On November 1, 2025, St. Paul’s House of the Moon Chun Memorial College at the University of Macau organized a student excursion to the Ruins of St. Paul’s. Through on-site exploration and guided commentary, the activity aimed to deepen students’ understanding of local history and cultural heritage.

The event was led by Residential Assistants Sun Haoran and Deng Tianhao. They traced the historical origins of the Ruins of St. Paul’s, from the establishment of St. Paul’s College to the fires it endured over the centuries, vividly narrating the story of this iconic stone facade. The assistants also introduced the preservation and restoration projects undertaken over the years, explaining how the structure is protected and the techniques used to combat natural weathering. This gave the students a true appreciation for the challenges of cultural heritage preservation and the role technology plays in it.

Through the lively and detailed sharing by the two Residential Assistants, students not only learned about the East-meets-West characteristics in the site’s architectural carvings but also gained a deeper understanding of its symbolic role as a witness to Macau’s history.

“This visit to the Ruins of St. Paul’s was a truly engaging cultural experience. Hearing our RAs bring its history and restoration to life made me see it not just as a tourist spot, but as a living symbol of Macau’s East-meets-West identity. It connected me to the city’s unique story in a way I’ll never forget.” — Chenyun Wu

Text: Irene Zheng