On April 30, ICDS successfully held its inaugural Chinese cuisine cooking class for spouses and children of foreign military officers. Participants from multiple countries learned to prepare the classic Sichuan dish Kung Pao Chicken.

At the event's opening, college leadership emphasized in their address: “We hope to use cuisine as a bridge to promote mutual cultural understanding between China and other nations. May the spouses carry this cultural experience back to their home countries, allowing culinary exchange to transcend borders.” During the class, professional chefs from the college's officers' mess provided detailed instruction on everything from ingredient preparation to heat control. The children enthusiastically practiced coating chicken with batter, mixing sauces, and stir-frying, filling the kitchen with laughter and the rich aroma of savory sauces.

After the session, the spouses unanimously remarked, “We initially thought Chinese cooking was complex and time-consuming, but hands-on practice revealed it to be both enjoyable and efficient. We eagerly anticipate future classes!” This initiative marks a new stride in the college's international cultural exchange through culinary arts, with plans to launch a series of distinctive cultural immersion activities in the future.