To promote fine traditional Chinese culture, deepen practical teaching of the course Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and Practice, and boost cross-cultural exchange and mutual learning, CULR's Intangible Cultural Heritage Education Research Center hosted an ICH Tea Gathering in Room 111, Wendao Building on the afternoon of December 9. Li Ke, Member of the Standing Committee of CULR Party Committee and Vice President, attended the event, together with personnel-in-charge of relevant departments including the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, Academic Affairs Office, School of Labor Education, and Finance Department. Ms. He Yinping, Member of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Representative Inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage item He's Meridian Unbolcking & Knot-Removing Technique, was present as a special guest. All 15 students enrolled in the course Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage and Practice participated in the event.

In his address, Li Ke noted that labor education and international student cultivation have emerged as new highlights in the university's educational exploration in recent years. Holding this tea gathering centered on the course Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage and Practice is a significant initiative to advance their deep integration. He emphasized that ICH embodies both labor attributes and rich cultural connotations, serving as a vital bond connecting Chinese and international students. He expressed hope that such activities will enable international students to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture, broaden the horizons of Chinese students through cross-cultural exchanges, and jointly inherit and promote fine cultural heritage.

During the event, Chinese and international students engaged in brief exchanges on ICH projects from their respective hometowns. They shared stories of inheriting Chinese ICH treasures such as Peking Opera, Ru-kiln porcelain, and Mongolian embroidery, building bridges for cross-cultural communication in relaxed interactions.

As a highlight of the gathering, Ms. He Yinping led Chinese and international students in a hands-on experience of making ICH anti-influenza herbal sachets. Drawing on the traditional ICH philosophy of disease prevention, she guided students through sachet ingredient preparation and other steps. Under the instructor's demonstration, participants methodically completed grinding medicinal herbs, filling sachets, and other procedures, devoting full attention to every step. At the end of the event, each student received a customized anti-influenza sachet, gaining firsthand insight into the practical value and unique charm of ICH.

In the closing session, Vice President Li Ke presented Ms. He Yinping with the Appointment Letter of Appointment as Executive Director of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Education Research Center, expressing sincere gratitude for her contributions to the university's ICH education and international cultural exchanges.

This ICH Tea Gathering innovated the form of course practice, achieving an organic integration of labor education, international exchange, and ICH inheritance. It not only enriched students' campus cultural life but also provided a vivid practice for deepening and expanding CULR's educational features. Moving forward, CULR will continue to leverage relevant courses and platforms to organize more distinctive activities, striving to elevate talent cultivation and cultural dissemination to new heights.

(School of Labor Education)