CKYC Activity: Exploring the “Bat cave” of Macau

蔡繼有書院活動: 探索澳門的“蝙蝠洞”

In Macau, where Eastern and Western cultures blend, there are many hidden gems, one of which is the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows in Ka Ho, along with the nearby village of Our Lady. This site is steeped in historical charm and religious significance. Additionally, the nearby Bat Cave coastline offers an exciting natural adventure for the students who love exploration. CKYC teachers and students have enjoyed an unforgettable visit to this remarkable location on 1st March.

The village of Our Lady consists of the former Ka Ho Leprosy Hospital, the chapel, and associated buildings, witnessing over 400 years of medical development and humanitarian evolution. One building recreates the treatment and living conditions of leprosy patients, allowing students and teachers to gain a deeper understanding of that historical period.

The Bat Cave coastline is undoubtedly a unique destination. The journey along the coastline to explore the Bat Cave is filled with temptation and is not easy, requiring navigation through rocky terrain and sometimes even crawling. However, it is these challenging sections that make the adventure more thrilling and meaningful. Through this activity, participants not only learned about history and nature but also realized that every challenge is an opportunity for personal growth.

Text: ENZO HUANG

 

澳門──這座融匯中西文化的城市隱藏著許多鮮為人知的角落。其中，九澳七苦聖母小堂及其所在的聖母村，是一處充滿歷史韻味與宗教氛圍的勝地。而附近的蝙蝠洞海岸線，更是吸引著熱愛探索的人。3月1日上午，蔡繼有書院的師生一行二十多人前往蝙蝠洞，展開了一趟難忘的探索之旅。

聖母村由原九澳痲瘋院舍、小堂及附屬建築組成，見證了四百多年來醫學發展與人文關懷的演變。幾棟色彩明快的建築與白色的教堂相互映襯，形成了一幅美麗的畫卷。其中一棟建築重現了當年痲瘋病人的治療與生活場景，使師生們能夠更直觀地了解那段歷史。

蝙蝠洞海岸線無疑是一個讓人嚮往的絕佳探索境點。師生們沿著海岸線探索蝙蝠洞的旅程而然充滿了誘惑，這段路程並不輕鬆，需要穿過石岩地形，有時甚至需要用四肢來爬行前進。然而，正是這些艱難的路段，讓這次探險變得更加刺激和有意義。沿途的風景美不勝收，海浪拍打著礁石，發出悅耳的聲響；海鷗在天空中翱翔，似乎在為師生們引路。通過這次活動，師生們不僅學到了歷史和自然的知識，還意識到每一次挑戰都是自我成長的機會。

文: ENZO HUANG