Chinese New Year

York College in collaboration with Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) hosted a Malaysia Kitchen Networking Buffet in conjunction with its own celebrations for Chinese New Year. The celebration was attended by the Lord Mayor Cllr Sue Galloway and invited guests from various government bodies and business communities in York.

The main attraction was a performance of a traditional Chinese lion dance by the Extended Diploma in dance students, who were accompanied by students from the College’s Music Development Centre on the Chinese
tom drum and ching ching cymbals.

Art and design students created stunning Chinese lanterns and fashion students presented a display of Chinese mood boards.

The atrium housed a variety of stalls to celebrate the Chinese culture, which is important in Malaysia. The college’s international students provided activities such as Chinese calligraphy

The atrium housed a variety of stalls to celebrate the Chinese New Year and guests were able to taste authentic Malaysian food. The college’s hospitality students prepared, cooked and served a Malaysian buffet in Ashfields restaurant for invited guests.

Malaysia Kitchen is a Malaysian Government initiative that aims to educate and inform British consumers about the inspiring world of Malaysian cuisine. The objective of the campaign is to drive trial, experience and awareness of Malaysian cooking and encourage diners to enjoy the diverse tastes of the country in Malaysian restaurants in London and throughout the UK.