A group of 25 international students from 15 countries, including Thailand, Italy, South Korea, and Iceland, learnt how to whip up Kung Pao Chicken and jianbing (Chinese crepes) at the Xuhui campus of East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) on April 12.

Students present a dish they made. [Photo/WeChat account: ies_students]

Sarunya Doddara from Thailand said, "I've never tried my hand at Chinese cooking before, so this was quite the adventure for me. The activity was super interesting and a memory to treasure."

Solange Marchi from Italy expressed that she had a great time cooking traditional Chinese dishes with the professionals. She believed that food goes beyond just fuel for the body; it connects cultures and offers a glimpse into others' roots. For her, food represents tradition, celebration, connection, and much more.

Ben Musa Mohamed from Morocco added that as a cooking enthusiast, diving into this activity for the first time was an absolute blast. He found it eye-opening to see how people from different countries have unique techniques for preparing local dishes. Plus, it was a great chance to chat with other students and learn about their favorite Chinese dishes and local eats.

Source: "ies_students" WeChat account