Category: Unit 4

  • Interview I

    To better understand the complexities of immigrant food culture and its role in cultural adaptation, as well as to gain deeper insights into how immigrant communities adapt through food culture in new urban environments, I interviewed the owner of a Hong Kong rice noodle restaurant in London. This conversation provided me with valuable insights that…

  • New research question and literature review

    After the first tutorial, I reconsidered my research question and changed it to: “How can the exploration of urban food culture serve as a bridge between home and new environments for youth migrating within and across different regions or countries?” Based on this research question, I explored various theories related to cultural adaptation, cross-cultural communication…

  • Review of A Bite of China

    A Bite of China (《舌尖上的中国》), directed by Chen Xiaoqing, is a documentary series that explores the rich culinary traditions of China, weaving together stories about food, culture, and history. Food as More than Sustenance One of the key themes in A Bite of China is the portrayal of food as much more than a means…