The LeMoyne-Owen College community engaged in a cultural celebration on campus for the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, which is one of the most prominent holidays across East and Southeast Asia. One of LeMoyne-Owen College’s Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants, Yun Fei “Farah” Huang from Taiwan, who teaches Mandarin, organized the festival. As a part of the Fulbright FLTA initiatives, the festival increased cultural awareness and exchange among the campus community.
The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, and is a traditional time for family gatherings and connection. Students, faculty, and staff learned more about the festival’s history and engaged in cultural activities, including tasting traditional mooncakes.
“This event reflects the spirit of global learning and community that we value at LeMoyne-Owen College,” said Dr. Lisa Lang, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Through cultural exchange programs like Fulbright, our students gain a deeper understanding of the world and the shared traditions that connect us all.”
In 2024, LeMoyne-Owen College was named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University Institutional Leader by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The recognition exemplifies LeMoyne-Owen College’s ongoing dedication to global engagement and international educational exchanges.