HK, Macao students conclude their journey in Jiangsu

Participants try manipulating a rod puppet, a cultural heritage in Rugao, Nantong. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The six-day cultural heritage summer program for Hong Kong and Macao students in Jiangsu province concluded on Aug 16.

Over 50 young participants from Hong Kong, Macao, and Jiangsu experienced firsthand the rich cultural and historical heritage of Nanjing, Yangzhou, and Nantong.

Participants visit a museum in Jiangsu. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

They visited more than 10 cultural landmarks, including Nantong Museum, the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, and the Nanjing Museum, exploring the development of civilization in Jiangsu. The students gained a deep appreciation for the beauty of cultural diversity, highlighted by the Jinling Culture, Grand Canal Culture, Huaiyang Culture, and Jianghai Culture.

The summer program is a regular exchange initiative co-sponsored by the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the cultural heritage authorities of the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions. Since its inception in 2017, it has successfully fostered cultural exchange between the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao, promoting the shared heritage of traditional Chinese culture.

Participants show a strong interest in headwear displayed at a museum in Jiangsu. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The Jiangsu Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, the Antiquities and Monuments Office of the Hong Kong SAR Government Development Bureau, and the Cultural Heritage Department of the Macao SAR Government Cultural Affairs Bureau supported the event this year.