暨大校長武東星表示：「今年暨大櫻花季展現了令人驚艷的新氣象，特別是新栽種的『千櫻園』櫻花樹展現強韌生命力、競相綻放，象徵著產學合作與地方創生的蓬勃生機。為了回饋社會，我們更將校園神獸穿山甲結合文化創意，透過土地公過火加持的御守，將這份屬於暨大的平安與祝福傳遞給入園遊客，讓大家在賞櫻之餘，也能感受綠色大學守護環境與推廣美學的初衷。」
校園神獸變身御守也成功圈粉校內師生。國比系三年級林同學與資工系四年級朱同學興奮地展示手中的御守，兩位同學異口同聲地表示，專屬御守設計極具巧思，將保育類的穿山甲化作時尚隨身祝福，可愛造型讓他們愛不釋手。受訪同學一致認為，這份文創周邊極具質感，將校園生態保育與美學意涵結合，是今年櫻花季中最令人驚喜的珍藏。
NCNU President Wu Tung-Hsing stated, “This year’s NCNU Cherry Blossom Festival has ushered in an exciting new chapter. In particular, the newly planted cherry trees in the ‘Thousand Cherry Garden’ have demonstrated remarkable vitality, blooming one after another in a spectacular display. They symbolize the vibrant growth of industry–academia collaboration and local revitalization. As part of our commitment to giving back to society, we have also incorporated the university’s beloved pangolin mascot into cultural and creative products. Through these limited-edition amulets, blessed in a traditional ritual at the local Tudigong temple, we hope to share NCNU’s wishes for peace and good fortune with visitors to the campus. Beyond enjoying the cherry blossoms, we hope visitors will also experience the green university’s commitment to environmental protection and the promotion of aesthetic appreciation.”
The transformation of the campus’s beloved pangolin mascot into a commemorative amulet has also won the hearts of students and faculty members. Third-year student Lin from the Department of Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures and fourth-year student Chu from the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering enthusiastically showed off their amulets. Both agreed that the exclusive design was exceptionally creative, turning the pangolin, a protected species, into a fashionable keepsake carrying wishes for good fortune. Its adorable appearance made it irresistible. Students interviewed also praised the high quality of the cultural and creative product, noting that it combines campus ecological conservation with aesthetic values, making it one of the most delightful and memorable collectibles of this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival.