International Students Join Mazu Pilgrimage: “So Unique! Amazing!”
內文：學務處課外活動指導組於4月25日，在往沙鹿方向的沙田路龍井區公所附近設置服務站，舉辦「弘光作伙來」媽祖遶境體驗活動。現場由餐旅系鄭錦慶老師帶領技優學生，定點發送親手揉製的「祈福糕點麵包」與隨香眾人結緣；物治系與運休系則同步提供專業肌貼服務與體適能物資補給，老福系學生亦到場支援行政流程，打造最強校園後援站。
特別的是，來自印尼、越南、印度、泰國、香港及馬來西亞等的外籍學生，當天將身著各國傳統服飾亮相，在定點服務的同時展現異國文化風情。透過專業科系協作與國際生的參與，不僅讓學生實地感受台灣信仰的熱情，更讓遶境路上的信眾看見弘光學子的專業力與國際共融魅力。
來自印尼、越南、印度、泰國、香港及馬來西亞等的外籍學生，當天將身著各國傳統服飾亮相，在定點服務的同時展現異國文化風情。
參加活動的印度女學生說，台灣人真的太熱情了，不知道如何拒絕沿途信眾給的禮物，有機會會想再體驗一次。其他國家的外籍學生都表示，這是一個很有趣又好玩的經驗。其中，馬來西亞籍的許逢杰今年是第二次參加，他說，今年很期待這個活動，真是太棒、太特别了。
Department of Student Affairs, Extracurricular Activities Guidance Section held the “Hungkuang Together” Mazu Pilgrimage experience activity on April 25 near the Longjing District Office on Shatian Road toward Shalu. Led by Professor Cheng Chin-ching, students from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality distributed handmade “Blessing Pastries and Breads” to pilgrims along the route. Meanwhile, the Department of Physical Therapy and the Department of Sports and Leisure provided professional kinesiology taping services and fitness supplies, while students from the Department of Senior Citizen Services assisted with administrative operations, creating the ultimate campus support station.
Notably, international students from Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Malaysia wore their traditional national costumes, showcasing diverse cultural flair while providing services. Through this interdisciplinary collaboration and international student participation, students not only experienced the passion of Taiwanese faith firsthand but also demonstrated the professional competence and inclusive charm of Hungkuang students to the pilgrims along the way.
An Indian student participating in the event remarked that Taiwanese people are incredibly warm and hospitable, noting that she didn’t know how to turn down the gifts offered by pilgrims along the route, and she would love to experience it again. Other international students also described it as a fun and fascinating experience. Among them, Malaysian student Hsu Feng-chieh, participating for the second time, said he had been looking forward to this activity all year, exclaiming, “It’s just amazing and so unique!”
