On October 28th, a special Chongyang Festival cultural gathering filled the Staff Canteen with warmth and joy. Organized by the School of International Education, the event brought together 50 Chinese and international students with senior faculty members.
The celebration unfolded in three engaging parts. It began with an introduction to the history and traditions of the festival, like climbing high and eating Chongyang cake. Then, everyone rolled up their sleeves for the fun part—making and tasting the symbolic cakes, brewing chrysanthemum tea, and crafting fragrant sachets. The highlight was experiencing an ancient game called "touhu," or pitch-pot, which brought lots of laughter.
This was more than just a cultural lesson. It built a warm bridge across generations and nationalities. A student from Pakistan shared, "Making cakes with the senior teachers felt just like a family celebration. I didn't just learn about the festival; I truly felt its warm spirit of respecting elders." The event successfully shared a cherished tradition in a lively and heartfelt way, creating a harmonious atmosphere on campus.
International students taste the traditional Chongyang cake
Chinese and international teachers and students make traditional sachets together
International students try their hand at the ancient game of "touhu" (pitch-pot)
A group photo at the event
