China Cultural Center launches Culinary Culture Month in Kuwait

19/08/2025

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 19: China Cultural Center in Kuwait Launches “Chinese Culinary Culture Month” Event SeriesOn August 18, a cultural event themed “A Taste of Early Autumn · A Feast of China” was grandly held in Kuwait, marking the official launch of the “Chinese Culinary Culture Month” event series organized by China Cultural Center in Kuwait.

The event invited more than 80 local residents, mainstream media representatives, and social media influencers to experience the rich cultural connotations and traditional customs of Chinese dumplings. The program introduced to the guests the historical origin of dumplings as “Jiao’er” for curing illness, as well as their cultural meaning as a symbol of good fortune and family reunion. It also told the story of how dumplings spread westward along the Silk Road and gradually developed into a global delicacy.

At the event, professional instructors demonstrated various dumpling-making techniques, fully showcasing the diversity and inclusiveness of Chinese culture. The instructors also gave on-site guidance and encouraged guests to try making dumplings by themselves, creating a lively and warm atmosphere.

Liu Jinhong the director of China Cultural Center in Kuwait stated “Many people enjoy Chinese cuisine, and this August we’re planning a series of events celebrating it. Today’s focus is on dumplings, or jiaozi as they’re called in China. In China, there is a wide variety of jiaozi with different fillings such as beef, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables, and they come in various shapes. We felt that starting our event series by introducing jiaozi would be a perfect choice.”

To further allow Kuwait guests to enjoy the authentic flavors of Chinese dumplings, the Center also invited everyone to taste a dumpling banquet featuring different fillings and cooking methods. From boiled dumplings and steamed dumplings to pan-fried dumplings, the diverse types won great acclaim and admiration from the participants.

In addition, the event featured a lucky draw, dialogue sessions, and an exhibition of Chinese tableware. Through these engaging and interactive experiences, guests were able to get closer to Chinese culture. During the dialogue session, participants from different countries shared their own traditional autumn delicacies, further enhancing cultural exchange among nations. This Event is the first in the “Chinese Culinary Culture Month” event series.

It aims to build a bridge for cultural communication through the “taste of China” and to provide a platform for cultural exchange and mutual learning between Chinese and Kuwait people, further deepening local understanding of Chinese culture. Throughout August, China Cultural Center will continue to host more culinary activities under different themes, promoting the ongoing spread of Chinese cultur