From September 19 to 21, the General Student Council (GSC) of HUFS Seoul campus "Doyak" will host QUINQUATRIA on the Seoul Campus. Since the Daedongje, university festival, did not occur in the first semester of 2023, anticipation for the 2023 QUINQUATRIA has heightened. A distinctive feature of the 2023 QUINQUATRIA is that, diverging from previous years, it will be the first exclusive cheerleading festival of HUFS.

   What does the “QUINQUATRIA” name mean? The name is derived from the ancient Roman festivals for the goddess Minerva. Since Minerva is a symbol of HUFS, it holds a unique and profound significance. This year, as it is the HUFS’s first independent cheerleading festival, there is a heightened expectation for a richer array of attractions. The event will be accompanied by the HUFS’s sole cheering team, Aegis. HUFSan can enjoy a collaborative performance of Aegis and the band “Dongari” along with each group’s solo performances. In addition, QUINQUATRIA is a student-participatory festival featuring various booths and performances by clubs. Each booth sells food and drinks, so students can try different tastes. However, alcoholic drinks are prohibited from sale.

   QUINQUATRIA is envisioned to be more than just a series of performances; it is designed to foster a connection between the school and students and to enhance school spirit. The festival aims to cultivate a cheerleading culture that is uniquely HUFS’s own. The Main and Vice Directors of Planning of GSC, Heo Ye-seon (Division of Chinese Language, Literature, and Culture ’21) and Kim Woo-jin (Department of Scandinavian Languages ’21), express their hope that the event will encourage students to feel a sense of belonging as HUFSans and contribute to forming a unique brand for HUFS. With its inaugural celebration, the 2023 QUINQUATRIA is poised to become a cherished memory for the HUFS community.