On the evening of September 25, 2024, Cheng Yu Tung College (CYTC) successfully organized its first High Table Dinner. Mr. Lo Iek Long, Director of the Macau Health Bureau and Chairman of the Macao Youth Federation, was the distinguished guest speaker at the High Table Dinner. Other guests included Prof. Fan Lianghuo, Dean of the Faculty of Education; Prof. Zhang Jian, Associate Dean and Chair Professor of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities; Prof. Zhang Wenyang, Chair Professor of the Faculty of Business Administration; Prof. Xu Ren-He, Associate Dean (Research) and Distinguished Professor of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Prof. Hui Sai Chuen, Master of Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College; and Prof. Luo Qian, Interim College Master of Stanley Ho East Asia College. Additionally, six college affiliates of CYTC were seated among the students.
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the Macao SAR, Cheng Yu Tung College took this opportunity to hold the First High Table dinner of this academic year and to welcome all the freshmen to CYTC. Prof. Alfred Wong, the Interim College Master of CYTC, also highlighted the profound discussion between President Xi Jinping and CYTC members on “Traditional Chinese Culture and Modern Youth” during his visit in 2014, which was marked exactly 10 years ago.
The distinguished guest speaker, Mr. Lo Iek Long delivered a speech on a topic related to modern youth, titled “Macau Youth Development: Directions, Methods, and Practices”. Mr. Law mentioned that aligning with the national development policy is Macau’s goal and an important mission for Macau’s youth. To achieve this goal, continuous self-improvement through learning is necessary, ensuring one understands the direction, methods, and practical application. He also encouraged the students to make full use of the college’s resources for learning and personal growth. More than 260 college students and guests from CYTC attended the High Table Dinner, undoubtedly appreciating the speech and the meal.