Taste of Encounter: Building friendships through Chinese flavors

Food connects the world, and passion for cultures fosters interactions.

From the robust richness of the north to the delicate sweetness of the south, and from the millennia-old traditions to the innovative styles of the modern days, Chinese food carries the wisdom of the past and the warmth of humanity.

Each dish tells its unique story. Every flavor sparks a cultural dialogue that transcends space and time.

Eight Chinese cuisines manifest different regional customs and culinary arts of the vast land through their distinct charms: rich-flavored Shandong cuisine, bold Sichuan cuisine, exquisite Cantonese cuisine, elegant Jiangsu cuisine, aromatic Fujian cuisine, fresh Zhejiang cuisine, fiery Hunan cuisine, and earthy Anhui cuisine. What’s your favorite Chinese flavor?

To foster cultural exchange between Chinese and international youth, the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation “Junior Cultural Ambassadors” Event 2025, themed “My Favorite Chinese Food”, now invites young people aged 10 to 18 worldwide to share their stories of Chinese food through video, becoming bridges of cultural understanding.

Here, food nourishes both the palate and the soul. Different cultures embrace each other through understanding the diversity of dishes.

Let’s build bridges of friendship through food, and let the world listen to your stories!