Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College of University of Macau Visited Xiuzhong College of Tsinghua University, Celebrating Macau’s 24th Anniversary of Return
澳門大學霍英東珍禧書院師生赴清華大學秀鍾書院交流學習，共賀澳門回歸24周年
A delegation of 18 members from Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College (referred to as “Pearl Jubilee College”) of University of Macau embarked on a visit to Xiuzhong College of Tsinghua University recently. Led by College Associate Master Dr. Vivian Jiang, the exchange program aimed to provide a platform for students from both Colleges to engage in comprehensive and in-depth exchanges and collaborations regarding college education, innovative practices, cultural education, and sustainable development.
On the anniversary of Macau’s return, students and teachers from Pearl Jubilee College and Xiuzhong College visited the Beijing Office of Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau Special Administrative Region, where they received a warm reception from Director Ci Chen of the Exchange Office. During the visit, the delegation learned about the situation of Macau students studying in northern universities and received an introduction to the Macau Student Home. Together, they engaged in discussions and shared their perspectives on the significant meaning of Macau’s return and the “One Country, Two Systems” policy, experiencing the care and support from their motherland and demonstrating the unity and cohesion among Macau students. Additionally, Pearl Jubilee College students participated in the Macau Cultural Promotion Day organized by Macau students in Tsinghua University, celebrating the 24th anniversary of Macau’s return.
During the visit, Pearl Jubilee College students took part in Sustainable Development Academic Festival organized by Xiuzhong College. Zhang Qi Yue, a representative from Pearl Jubilee College, delivered a presentation titled “Green Regenerative Soap: Sustainable Initiatives among Hotels, NGOs, and Universities,” engaging in profound discussions with experts, scholars, and students present. The topics covered the importance and challenges of sustainable development. Moreover, a symposium was held, where students from two Colleges exchanged ideas on the preservation of Macau’s cultural heritage and sustainable tourism, inspiring innovative approaches in sustainable tourism development.
Led by Xiuzhong College students, the delegation from Pearl Jubilee College explored Tsinghua University’s campus, including the Historical Exhibition Hall, Art Museum, Science Museum, and Engineering Training Center. In-depth discussions were held regarding the development of student organizations in the Colleges, providing a comprehensive understanding of Tsinghua University’s academic atmosphere, research capabilities, and Xiuzhong College’s distinctive features and academic principles. The students from both colleges celebrated the Winter Solstice together, participated in ice skating activities, and enjoyed a New Year’s concert, enhancing their friendship in a joyful atmosphere.
To enhance their understanding of the mother country, Pearl Jubilee College delegation visited significant historical landmarks such as Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China, and the Forbidden City. This immersive experience deepened their knowledge of Chinese history and culture, and further strengthened their connection and sense of belonging to the motherland.
This exchange visit between Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College and Xiuzhong College marks the first exchange program since the establishment of their sister colleges relationship. Xiuzhong College will pay a return visit to Pearl Jubilee College in January 2024 as planned. The exchange activities not only deepened the friendship and collaboration between the two Colleges, but also provided students with an opportunity to broaden their horizons and share experiences. Both colleges will further promote closer and more in-depth exchanges and cooperation in the future, advancing the development and innovation of the college system, and cultivating more outstanding talents with international perspectives and innovative spirits.
近日，澳門大學霍英東珍禧書院（簡稱“珍禧書院”）代表團一行18位師生在副院長蔣怡博士的帶領下踏上了前往清華大學秀鍾書院的交流之旅。此次交流活動旨在為兩院師生提供了一個學習與交流平臺，促進兩院在書院制辦學、實踐創新、文化育人、可持續發展等方面開展全面及深入的交流合作。
在澳門回歸紀念日，珍禧和秀鍾兩院師生一起拜訪了中央人民政府駐澳門特別行政區聯絡辦公室北京聯絡部，受到了交流處司晨處長的熱情接待。到訪師生聽取了有關北方高校澳門大學生的概況及澳生之家的介紹，大家一起交流分享澳門回歸和一國兩制對澳門的重大意義，感受到祖國對澳門的關心和支持，展現了澳門學子的團結和向心力。珍禧師生還參加了由清華在讀澳生組織的澳門文化宣傳日，一起慶祝澳門回歸24周年。
參訪期間，珍禧書院師生參加了秀鍾書院舉辦的可持續發展學術節。珍禧學生代表張祺玥在學術交流會上作題為“綠色再皂，酒店、公益機構與大學的環保合作項目”的報告，與到會的專家學者及學生進行了深入交流，分享了各自在可持續發展領域的研究成果和思考，探討了可持續發展的重要性和挑戰。在座談會上，珍禧學生就澳門文化遺產的保護以及可持續旅游與秀鍾學生展開探討，激發了大家在可持續旅遊發展領域的創新。
在秀鍾學生的熱情帶領下，珍禧師生參觀了清華大學校園，包括校史館、藝術博物館、科學博物館、基礎工程訓練中心等，並就書院學生組織的發展進行了深入的交流探討。通過參觀與交流，大家全面瞭解了清華大學的學術氛圍和科研實力，以及秀鍾書院的發展特色和治學理念，拓寬了的學術視野。兩院師生一起歡度冬至、體驗溜冰活動和欣賞新年音樂會，在歡樂的氛圍中增進了友誼。
為了加強國情教育，珍禧師生參觀了天安門廣場、中國國家博物館、故宫博物院等重要歷史古跡。大家深入瞭解了中華民族的歷史和文化，感受到了中華文明的博大精深，進一步增進了對祖國的認知和歸屬感。
此次參訪是澳門大學霍英東珍禧書院與清華大學秀鍾書院締結姊妹書院後的首次交流學習活動，秀鍾書院將於2024年1月回訪珍禧書院。兩書院的互訪交流活動不僅加深了書院之間的友誼與合作，也為師生們提供了一個拓展視野、分享經驗的機會。兩家書院在未來將進一步推動更密切和深層次的交流合作，促進書院體系的發展和創新，培養更多具有國際視野和創新精神的優秀人才。
