With the aim to enhance cross-cultural exposure, the Student Affairs Office held its annual “International Carnival” on 9 November 2023. The Carnival tied in closely with the theme of the College Assembly held on the same day: “Reaching Out Around the Globe”, in which inbound and outbound exchange students shared their experience before the Carnival. Thereafter, HSUHK students joined the Carnival to meet and interact with inbound exchange students who hosted colorful booths to showcase their homeland cultures. Exchange students from Austria, Germany, Mainland China, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland introduce their cultures through games, handicrafts and local dishes. 

The Carnival also provided local students with information of different global learning opportunities, including HSUHK Exchange Programme, Global Internships and other overseas engagement activities. At the conclusion of the event, participants were invited to vote for their favourite booth and the award went to the Mainland students. The festive event brought together students from different countries and backgrounds to promote cultural exchange, understanding, and appreciation.