In Search for South Guangdong Cultural Heritage Exploration Programme (GDa)
尋找南粵文化之旅
The application link will be accessible between 28 Oct - 8 Nov 2019
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Programme Objectives
Together with students from other Hong Kong tertiary institutions and SCUT (華南理工大學), PolyU students will be able to participate in this programme offered by SCUT (華南理工大學) during the coming Winter Break. This programme aims to explore Lingnan Culture (嶺南文化) in Guangzhou and Chaozhou, allowing them to experience Lingnan culture from various activities and see natural heritages in the region.
Highlights of the Programme
Visit various Cultural Heritage Sites;
Experience ancient Lingnan Culture;
Meet and make friends with students from SCUT and other universities in Hong Kong.
Overall Arrangements
| Date | Time | Activities | Veune |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | Pre-trip Briefing | TBC |
| 26 Dec 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 | In Search for South Guangdong Cultural Heritage Exploration Programme | Guangzhou, Foshan and Chaozhou |
Trip Details
| Date | Session | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 26 Dec (Thursday) |
- Travel to Guangzhou - Ice-breaking activities with students from other universities and prepare the topic of presentation |
| Day 2 | 27 Dec (Friday) |
- Visit Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (陳家祠) - Travel to Chaozhou |
| Day 3 | 28 Dec (Saturday) |
- Lecture - Visit the ancient city of Chaozhou (潮州古城) |
| Day 4 | 29 Dec (Sunday) |
- Experience Chaozhou Gongfu Tea |
| Day 5 | 30 Dec (Monday) |
- Travel to Foshan - Night tour on the Pearl River |
| Day 6 | 31 Dec (Tuesday) |
- Visit Whampoa Military Academy - New Year’s Eve celebration |
| Day 7 | 1 Jan (Wednesday) |
- Group presentation - Back to Hong Kong |
* - PolyU reserves the right to make changes to the content of the programme without prior notice.
Programme Fee
| HK $2,000 |
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- Students are to furnish an Outbound Activity Fee of HK$2,000 upon confirmation of nomination by CMAO. The fee is non-refundable;
- PolyU will make group travel arrangements (fixed date outbound & inbound)
- A special subsidy of HK$1,000 will be provided by PolyU for each participant who has satisfactorily fulfilled the requirement of the activity.
- [Note to participants]
Eligibility
- Registered Full-time undergraduate (not including the exchange students) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
- Wish to learn more about rural China
- As stipulated by the MOE HK, Macau and Mainland University Students Exchange Funding Scheme (教育部港澳與內地高校師生交流計劃), and at the request of our partner university, priority will be given to students’ with permanent HKID.
Quota
10 PolyU Students
Selection Criteria
Students will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application Period
28 Oct - 8 Nov 2019
