On the evening of June 15, Beihang University hosted the 2025 Graduation Gala，themed "Youth in Full Bloom, Riding the Winds Forward," at its Xueyuan Road Campus. The event was a grand artistic celebration that blended youthful passion, aerospace spirit, and a sense of national responsibility, offering heartfelt blessings to the graduating Class of 2025.

Over 3,000 attendees, including Secretary of the Party Committee Zhao Changlu, President Wang Yunpeng, senior university leaders, faculty representatives, and graduates from 32 schools and colleges, gathered to watch the performance.

The gala, featuring three chapters — "Tempering of Youth," "Chasing Aerospace Dreams," and "Strengthening the Nation" — celebrated the unforgettable journey of the Class of 2025 and their patriotic sentiment of serving the country with aerospace endeavors.

The first chapter,“Tempering of Youth,” captured the students' growth at Beihang University. The segment featured a grand review of their campus life, martial arts performances blending strength and cultural heritage, and a harmonious dance of technology and art.

The second chapter, " Chasing Aerospace Dreams," celebrated the students' shared journey with the university. An original play took the audience on a historical and aspirational voyage through the stars, while a choir performance by Beihang Affiliated Primary School and the University Student Choir created a musical bridge between generations, from childhood dreamers to aspiring aerospace pioneers.

The final chapter, "Strengthening the Nation," marked the graduates' new beginnings. It ignited patriotic fervor with a powerful percussion ensemble by the university's folk orchestra and a stirring recitation by flag guards, pilot cadets, and veterans. A special address was delivered by Gui Haichao, astronaut and recipient of the China Youth May Fourth Medal, who urged graduates to pursue lofty dreams with courage and perseverance.

The gala concluded with a rousing ensemble performance, as graduates pledged to carry Beihang's spirit into their future endeavors. The evening was not just a farewell but a celebration of the bonds formed at Beihang and the promise of a bright future.

Editor: Lyu Xingyun