Ever wondered what it’s like to spend a day on a real farm? Today, we got to experience it firsthand at the NTU Farm Ankang Branch!

Thank you to the volunteers at Ankang Farm for organizing such a great experience! As soon as we arrived, we were welcomed with red bean soup and tangyuan, and dove into the world of lotus culture, discovering its rich symbolism, how it’s grown, and why it’s so special. The best part? We got to roll up our sleeves and plant lotus seeds ourselves right in the pond!

But the adventure didn’t stop there. We toured the farm and we learned more about different kinds of tomatoes, as well as coriander, rosemary, corn, bitter melon, luffa, and more.  It was like walking through nature’s treasure chest. And of course, no farm visit is complete without food! We got hands-on making a delicious dessert from lotus root powder, it’s DIY and absolutely delicious.

As a sweet bonus, we even brought home fresh veggies straight from the farm. What a way to wrap up a fantastic day! Thank you to Dr. Kenji Liang and all the amazing volunteers at AnKang Farm for today’s wonderful experience. We truly appreciate your efforts and hope there will be more opportunities to join activities like this again soon!