1 / 3   This ritual was originally known as Raisin Monday when first year students were expected to give a pond of raisins to the senior students as a thanking gift for the welcoming ritual. However, the tradition had gradually mutated into a huge foam party in which students get together to pelt each other with the shaving foam. /Chinanews Photo

2 / 3   In return, the freshmen are given a finely written Latin script from the seniors, or Raisin Receipt, which proves that the senior students appreciate and accept the raisins. /Chinanews Photo

3 / 3   Many students put up costumes for fun or protecting themselves from the cream bombing, with some wearing an ox horn as “foam-proof helmet”. /Chinanews Photo