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A photo taken on April 18 shows students at Ocean University of China performing at the school's entrance. [Photo by Li Ziheng/for chinadaily.com.cn]

This year, Ocean University of China, leveraging its centenary anniversary, has been exploring reforms in aesthetic education featuring teaching and social practices.

The university encourages regular off-campus public performances through teaching and performance interactions.

As a result, students have gone from passive recipients and listeners in aesthetic education classes to practitioners and disseminators, demonstrating not only the enthusiasm and confidence of young learners, but also giving back to society by sharing their educational achievements and allowing more people to be inspired by art.

A photo taken on April 18 shows students at Ocean University of China attending a generation education course on aesthetic education. [Photo by Li Ziheng/for chinadaily.com.cn]

A photo taken on April 18 shows students from Ocean University of China performing in front of the former residence of the German Governor in Qingdao. [Photo by Li Ziheng/for chinadaily.com.cn]

A photo taken on April 18 shows students from Ocean University of China performing for tourists at the Zhanqiao Pier scenic area in Qingdao. [Photo by Li Ziheng/for chinadaily.com.cn]