On February 21, 2021, international students of Jiangsu University from Ghana, Pakistan, the Congo and Libya celebrated the upcoming Lantern Festival with residents from the Erdaoxiang Community, Qilidian Area, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province. Together they made Yuanxiao dumplings, a traditional treat during the festival. They also learned to make lanterns under the guidance of Liu Liangmei, an experienced lantern craftsman.

Liu Liangmei showing international students how to make lanterns [Photo/SHI Yucheng]

International students admiring the exquisite hand-made lanterns [Photo/SHI Yucheng]

Liu Liangmei showing international students how to make lanterns [Photo/SHI Yucheng]

Liu Liangmei showing international students how to make lanterns [Photo/SHI Yucheng]

International students making dumplings with local residents [Photo/SHI Yucheng]

International students making dumplings with local residents [Photo/SHI Yucheng]