Traditional Snacks


Live Demonstration

Traditional snacks were once common in streets, markets and festive settings. Our booths and workshops introduce students to Chinese food culture and folk craftsmanship through hands-on experiences.

Live Demonstration

Dragon Beard Candy — image 1

Dragon Beard Candy

Stretch and fold sugar into fine, thread-like strands.

Sugar Painting — image 2

Sugar Painting

Draw intricate designs with hot melted sugar.

Sugar Blowing — image 3

Sugar Blowing

Blow and shape warm sugar into decorative figures.

Maltose Cracker — image 4

Maltose Cracker

Sandwich sticky maltose between two soda crackers.

Ding Ding Candy — image 5

Ding Ding Candy

Watch candy being chiselled and taste this classic Hong Kong street snack.

Tong Chong Beng — image 6

Tong Chong Beng

Wrap crisp sugar, peanuts, sesame and coconut in a thin pancake.

Glutinous Rice Balls — image 9

Glutinous Rice Balls

Learn about glutinous rice balls, then make and taste them.

Candied Fruit Skewers (Bingtanghulu) — image 10

Candied Fruit Skewers (Bingtanghulu)

Coat fruit in sugar syrup to create a crisp shell.

Hong Kong-style Milk Tea — image 11

Hong Kong-style Milk Tea

Brew tea through a cloth filter, then mix with evaporated milk and sugar.

Ready-Made Giveaways

Glutinous Rice Cake — image 7

Glutinous Rice Cake

Make glutinous rice treats with assorted fillings.

Put Chai Ko — image 8

Put Chai Ko

Taste this steamed rice pudding and learn how it is made.