True Origins
BONDING & EMPOWERING THROUGH FOOD
TOUR DETAILS
⌛Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours
👥 Recommended group capacity: 20 pax
🌎Available all year round for private group bookings (let us know your preferred dates)💬Languages: English / Mandarin
- Hosted by Seniors: Meet senior hosts who take the lead in sharing their lived experiences, heritage knowledge and family traditions — placing them at the heart of the learning journey.
- Cook, Share and Connect: Bond across generations through hands-on culinary activities, where recipes become a starting point for stories, laughter and meaningful conversations.
- Discover Heritage Through Lived Experience: Go beyond textbook knowledge by learning how traditions, food and everyday practices have shaped identity, family life and community across generations.
- A Two-Way Exchange: While seniors share traditional knowledge and memories, younger participants bring their own perspectives, trends and experiences — creating a genuine exchange rather than a one-way lesson.
- Build Skills Through Connection: Strengthen teamwork, active listening, communication and empathy as participants work together, share stories and learn to understand perspectives different from their own.
- Bridge Generations Over Food: Experience how a shared meal can create new friendships, deepen cultural understanding and bring different generations closer together.
Experience True Origins Together
Looking to organise a meaningful cultural experience for your group?
Get in touch and we’ll help tailor the programme to your needs.
Step 1
WhatsApp / Email us the following details:
1) Name
2) Number of participants
3) Preferred Tour Date
4) Preferred duration (Half-day / Full-day)
5) Remarks (Nationality, Purpose, Preferred language, accessibility)
Step 2
PayNow to UEN: 202452315W (CultureX Pte Ltd) or scan the QR Code and screenshot your payment once complete
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY
“It’s a very good opportunity to exchange the basic things in life - food! I really enjoyed that they explained the background of the dishes which was very insightful. It’s also a way to give back to a completely other community that we from a university setting in Switzerland won’t necessarily get to do.”
Female
Student
University of St. Gallen
Institute of Management in Asi
Muriel
Student
University of St. Gallen
Institute of Management in Asi
"I think it was very nice that we did tasks together with the elderly and they were able to give us tips on the cooking and bond with us. They all seemed very friendly and joyful. I had a lovely day and am very happy with the experience."
Nirda
Student
University of St. Gallen
Institute of Management in Asi
"It was very engaging. You are able to meet and get to know friendly people, going beyond the scope of just cooking. Also the food prepared was very tasty."
Participant
Student
University of St. Gallen
Institute of Management in Asi
"I really liked meeting elderly. They taught us how to do meditation, steel combat, and cooking. It was such a wonderful afternoon with a lot of fun for everybody!"
Anosle
Student
University of St. Gallen
Institute of Management in Asi
"The most enjoyable part for me was the knowledge exchanged with the seniors. I got to learn about their heritage & experiences, as well as tai-chi & boxing, from them."
Participant
Student
University of St. Gallen
Institute of Management in Asi
"Other than learning from the seniors, I also got share with them about Swiss culture. This made me feel like I was right at home with my own grandparents."
D. Z.
Student
University of St. Gallen
Institute of Management in Asi
"The highlight? Definitely the karaoke session! The elderly sang songs from their youth for us. We returned this gesture by singing them songs as well!"
Lisa
Student
University of St. Gallen
Institute of Management in Asi
"Even if you're an introvert, like me, the elderly's warmth will make you feel like you've known them for life. It's easy to talk to them when we can bond over our culture and food."
Participant
Student
University of St. Gallen
Institute of Management in Asi
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