International Cultural Festival, the most internationally-oriented event organized by the Center of Chinese Language and Culture, finally returned on April 25, 2023, after a three-year hiatus. Students from six countries, including Tuvalu, Japan, Vietnam, In Donesia, Thailand , and France, showcased their country's unique dances, dishes, clothing, and culture, creating an immersive international exchange experience.

The event began with traditional Tuvaluan songs and dances filled with their Pacific island charm. Vibrant songs and enthusiastic dances accompanied by handmade flower and herb headpieces worn by students from Tuvalu attract everyone. Even local students passing by could not resist stopping to watch and enjoy. Meanwhile, two Japanese students dressed in yukata offered traditional Japanese handmade matcha tea and snacks, creating long queues of excited students and teachers waiting to try. The Thai students also dressed up in elaborate traditional clothing and br ought unique Thai-style pastries. At first glance , these pastries appeared as colorful food models with different shapes, but they actually had a honey cake texture on the inside coated with jelly, which tasted novel and delicious.French students prepared homemade rustic French pastries and engaged the audience with witty humor and interactive games, making everyone laughing and enjoying the moment. Vietnamese students showcased their creativity by making fresh spring rolls, which attracted long queue of participants. Even after using up all their ingredients, some students still had to wait for their turn to try the delicious rolls. Indonesian students not only brought well-known Nyonya snacks but also prepared traditional Indonesian toys. Although these toys were simple, they captured the hearts of everyone, reminding us that happiness is universal and that people of any age can still experience simple joys.Vietnamese students showcased their creativity by making fresh spring rolls, which attracted long queue of participants. Even after using up all their ingredients, some students still had to wait for their turn to try the delicious rolls. Indonesian st udents not only brought well-known Nyonya snacks but also prepared traditional Indonesian toys. Although these toys were simple, they captured the hearts of everyone, reminding us that happiness is universal and that people of any age can still experience simple joys.Vietnamese students showcased their creativity by making fresh spring rolls, which attracted long queue of participants. Even after using up all their ingredients, some students still had to wait for their turn to try the delicious rolls. Indonesian st udents not only brought well-known Nyonya snacks but also prepared traditional Indonesian toys. Although these toys were simple, they captured the hearts of everyone, reminding us that happiness is universal and that people of any age can still experience simple joys.they captured the hearts of everyone, reminding us that happiness is universal and that people of any age can still experience simple joys.they captured the hearts of everyone, reminding us that happiness is universal and that people of any age can still experience simple joys.

The International Cultural Festival has been held by the Center of Chinese Language and Culture for over a decade. Each year, these short-term Mandarin students come with great enthusiasm, hoping to introduce their country's most distinctive culture, food, and clothing to the university . They also look forward to interacting and exchanging ideas with local students. The event not only showcases the unique cultural heritage of each country but also provides a feast for the senses, allowing everyone to enjoy various visual, auditory, and gustatory experiences. Th rough on -site exchange and interaction, local students and faculty were able to get a taste of profound international experience and cultural exchange on campus. After working together to overcome the pandemic, everyone looks forward to a more internationalized future.   nusa365