It was the evening before Chinese New Year. Students from many countries gathered in a small hall. Some were far from home for the first time. They missed their families, but tonight, they were not alone.
On the table was a big plate of colorful Yu Sheng. A senior student smiled and said, “This is Yu Sheng. We eat it together and say blessings. It is called Lo Hei.”
Everyone stood around the table. They picked up their chopsticks and slowly lifted the vegetables and fish together. As they tossed higher, they laughed louder.
“Good health!”
“Success in studies!”
“Peace and joy!”
Different accents, different languages, but one heart.
At that moment, the food was more than food. It became a bridge. Strangers became friends. The hall felt warm, like family.
That night, the students learned that reunion is not only about being with people from the same country, but about sharing life, hope, and blessings together.
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Discussion questions.
- How does sharing food or traditions (like Lo Hei) help people from different cultures build friendship and trust?
- When we say blessings for others, how can our words encourage and support them in real life?
- As an international student living far from home, what helps you feel a sense of reunion or belonging here, even when your family is far away?