To deepen the exchange between universities from Macao and Mainland China, staff and students from Hunan University’s Yuelu College recently visited Cheng Yu Tung College at the University of Macau for an “Exploration of Macau’s Cultural History” exchange program. During this period, staff and students from both colleges participated in various lectures and experiential learning sessions, along with visits to several famous landmarks in Macao, enhancing mutual understanding and appreciation of Macao’s historical and cultural significance.
At the opening ceremony, Wong Seng Fat, Interim Master of Cheng Yu Tung College, and Xiao Yongming, Dean of Yuelu College, signed a cooperation agreement between the two colleges. Starting in 2025, the two colleges officially launched a student exchange program, with each institution sending students for short-term exchanges every year. Wong Seng Fat expressed hope that through these mutual visits, students from both colleges would inspire each other and grow together, contributing to the development of their respective institutions. Xiao Yongming noted that the exchange activities would help broaden students’ international perspectives, promote cultural exchange, and foster the development of both colleges, laying a solid foundation for students’ growth and future development.
The theme of this exchange lasted four days. Under the guidance of staff and students from the University of Macau, the Yuelu College delegation toured the campus and visited the Macao Museum of Art, the Handover Gifts Museum of Macao, and the Ruins of St. Paul’s. Yuelu College students participated in a series of workshops organized by Cheng Yu Tung College, including making shrink film at the Mulan Workshop and a cooking class on Macanese cuisine, allowing them to deeply experience the unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures through hands-on learning.
The Yuelu College delegation was led by Dean Xiao Yongming and Associate Professor Wang Xing. Gong Yingxue, Associate Master of Cheng Yu Tung College, accommodated the Hunan staff on their visit. The teachers from both colleges engaged in in-depth discussions about college operations, management styles, and educational programs. In September 2024, staff and students from Cheng Yu Tung College participated in the Confucius Ceremony at Hunan University. This recent visit by Hunan University students further strengthened the friendship and cooperation between the two universities, providing deeper experiences and insights into each other’s historical cultures, local characteristics, and learning methods.
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- Cheng Yu Tung College of the University of Macau and Yuelu College of Hunan University Sign Student Exchange Program Cooperation Agreement
- Experience of Macanese Cuisine Course (a)
- Experience of Macanese Cuisine Course (b)
- Visit to the Macao Museum of Arts
- Visit to the Handover Gifts Museum of Macao
