New York's iconic Empire State Building turns blue on May 20 to celebrate the 120th anniversary of China's Zhejiang University.

 

纽约标志性建筑帝国大厦在5月20日亮蓝灯以庆祝中国浙江大学建校120周年。
 

 

Blue is the Chinese university's traditional color.

 

It's the first occasion the building is specially¹ illuminated² to honor a Chinese university.

 

It's reported the tribute is a gift from the Zhejiang University North American Alumni Association of New York Branch.

 

The Empire State Building is often lit up for special occasions, and in the past was illuminated to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.

 

There are very strict rules governing such lighting³ tributes. Until now, it had only been lit up in honor of New York based universities, such as New York University and Columbia University.

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