In reflecting on my interventions, I recognised not only the potential of food culture in promoting cross-cultural communication and adaptation but also some shortcomings and limitations in my research. Among these, the lack of participant diversity and the inherent limitations of food culture as a medium are two critical issues that need deeper reflection. These…

While writing my evaluative report, I reflected on the feedback from my interventions and their connections to the theories previously mentioned, such as Social Identity Theory, Cultural Adaptation Theory, and Food Memory research. These theories provided a strong foundation for my study, while my interventions further illustrated how they manifest in the cultural adaptation processes…

The intervention gave me valuable insights into my research question about how urban food culture can help migrant adolescents feel connected to both their “home” and new environments. To start, each participant chose ingredients (cinnamon, jasmine tea, and plums) that reminded them of home. This showed how food carries personal and cultural memories, helping migrant…

This research explores how urban food culture can build a bridge for young people migrating between different regions or countries, connecting their “home” and new environments. In today’s globalized world, migration has become a common experience for young people seeking education, jobs, or other opportunities. However, this process often brings challenges, such as the loss…

On 27 October, I did my intervention. In the icebreaker phase, each of the three participants shared a special memory related to their hometown. The first participant mentioned that her hometown is filled with osmanthus trees during this season, and the scent of osmanthus is a unique memory for her about the hometown. The second…

Inspired by the pre intervention, I invited the bartender Jason Mou to join the intervention. Thus, this intervention would include two parts, the first is cocktail making experience and the second one is cooking experience. Date: October 27 Participants: Yuyun Ma, Jason Mou, and 3 other participants Duration: 3 hours 1. Activity Introduction and Icebreaker…

After the event, I gathered feedback from the participants. One participant shared their thoughts on the connection between cocktails and cultural backgrounds: “Some people might find the cocktail-making process interesting, but it needs more guiding questions to trigger deeper cultural reflection.” At the same time, most participants said they learned a lot about food and…

Before the official intervention, I conducted a small-scale test. I found a social club called byebyedeadline on social media, which aims to help university students meet and connect. This club hosts different social activities every week. I decided to contact them to ask if I could run my pilot test during their Friday cocktail event.…

Based on previous literature and semi-structured interviews, I have decided to design my intervention from the perspectives of psychogeography and cognitive geography. Firstly, from the perspective of psychogeography, through food experience activities, participants will not only be experiencing the food itself but will also be guided to discuss their emotional experiences in the new environment.…

This week, I continued my research by interviewing a Singaporean restaurant owner located in central London. Through this interview, I hoped to gain a clearer understanding of how immigrant food culture adapts and develops in new urban environments. Similar to my previous interview, the restaurant owner emphasised how they preserve the unique flavours of traditional…