Gateway to China · A Journey of Discovery— Overseas Chinese College International Freshmen“Cultural Immersion Program”Session 3:“Shared Moon, United Hearts”Successfully Held
9月28日下午，华侨学院“侨见中国·经彩启航”国际新生“文化浸润项目”第三次活动“跨越山海·共此明月”中秋文化体验活动顺利举行。国际学生与中国学生结伴合作，通过中秋文化讲解、冰皮月饼DIY、玉兔灯笼制作、猜灯谜、手写贺卡与视频家书等环节，沉浸式感受中国传统节日的文化魅力。本次活动围绕“留学北京”的主题，在校内积极开展中外交流实践，以中秋佳节为纽带，帮助国际学生在文化实践中感知北京、融入北京。
On the afternoon of September 28, the third session of the“Gateway to China · A Journey of Discovery” Cultural Immersion Program — “Shared Moon,United Hearts” Mid-Autumn Cultural Experience — was successfully held. International students and Chinese students partnered together to immerse themselves in the charm of traditional Chinese festivals through cultural introduction, snow skin mooncake DIY, Jade Rabbit lantern making, lantern riddle guessing, and handwritten cards and video letters home. As a school-based practice echoing the“Study in Beijing”brand orientation, this event used the Mid-Autumn Festival as a bridge to help international students experience and integrate into Beijing through hands-on practice.
月圆人圆·Cultural Introduction
活动伊始，文化导师介绍了中秋节的渊源与习俗。从“嫦娥奔月”的传说到赏月、吃月饼、点灯笼、猜灯谜的传统，同学们了解到，中秋节的核心在于“团圆”——月饼是圆的，月亮是圆的，圆象征着完整与相聚。导师还特别提到，北京作为千年古都，中秋时节有赏桂花、品京式月饼等独具特色的京味习俗，让同学们对“在北京过中秋”有了更具体、更亲切的感知。
The event began with an introduction to the origins and customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival. From the legend of“Chang’e Flying to the Moon” to traditions such as moon gazing, eating mooncakes, lighting lanterns, and guessing riddles, students learned that the heart of the festival lies in“reunion.”The mentor also highlighted that Beijing, as an ancient capital, has its own unique Mid-Autumn customs — enjoying osmanthus blossoms and tasting Beijing-style mooncakes — giving students a more vivid and intimate sense of what it means to celebrate the festival in Beijing.
手作团圆·Snow Skin Mooncake DIY
随后，中外学生结伴动手制作冰皮月饼。从揉面、分剂子、包馅到压模，每一步都充满乐趣。揉面时，大家学着用手掌根部往前推、再折回来，反复几次直到面团光滑；包馅时，用虎口慢慢往上推，把口收紧；压模时，轻轻按压、倒扣、推出，一个个花纹清晰的冰皮月饼便呈现在眼前。同学们不仅展示了自己的作品，还将月饼装入包装盒，准备带回去与朋友分享。这一环节不仅让国际学生体验了中秋“手作团圆”的仪式感，也呼应了“留学北京”所倡导的“生活融入”——从舌尖到指尖，感受北京的生活温度。
Students then made snow skin mooncakes together. From kneading the dough, dividing it into portions, wrapping the filling, to pressing the mold, every step was full of fun. They learned to push the dough forward with the palm and fold it back, repeating until smooth; to cup their hands and slowly push the dough up around the filling; and to press, invert, and release the mold to reveal beautifully patterned mooncakes. They showed their creations to each other, and even packed some to share with friends. This session not only gave international students a hands-on experience of the Mid-Autumn ritual of“making reunion,”but also echoed the“life integration”advocated by“Study in Beijing” — feeling the warmth of Beijing life from the tip of the tongue to the tips of the fingers.
点亮祝福·Jade Rabbit Lantern DIY
在做灯笼环节，同学们动手制作了玉兔灯笼。玉兔是月亮上捣药的小兔子，象征着纯洁与善良。大家用竹签搭建骨架，粘贴彩纸，装上LED灯和流苏，一盏盏可爱的玉兔灯笼在手中亮起。灯笼象征光明与希望，也寄托着对远方家人的祝福。
In the lantern-making session, students crafted Jade Rabbit lanterns. The Jade Rabbit, the little rabbit on the moon who pounds medicine, symbolizes purity and kindness. Students built the frame with bamboo sticks, pasted colored paper, and attached LED lights and tassels, bringing adorable rabbit lanterns to life. Lanterns symbolize light and hope, carrying blessings for family far away.
智慧团圆·Lantern Riddle Guessing
猜灯谜环节将活动推向高潮。灯谜分三个难度等级，同学们纷纷竞猜，有的凝神思考，有的热烈讨论。谜面如“有时挂在天边，有时落在树梢，有时像圆盘，有时像镰刀”，同学们很快猜出答案——“月亮”。猜对的获得了小奖品，现场气氛轻松热烈。
The lantern riddle guessing brought the event to a climax. With three difficulty levels, students competed with each other — some thinking silently, others discussing enthusiastically. A riddle like“Sometimes in the sky, sometimes on a tree, sometimes like a plate, sometimes like a sickle”was quickly answered:“The Moon.” Winning students received bookmarks and stationery, filling the room with laughter and warmth.
家书寄情·Handwritten Cards & Video Letters
活动的温情时刻是“手写贺卡·视频家书”。同学们用自己国家的语言或中文，在贺卡上写下想对家人说的话，然后面对镜头，将这段话读出来，录制成一段视频家书。一句句真挚的话语，让在场师生无不动容。这一环节不仅表达了对家人的思念，也呼应了中秋“天涯共此时”的文化意涵。
The warmest moment was“Handwritten Cards & Video Letters.”Students wrote messages to their families in their native languages or in Chinese, then looked into the camera and read them aloud, recording a video letter home. The heartfelt words moved everyone present. This session not only expressed longing for family but also echoed the Mid-Autumn cultural meaning of“sharing this moment across the world.”
共话收获·Shared Insights
活动中，中国学生与国际学生全程结伴，一起揉面、包馅、猜灯谜、写贺卡，在互动中拉近距离。国际学生表示，这是他们第一次在中国过中秋，亲手做月饼、做灯笼、猜灯谜，让他们感受到了“团圆”的温度，也对中国文化有了更深的认同。中国学生则表示，在陪伴和分享的过程中，自己不仅加深了对中秋文化的理解，也锻炼了跨文化沟通能力，更加体会到“讲好中国故事、讲好北京故事”的意义。
Throughout the event, Chinese and international students partnered together — kneading dough, wrapping fillings, guessing riddles, and writing cards —building connections through interaction. International students said this was their first Mid-Autumn Festival in China; making mooncakes, crafting lanterns, and guessing riddles gave them a sense of the warmth of“reunion”and deepened their appreciation of Chinese culture. Chinese students reflected that in accompanying and sharing, they not only deepened their own understanding of Mid-Autumn culture but also honed their cross-cultural communication skills, gaining a deeper appreciation of what it means to“tell China’s story well and tell Beijing’s story well.”
本次中秋文化体验活动，是华侨学院呼应“留学北京”品牌导向、推动“了解北京、融入北京”的一次校内实践，也是华侨华人研究中心以传统节日为桥梁促进中外青年交流的有益探索。活动以中秋为媒，让国际学生从课堂走向生活，从校园走进北京；以“侨”为桥，让中外青年在合作中理解，在体验中认同。当一轮明月升起，北京不再只是地图上的一个点，而是青年们共同生活、共同讲述的地方。
This Mid-Autumn cultural experience is a school-based practice of the Overseas Chinese College in echoing the“Study in Beijing”brand orientation and promoting“understanding Beijing and integrating into Beijing.”It is also a meaningful exploration of the Institute for Overseas Chinese Studies in using traditional festivals as a bridge to promote exchange between Chinese and international youth. Using the Mid-Autumn Festival as a medium, the event brought international students from the classroom to life, from campus to the city; building bridges through the spirit of“overseas Chinese,”it helped Chinese and international students understand through cooperation and identify through experience. When the bright moon rises, Beijing is no longer just a point on the map — it is a place where young people live, experience, and narrate together.
