Members of societies sign their names to show their will to join the season activities.

   (BEIJING, April 20) -- Student societies in the capital city are entering into the 2006 cultural season activities featuring ethic and Olympic themes.

   At a press conference held at the Renmin University of China on Thursday, the organizers said the three-month season from April to June will involve members of the student societies in the publicity and practice related to the "socialist concept of honor and disgrace", Olympic volunteering, innovative cultural activities and so on.

   There are more than 3,000 societies in Beijing's higher learning institutions, numbering some 100 regular and adult universities and colleges, with activities ranging from theoretical research, academic practice to public good, cultural, artistic and sports areas.

   Guided by the Communist Youth League, an association of Beijing college student societies was founded on December 9, 2004. In 2005, it waged the first cultural season.