A mainland student studying in the UK has trended on social media after sharing traditional Chinese snacks for free with strangers on the street, spreading the joy of eating them.
The 24-year-old woman, surnamed Wang, from Chongqing, southwestern China’s Sichuan province, is pursuing a master’s degree in early childhood development at University College London.
My childhood memories of eating traditional snacks were so happy that I wanted to pass on those positive feelings to the people in my temporary home.
On February 20, Chongqing Television reported that Wang was in the British capital sharing the delicious sugar-coated haw he had made himself with passersby.
known as Tang Hulu In Mandarin, a hawk is a piece of fruit candied with rock sugar, strung together on a bamboo stick and inserted into a gourd.
The traditional snack, which originates from the Song Dynasty (960-1279), is especially popular in northern China. Prices for a series of sugar-coated hawks start at his 5 yuan (70 US cents).
In the viral video, Wang is seen wearing traditional costume. Hanfu They carried around blocks of sweets and distributed them to people.
“What is this?” one woman asked Mr. Wang.
“Tan Huluit’s a traditional Chinese snack,” she replies.
The woman reached out and took it, expressing her gratitude in Mandarin.
Next, a British girl passes by with her father and asks Mr. Wang, “Have you eaten?” Tang Hulureplied the king.
“You can choose one. This is strawberry and this is hawthorn.”
“I’ve been watching Chinese dramas on TV, so I thought I’d give it a try.” Tang Hulu” the girl tells her.
The motivation behind Ms. Wang’s gift idea is the belief that sharing Chinese food is a good way to introduce her native culture abroad.
“Everyone is having fun and everyone is happy,” Wang said, adding that several people had asked her for the recipe.
Ms Wang said she plans to introduce other traditional Chinese dishes while living in the UK.
Wang’s story drew praise on mainland social media.
“This idea is great. Well done,” said one person.
“Hahaha, can we share some Sichuan hot pot next time?” asked another person.