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*Priority will be given to those staying in Hong Kong for one year or more.

Non-local pals will be paired up with 1 local foodmate and 1 host family.

1. Non-local pals are expected to:
   • Be active in cultural exchange and communication with your local foodmate and host family;
   • Join at least one homey meal with the local foodmate in the host’s home, and any other self-arranged family gatherings arranged by hosts and students;
   • Join gathering(s) organised by CEDARS (optional; limited quota and pre-registration is required); and
   • Submit photos of gatherings and provide feedback on the Programme.
2. No registration or programme fee is charged to join the programme.
3. Chinese meals and dishes are mostly non-vegetarian, using a variety of ingredients such as pork, beef, poultry, seafood and seasonal vegetables. As hosts are expected to provide the most authentic local homey meal experience to non-local pals, they may not be able to make special food arrangements for participants who fail to enjoy local Chinese food and have special dietary preferences. Participants should consider the Chinese culinary practices and eating habit before application.
4. Non-local pals will not be provided with accommodation by the host families and local foodmates.
5. Non-local pals are not required to pay the host families and student buddies but you may have to pay for the family gatherings organised by CEDARS and bear any personal expenses incurred during the family gatherings and activities such as transportation costs.

HKU local undergraduates or postgraduates

Each local foodmate will be paired up with 2 non-local pals and 1 host family throughout the year. Most of the non-local students are staying in Hong Kong for one year or more, but some may be exchange or visiting students staying in Hong Kong for one semester only.

1. Local foodmates are expected to:
   • Foster cultural integration and facilitate non-local student’s adaptation to life in Hong Kong;
   • Take initiative to contact, connect and facilitate the cultural exchange between your non-local pals and host;
   • Help arrange and join at least one homey meal with your non-local pals in the host’s home;
   • Accompany the non-local pals in most (if not all) of the self-arranged family meals and gatherings, as well as CEDARS’ gatherings which are optional (limited quota and pre-registration is required); and
   • Submit photos of gatherings and provide ideas/feedback for events of the Programme.
2. No registration or programme fee is charged to join the programme.
3. Local foodmates are not required to pay the host families but you may have to pay for the family gatherings organised by CEDARS and bear any personal expenses incurred during the family gatherings and activities such as transportation costs.
4. Attendance in the Briefing Session for Local Foodmates (10 February 2020 @HKU) is compulsory.

HKU local alumni, current undergraduates or postgraduates

To enrich non-local students’ cultural learning and facilitate their adaptation to the life in Hong Kong, you will host 2 non-local pals and their local foodmate throughout the year. Most of the non-local students are staying in Hong Kong for one year or more, but some may be exchange or visiting students staying in Hong Kong for one semester only.

You are encouraged to invite your students to occasional gatherings and activities, such as family meals, parties, sightseeing tours and celebrations of traditional festivals.

1. Host families are expected to:
   • Promote cultural exchange and facilitate non-local students’ adaptation to life in Hong Kong with your local foodmate;
   • Arrange at least one homey meal for your non-local pals and local foodmate;
   • Arrange and invite your students to family gatherings and activities to foster their culture exchange and integration;
   • Join CEDARS’ gatherings which are optional (limited quota and pre-registration is required); and
   • Submit photos of gatherings and provide feedback on the Programme.
2. Host families are not required to provide accommodation for your students.
3. No registration or programme fee is charged to join the programme. Host families will need to bear the expenses of the homey meal(s), family gatherings and activities, without any subsidy or allowance provided by CEDARS.