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"During lockdown it acted as a grassroots hub for community food initiatives: it hosted #congeecon, a communal congee event where everyone brought their own toppings for a pick-and-mix congee followed by an important conversation about coronavirus-related anti-racism; later it organized an Asian dessert exchange during the second lockdown—essentially a Secret Santa-style postal swap—that encouraged people to try new Chinese dessert recipes, feel less alone, and stay connected." - Adam Coghlan