In this 2019 fall semester, Tongji-SEM welcomes 23 new international students of Master of Global Management (MGM) program from 16 countries worldwide. In order to help new international students integrate into study and life and learn traditional Chinese culture, with the 70^th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, Tongji-SEM organized a students event–“Chinese Cultural Day”, to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 12, 2019.

The event started with resourceful introduction of Chinese traditional Mid-Autumn myths and legends by Isabella Schrembs as the hostess, a German girl graduating from LMU and now enjoying her new life at Tongji-SEM. The following Q&A session involved the students and teachers to know each other, and have in-depth discussion while arising interests in Chinese culture and people.

The second section was mooncake-making. With the instructions of the dim sum chef, students were concentrating on the steps of making dough and filling the pastry with great curiosity and passion. Even more impressive were the male students having experience in cooking and baking made perfect dough and helped those who needed guidance.

The tasting of mooncakes made by selves brought fun and joy to all while everyone were enjoying this amazing moment and the event ended in satisfactory. “Thanks for preparing this special activity for us!” said a Cambodian student, Sopheara Hout, with smile. “Thanks for everything! It was a great experience!” said Davi Tung in excitement, from Brazil and formerly graduating from FGV Sao Paulo school of Business Administration.

The Chinese Cultural Day event left the participating students with joyful memories and great expectations for the beginning of their whole new adventure of study at Tongji-SEM, Shanghai. Hopefully, we would see the smiling faces again in future events and all the best wishes for these new comers to start a wonderful life here and have an unforgettable time!