September 29, 2025——Wenzhou University hosted a cultural event titled “Mid-Autumn Festival: Reunion in Ouyue,” offering international students a taste of traditional festivities through hands-on activities. Centered around intangible cultural heritage experiences, blessing ceremonies, and local food tasting, the event brought a warm and festive atmosphere to the campus.

One of the highlights was making Wenzhou’s specialty—Qiaodun Mooncakes. Organized by the university’s catering service and supported by Qiaodunmen Food Co., Ltd., the activity featured Wang Shiyuan, an inheritor of the Qiaodun Mooncake-making technique recognized as a provincial intangible cultural heritage.

Wang guided the students through each step—kneading the dough, preparing the filling, and controlling the baking process—while sharing the history behind these traditional treats. Originating from Ming and Qing dynasty workshops, Qiaodun Mooncakes have been passed down through generations and remain a local delicacy.

“By making mooncakes themselves, students can connect with Wenzhou’s culture in a tangible way,” Wang noted. “It helps international students appreciate the uniqueness of our local traditions.”

A giant Qiaodun Mooncake stamped with the Wenzhou University emblem drew much attention. Its round shape symbolized reunion and harmony within the campus community.

The event also featured a local food tasting corner, where canteens served a wide selection of regional dishes—from northern-style pasta to southern wok-fried specialties. Students enjoyed sampling different flavors, enriching both their palates and their understanding of Chinese culinary culture.

Yin Chunhua(nickname), a second-year graduate student from Morocco, wore a beautiful cheongsam to join the event. “I’ve always liked mooncakes, but I’d only ever eaten them—never made my own,” she said, holding up a mooncake she had just finished making, her face lit with pride. “This was a wonderful chance to learn more about traditional Chinese culture.” Yin added that through the activity, she gained a deeper understanding of Chinese festivals and food culture.

Another student, Cheng Changchang, from Henan Province, is a freshman majoring in art education. “It’s my first Mid-Autumn Festival away from home, and I do miss my family,” she shared. “But this event made me feel how much the university cares about us. It really warms my heart.” Though far from her hometown, Cheng said she found a sense of home on campus and a feeling of belonging in Wenzhou.A representative from the university’s catering center stated that they will continue to listen to students' needs and organize more cultural and hands-on activities, aiming to make the campus a warm “second home” for everyone.

A representative from the university’s catering center stated that they will continue to listen to students' needs and organize more cultural and hands-on activities, aiming to make the campus a warm “second home” for everyone.