Photo shows that an international student learned to make mooncakes under the guidance of a pastry chef in Linyi City of east China's Shandong Province on September 14. (Photo provided by Linyi)
BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Nine international students from Linyi University embarked on a special journey to Mengyin County of Linyi City in east China's Shandong Province on September 14 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival and relish the flavor of traditional Chinese snack mooncake.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important traditional Chinese festival symbolizing family reunion and harmony, and mooncakes, as traditional delicacies of this festival, carry the warmth of home and the sentiment of missing.
The international students, under the guidance of pastry chefs, made mooncakes on their own. From rolling the dough to filling and shaping, each step reflected the students' respect and love for Chinese culture. They not only tasted the traditional Chinese flavor but also felt the unique charm of Chinese culture.
Mengyin County is also famous for its peaches. With each bite, the peaches burst with fragrance and sweetness, leaving Li Chuan, a student from Bangladesh, exclaiming with delight.
Additionally, the international students visited Shandong Mengtian Bee Industry Co., Ltd., where they not only learned about the ecological knowledge of bees but also experienced the process of extracting honey by hand and made honey lip balm.
International students all expressed that this was an unforgettable Mid-Autumn Festival. Through the sweetness of mooncakes, peaches and honey, they felt a close connection with Chinese people and this shared sweetness will become a precious memory in their lives.
(Edited by Tian Shenyoujia with Xinhua Silk Road, tianshenyoga0524@163.com)
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