ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY — In celebration of the Chinese New Year 2026, the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) through the School of Business Administration (SBA) hosted a vibrant festival that showcased Chinese customs and traditions, highlighting cultural appreciation at the SBA ground on February 16, this year.
More than a celebration, the festival was an exposition of studentsโ talents and artistry.
โ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐บ๐ฉ๐จ,โ OIC Dean Christian Paul M. Marcial affirmed.
Traditional Chinese dances and songs were performed; innovative booths and cultural displays were showcased; and authentic Chinese cuisine was prepared and creatively presented by the students.
Also, Mandarin was spoken throughout the event, adding depth to the experience.
“๐ป๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐บ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐บ ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐,โ Dean Marcial added.
The celebration of Chinese New Year 2026 signifies a historic milestone for the university.
“๐ป๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐บ๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ท๐ท๐บ๐ผ,” Mr. Marcial emphasized.
He also motivated everyone to embody the spirit of new beginnings, togetherness, and celebration in welcoming the year of Fire Horse. The year of the Fire Horse symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation — qualities that inspire to embrace challenges and grow throughout the year.
“๐ด๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ,” Faculty Member Ms. Celibeth Salilig expressed.
The event concluded with a community dance, bringing together students, faculty and guests, that emphasized the unity, culture, and pride as a university. (Written by: Rio L. Landingin/JRA/Photos: Bb. Celine Joy Rojas)