This Father’s Day, SYSU students unite to honor paternal love through reciting classic literary works. From Zhu Ziqing’s poignant Back of the Father to Heinrich von Kleist’s ink-stained letters, they recite iconic texts in ten languages—Chinese, Russian, French, Spanish, German, English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Urdu—bridging cultures through shared themes of fatherhood.

“Baba,” “Papa,” or “Appa”—the word for father may differ, but its meaning is universal. The project highlights how love, sacrifice, and guidance in father-child bonds transcend linguistic borders, from tear-jerking essays to poetic verses.

Experience this cross-cultural tribute: Watch the video to hear ten tongues echo the timeless story of fatherly love.

Featured Students from School of Foreign Languages, School of International Studies and School of Microelectronic Science and Technology: Huang Tengzhong, Wang Yuezhu, Shao Aimin, Xie Xiangxiu, Yang Zhibo, Liao Jingyao, Wu Xuan, Li Hang, Luo Jing, Chen Xingyu, Ruan Xiaolan, Zhu Xingyu, Lu Xunan, Xi Na, Hu Xiangyi

Video Production: Li Xinyang
Copywriting: Feng Xianzhe