative Deputy Minister of Education Tieh-Hsiung Wu, and student representatives to strike six large brass gongs. Starting with faculty leaders, passing to students, and culminating in a joint final strike, the echoing gongs symbolized the intergenerational transmission of NUTN’s educational mission.

"Standing for over a century, the Red Building has witnessed NUTN’s transformation from a cradle of teacher education into a comprehensive university," said President Hui-Ping Chen. "The plaque inscribed with 'Dignity of the Teaching Profession' embodies the core educational belief cherished by generations of NUTN members." She emphasized that the university upholds its core values of “Benevolence, Wisdom, Sincerity, Integrity, Diligence, and Pragmatism,” continuously advancing talent cultivation, innovative teaching, and social engagement. Looking ahead, NUTN is actively promoting interdisciplinary hands-on learning and embracing AI-driven transformation to ensure its century-old foundation continues to flourish for future generations.

NUTN announced that a rich lineup of celebratory events will follow, highlighted by the Anniversary Sports Meet, the Grand Celebration Ceremony, and the 39th Distinguished Alumni Awards on December 12–13, alongside anniversary concerts and a campus fair. The university warmly invites alumni and members of the public to join the festivities and witness 128 years of educational excellence as NUTN embarks on its next chapter.