On the evening of June 12, 2026, at 18:00, dusk was gently falling and a cool breeze swept across the campus. On the lawn of the West Campus sports field at the Chengguan Campus of Lanzhou University, glow sticks and starlight intertwined. The "Message from Mountains and Seas, Songs of Graduation" Grassland Music Festival of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, unfolded here in a warm and heartfelt atmosphere. Hundreds of faculty members and students gathered on the green field, singing to pay tribute to youth and using melodies to commemorate their years of growth. The event offered the 2026 graduates a dedicated audio-visual feast and a heartfelt farewell ceremony marking the end of their university journey.
With warm applause and cheers, the music festival opened with the upbeat rhythm of "Boy With Luv". The entire program was carefully curated, featuring a diverse range of musical styles centered on the themes of "graduation" and "youth". From the heartfelt expression of popular hits such as "Your Answer" and "Breaking Up Carefully", to the striking performances of traditional Chinese opera-inspired pieces like "Wujia Slope" and "Qingyi"; from nostalgic classics including "Ocean of Flowers" and "At Least I Still Have You", to dynamic contemporary tracks such as "Lemon Drop" and "WDA", the performers wove together precious memories of campus life through music. Their performances showcased the versatility, talent, and vibrant spirit of the students of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University.
Interactive segments such as lucky draws and games were interspersed throughout the music festival, effectively enhancing audience engagement. The continuous surprises of the prize draws and the laughter from interactive activities repeatedly pushed the atmosphere to new peaks. As dusk deepened, the warmth of the event only intensified. When familiar melodies such as "I Really Miss You" and "Red Bean" began to play, the audience collectively turned on their phone flashlights. A shimmering "sea of stars" swayed in rhythm, transforming the sports field into a scene of striking romance. In the closing segment, all participants joined in a collective chorus performance. The unified singing carried a tacit warmth; many smiled and sang along, as if trying to stretch the evening a little longer. As the final notes faded, the songs ended, but the crowd did not disperse. The music dissolved into the night, while emotions of farewell and departure quietly lingered in everyone's hearts.
"Message from Mountains and Seas, Songs of Graduation" is not only a gathering of music, but also a fusion of emotions and a tribute to youth. The successful hosting of this grassland music festival fully reflects the sincere care and best wishes of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Lanzhou University for its graduating students. It is believed that the Class of 2026 graduates will carry the expectations of their alma mater and the blessings of their peers, and, as the songs suggest, set out toward their own "mountains and seas", continuing to write even more brilliant chapters in the next stage of life. May we all carry the lights and melodies of this evening, and move calmly toward our respective horizons. May every journey through mountains and rivers be accompanied by good songs.
