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Study Night (Oct 18, 2023)
Fall is known as the best time for reading, earning it the nickname “Fall of Reading.” This tradition traces back to the poetic musings of Han Yu, a distinguished poet from the Tang Dynasty in China. In his ancient five-character poem, “符讀書城南,” he beautifully captures the essence of autumn’s allure for bibliophiles: “時秋積雨霽，新涼入郊墟。燈火稍可親，簡編可卷舒. This literally means the autumn night is cool, and one doesn’t feel the heat of the lamp; it’s a good time for reading.
One reason fall is great for reading is because the hot summer weather goes away, making it easier to focus on books.
To celebrate this season, we held a Study Night on October 18 and extended an open invitation to students who wish to participate in group studying. It was a lovely gathering where everyone came together to chat and enjoy delicious snacks, all while surrounded by the enchanting atmosphere of autumn.
(pictures by Chinese Corridor, 10/18/2023; post by JuiYu Liao)