China News Service, Zhangzhou, March 28th: Hong Kong youth exchange and study in Zhangzhou, Fujian: Playing with "dolls" to make friends and learn about culture
Author Liao Zhenmei
"We are golf buddies now. Next time you come to Hong Kong, I can host you." Shi Fangying, a young student from Hong Kong, and Chen Yifan, a sophomore student from Zhangzhou No. 1 Middle School in Fujian, met at the ongoing "Zhangzhou-Hong Kong Youth Together" 2024 Hong Kong Eastern District Youth Zhangzhou Cultural Exchange Activities and National Conditions Training Course. The two played badminton, took photos and left contact information. Shi Fangying also sent out an invitation to new "badminton friends" to come to Hong Kong to play and compare skills.
The exchange group consisted of 42 Hong Kong youths and lasted for three days, from the 26th to the 28th. On the first day, the group came to Zhangzhou No. 1 Middle School to experience the school-running characteristics of the "National Civilized Campus". They changed into costumes to experience opera culture, learned puppet performances of intangible cultural heritage items, and played ball with students who were taking badminton classes, giving them an immersive experience. The learning atmosphere and cultural atmosphere of the school.
The picture shows that on March 26, Hong Kong youth visited the Zhishan Yangzhi Pavilion in Zhangzhou No. 1 Middle School, where the famous Neo-Confucianist Zhu Xi once gave lectures. Photo by China News Service reporter Zhang Jinchuan
It is reported that Zhangzhou No. 1 Middle School was formerly Zhangzhou Fu Middle School founded in 1902. It has been established for 122 years and currently has more than 8,000 students. Adhering to the school-running philosophy of "inheriting civilization and pursuing excellence", we have formed the school-running characteristics of "building a school with culture and educating people in an all-round way". "The history of our school can be traced back to Zhishan Academy in the Song Dynasty, where the famous Neo-Confucianist Zhu Xi once lectured." Lin Shunlai, Secretary of the Party Committee and Principal of Zhangzhou No. 1 Middle School, introduced the school's historical and cultural heritage to the youth of Hong Kong, hoping that the youth of the two places would share knowledge. The essence of sparkle and culture.
"The stadiums in the mainland are bigger than those in Hong Kong. When I saw them taking badminton classes, I wanted to join." Shi Fangying said that she is keen on sports. The two played badminton for more than 20 minutes that day and were still unfinished; after watching the puppet show , Shi Fangying experienced it with great interest, saying that the bag puppets were fresh and fun.
The picture shows young people from both places experiencing a bag puppet performance of an intangible cultural heritage project. Photo by China News Service reporter Zhang Jinchuan
“Mainland students are very enthusiastic and I like to take classes and exchange experiences with them.” Before leaving, Shi Fangying sent an invitation to the students of Zhangzhou No. 1 Middle School, "Welcome to come to Hong Kong next time for exchanges and interactions."
Seeing students from both places gradually opening up and playing together, Hong Kong young teacher Huang Xintong used her mobile phone to record the beautiful moments of interaction from time to time. Huang Xintong said that many Hong Kong young people’s understanding of the mainland is limited to books or online media. This visit will be beneficial to young people in both places. “I hope that Hong Kong students can experience more of the study and life of mainland students, understand the history and culture, and absorb the essence for themselves.” Used."
The picture shows Hong Kong young people putting on costumes and experiencing opera culture under the leadership of an opera teacher. Photo by China News Service reporter Zhang Jinchuan
During the 3-day trip, the exchange group also went to Minnan Normal University to experience campus culture; walked into the ancient city of Zhangzhou with a history of more than 1,000 years, and experienced the historical heritage of "the ancient city of the Tang and Song Dynasties, the Ming and Qing Dynasty neighborhoods, the style of the Republic of China, the charm of southern Fujian, and the glory of overseas Chinese and Taiwan" ; Go to Nanjing Tulou to appreciate the magic of world cultural heritage; go to Changtai Confucian Temple, the second largest Confucian temple in China, to visit and hold an apprenticeship ceremony; observe high-tech enterprises and feel the achievements of scientific and technological development, etc.
The event was hosted by the United Front Work Department of the Zhangzhou Municipal Party Committee, the Education Working Committee of the Zhangzhou Municipal Party Committee, and the Zhangzhou Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League, and was co-organized by the Youth Committee of the Hong Kong Federation of Fujian Societies and the Hong Kong Eastern District Civil Affairs Office.
Cao Jiawen, senior liaison officer of the Eastern District District Office of Hong Kong, said that there is broad space for exchanges and mutual learning between Hong Kong and the mainland in sports, culture, art, academics and other aspects. He looks forward to enhanced understanding and interaction between young people from the two places in the future, and welcomes young people from the mainland to Hong Kong to experience the international world. The unique charm of the city. (over)