12/23/25 DMV Dinner

Tsinghua Youth DMV Meetup: Holiday Dinner Gathering

By Shelby Xu

The Tsinghua Youth Connect (TYCon) DMV community came together for a regional dinner meetup held as a family-style gathering at a local restaurant, RH Bistro. The event brought together second-generation members from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, along with a few first-generation alumni from the Tsinghua Alumni Association in Greater Washington, D.C. who joined to support the evening.

Attendees began the night with informal introductions as dishes were shared around the tables. The family-style format created a relaxed environment that made it easy for participants from different academic and professional backgrounds to engage in conversation. The group included middle school and high school students, college students, graduate students, and early-career professionals, reflecting the wide range of ages and experiences within the local Gen2 community.

As dinner continued, conversations naturally moved beyond introductions to topics such as school experiences, career paths, and travel experiences. Participants also exchanged thoughts on TYCon’s ongoing efforts to strengthen regional connections and organize future activities, including upcoming city meetups. 

Overall, the dinner provided an opportunity for members of the DMV TYCon community to connect in person, exchange perspectives, and build relationships that extend beyond a single event.