Join us for an evening of fun, food, and fantastic company at Australia-China Young Professionals Initiative Brisbane Chapter and Griffith University Tourism Confucius Institute Co-hosted Dumpling Making Extravaganza! This is going to be a delicious cultural exchange where tradition meets innovation! Whether you are a dumpling enthusiast or a complete beginner, this event is perfect for everyone.

🎉What to Expect - Wrap, Fold, Celebrate! A Cultural Feast of Dumplings & Discovery

Hands-On Dumpling Making: Learn the art of dumpling making from expert chefs. From choosing the ingredients to seasoning your favourite fillings, from the art of dough to the folding techniques, you'll master it all!
Cultural Experience: Discover the rich history and cultural significance of dumplings in various Asian cuisines.
Tasty Treats: Enjoy a variety of popular dumplings and other delectable snacks.
Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with fellow food lovers, students, and professionals in a relaxed and friendly environment. You do not want to miss this opportunity to connect with the like-minded dumpling lovers, do you?

🥟Why Attend?

Fun and Interactive: Get your hands dirty and have a blast making (and eating) dumplings.
Learn the Culture: Shaped like ancient Chinese ingots, dumplings have long been a festive favourite, especially during the Lunar New Year. They are more than food - they are edible good fortune! Every fold and filling tell a story of connection, abundance, and luck. And now, it is your turn to create your own!
Learn New Skills: Impress your friends and family with your new culinary talents.
Build Connections: Expand your network and make new friends.

📅 Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM (please ensure you arrive on time)
📍 Location: N53_-1.20, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111. Location Map: Click here
🧑‍🍳 What to Bring: Your own apron and headscarf (or kitchen cap) for the dumpling-making session

📝Tickets

This is a free event with only 30 spots available, so be sure to RSVP soon!

Registration closes by 5pm, Friday 23 May!

🍽️ Your ticket includes (Thanks to our sponsor - Griffith University Tourism Confucius Institute):

Dumpling-making ingredients, seasonings, tools, including 3 flavours to choose from: Chicken (Chicken, mushroom, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallion), Pork (Pork, garlic chives, soy sauce, sesame oil), Vegetarian (Tofu, sweet potato noodles, scallion)
A step-by-step guided dumpling workshop by an "expert dumpling-making chef"
A delicious dumpling dinner: enjoy our own hand-made dumplings
A variety range of hot tea

* Please ensure you choose the flavour and inform us your food allergies, so we can customise our dumpling-making & dumpling-tasting sessions.

Don’t miss this chance to roll up your sleeves, meet new people, and savour the magic of Chinese culinary tradition—one dumpling at a time.

We can't wait to see you there!

About ACYPI

ACYPI is Australia's leading young professionals' platform in the Australia-China space that connects young professionals and entrepreneurs to opportunities encompassing Australia and China. We are the single largest young professional organisation in the Australia-China space.

We are a 100% volunteer-led organisation that is independent, apolitical, and focused on connecting young professionals and entrepreneurs to opportunities in the Australia and China relationship.

Our Mission: Through events and initiatives, we aim to promote people-to-people exchange and cultivate cross-cultural literacy among young professionals in Australia and China to help their decision-making as future leaders across sectors.

CO-HOST & SPONSOR

Griffith University Tourism Confucius Institute

The Tourism Confucius Institute (TCI), the world’s first with a focus on tourism, promotes Chinese language and cultural understanding.

The TCI is the first and only Confucius Institute with an emphasis on tourism. In addition to promoting the learning of the Chinese language and culture at Griffith University and in the broader community, the TCI seeks to build and deepen links and collaborative opportunities between China and Australia in the field of tourism.