Without any introduction or apparent purpose, I stumbled across this billboard by the roadside of Tsinghua campus. Covered with pictures of local male Tsinghua students, it was perplexing to say the least.
But seriously, why? Fortunately, a local friend of mine was on hand to explain all....
Boy's Day
It was the 12th of the 11th and therefore Boy's Day!
Tsinghua, as a predominantly science/ engineering orientated university, has an imbalanced male/ female ratio. Hence, naturally there aren't enough girls for every guy, and so- my local friend later informed me - one day each year is reserved to celebrate those male students who are unable to find a girlfriend.
"Honor them with your love!"
Later that day, I received an email from the University's "Chinese Corner" a weekly gathering of local and international students, providing the opportunity to find language partners. This week however, the Chinese Corner would have the theme of 'Boy's Day'. Here's the message I received:
"Guess which month is the most favorite month among Tsinghua's guys. That's right! November! The festival for Tsinghua only-Tsinghua Boy's day-will be on 12/11. Girls please try your best to do whatever you can to please the guys, make they feel happy and honor them with your love!"
Wow, anyone reckon this would take off in the UK?! Doubt it.
(Check out the stunning weather too! Bright but brisk and at night increasingly cold.)
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