Choi Kai Yau College Students Explore Beijing’s Rich Cultural Heritage: A Cultural Journey through the Development of City and Culture Exchange Program

蔡繼有書院師生赴京參加「城市與文化發展」四校書院學習交流項目

The third stop of “The Development of City and Culture Exchange Program” took place from September 30th to October 4th, 2023, at Fengru College of Beihang University. This project, initiated in 2019, is a collaborative effort among Choi Kai Yau College of the University of Macau, Meng Xiancheng College of East China Normal University, Chongshi College of Xi’an Jiaotong University, and Fengru College of Beihang University. Each year, students and teachers from these four Colleges visit Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Macau for the exchange of culture and knowledge.

The program aims to delve into the cultural essence of these four cities. This will enable students to immerse themselves in their distinctive local ambience and enrich their cultural literacy and exchange skills. Through reciprocal visits and engaging in social activities, the program aims to foster students to possess the sense of patriotism, the global perspective, and commitment to promoting Chinese traditional culture.

Led by Dr. Qi Yaning, Associate Master of Choi Kai Yau College, a delegation of ten students from the University of Macau participated in this exchange program. During the five-day itinerary, the students from the University of Macau, alongside students and teachers from the other three institutions, visited the Beihang Shahe Campus and the Center for Micro-Nano Innovation (Beihang Nano). Beihang University also offers aircraft model making, a unique feature of the university. Additionally, students from all four colleges explored the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and Beihai Park. They immersed themselves in the abundant historical and cultural legacy of Beijing, the ancient capital.

Subsequently, the students and teachers from the four colleges were divided into five groups. These groups were The Red Beijing, The Aesthetic Beijing, The Ancient Beijing, The Olympics Beijing, and The Nature Beijing. These groups dispersed throughout Beijing’s streets and alleys, immersing themselves in the city’s allure and local customs. On the final day, during the closing ceremony, each group presented their experiences and reflections. They expressed their elation and the knowledge gained throughout the five-day journey.

Staff representatives from each college also provided comments and feedback on the students’ presentations. They expressed genuine satisfaction with the students’ achievements, the success of the activities, and conveyed sincere wishes for continued friendships among the four colleges. Furthermore, they expressed heartfelt aspirations for the students to sustain their patriotic enthusiasm and realize their own self-worth.

Chan Iat Tin, a student from CKYC, expressed, ‘From the ice-breaking dinner to the group presentations, I have cherished numerous remarkable memories with students from the four colleges. This trip not only allowed us to marvel at Beijing’s splendid vistas but, more importantly, provided an opportunity to forge friendships with friends from diverse backgrounds. It has nurtured invaluable friendship bonds.

Written By: Thomas Chan

 

2023年「城市與文化發展」書院互訪計劃第三站，於九月三十日至十月四日在北京航空航天大學馮如書院舉行。該項目始於2019年，由澳門大學蔡繼有書院、華東師範大學孟憲承書院、西安交通大學崇實書院、北京航空航天大學馮如書院聯合舉辦。四地書院的師生們每年會輪流到北京、西安、上海、澳門進行深度參訪與交流。項目以探尋四地城市文化為主題，引導學生感受不同城市、不同地域的文化氛圍，提高文化素養和學習交流能力。並透過四地互訪、社會實踐活動，培養同學具有家國情懷和國際視野，傳承弘揚優秀中國傳統文化。

蔡繼有書院副院長齊亞寧博士帶領十名院生代表澳門大學參加了本次學習交流。五日行程中澳大和其他三校師生一起參訪了北航沙河校區 「一站式」學生社區，北航智慧微納公共創新中心，並體驗具有北航特色的飛機航模製作。四校師生還一起探訪了慕田峪長城、故宮、北海公園，感受古都北京豐富的歷史文化。隨後四地師生分成紅色北京、人文北京、古韻北京、雙奧北京、自然北京五個小組分散在北京的街頭巷尾，深入感受北京的城市魅力和風土人情。最後一天的結營儀式上，五個小組依次進行成果展示，行程介紹、感悟分享，訴說五天的歡樂與收穫。各書院教師代表也對學員展示進行點評：是對學生收穫友誼、活動圓滿成功的由衷欣慰，是對四校締結情誼、持續發展進步的深切希望，是對學員永葆愛國熱情、實現自我價值的真摯祝福。

蔡繼有書院院生陳逸天表示：「由第一天的的晚宴破冰，到最後的分組匯報，與四校書院的同學共同經歷了許多美好回憶，此行不僅觀賞京城美景，更重要的是互相認識了許多不同背景的朋友、一同探索了很多新鮮的事物，並促成了十分寶貴的友誼。」

作者：陳逸天

 

 The group photo of four Colleges at the opening ceremony  開營儀式四校書院合影

Students from the four Colleges visited the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall  四地書院探訪慕田峪長城

Students from the four Colleges visited the Center for Micro-Nano Innovation (Beihang Nano)  四校師生參觀北航微納中心

Choi Kai Yau College Student Xu Xinyue made group presentations in the closing ceremony  蔡繼有書院院生徐心悅在結營儀式上做小組報告