21.01.2024
"Multicultural New Year 2024 Diner"
A special event at the Chair of Soil Science and Geomorphology
In accordance with the three sums of words of the university of Tübingen; Innovative, Interdisciplinary, and International, the Chair of Soil Science and Geomorphology hosted a delightful “Multicultural New Year Dinner – 2024” on Thursday 11th Jan 2024 for a swift start of the year. The event, spearheaded by Chair Prof. Thomas Scholten, aimed to kickstart the year in a spirit of unity and diversity. Prof. Thomas Scholten unfolded the event sharing brief insights into the internationalization journey of the research group. He highlighted the rich history of international collaboration, acknowledged the current national-international members of the research team, and shed light on ongoing international research projects.
The party was kicked-off at 4 o’clock with a diverse array of drinks and multinational appetizers exemplifying the cultural richness of the team, such as bung cheese with pretzels (Rheinhessen), salad made of strips of sausage, onions, and gherkins (Schwaben), bulgur salad with cucumber and tomato (Iran and Lebanon) and potato-yogurt salad (Chukaini, Nepal). Before serving each meal items, researchers who prepared were provided time to explain the recipe and how it is linked to their respective culture. As a main course, participants fully enjoyed the variety of foods including but not limited to fresh prepared burek from Croatia, barberry rice with chicken (Iran), potato pancakes with leek, onion, and bacon (Saarland), Persian rice, hot and spicy okra vegetable (Nepal) and many more. Similarly, puddling cream and chocolate (Westfalen), chocolate and cherry cake (Donau), gingerbread of Saarland and marvelous Black Forest cake with cherry (Germany) stealing the spotlight as desserts.
Admits the delightful dinner, the program was coupled with research work/excursion updates organized in 2023. Experiences of research field expedition such as TREELINE-II research presented by our PhD student Rabindra from Nepal while the latest China research visit by Prof. Thomas Scholten and team was presented by Dr. Steffen Seitz and a brief video documentary presented by Dr. Peter Kühn from the research project DFG SPP “Fluvial Anthroposphere”.
To conclude the evening on a lively note, table football matches were played among different groups/teams fostering unity and team sprite. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Chair Prof. Thomas Scholten, marking the success of the first-ever organized multicultural dinner evening in the research team.
Photos and text: Rabindra Adhikari (2024)
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