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Wenzhou's niche parties originated in the basement     In an abandoned warehouse near Wenzhou-Kean University, the psychedelic lights flickered to the beat of the bass. It was a wild heartbeat of a group of WKUers' spontaneous electronic music party.   In 2024, these young people no longer contented themselves with merely being "spectators". Instead, they built their own stages, adjusted the equipment, spontaneously formed DJ teams, and even attempted commercial operations, bringing underground electronic music culture into the view of young people in Wenzhou.   One of the founders of "Hospital", a SopWenzhou's  niche parties, originated in the basement  homore student named Xiyan, recalled that the initial inspiration came from an impromptu music production in the dormitory. The name of the label was derived from a close friend who was considered to have a good sense of psychology and emotions. "Hospital" - hoping this is a space for...

  WKUers Make Delivery Earning Extra Money   When the sky darkens over campus, English sophomore Yu Tong swaps his book bag for a delivery bag.   “When storm hits, these WKUers turn downpours to Paydays.” It's not a rainy day, but it's a foggy evening, and the delivery worker is riding a delivery bag on her back. Sunday, April 20th, 2024 [Photo/Zhu Yiying]   “On heavy rain days, orders triple, and customers tip more for fast service,＂ shares Zhao Zhuyu, a business major. “On heavy rain days, orders triple, and customers tip more for fast service.”This part-time job does not require any upfront cost input. Riders originally hold their own "Mounts" for other campus activities. Battery bikes cost an average of 500 to 600 yuan. If you don't want to "Ride the waves", rain gear is the only necessity. Riders brave slick roads with waterproof gear, balancing studies and earnings.   “Rain means demand and tips,” says Yu Tong, one of many stu...

  “Electronic Funerals” is attempting to break into the traditional sector   When AI meets death, young people in Wenzhou use e lectronic funerals to subvert the thousand-year-old funeral tradition, triggering fierce confrontation.   Against the backdrop of the digital years sweeping across all industries, young entrepreneurs in Wenzhou are actively exploring the emerging market of using codes and programs to make a digital funeral platform. By running technologies such as QR code memorial services, AI remembrance videos, and virtual memorial halls in the metaverse, they are reshaping the traditional funeral industry.   Yi Lu (The Road of Remembrance) is not only a path to remember the deceased, but also a difficult path for traditional industries to undergo technological transformation.  Guests and staff at the offline experience event of the Yilu platform in Wenzhou are communicating.  May 2nd. 2025 [Photo/Zhu Yiying]   The platfor...