Each person is entitled to enjoy flowers, just as everyone deserves to embrace happiness. March 20th marks the International Day of Happiness. Tianjin University held a “Happy 3.20” theme event across its dual campuses, offering “surprises and joy to every student and faculty member.

On the very day, Peiyang Square of the Weijin Rd. Campus and Tailei Square of the Peiyangyuan Campus were decorated with “happiness boards” adorned with blooming flowers. Over a thousand flowers were distributed on-site, their fragrance uplifting spirits. “Students and faculty staffs are welcome to write down their happy codes on the happiness boards, as a way to convey heartfelt sentiments through words,” said one of the event organizer.

A mascot performer personifying Baymax with a “Free Hug” label imprinted on the chest attracted a flurry of passersby, prompting embraces and photo shooting. In this way, it fosters connections, exchanges warmth, and cultivates happiness. The event also featured placards bearing “keywords of happiness,” allowing participants to match their own “keywords” and capture photos. This interactive approach vividly showcased everyone’s understanding and aspirations for happiness, leading to both introspection and newfound happiness.

Thousands of students and faculty members participated in the event. A alumni couple, dressed in wedding attire, captured their moments of happiness with marriage certificates in hands. Mothers embraced their babies, sharing in the joy. Student couples held hands, expressing their happiness, while groups of friends savored the moment together. Messages on the “happiness boards” ranged from words of encouragement for those preparing for postgraduate entrance exams to expressions of love and self-encouragement, all conveying the desires and passion for happiness among Tianjin University students.

Established by the United Nations on June 28th, 2012, “International Day of Happiness on March 20th” signifies a day of global celebration. Tianjin University has long been dedicated to enhancing students’ mental well-being and fortifying their sense of happiness. Apart from providing regular psychological counseling and clinical services, the university actively organizes a diverse range of psychology courses, including the Course of Happiness, and conducts comprehensive student mental health education programs throughout the year.

By Xie Qingyue

Editor: Eva Yin