To deepen the exchange between Macau and Beijing universities and enhance students’ understanding of Macau’s history and culture, staff and students from Peking University Yuanpei College recently visited Cheng Yu Tung College at the University of Macau, engaging in a seven-day “Macau Historical and Cultural Journey” exchange activity. During this period, staff and students from both institutions participated in various historical and cultural experience activities and visited multiple sites in Macau, promoting mutual learning and understanding.
The delegation from Peking University Yuanpei College was led by the college’s deputy secretary Ding Xiyou, Liu Rui from the teaching office, and student union secretary Guo Yijie. At the welcoming ceremony, deputy secretary of Yuanpei College Ding Xiyou and Interim Master of Cheng Yu Tung College Wong Seng Fat both delivered speeches, expressing their hopes to further promote collaboration between the two colleges and to expand students’ academic horizons and cultural experiences through this event.
Accompanied by staff and students from the University of Macau, the Yuanpei College group toured the university campus and participated in various unique activities, including visits to the distinctive gaming laboratory, the Macau Return Commemorative Gift Exhibition Museum, the Macau Museum of Art, and traditional old streets in Macau, gaining firsthand experience of Macau’s rich historical heritage and the integration of diverse cultures. Students also attended related courses at the University of Macau, experiencing the differences in teaching methods between the two locations. Cheng Yu Tung College also arranged several unique activities for the Peking University group, including a gentleman’s ball experience class, a local Macanese cuisine cooking class, a traditional dance workshop, and a handmade workshop, allowing students to interactively appreciate the unique charm of Macau’s blend of Eastern and Western cultures.
At the closing ceremony of the exchange, students celebrated the tenth anniversary of cooperation between the two colleges, reflecting on the past through photographs and interviews with former participants, celebrating a decade of shared friendship. Associate Master of Cheng Yu Tung College Gong Yingxue stated that since 2015, both colleges have continuously engaged in mutual visits and exchanges, establishing a solid foundation of cooperation and friendship. This event, coinciding with the tenth anniversary, marks an important step in deepening cooperation, providing students with a broader platform for academic development and exchange, broadening their perspectives, and offering valuable opportunities for mutual learning within the collegiate education model.
This event not only serves as a testament to the deep friendship between the two colleges but also opens a new chapter for future exchanges and cooperation. At this special moment marking the tenth anniversary of their collaboration, both sides wish for enduring friendship and look forward to continuing to work hand in hand to create further brilliance in the future.
