Chinese and international students showcase their dishes during the food carnival. [Photo/Yangtze Evening News]

Jiangsu Ocean University's School of Foreign Languages recently hosted a vibrant food carnival, bringing together over 50 students from 13 countries.

Before the event, international students visited local supermarkets to purchase ingredients, preparing for a showcase of their native cuisines. They then cooked a variety of traditional dishes, and shared their recipes and the cultural stories behind them.

Participating students purchase ingredients at a supermarket. [Photo/Yangtze Evening News]

The festival featured an array of unique dishes, including Chinese dumplings and ramen, Kazakh pilaf, Malaysian pastries, and Indonesian corn cakes.

This event was not only a culinary delight but also a celebration of diverse cultures, highlighting the rich traditions and stories that each dish represents.