Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the University of Macau: Dumpling-Making Workshop Promotes Cultural Sharing at CKYC
慶祝澳門大學45周年校慶: 蔡繼有書院舉辦包餃子工作坊 促進文化交流
1月29日晚，蔡繼有書院邀請澳門大學孔子學院的客座導師林慧黠女士，共同舉辦了一場包餃子工作坊。是次活動旨在更好地吸引和支援國際學生，並加強他們與本地同學之間的聯繫，促進共融。
參與者們齊聚一堂，揉面、擀皮、包餡、煮餃，在溫暖喜慶的氛圍中體驗中國傳統飲食文化的魅力。林老師生動講解了餃子的起源、文化內涵及地域特色，而書院助教助理們則精心手工準備每一道材料，確保體驗的原汁原味。
在動手實踐環節，同學們興致勃勃地製作出造型各異的“創意餃子”。大家邊做邊嚐，暢談分享，歡聲笑語中增進了感情，也體現了團圓相聚的溫馨氛圍。
來自越南的國際學生 Ngọc Uyên Nguyễn 表示：“這是我第一次包餃子，真是太有趣、太可愛了！感謝蔡繼有書院組織這麼有意義的活動，讓我們彼此更親近，也讓我學到了中國傳統美食的知識。”
本次工作坊不僅是一堂烹飪課，更是一座文化交流的橋樑。它讓國際學生親身感受中華文化，也幫助所有參與者增強了書院的歸屬感。
作者：宋佳琪
On the evening of January 29th, Choi Kai Yau College hosted a Dumpling-Making Workshop in collaboration with Ms. Lin Huixia, the Teaching Fellow from UM Confucius Institute. The event aimed to promote inclusivity, better engage and support international students, and foster connections with local peers.
Participants gathered to knead dough, roll wrappers, and fill and boil dumplings, experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese food culture in a warm, festive atmosphere. Ms. Lin introduced the origins, cultural meanings, and regional variations of dumplings, while the organizing RTRAs prepared each element by hand to ensure authenticity.
During the hands-on session, students enthusiastically crafted creatively shaped “custom dumplings”. As they worked and dined together, they shared stories and laughter, strengthening bonds and embodying a spirit of reunion.
Ngọc Uyên Nguyễn, an international student from Vietnam, remarked, “My first time making dumplings—so fun and adorable! Thank you, CKYC, for this meaningful activity that brought us closer and taught us about a traditional Chinese dish.”
More than just a cooking lesson, the workshop served as a bridge for cultural exchange. It allowed international students to experience Chinese culture firsthand and helped all participants feel a greater sense of belonging to the College.
Written by: Song Jiaqi
Ms. Lin introduced the origins, cultural meanings, and regional variations of dumplings at the beginning of the event
林老師生動講解餃子的起源、文化內涵及地域特色
Students from different cultural backgrounds made dumplings together
來自不同文化背景的同學們一同製作餃子
Ms. Lin showed a UK exchange student how to make dumplings
林老師向來自英國的交流生講解餃子的做法
Ngọc Uyên Nguyễn, a Vietnamese international student, showcased the very first dumpling she had made
來自越南的國際學生 Ngọc Uyên Nguyễn首次體驗包餃子並展示成品
The RTRAs demonstrated the technique of making dumpling wrappers to the students
學生領袖向同學們展示如何製作餃子皮
The group photo
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