Students of Cheong Kun Lun College (CKLC) at the University of Macau (UM) participated in a Han culture summer camp organised by Jiangsu Normal University (JSNU) from 12 June to 18 June 2023. The summer camp offered a variety of activities, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture, improving their cultural literacy, and enhancing their cross-cultural communication skills.

During the camp, deans and professors at JSNU delivered informative lectures on Chinese Han culture to students, and guided them to appreciate Han music and ancient poetry. In addition to cultural lectures and exchanges, CKLC students visited the Pengzu Garden, the Han Painting and Stone Museum, the Xuzhou Museum, the Lion Mountain Chu King Tomb where they saw the Han Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the Yunlong Mountain Scenic Area, the Huilongwo Historical and Cultural District, Yaowan Ancient Town, the Ma Zhuang intangible cultural heritage site, and Pananshui Town. They also watched the ethnic music concert Pengcheng Fenghua.

Student representative Tang, when sharing his thoughts about the trip, expressed deep appreciation for the historical significance and importance of Chinese history and culture, and acknowledged their influence on the social development in present day.

This summer camp experience expanded students’ knowledge and perspectives, allowing them to have a better understanding of Chinese culture. UM looks forward to further strengthening the partnership with JSNU to provide more high-quality cultural exchange and learning opportunities for students.