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JAMBI — On the evening of September 25, 2025, the warm, fragrant air around the home of Dion Ginanto, Coordinator of the International Service Center (PLKI) at UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi, carried more than the scent of simmering spices. It carried a quiet intention: to bring cultures closer through food. The gathering, attended by Sudanese students currently studying in Jambi, was designed as an intimate introduction to Indonesian culinary heritage. Rather than a formal presentation or structured workshop, the event unfolded in a way that felt distinctly domestic — a shared meal, lively conversation, and dishes passed from hand to hand across a long table. The purpose, organizers said, was twofold: to introduce Indonesia’s diverse traditional foods and to create a space where cultural understanding could emerge naturally. “Food is often the easiest doorway into a new culture,” Dion explained during the evening. “When people sit together and share what they eat at home, they begi...

JAMBI (16/09/26)  — At a modest breakfast table in one of the city’s local restaurants, a quiet but meaningful conversation unfolded between new students from Thailand, their accompanying lecturer, and the coordinator of international services at UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi. The meeting, held in an informal setting, was intended to ease the academic transition for the Thai students as they begin their studies in Jambi. The gathering brought together three key groups: the newly arrived students from Pattani, their accompanying mentor from Thailand, Saudi Abdulqodir, M.Fil., and Dion Ginanto, Coordinator of PLKI UIN STS Jambi. Over warm dishes and morning tea, the conversation centered on academic expectations, cultural adjustment, and the support systems available to help the students succeed. The relaxed setting was intentional. Organizers hoped that a casual breakfast would encourage open dialogue, allowing the students to express concerns and ask questions about adapting to...