China News Service, Quanzhou, December 19 (Wu Guanbiao) The 2nd Cross-Strait University and Hong Kong and Macau Overseas Spring City Root-seeking Study Activity was held on the 19th in Quanzhou, Fujian.
55 overseas freshmen from the Tourism College of Huaqiao University visited Quanzhou South Shaolin Temple, Quanzhou Overseas Transportation History Museum, Overseas Chinese Revolutionary History Museum and other famous attractions to experience Quanzhou’s world heritage and diverse cultures up close.
In July this year, the project "Quanzhou: Song Yuan China's World Ocean Trade Center" was successfully included in the "World Heritage List".
Quanzhou has thus become the only city in the country that has a UNESCO Intangible Heritage List in all three categories.
The students were immersed in various exhibits.
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Taking this as an opportunity, this research activity entered the exhibition hall of "Quanzhou: Song and Yuan China's World Ocean Trade Center". The instructor led the students through a "Erythrina Dreaming Picture" and a piece of unique cultural relics from overseas. Let us feel the prosperous scene of Citong Port during the Song and Yuan Dynasties.
“The narrator explained to us the stories of 22 world heritage sites in Quanzhou, allowing us to have a deeper understanding of why Quanzhou was able to successfully apply for the heritage.” Lin Pengyuan, a student from Hong Kong, was originally from Quanzhou. He has visited many Quanzhou in his spare time. World Heritage Site, every time I get a lot.
In the eyes of Taiwanese student Cai Haoyu, Quanzhou South Shaolin Temple is the most anticipated stop of this trip.
Every boy has a Kung Fu dream, and he is no exception.
After enjoying the South Shaolin martial arts performance, Cai Haoyu also experienced it in person.
"South Shaolin's Zen and martial arts culture is very interesting. Behind every effort is hard work."
Experience Southern Shaolin martial arts.
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"After a semester of study, the courses for these freshmen are about to move from books to practice." Ye Xincai, deputy dean of the School of Tourism of Huaqiao University, said that this Spring City Root-seeking Study Activity has selected a number of representatives of Quanzhou's historical heritage for overseas students. Scenic spots with overseas Chinese culture are a good opportunity for practice.
During the study period, the students also went to Yongchun Old Vinegar Cultural and Creative Park to experience Yongchun vinegar culture, visited the Overseas Chinese Revolutionary History Museum, Ye Fei's Former Residence, Yu Guangzhong Literature Museum and other places to experience Minnan culture, feel the hometown of overseas Chinese, and taste the affection of the Strait.
It is reported that the Tourism College of Huaqiao University, founded in 1984, is one of the first eight tourism colleges in the country approved by the Ministry of Education; there are currently more than 300 overseas students studying abroad, and it is the college with a relatively high proportion of overseas students in Huaqiao University. One is also a pilot college for the training and reform of overseas students.
"Travel thousands of miles and read thousands of books. I hope that through this research activity, we can promote cultural exchanges among young people across the Taiwan Strait, Hong Kong and Macao, and improve their understanding and understanding of Quanzhou's history and culture, and ultimately enhance cultural identity and cultural self-confidence." Ye Xincai said. .
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