🏮 Cultural Storytelling & Entrepreneurship – Chinese Traditions in Leipzig

While living in Leipzig, I created opportunities to stay connected to my Chinese roots through both creative and entrepreneurial initiatives.

In 2025, I participated in the Chinese Spring Festival Market, where I launched a small food stall selling dumplings. This project combined my passion for cooking with teamwork and business organization. I coordinated with peers to manage ingredients, prepare recipes, and handle operations during the festival. Beyond logistics, it was an opportunity to share culture through food, spark conversations with visitors, and celebrate community engagement. The experience strengthened my skills in teamwork, planning, and entrepreneurial problem-solving - showing how hands-on initiatives can create meaningful cultural impact.

In 2026, to celebrate the Year of the Horse and reconnect with home, I organized a personal photoshoot highlighting the red tones, symbols, and festive energy of Chinese New Year. Through trendy, visually-driven imagery, I explored themes of resilience, momentum, and personal identity. The project was deeply emotional, expressing nostalgia and connection to my homeland while reflecting my anticipation to soon visit my family. It also reinforced storytelling skills, creative expression, and the ability to communicate culture in modern, engaging formats.

Together, these experiences highlight my commitment to cultural storytelling, creativity, and initiative. They reflect how personal passion can intersect with entrepreneurial thinking and visual communication to engage communities, share heritage, and build meaningful connections - even far from home.