In addition to posters and emails, we did a lot of “reaching out” in person to exchange students and other residents. Moreover, we invited an exchange student to be the MC for the Party. This became another factor to attract other exchange and non-local students to take part.

The Party

Our party rundown comprised five parts: 1) food sharing along with music and videos; 2) dancing; 3) games; 4) lucky draw; 5) photo taking. Participants came from different halls and backgrounds, but all shared the same goals: making friends with others and, through a food party, enjoying a cultural activity that was fun. The party was a success in broadening our views about various foods and cuisines, bridging the interaction between local and non-local students, promoting cultural exchange and widening residents' interpersonal networks.

Click the Photo Gallery here for a taste of our International Food Party.