This photo, taken on May 20, 2025, captures the opening ceremony of the “520” Graduation Exhibition Carnival at the Nanjing University of the Arts. (Photo: Chen Yan/Xinhua Daily) 

Now in its 10th year, the festival features more than 60 exhibitions and performances across multiple venues, including the university’s main campus and the Suzhou Research Institute.  

Running from mid-May to late June, the event highlights the university’s innovative achievements in integrating digital and intelligent technologies into education, artistic creation and talent cultivation. May 20, known as "520" in Chinese, is celebrated as an unofficial Valentine's Day in the country as the date sounds similar to "I love you" in Chinese.  

This photo, taken on May 20, 2025, captures the opening ceremony of the “520” Graduation Exhibition Carnival at the Nanjing University of the Arts. (Photo: Chen Yan/Xinhua Daily) 

This photo, taken on May 20, 2025, captures the opening ceremony of the “520” Graduation Exhibition Carnival at the Nanjing University of the Arts. (Photo: Chen Yan/Xinhua Daily)