Winter Solstice as Grand as the New Year – Dumpling-Making Event for All Staff at Linyi Silk Road International Trade Co., Ltd.

As the saying goes: ‘If you don't eat dumplings on the Winter Solstice, no one will care if your ears freeze off.’ Eating dumplings has long been a winter culinary tradition for northerners. The traditional lunar Winter Solstice falls on 21st December. To promote folk culture and uphold traditional customs, Linyi Silk Road International Trade Co., Ltd. specially organised a collective dumpling-making session in the canteen ahead of time, allowing staff to enjoy freshly made dumplings and celebrate this heartwarming festival together.

By dawn, all ingredients were prepared. Come afternoon, staff methodically set to work: some rolled dough, others portioned fillings, while most busied themselves wrapping dumplings. Everyone worked with great enthusiasm, showcasing their culinary skills. Through mutual assistance and collaboration, they experienced the joy of teamwork and the warmth of the festive season. Under nimble fingers, exquisite dumplings emerged continuously. Within a mere hour, several large platters were piled high with dumplings...

Through the deft hands of all present, steaming bowls of dumplings were brought to the table. As the staff tucked in and chatted, the warmth of the food spread from their mouths to their hearts. Savouring the dumplings they had made themselves, they shared in the joy of labour and the festive atmosphere, creating an exceptionally warm and harmonious ambience.

This event not only strengthened corporate cohesion and team collaboration but also brought colleagues closer together, creating a platform for sharing and interaction. We hope that this bowl of dumplings on the Winter Solstice will warm both body and soul, allowing everyone to feel the festive warmth and the company's care. Moving forward, we will continue to organise diverse recreational activities, ensuring that the family of Linyi Silk Road International Trade Company experiences the warmth of a ‘big family’.