Four Cities Light Up for XJTLU’s 20th

Since the Light Up the World campaign began on 1 January, we’ve been moving closer to the 20th celebration together. With each online light-up and every message, you’ve made this milestone even more meaningful.

Now, the landmark light-ups are just around the corner. Let’s celebrate XJTLU’s 20th anniversary together.

All four cities that will light up are now unveiled. Come and capture your moment with XJTLU.

Landmarks and light-up times:

Xi’an, China · Shaanxi Information Mansion

19:30–20:30 (UTC+08:00), 20–22 May

Liverpool, UK · Cunard Building · Liverpool Town Hall · Royal Liver Building · St George’s Hall · Victoria Gallery & Museum

21:00–22:00 (UTC+00:00), 20–22 May

New York, US · Nasdaq MarketSite

19:30–20:30 (UTC-05:00), 20 May

Suzhou, China

XJTLU SIP Campus: 19:30–20:30 (UTC+08:00), 20 May

Central Campus

• Dialogues with Sages Sculpture
• South Facade of the Foundation Building
• Liverbird of Suzhou Narrow Boat
• Taihu Lake Stone

South Campus

• The Honour Plaza
• he Gate of Wisdom

XJTLU XEC Qingcaoxiang Student Dormitory: 19:30–20:30 (UTC+08:00), 20–22 May

Gate to the East: 19:30–20:30 (UTC+08:00), 29–31 May

Share your photos on Instagram, tag @XJTLU and add #XJTLU20Years, you may get a chance to be featured on the official platform and the “XJTLU Impression” section on the University’s 20th anniversary website.

For 20 years,

XJTLU has been growing with strong roots and a bold ambition.

Through lights,

we connect cities, and each of you.

The future is already here.

And we keep moving forward, together.

As part of the Suzhou celebrations, a special lighting exhibition hosted by UMC and the Academy of Film and Creative Technology (AFCT) will take place at six locations across XJTLU SIP campus. Designed around the “Syntegration+” theme, students from AFCT will transform campus landmarks into immersive art installations using projection mapping, with flowing colours, dynamic patterns, and poetic visual storytelling. Beyond the visual spectacle, the exhibition also offers interactive experiences, allowing visitors to engage with the installations. All students and staff are warmly invited to explore and enjoy this one-of-a-kind lighting experience!

Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM, Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Locations:

Central Campus

1. Dialogues with Sages Sculpture
2. South Facade of the Foundation Building
3. Liverbird of Suzhou Narrow Boat
4. Taihu Lake Stone

South Campus

5. The Honour Plaza
6. The Gate of Wisdom

A guided tour will be offered to take you through the six lighting installations. Register AND join the tour to receive a Captain Bird Cake plush!

Spots are limited — first come, first served. The tour group will close once capacity is reached, so sign up early to secure your place and gift!

Please scan the QR code below to complete your registration. Check-in begins at 7:20 PM at the Honour Plaza and the tour will start promptly at 7:30 PM.