Hong Kong Shue Yan University’s students participated in the Hangzhou Digital Humanity Exchange and Investigation Trip in May, 2024 engaging in cultural exploration and knowledge exchange. Throughout the journey, the students documented their experiences and observations in videos, which were subsequently submitted for the 2024 Digital Humanities Observation Short Video Competition. They performed exceptionally well in the competition, securing the champion, first runner-up, and second runner-up positions. The award ceremony for outstanding short videos was successfully held on September 9, 2024.
The students were delighted to explore Hangzhou’s cultural heritage and technological development through this learning experience. They strongly encourage their peers to participate in similar exchange programmes organized by the school.
The award-winning students appreciated the dedicated efforts and guidance of the instructors and professors at HKSYU, as well as the support from the Hong Kong Hangzhou CPPCC Friendship Association.“This honor will motivate us to keep moving forward, capturing more moments of Hong Kong-Hangzhou exchanges through the lens and spreading more love and warmth,” they said.
They also praised the people of Hangzhou who have wisely integrated technology into life and civilization with the changes in technology, allowing Chinese history to be preserved in a better light through the river of history.
The ceremony was very impressive. Students en-joyed Hangzhou’s signature delicacies such as Scholar Cake and Longjing Tea Cake. They also watched performances including acrobatics, sing-ing, and Yue opera, deeply feeling the unique charm and profound heritage of the cultures of Hangzhou and Hong Kong. The performances combined elegant traditional arts with modern innovations, showcasing the beauty of West Lake and the scenery of the Jiangnan River Town.
The Centre for Global Engagement at HKSYU expressed gratitude to the Hangzhou CPPCC and the Hong Kong Hangzhou CPPCC Friendship Association for sponsoring and organizing this meaningful observation and exchange programme. HKSYU looks forward to creating more cooperative opportunities in the future to promote collaboration and cultural exchange between the two places.