文化共融「廣」呢啲—內地服務交流團
Discover Guangzhou- Cultural Exchange and Service Trip
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to explore the vibrant culture of Guangzhou?
Join us for the Discover Guangzhou - Cultural Exchange and Service Trip, where you will experience meaningful cultural interactions, engage in community service, and forge lasting friendships among local and non-local peers!
Throughout this 3-day, 2-night trip, you'll immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Guangzhou while making a positive impact on local communities. You will have the chance to engage in cultural exchanges with local youths, participate in hands-on community service activities, and learn about the historical and contemporary significance of the region by visiting various notable sites.
Eligibility
Full time local and non-local students aged 18-29 with valid University YMCA membership
^Membership application is open all-year-round. Please visit the website for membership application: https://www.uniycy20.ymca.org.hk/membership )
Programme Timeline (Please reserve all the stated dates below.)
Description
17 Feb 2025 (Mon)
Informing short-listed candidates for interview
Mid-February
Application Close
19 & 20 Feb 2025 (Wed & Thur)
Interview
21 Feb 2025 (Fri)
Releasing interview results
9 Mar 2025 (Sun)
Team Building and 1st preparation meeting
18 Mar 2025 (Tue)
19:30-22:00
2nd preparation meeting
24 Mar 2025 (Mon)
19:30-22:00
3rd preparation meeting
28 – 30 Mar 2025 (Fri – Sun)
Trip to Guangzhou
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Tentative assembly time: 15:00, 28 March 2025
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Tentative dismissal time: 21:00, 30 March 2025
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Assembly and dismissal place: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station
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Programme Content (Tentative)
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Children's Services: Engage in community service activities focused on supporting local children in Guangzhou.
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Intangible Cultural Heritage Activities: Experience traditional Chinese culture by making gambiered canton gauze and traditional pottery.
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City Exploration: Visit iconic sites such as Canton Tower, Xiangyunsha Cultural Creative Park, Nansha Tianhou Temple, and Yongqingfang. Enjoy the night view along the Pearl River.
Programme Fee
$800 + Deposit $500*
*Refundable deposit upon the full attendance of all pre-trip and post-trip activities with satisfactory performance throughout the programme. University & College YMCA Department of Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong reserves the right of final decision for any disputes.
- Programme fee includes high-speed rail round-trip tickets, meals, accommodation, local transportation and programme activities with YMCA subsidy.
- Excluding VISA fee if applicable.
Language
English
Application Form
https://forms.office.com/r/zcYdXfDV2U
(For HKU students, please apply HERE.)
Application Deadline
Mid-February
Enquiries
2431- 1117 (Ms Liu) / uniycypg@ymca.org.hk