【Spring in Jinan】Jinan Through Foreign Eyes: An Immersive Journey into TCM

艾草香囊飘着药香，中药月饼刚出炉还冒着热气，晃动的竹匾顷刻间将药粉变成了药丸……近日，在济南长清区的扁鹊文化主题公园里，山东中医药大学五国留学生亲身体验了一场融合文化、养生与市集烟火气的中医药盛宴。此次活动以扁鹊文化为核心，通过多元互动形式推动中医药融入日常生活，留学生们在逛、学、品、试中深度感知了中医药的独特魅力。

Mugwort sachets exuding medicinal aroma, freshly baked herbal mooncakes still steaming, and herbal powder transformed into pills by swaying bamboo trays... Recently, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine international students from five countries gathered at the Bian Que Cultural Theme Park in Changqing, Jinan. They immersed themselves in the aroma-filled TCM culture market, experiencing ancient healing techniques firsthand and gaining insights into the wisdom of traditional medicine. Centered on the culture of Bian Que, this event promoted the integration of traditional Chinese medicine into daily life through diverse interactive formats. International students gained a deep appreciation for the unique charm of traditional Chinese medicine through exploring, learning, tasting, and experiencing.

当传统中医药遇上现代创意，会是怎样的体验？黄芪党参枣泥月饼、小米莲子桂花五仁月饼、阿胶酸奶、茯苓养生茶饮……在市集摊位前，各式“中药月饼”“中药糕点”“中药酸奶”将中药材巧妙融入馅料，通过“药食同源”的原理，既保留传统风味，又增添养生功效，引得大家纷纷排队品尝；在另一个摊位上，将中药材茯苓、山楂等和配饰结合设计的“中药耳坠”成了年轻女性的“白月光”，既养生又别具一格；再搭配非遗美食长清大素包和定制代茶饮，展台前的中秋氛围浓厚，别提有多美哉了！

What happens when traditional TCM meets modern creativity? At the market stalls, Astragalus and Codonopsis jujube paste mooncakes, millet lotus seed osmanthus five-nut mooncakes, donkey-hide gelatin yogurt, and Poria cocos health tea ingeniously incorporated herbal ingredients into snacks. Based on the concept of "medicinal food homology," these treats preserved traditional flavors while adding health benefits, drawing long queues of eager tasters. At another stall, "TCM earrings" made with herbs like Poria cocos and hawthorn became a favorite among young women for their unique blend of style and wellness. Paired with intangible cultural heritage items like Changqing vegetarian buns and customized herbal teas, the Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere at the stalls was nothing short of delightful.

“黑色的膏药真是太神奇了!原来我的肩膀酸酸的，贴上之后有点发热，晚上回去能睡个好觉了!”在义诊体验区，来自法国的ALONZIQUENTIN(中文名字：林决明)亲手体验了膏药制作方法，并厚涂贴于背部。黑膏药通过调节阴阳平衡，能促进血液循环，缓解肌肉紧张。专业医师为市民提供免费诊疗，推拿、刮痧、拔罐、艾灸等中医适宜技术体验台前排起长队。留学生们好奇地体验了艾灸，医师耐心解释艾灸与身体健康的关联。来自阿尔及利亚的AMROUCHEANIA(中文名字：安妮)惊讶地表示：“我最喜欢的是拔罐，看似简单，却能调节全身状态，中医的精准令人惊叹!”现场还有不少市民主动向留学生分享艾灸和拔罐后的轻松感受，跨文化交流在中医技法体验中自然发生。

"The black medicinal paste is amazing! My shoulder used to ache, but after applying it, I felt a soothing warmth and finally slept well that night," exclaimed ALONZI QUENTIN from France at the free medical consultation zone. He personally tried making the paste and applied a thick layer to his back. The black medicinal paste works by balancing yin and yang, promoting blood circulation, and relieving muscle tension. Professional practitioners offered free consultations, and queues formed at experience stations for massage, gua sha, cupping, and moxibustion. The students curiously experienced moxibustion, with doctors patiently explaining its benefits. AMROUCHE ANIA from Algeria marveled, "What impressed me most was cupping. It seems simple but regulates the whole body. TCM's precision is astounding!" Many locals also shared their post-moxibustion and cupping experiences with the students, fostering cross-cultural exchanges through TCM practices.  

 “中医给我的感觉非常奇妙，我体验了制作香囊、艾灸，还尝了一口金银花，有点苦，但是医生说它有败火的作用。”俄罗斯的YAKOVLEVNIKITA(中文名字：尼基塔)开心地说道。本次活动以“旅游+文化”为主线，让留学生在感受济南美景的同时，同步感受中医药历史与现代生活的链接。他们不仅了解了扁鹊作为中医鼻祖的文化内涵，还通过市集互动体会到中医药“治未病”的养生智慧。来自马来西亚的GAN TUNG ZEN（中文名字：颜松峻 ）在一场情景剧中与“医宗”扁鹊惊喜相遇，展开一场“跨越时空的对话”，感受从传统砂锅熬药到现代中医药传承与创新。

"TCM feels magical. I made a sachet, tried moxibustion, and even tasted honeysuckle—a bit bitter, but the doctor said it reduces internal heat," said YAKOVLEV NIKITA from Russia happily. The event, themed "tourism + culture," allowed the students to appreciate Jinan's scenery while connecting TCM's history with modern life. They not only learned about Bian Que as the originator of TCM but also grasped the health wisdom of "preventive treatment" through market interactions. GAN TUNG ZEN from Malaysia encountered Bian Que in a scenario drama, engaging in a "cross-time dialogue" that showcased TCM’s evolution from traditional clay pot decoctions to modern innovations.

来自摩洛哥的SOUHAILCHAIMAA(中文名字：陈曼)在山东已经生活了3年，她感觉山东人民很热情。一边跟着医生辨识药材，一边仔细挑选艾叶、丁香等药材装入锦囊，在沁人心脾的药香中，她亲身感受了中国“佩香祈福”的养生智慧。来自阿尔及利亚的KHAMERHIND(中文名字：美兰)去过济南的大明湖、趵突泉和上新街，她对济南最大的感受就是“济南真的很美。”逛完中医药文化市集后，她表示更加理解中医“阴阳调和”的理念了。

SOUHAIL CHAIMAA from Morocco, who has lived in Shandong for three years, praised the locals’ warmth. As she identified herbs like mugwort and clove with doctors and carefully filled them into sachets, she immersed herself in the fragrant wisdom of "wearing sachets for blessings and health." KHAMER HIND from Algeria, having visited Daming Lake, Baotu Spring, and Shangxin Street in Jinan, exclaimed, "Jinan is truly beautiful." After exploring the TCM cultural market, she expressed a deeper understanding of TCM’s concept of "balancing yin and yang."  

扁鹊出济南，中医生活化。中医药文化的沉浸式之旅不仅成功让中医药文化走出典籍、融入市民生活，也为留学生提供了理解中国传统文化的鲜活窗口。留学生纷纷表示，他们将把这次经历作为跨文化研究的案例，向更多国际友人传递中医药的生活智慧。

Bian Que's legacy emerging from Jinan, TCM integrated into daily life—this immersive journey not only brought TCM culture out of ancient texts and into the lives of citizens but also offered international students a vivid window into traditional Chinese culture. The students unanimously agreed to share this experience as a case study in cross-cultural research, spreading the life wisdom of TCM to more global friends.  

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