By Jin Yuhan

On October 9, a vibrant cultural event took place at Jinshan Park in Changling Community, Fenghua, Ningbo, drawing crowds and international students from over 10 countries. This engaging activity allowed participants to explore the richness of traditional customs through hands-on experiences.

Guided by skilled practitioners of intangible cultural heritage crafts, the international students created their own paper cuttings, donned costumes to learn the singing styles and basic stage gestures of Yue Opera, and prepared rice cakes and Ningbo Tangyuan—sweet rice balls— from scratch by kneading dough, dividing it into portions, and pressing them into molds.

Sanya from India expressed her appreciation for the experience, stating, "This activity gave me a new understanding of traditional Chinese culture. Chinese intangible cultural heritage is truly remarkable, and I am fascinated by the paper-cutting art, opera, and food."

Reflecting on her newfound insights, she added, "I had only read about Chinese traditional customs in books before, but this activity allowed me to feel the unique charm of these customs. I will definitely share this wonderful experience with my family and friends."