Life may be unpredictable—but great food is always worth savoring. Grow your own food forest on a city balcony, and prove your skills at the cooking station.
The wildest feast, the most abundant table— the next top chef could be you!
In response to the 2026 NYCU Living Festival, the Division of Extracurricular Activities (Group II) reimagines our connection to food and land through the most everyday moment—eating. Together, we shape a student lifestyle that is friendly, sustainable, authentic, and forward-looking.
🌱 Balcony Food Forest Workshop Learn resilient, eco-friendly farming techniques and become a mini urban farmer. Design your own layered, edible herb and vegetable planter that you can take back to your dorm—turn your balcony into a sustainable micro food ecosystem.
Time: May 14 (Thu), 13:00–16:00 (1 hour per session)
Venue: 3F Conference Room, Information Technology Service Center (Guangfu Campus)
Eligibility: Priority for students; 20 participants per session
🍳 Food Power Awakens – Culinary Master Challenge Sign up solo or as a team! Open a mystery box featuring Hsinchu specialties × sustainable surplus ingredients and create a delicious dish within the time limit. The next top chef could be you!
Time: May 14 (Thu), 12:30 & 13:20 (30 minutes per round)
Venue: Life Festival Market Booth, in front of the Library (Guangfu Campus)
Eligibility: Priority for students; 6 teams accepted
