To better promote Chinese traditional culture, spread good Chinese culture and tell wonderful Chinese stories through the traditional festival - Qingming Festival. On 3rd of May, More than 50 foreign students from all over the world were at the Friendship Villa, learning and interacting together, studying the traditional culture of Chinese Qingming, making green dumplings, making kites, flying kites, and experiencing the infinite charm of Chinese traditional festivals.

In the part of cultural introduction, the teacher started from the origin of the festival and explained the Chinese Qingming culture to the international students from three aspects: customs, fun and food.

Then, the handmade part, green dumplings as the traditional food of Qingming Festival, the teacher led students to make handmade green dumplings, from kneading the dough to wrapping the fillings, not only increased the communication and emotional exchange between teachers and students, but also contains deep cultural significance and emotional value. Green dumplings with soft outer skin, various inner cavities and fragrant flavor are a delicacy in spring.

Handmade kite making session. International students do it by themselves, fixing kites and tying kite strings. From the process of making to flying kites, international students can get physical exercise and enhance their physical fitness.

This activity gave the international students a vivid lesson of Chinese culture experience and made them have a deeper understanding of the traditional customs of Qingming Festival. While tasting the green dumplings and making their wishes, the international students also expressed their desire to learn more knowledge of Chinese traditional culture.