The “Huxiang Cultural Youth Exchange Journey” held briefing on December 6th at Hong Kong Scout Association. Organized by Centum Charitas Foundation and funded by Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission of the HKSAR, the six day, five-night exchange journey will take place from 26 to 31 December, includes 48 participants, including secondary school students and alumni of the Strive and Rise Programme.
The journey aims to deepen participants’ understanding of Huxiang culture through visits Zhangjiajie, the Hunan Provincial Museum, and the Memorial Hall of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. It seeks to enhance Hong Kong youth’s awareness of the nation’s wartime history and cultural identity while promoting and cooperation between young people from Hong Kong and Hunan. The trip will also provide insights into China’s agricultural technology and historical development.
During the briefing, participants engaged actively in ice-breaking games, they built rapport quickly . Students and teachers paid close attention to the logistics and safety instructions, while the exchange journey leaders explained the requirements and topics for post-trip presentations to ensure thorough preparation.
The session also featured a talk by Mr. Kwok Yat Ming, Advisor of the Centum Charitas Foundation, who discussed the relationship between“One Country, Two Systems,” the Basic Law, the National Security Law, and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. His presentation helped participants understand the interconnection of national laws and governance frameworks, strengthening their sense of national security and civic responsibility, and inspired them to become responsible and informed young citizens in the new era.
