On November 21st, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) hosted its 16th World Culture Festival, drawing international students from 31 countries and regions. The event served as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange, offering a wealth of experiences for all attendees. Several consuls from the foreign consulates general in Guangzhou, including Vorakan Chobpattana (Consul of Thailand), Pham Mong Xiong (Consul of Vietnam), and Cristine Agustina Siregar (Consul of Indonesia), were also present, joining the celebration of diverse cultures.

The food court was one of the festival's highlights, where international students set up booths showcasing their culinary traditions. The air was filled with the irresistible aromas of Turkish lahmacun, French canelés paired with wine, Venezuelan arepas, and Malaysian nasi lemak. These delectable dishes delighted both students and faculty who gathered to savor the international flavors. The Tajikistan booth, offering traditional oshi palav and the signature dish qurutob, attracted a lot of attention.The American booth, featuring hamburgers and chocolate chip cookies, was also a big hit. Wu, a student from the Business English Department, shared her excitement: "The American students were incredibly friendly, and the food was fantastic!"

But the festival wasn't just about food. It also featured an impressive array of cultural displays. The Peru booth captivated visitors with colorful posters that highlighted the country's geography and history. Students from Vietnam and Russia donned traditional costumes and danced alongside Chinese students, creating an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie. Their energetic performances and laughter drew smiles from everyone present. A standout attraction was the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Booth" set up by Chinese students, where intricate lacquer fan art was on display, adding a rich layer of traditional Chinese culture to the festivities.

In the evening art show, international students performed dances and music that further showcased the exchange of diversified cultures. Vietnamese students presented "Traveling Through Vietnam", a dynamic performance featuring bamboo pole dance and folk water town steps, which vividly captured the essence of their homeland. Thai students performed "Faith and Fear", using expressive body language to convey the cultural significance of belief. Russian students performed the "Slavic Fusion Dance", expressing a deep emotional connection to their homeland through movement.

In addition, students from China, Canada, Peru, and other countries collaborated on a rendition of the classic song "Meteor Shower". The heartfelt performance resonated deeply with the audience. Liu, a student from the School of Chinese Language, remarked, "This song brought back so many fond memories and showed me how much international students love Chinese culture."

As one of GDUFS's signature events, the World Culture Festival provided a unique platform for international students to showcase their national cultures while strengthening the cultural ties between China and the rest of the world.

Source: Lingnan on the Cloud

品尝世界美味，畅享多元文化！

广东外语外贸大学举办第十六届世界文化节

11月21日，广东外语外贸大学举办第十六届世界文化节，吸引了来自31个国家和地区的留学生参与，献上了一场精彩纷呈的文化交流盛宴。泰国驻穗总领馆领事Vorakan Chobpattana、越南驻穗总领馆领事范孟雄、印尼驻穗总领馆领事柯思婷等多位驻穗领事参加了本次活动，共同感受多元文化的魅力。

在美食长廊，各国留学生精心布置摊位，制作特色美食，呈现“舌尖上的文化盛宴”。土耳其的碎肉薄饼、法国的可露丽与红酒、委内瑞拉的煎玉米饼、马来西亚的椰浆饭等美食香气四溢，让前来品尝的师生大呼过瘾。塔吉克斯坦摊位前，传统手抓饭和名菜qurutob吸引了不少学生驻足。美国摊位的汉堡与巧克力豆饼也备受欢迎，商务英语系的吴同学兴奋地说：“美国同学们特别热情，美食也超棒！”  

现场不仅有美味佳肴，更有精彩的文化展示。秘鲁摊位用生动的海报讲述本国地理与历史，越南和俄罗斯留学生穿上民族服饰，与中国学生共舞，欢声笑语感染了在场每一个人。作为亮点，中国学生设置的“非遗摊位”展示了精致的漆扇艺术，为活动增添了浓厚的传统文化韵味。

艺术晚会上，留学生们用舞蹈与音乐展示多元文化的交融。越南学生演绎的《走遍越南》通过竹竿舞和水乡舞步展现家乡风情；泰国表演《信仰与恐惧》用肢体语言诠释信仰文化；俄罗斯学生的《斯拉夫融合舞蹈》则诉说对故乡的深情。

此外，中国、加拿大、秘鲁等多个国家学生合作演绎经典歌曲《一起来看流星雨》，让台下观众沉浸其中。 中文学院的刘同学表示：“这首歌勾起了我许多美好的回忆，也让我看到国际学生对中华文化的热爱。”

作为广东外语外贸大学的标志性活动，世界文化节为该校的众多国际学生展示本国文化提供了舞台，也为中外人文交流构筑起重要桥梁。

文｜记者 刘泳希
视频｜记者 刘泳希 实习生 叶琪鸿
图｜受访者提供
译｜麦芯羽
英文审校｜赵凡