On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the College of International Education organized a Chinese Salon for international students. The Salon was themed on introducing the eight major Chinese cuisines, which are the essence of Chinese food culture and are closely related to the daily life of Chinese people. The introduction of Chinese food culture offers international students a diverse perspective on Chinese traditions, fostering a deeper understanding of its rich heritage.
The eight major Chinese cuisines, each imbued with distinctive regional flavors, represent a culinary tradition that has evolved over centuries. These culinary schools are widely acknowledged by society as pillars of Chinese food culture. Different cuisines feature different selection standards, cutting methods, cooking skills, and stands for cultural backgrounds of different regions.
After learning about the historical development and cultural background of Chinese cuisine, international students have also developed a great interest in "famous dishes" of different cuisines. They learn the correct pronunciation of dishes with the help of Chinese students, and expressed that they will search for these dishes in the cafeteria and try cuisines different from their own countries.
The College of International Education has organized a series of Chinese salon activities for international students. These activities aim to enhance the Chinese communication skills of international students, help them better adapt to their study and life in China, and strengthen communication and friendship with Chinese students. In addition, the College of International Education is constantly improving the ideological education system for international students, cultivating them to establish a correct outlook on life and the world, while comprehensively and objectively understanding Chinese history, culture, society and development, and cultivating them to become business talents with an international perspective.
Written by: Zhang Ruyi
Photos by: Zhang Ruyi
Reviewed by: Chen Wei
