The winter solstice, as a pivotal node in the 24 solar terms, is the shortest day and longest night of the year, heralding the official departure of the cold season. There is a cozy proverb circulating in folklore: “If you don't hold a bowl of dumplings at the winter solstice, no one will pity you for the cold wind and freezing ears.” In every family in northern China, making and tasting dumplings has become an indispensable traditional custom for celebrating the winter solstice, conveying the warmth of family reunion and good wishes for the future. In order to deeply inherit and carry forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture, create a strong atmosphere of festival celebration, ease the pressure of the year-end intense and busy work, enhance the emotional communication and understanding between colleagues, and stimulate the spirit of teamwork, as well as to sincerely collect the valuable opinions and suggestions of employees on the cafeteria service, Huayi Microelectronics Office carefully planned and organized the “Salute to Tradition - Warmth of Dumplings” event on the occasion of the winter solstice festival, which took place in the company's third-floor cafeteria. The theme of the event was “Respecting Tradition - Warming Winter Solstice”. This activity not only let everyone experience the charm of traditional culture in making dumplings, but also deepened the cohesion of the team in laughter, and jointly welcomed a warm and unforgettable winter solstice.

Early in the morning on the day of the activity, the purchasing team of the cafeteria went to the market with enthusiasm and carefully selected the freshest meat stuffing, seasonal vegetables and all kinds of condiments for the preparation of the activity. By 4:30pm, employees who had signed up for the event gathered in the cafeteria, and the scene was bustling with excitement. Under the meticulous guidance and enthusiastic help of the cafeteria staff, everyone was busy with their own hands: some were concentrating on mixing the fillings, while others were skillfully rolling out the dough. They were all very busy: some were focused on mixing the filling, while others were skillful in making the dough and rolling out the skin. They saw a pair of skillful hands flying, one hand gently holding the dumpling skin, the other adding the right amount of filling, and the other gently pinching the dumplings, and the dumplings in various shapes and forms jumped out of their eyes.

During the process of making dumplings, everyone not only exchanged their own dumpling-making skills, but also talked about life and work in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. In the midst of laughter, a warm feast centered around dumplings was quietly staged, which not only passed down the traditional skills, but also deepened the friendship between colleagues in these handmade dumplings.

We also planned a unique dumpling-making competition, dividing the enthusiastic employees into teams of four. The competition included a variety of items, including the “Most Quantity Award,” “Excellence in Quality Award,” and “Unlimited Creativity Award,” encouraging everyone to use their imagination to make the most unique dumplings. The team members of each group were clearly divided into their respective roles and responsibilities and worked closely together, showing the team spirit to the fullest. In an atmosphere of laughter and tension, everyone completed this meaningful and fun dumpling-making competition. In the end, the staff awarded small prizes to the winners of the competition to recognize their outstanding performance and to motivate them to continue to maintain their enthusiasm and creativity in their future work and life.

The fragrance of dumplings overflowed, and the love of winter solstice was deep. In the well-organized dumpling-making activity, as the steaming pots of dumplings were freshly baked, the air was filled with an attractive aroma, and the employees deeply felt the deep care from the company and the warm friendship among colleagues as they tasted the fruits of their own handmade labor. The activity not only set up a fierce dumpling-making competition, but also promoted team cohesion in laughter. The company also carefully prepared this special handmade dumplings for every employee, whether they participated in the activity or remained at their posts. All employees who came to the cafeteria for meals could receive a bowl of dumplings full of love. In this cold winter day, each bite of hot dumplings not only warmed the stomach, but also warmed everyone's heart like a warm current, making this unity, care and warmth of traditional festivals blossom quietly in every corner of the company.

White dumplings dipped in vinegar, hot soup accompanied by a warm stove, in the midst of laughter, people sat around, and the lights went out, the warmth overflowed. The activity of “Respecting Tradition - Warming Winter Solstice” not only succeeded in inheriting the long-lasting cultural customs of the Chinese nation, but also created a joyful, peaceful and warm festive atmosphere in the company. Through the process of making dumplings and enjoying delicious food together, the staff's spirit of unity and cooperation was further sublimated, and the hearts of each other were drawn closer together. So far, this meaningful activity has come to a successful end in the joint efforts and laughter, leaving an unforgettable and warm winter solstice memory.