To enhance the understanding and sense of belonging of UM students to our country and Macau, members of the Student Leadership Programme (SLP) organized a campus orienteering activity called “Let’s Run”. It aims to promote patriotism and love for Macau. This activity employed interactive games to help participants learn relevant knowledge and cultivate a sense of identity and understanding of the country.

The SLP members set up several checkpoints on campus, and participants were required to follow the provided map to reach each checkpoint to complete the tasks related to national education, which includes the content of the Chinese Constitution, the historical records of the handover of Macau, and famous landmarks in Macau.

Every student was extremely active during the game. They agreed that the orienteering activity’s design could deepen their understanding of the country and Macao while at the same time keeping it interesting, stimulating teamwork, and encouraging healthy living. We would like to thank the students for their participation and support, and we hope that this activity has helped strengthen their sense of identity towards the country and Macau, as well as deepen their understanding of the social and cultural background they are a part of.

Student Leadership Training Programme was established in 2020 to nurture and develop students’ leadership qualities through different activities and training, to enhance their self-confidence, communication, and independent thinking skills. Programme members are required to organize theme-based activities by the end of the semester. For details about the programme, please browse https://sds.sao.um.edu.mo/student-leadership-training-programme_en-description/.