A Journey of Unity: Strengthening Bonds Through a 5-Day Cultural Exchange in Beijing
Date : 7 May - 11 May 2025
The Beijing Sister School 5-Day Cultural Exchange Tour aimed to facilitate exchanges between Hong Kong and Mainland schools, promoting collaboration and communication. Principal Lee, Assistant Principal Mr. Chan, Ms. Tsang, and Ms. Wong accompanied 34 students from S3 to S5 on this meaningful trip, which provided rich opportunities for cultural learning and interaction. Excitement filling the air as students set off on their journey to Beijing, ready for new adventures and unforgettable experiences!
During the tour, we visited Shijingshan Experimental Middle School and Beijing Foreign Studies University, where we were warmly welcomed by all the teachers and students. Principal Lee, as our official representative, signed the Sister School Programme agreement with Shijingshan Experimental Middle School. This important moment symbolized the establishment of a meaningful connection between the two schools, fostering opportunities for students to learn from one another and strengthening the bond between Hong Kong and Mainland schools. Through campus visits, lesson observations, and interactive activities, both students and teachers gained valuable insights and built strong mutual understanding.
Contract signing ceremony marking the beginning of a new partnership and collaboration between the two schools for the future. Students having an inspiring visit to Beijing Foreign Studies University, exploring the beautiful campus and broadening their horizons. Our students exchanging gifts after the DIY VA lessons, symbolizing friendship and mutual appreciation. An engaging Visual Arts lesson with schoolmates from our sister school, sharing creativity and joy. Students celebrating friendship and collaboration between the two schools. Beyond the school visits, we explored iconic historical landmarks, including the Museum of the Chinese Communist Party, the Palace Museum, Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace. These visits deepened our understanding of Chinese history and heritage, fostering pride in our national identity. Students visiting the Museum of the Chinese Communist Party which was opened to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its founding. Students standing proudly beneath the Communist Party flag, celebrating its leadership and enduring legacy throughout the century. Outside Tiananmen Square, students are amazed by its magnificent and awe-inspiring grandeur. Students standing in front of the Monument to the People’s Heroes, gratefully appreciating the efforts of our ancestors and heroes. Lastly, we visited a traditional Siheyuan to experience kite-making, an intangible cultural heritage. This hands-on activity allowed us to appreciate ancient Chinese culture and enriched our understanding of traditional arts. Students learning to make kites, one of China’s intangible cultural heritage traditions.
Both students and teachers had a wonderful time in Beijing, the capital city of our country. Beijing is a global city and a leading centre for culture, diplomacy, politics, finance, education, science, and technology. Rich in history yet modern in every sense, Beijing left a lasting impression on all of us. The tour strengthened the cultural ties between Hong Kong and Mainland schools and inspired pride in our heritage and national identity. It was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved!
Hangzhou 5 Days Chinese Cultural, Artistic, and Technology Exchange Tour
Date: 04 November - 11 November 2024 Our enriching Hangzhou 5 Days Chinese Cultural, Artistic, and Technology Exchange Tour was held by Chinese KLAs & Life and Society Department on 4-11 November 2024. This trip, funded by the “ One-off Grant for Promotion of Chinese Culture Immersion Activities”, offered 20 students a wonderful blend of tradition and innovation. They explored the historic Qinghefang Street, experienced Hanfu culture, and admired the beauty of West Lake. Interactive visits to Zhejiang University, the Science Museum, and Alibaba's facilities highlighted Hangzhou's technological advancements. The handmade oil-paper umbrellas and Yuanshu paper workshops deepened their appreciation for traditional crafts. Our students were truly inspired by Hangzhou's stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. This journey not only broadened their horizons but also strengthened their connection to Chinese heritage. What an unforgettable experience!
-Yuanshu paper is made by bamboo. Students had a precious chance to vividly restores the processes of bamboo cutting, pulp making and the orthodox paper making methods. -Students also experienced the movable type printing and rubbing techniques with ink. Students got their own Zodiac printing! -At night, students went to a show called “Impression of the West Lake”. Look at the perfect reflection from water and the mixture of Eastern and Western culture.
Hangzhou Branch of the National Archives of Publications and Culture
-This branch presents the strong dedication to the preservation and exhibition of chinoiserie and China’ s traditional culture. -Our students listened carefully to the tour guide’s explanation. -The City Brain presents the advanced and updated management methods for the Zhejiang Province. -The future town in Hangzhou creates a small town projecting the future lives with full use of automatization and digitalization. -The City Brain presents the advanced and updated management methods for the Zhejiang Province. -The future town in Hangzhou creates a small town projecting the future lives with full use of automatization and digitalization.
Hangzhou 5 Days Chinese Cultural, Artistic, and Technology Exchange Tour Students felt excited about the "Hanfu" wearing session. Afterwards we did some shopping. We had a school tour around the campus to know about the history of schools and the meanings behind the buildings. The robot town showcases the products of VR smart factory, health housekeeper robot, airplane driving simulator, portrait robot and chess robot etc. Our students were shocked to the wide appliance of high-technology in daily life. Oil-paper Umbrella Workshop Students had a precious chance to vividly restores the processes of bamboo cutting, pulp making and the orthodox paper making methods. Yuanshu paper is made by bamboo. At night, students went to a show called "Impression of the West Lake". Look at the perfect reflection from water and the mixture of Eastern and Western culture. The extraordinary landscape and scenery of West Lake. Students explored the A.I development in Hangzhou in the Science Museum. Our students listened carefully to the tour guide's This branch presents the strong dedication to the preservation and exhibition of chinoiserie and China' s traditional culture.
