On November 4, the Consulate General of China in Mumbai, jointly with the School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at DY Patil University in Navi Mumbai, held a "Taste of China" culinary exchange event, which was attended by over 30 faculty members and students.    During the event, the Consulate’s chef demonstrated the preparation and cooking of classic Chinese dishes including Kung Pao Chicken and Shaomai, and shared the cultural connotation embedded in these culinary traditions. The chef also engaged in lively and friendly interactions with participating faculty and students. The Consulate remarked that both China and India boast time-honored and splendid civilizations, and younger people constitute a vital force for advancing bilateral  friendship. The Consulate reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging Chinese culinary, folk and other cultural resources to facilitate greater people-to-people exchanges, deepen mutual understanding and friendship between the youth of the two countries, and consolidate the bonds connecting the two peoples.    

Principal Bhagyashree Dabi gave a brief introduction to the  institution and announced plans to launch a Chinese language programme next year. This initiative will support systematic Chinese language teaching and the dissemination of Chinese culture. She voiced a strong willingness to further deepen cooperation with the Chinese side in education and culture.