Student Activities

本院於今日（3月11日）與尼日利亞駐港總領事館合作，於香港都會大學何息夷圖書館舉辦尼日利亞時裝表演文化活動，通過尼日利亞充滿異國風情的服裝、音樂、藝術及美食，感受這個素有「非洲黑人文化誕生地」之稱的西非國家的風土人情。 尼日利亞駐香港總領事館總領事Oludare E. Folowosele 大使聯同領事Lawali D. Muhammad先生親臨香港都會大學何息夷圖書館，為同學介紹尼日利亞豐富的文化資源；香港都會大學學術副校長關清平教授以及副校長 (行政及機構發展) 鄺志良教授更為活動致歡迎辭。此外，活動舉行了一場在港難得一見的尼日利亞時裝表演，通過色彩繽紛的民族服裝，介紹西非人民的生活習慣及民族性。同學可以欣賞到非洲鼓表演、品嚐尼日利亞美食、試穿尼日利亞配飾，以及認識當地的書籍及傳統樂器。

We had an incredible 3-i Initiatives event that brought the vibrant traditions of Germany to life! In collaboration with the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hong Kong & Macau, the day was a delightful fusion of culture and festivity. We were honored to welcome Mrs. Stefanie Seedig, the Deputy Consul-General of Germany to Hong Kong and Macau, who shared insights about the 16 federal states of Germany and the lively traditions of Karneval. Participants donned colorful costumes, enjoyed engaging seminars, and even showcased Bundesliga jerseys representing various German leagues! The atmosphere was filled with laughter and joy as attendees danced the Polonaise, tasted delicious German treats, and took part in fun activities like throwing Karneval bonbons. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable celebration of culture and community. Together, we explored the beauty of German customs and created everlasting memories!

HKMU LiPACE hosted a Singing Bowl Workshop on 21 February 2025. Through this event, participating students can give your brain a rest, let off steam and relieve stress by the application of different sound frequency and mediation to experience natural sound healing and enjoy beautiful moments of music and mindfulness together. For students who want to have such unforgettable experience, please stay tuned for the coming yoga class in March !

HKMU LiPACE kicked off the first session of yoga class today, at our newly renovated yoga room “Yogashala.” Students from various Higher Diploma programmes participated in the class, where they learned signature postures, breathing techniques, as well as methods for detoxification and deep relaxation. By engaging in the yoga class, students had the opportunity to take a break and experience profound relaxation amidst their busy academic schedules.
Looking ahead, Student Affairs Office has planned a series of learning activities: Singing Bowl Workshop in February, Mindfulness Yoga Workshop and Aroma Yoga Workshop in April. Stay tuned for more details!

HKMU LiPACE collaborated with the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong & Macau to host the sixth cultural event of our International Lifelong Learning Festival (ILLF), bringing a successful conclusion to the series. The School had the pleasure to welcome Ms. Satwant Khanalia, Consul-General of India in Hong Kong and Macau, to the Kwai Hing campus to inaugurate our newly renovated Yogashala with our Provost Prof. Reggie Kwan. Prof. Kwan extended his gratitude to the Consulate for generously donating an artwork and 50 Yoga mats to our Yogashala. Speaking on the occasion, CG Khanalia emphasized the importance of mental health among youngsters, before enjoying the Bollyhood movie “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” with an audience of over 100 participants. Dr. Benjamin Chan (Dean), addressing the audience in his Closing Remarks, emphasized the School’s commitment to continuing this partnership with the Consulate General of India to enrich student’s intercultural awareness. Participants then got treated with a variety of Indian snacks and teas after the movie screening.

Dr. Benjamin Chan (Dean) led over 10 students studying our Higher Diploma in Criminology to visit the HKTDC Education & Careers Expo 2025 and to greet Mr. Mojalefa Mogono, Consul-General of South Africa in Hong Kong, who was there to give a speech on pursuing education in South Africa. Building on our solid partnership with the Consulate General of South Africa, the School has not only previously signed a MoU with The University of Cape Town's Centre for Extra-Mural Studies, but is now actively planning to send our students to Cape Town for a study tour at the end of this academic year. Students were delighted to get to meet CG Mogono in person and relished the opportunity to ask him questions about South Africa, where they will be visiting soon.

The International Lifelong Learning Festival has reached its fifth edition and has been recognized as part of the “Japan Autumn Festival in Hong Kong 2024,” making it a doubly joyous occasion! The event was successfully held on December 7 and 14, attracting nearly 150 participants. Activities included a screening of the film “The Zen Diary” followed by a discussion on “Washoku, Nature, and Seasons.” Kanatin, originally from Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan and now residing in Lam Tsuen, Hong Kong, was invited to speak about incorporating fresh vegetables and local ingredients from Hong Kong into Japanese cuisine, emphasizing the harmony between food, nature, and people. A highlight of the event was the exclusive Washoku workshop for our students. Nearly 30 students from the Higher Diploma in Japanese Studies participated in a hands-on session to learn how to make Japanese omusubi. While the process may seem simple, it requires skill to perfect. Under Kanatin's warm guidance, all students successfully made delicious omusubi. They not only enjoyed tasting their creations but also engaged in Japanese conversation with native speaker, leaving them feeling happy and satisfied.

On 10 Dec 2024, Mr. Zoltán Páldi, Consul and Trade Commissioner of the Consulate General of Hungary in Hong Kong, and Ms. Krisztina Berkeszi, in charge of Cultural, Educational, and Sports Affairs of the Consulate General of Hungary in Hong Kong, visited LiPACE and shared insights into the fascinating Hungarian Christmas traditions with students. Ms. Krisztina Berkeszi, the instructor for the baking workshop, joined LiPACE students in preparation of Mézeskalács, a traditional Hungarian Christmas treat. In addition to sampling a variety of Hungarian delicacies, participants engaged in the collective decoration of a Christmas tree with Hungarian-themed ornaments. The students and participants had the opportunity to engage in experiential learning about Eastern European culture and enjoyed the festive Christmas ambience in advance.

For the third major event of our International Lifelong Learning Festival, we were beyond honoured to have joined forces with the Consulate General of Egypt in Hong Kong and Macao for a movie screening. With H.E. Ambassador Baher Sheweikhi (Consul General of Egypt in Hong Kong and Macao) acting as our Guest of Honour and officiating the event, more than 150 guests, students and staff members enjoyed the movie “Cairo Time” together to learn more about Arabic cultures. Dr Benjamin Chan (Dean, LiPACE) spoke, after the movie, of the intricate plot and characters and discussed the story with the audience, before expressing his sincere gratitude for the attendance of honourable guests like Mr Desmond Makosa (Consul Tourism of Zimbabwe) and Mr Johnny Chan (Standing committee member of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong). Moreover, participants got to enjoy some authentic Egyptian delicacies (hummus, falafels, and pomegranate, etc) after the event.

【Getting to know about Zimbabwe 08.10.24】With a full house 120 people in our lecture theater, the “Getting to know about Zimbabwe” event was held successfully on 8th October. We are very honoured to have invited Mr. Ellias Mutamba (Consul-General of Zimbabwe in Hong Kong) officiating the event, Mr. Desmond Makosa (Consul Tourism of Zimbabwe in Hong Kong) gave an engaging talk on the tourism and culture of Zimbabwe and introduced products exported by Zimbabwe such as Zumbani leaves and blueberries. In his closing remarks, Dr. Benjamin Chan (Dean) thanked the Consulate General of Zimbabwe and stressed the importance of holding events like this to promoting intercultural awareness and inclusion. Participants also got to have a taste of a variety of Zimbabwean snacks and drinks and chat with our honorable guests after the event.

【Fireside Chat with Consul-General of Finland 24.09.24】 With more than 200 participants joining us on our Kwai Hing campus, the Fireside Chat between Mr. Timo Kantola (Consul-General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao) and Dr. Benjamin Chan (Dean, LiPACE) was successfully held. Officiating the event, Prof. Reggie Kwan (Provost, HKMU) emphasized the importance of promoting internationalization in-place in the increasingly globalized 21st century, and he gave his sincere thanks to our honourable guests including Consul-General Kantola, his wife Mrs. Irma Kantola, Deputy Consul-General Ms Jonna Suni, and representatives from Friends of Sichuan Association (Hong Kong) and Finnish Culture Association of Hong Kong. Participants relished the Finnish Butter Eye Buns (Voisilmäpulla) baked by Mrs. Kantola and learned about the concept of Sisu from Mr. Kantola before getting to know the sustainable products showcased on our 9/F. Mr. and Mrs. Kantola, Ms. Suni also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Moomin Corner on 8/F together with Prof. Kwan and Dr. Chan.

【Let’s talk about Moomins and Growing Up 姆明與成長之路20.09.24】 Dr. Benjamin Chan (Dean) hosted a talk on Moomins and growing up to kick start a series of exciting events included in the School’s International Lifelong Learning Festival. Speaking with over 30 students, staff members and representatives from Rights & Brands Asia (RBA), Dr. Chan first introduced different characters in the Moomin cartoon and their respective personalities before watching a clip with the audience. He then discussed the lessons that can be learned from the short story. Participants were treated juice from Finland and were invited to our Moomin Corner on 8/F of our Kwai Hing campus.

【Cheer Up Station 開學加油站】Counsellors set up two Cheer Up Stations at Kwai Hing Campus on 9 September 2024 and Lai King Campus on 10 September 2024 respectively to cheer up students, interact with them, and distribute small gifts for promoting their counselling services. Students immediately felt care and encouragement while receiving small gifts from the counsellors. We wish students will have a good start in the new academic year.

In the second event of the 'Celebrating Arts and Cultures of South Africa' series held by LiPACE in collaboration with the South African Consulate General in Hong Kong, the packed audience listened attentively to the presentation by Dr. Jane Mufamadi, CEO of Freedom Park. Dr. Mufamadi introduced the history behind the establishment of this heritage site to commemorate all those who had made sacrifices in the struggle for freedom. Her lecture runs deep into the essence of South Africa's concept of restorative justice and a reminder about the Park's mission which serves not only as a memorial but also a knowledge centre. At the conclusion of her talk, enthusiastic participants were given a walking tour of the exhibits which depict South Africa's epic transformation out of apartheid and its proactive advocacy role in the modern world. Another highlight of the day was the performance by HK-based South African singer Eli Zaelo which took the event to its climax. Through these activities, we hope that students, staff and the public can gain an understanding about South Africa, which is a major BRICS economy, as well as igniting their interest to learn more about the African Continent.

LiPACE partners with the Consulate General of South Africa to run the “Celebrating Arts and Cultures of South Africa” series on the 18th and 20th of June. The events feature movie screening, exhibits, lecture and singing performance to provide all-rounded understanding of the country for our students, staff and the public. The Consul General of South Africa Mr. Mojalefa Mogono opened the event in the presence of many distinguished guests coming from the African business and consular communities in HK as well as an enthusiastic local audience. The School is very honoured to welcome the Consul General of India Ms. Satwant Khanalia to this event. The audience was captivated by Nelson Mandela's life story told in the film “Mandela” which retraced the path of struggles for equality and nationhood that culminated in the creation of the Rainbow Nation.

【Fireside Chat with Mr. Consul General Mogono】We had the pleasure to welcome back Mr. Mojalefa Mogono, Consul-General (CG) of the Republic of South Africa in HKSAR, to our Kwai Hing campus on 23 April. With Dr. Benjamin Chan (Dean) by his side as the facilitator, CG Mogono shared some of his more intimate insights on various issues with our colleagues and students in LiPACE, subsequent to last month’s successful launch of the Minerva Book Club in our University library. He and Dr. Chan exchanged thoughts and touched on issues ranging from apartheid in South Africa, the legacy of President Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as well as the establishment of the “Rainbow Nation” 30 years ago, while during the Q&A session, colleagues and students asked CG Mogono about the food and culture in South Africa. It was indeed an engaging and relaxing afternoon.

Fireside Chat with Consul-General Mojalefa Mogono

【Three-I Initiatives - Eid-al-Fitr Celebration 歡度開齋節】HKMU LiPACE strives to provide students with a quality Total Learning Experience. On 18 April 2024, Three-I Initiatives of the School hosted the “Eid-al-Fitr Celebration” event with the aim of promoting inclusion, intercultural awareness, and providing a platform for cultural exchange and experience. The event also offered local students a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the Ethnic Minority Religious Festival. We express our gratitude to Dr. Benjamin Chan, Dean of HKMU LiPACE and Mr. Ali Mohamad Zaiq, Vice Chairman of Youth, Education and Sports Committee of the Islamic Union of Hong Kong (IUHK), fellow colleagues and students, for their invaluable presence at the event. We would also like to extend our thanks to Cultural Journey Hong Kong and our student ambassadors, Laiba, Anosha, Aliza, for their invaluable support in the event planning and organisation. The day was filled with a diverse range of engaging activities that allowed us to learn more about Eid-al-Fitr. The event included Talk on Ramadan & Eid-al-Fitr, Ethnic Minority Festival Information Board, opportunities to experience ethnic minority clothing and Henna as well as a festival food tasting. Thank you to all participants for joining us and wishing you all a joyous “Eid Mubarak”!

【Three-I Initiatives Event - Celebration of St. Patrick's Day】The School has always placed much emphasis on the total learning experience of students and strived to enhance students’ cultural awareness through various activities. On 21st March, our NET teacher Emily celebrated St. Patrick's Day, Ireland's biggest festival of the year, with our students, holding a workshop on Irish food, music, slangs and cultures. The event aimed to acquaint students with trivia knowledge on the geography of Europe as well as Irish traditions and cultures. Over 20 students gathered in our 3i Activity Room and took part in the quizzes and discussions during the event while enjoying “green” food and drinks with their teachers. It was indeed a fun afternoon! Slainte~

Minerva Book Club 《Exploring South Africa and its Fintech Developments》
It is with great excitement that we announce the resounding success of the event! We were honored to have Mr. Mojalefa Mogono, Consul General (CG) of the Republic of South Africa in HKSAR, China, as our keynote speaker. His profound insights shed light on South Africa's remarkable economic development and its thriving fintech industry. Participants included Mr. Anthony Chan, University Council Member, Prof. Reggie Kwan, Acting President, Dr. Benjamin CHAN, Dean of HKMU LiPACE, and Mr. Owen TAM, University Librarian. About 110 students and staff members and 90 members of the public through Library’s IG live broadcast, attended this event.

【Three-I Initiatives - African Cultural Immersion Workshop 2024 非洲文化沉浸工作坊】The School has always attached much importance to the total learning experience of students and strived to enhance students’ cultural awareness through activities. On 8th March, we collaborated with Africa Center Hong Kong and held an African Cultural Immersion Workshop, where students were acquainted with the geography of the African continent, the traditional Ndebele pattern as well as the coffee roasting rituals. Students got to exercise their creativity and design their own Ndebele postcards and took part in roasting Ethiopian coffee beans, while interacting with members of the African community residing in Hong Kong.

【Three-I Initiatives - Excursion to Hindu and Sikh Temple 參觀印度教廟及錫克教廟】The School has always placed much importance on the Total Learning Experience of our students. On 28th February, over 80 students took part in an expedition to The Hindu Temple and The Sikh Temple in Hong Kong. We were warmly welcomed and received by Mr. Ravinder Singhal from the Hindu Association and Mr. Rajwinderpal Singh from the Sikh Temple. Not only did they introduce the values and beliefs of their respective religions, i.e. Hinduism and Sikhism, they also showed us around the temple and demonstrated some of their religious rituals. Students found both religions intriguing and were happy to show respect and follow the rules by taking off their socks and shoes, as well as covering their hair.

Our School was delighted to have joined hands with New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, The Heartful Place, and our School's Counselling Services (Student Affairs Office), to organise a collaborative Campus Wellness Day at our Lai King Centre (MCC) on 26 February to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing on campus.
By leveraging community expertise and resources to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment, the event provided participants an opportunity to explore and experience creative ways to not only look out for their own wellbeing, but also to interact with our exhibitors, as well as other students and staff from different study programmes, disciplines and backgrounds in a relaxed, fun manner.
We would like to express our sincere thanks all participants and exhibitors for their support and participation to make the event a success. A special thanks goes to all staff and units, and the 21 student helpers, for their generous support and time throughout the different stages of planning and running the event.

【Three-I Initiatives - CNY Mini Market新春市集】In celebration of Chinese New Year, the “CNY Mini Market” event was held on February 1, 2024, in collaboration with 3-I Initiatives and our School Counsellors. The purpose of the event was to promote cultural awareness and bring our school community together to celebrate the start of the new year. We’re glad to see many of our colleagues and students actively participated in the event, enjoyed tasting the traditional Chinese food and crafting festive decorations together. We hope you enjoyed the joyful moment and wish everyone good health and a fresh start in the Year of the Dragon!

Minerva book club Joyful reading event - Breaking Through: My Life in Science was successfully held on 30 January 2024 in Ho Sik Yee Library, Jockey Club Campus HKMU with more than 90 students and staff members attending onsite. We were grateful to have Ms. Krisztina Koletár (Consul (Trade Commissioner), Consulate General of Hungary in Hong Kong) and our Dean Dr. Benjamin Chan as discussants for the book club event, and also and Dr. Deborah Thomson (Executive Director, One Health Lessons) and Dr. Kristóf Fenyvesi’s (Senior Researcher, University of Jyväskylä and Visiting Fellow of LiPACE) sharing. We also appreciate Dr Christopher Au Yeung for moderating this event. In this event we talked about Dr. Katalin Karikó’s life and her research journey, and also had some interesting discussions on Hungary’s science discovery and history. We would like to thank everyone who have participated in the event either online or onsite.

【Three-I Initiatives - CNY Hanfu Experience】To celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, the “CNY Hanfu Experience” event was successfully held in collaboration with 3-I Initiatives and our School Counsellors on 29 January 2024. We were grateful to have Hanfu Hong Kong to share about the history and culture of Hanfu, and extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Benjamin Chan (Dean of HKMU LiPACE), Dr. Yvonne Chen (Associate Director of HKMU LiPACE), colleagues, and students for their participation. During the event, participants learned about the history, features and designs of culture of Traditional Chinese costume, and experienced the Hanfu try-on. The festive atmosphere added to the excitement of the event, and we hope everyone had a great time. We wish you all a year filled with happiness and good fortune and look forward to seeing you all again at our future events!

[Three-I Initiatives] LiPACE strives to provide students with a quality Total Learning Experience. On 28 Nov, the Three-I Initiatives of the school collaborated with the Consulate General of Hungary in Hong Kong to host the event“Get to know Hungary better”. We are honored to have esteemed speakers for this event: Ms. Krisztina Koletár (Trade Commissioner) and Mr. Gyula Kocsis (Cultural and Educational Affairs) from the Consulate General of Hungary in Hong Kong, Dr. Benjamin Chan (Dean) of HKMU LiPACE, and Dr. K. M. Faridul Hasan, a Post-doctoral Fellow from City University of Hong Kong. Additionally, we are delighted to welcome two special guests, Mr. Owen Tam (Librarian) and Mr. Bill Tang (Assistant Librarian) from HKMU.

[Three-I Initiatives] LiPACE strives to provide quality Total Learning Experience to all students. On 12 Oct, Three-I Initiatives of the school collaborated with the General Consulate of Germany in Hong Kong to organise the amazing event “Get to know about Germany”. The event was hosted by Mrs. Stefanie Walter & Ms. Iris Cheng from the Press and Cultural Affairs Section of the Germany Consulate. We were honoured to have our guest of honour, Dr Benjamin Chan (Dean), to give the opening remarks. We were also delighted to have a full house of students and their teachers joining the event together.

[Three-I Initiatives] LiPACE strives to provide quality Total Learning Experience for all students. Earlier on Oct 4, the Three-I Initiatives partnered with Counsellors Tony and Vikki, as well as NET Teacher Emily, to organise a student experience event titled “A Taste of Hong Kong”. Students from different disciplines and cultural backgrounds gathered on campus to experience Hong Kong through games, food and drinks, interesting slangs, and fun facts. We are very delighted to see students making friends through this wonderful exchange and we eagerly anticipate the upcoming expedition of “A Taste of Hong Kong 2.0.” Stay tuned for more details!

Three-I Initiatives organized an amazing excursion in collaboration with Tai Hang Residents’ Welfare Association to learn about Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. We were honoured to have Mr. Cheung Kwok-ho, the Chief Commander, and skilled crafting masters, deliver an engaging workshop for our participants. It was also a joyous occasion to see students from diverse cultural backgrounds coming together to be part of this event.

Two exchange students, Ren Bo and Yu Qiujian from Sichuan Changjiang Vocational College (SCCVC) have just started their first semester of Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Management (Year 2) at LiPACE. They will stay here for 1 semester (Semester A, AY2023/24).

本院與來自深圳信息職業技術學院（深信息）的教職員於2023年8月31日為深港合作班的17名同學舉行了開學迎新典禮。此舉標誌著深港兩地在課程合作項目上的穩步持續發展，也為深港合作課程項目迎來一個新的里程碑。香港都會大學校長林群聲教授與學術副校長關清平教授接見了來自深信息的7名教職員和17名同學，並勉勵同學在港認真讀書，取得佳績。在典禮上，香港都會大學李嘉誠專業進修學院院長曾德源博士致歡迎辭，深信息應用外語學院院長程建偉博士、國際交流與合作學院外事科科長江離先生為典禮致辭。

【3i-Initiatives活動 – Get to know more about Germany】HKMU LiPACE stives to provide students with quality Total Learning Experience. Earlier on April 27, 3i Initiatives and Consulate General of Germany in Hong Kong co-organised the exciting event “Get to know more about Germany”. The event was hosted by Mr. Manuel Grösch & Ms. Iris Cheng (Press and Cultural Affairs Section of the Germany Consulate) and attended by Dr Benjamin Chan (Dean), Dr Yvonne Chen (Associate Director), colleagues and students.

[Three-I Initiatives] HKMU LiPACE stives to provide students with quality Total Learning Experience. After a full month of Ramadan, the Muslim communities excitedly prepare for the celebration of the important festival Eid al-Fitr. This year on 20 April, 3i Initiatives hosted Chand Raat (Preparation for Eid al-Fitr) with the wonderful co-host Ms. Samaria and the Henna Artist Ms. Samina.

“Sailing Through Life and My Career Path” (SLCP) Closing Ceremony was held as a way of recognising and celebrating students’ efforts, commitment and dedication to their personal and professional development. The ceremony was joined by students who successfully completed the programme, the service provider The Academy of Play and Psychotherapy (APPHK), the research team, members of the Employability interest group, teachers and colleagues.

On Mar 28 (Tue) 2023, 3i Initiatives held the event “CHUNGKING MANSIONS UNVEILED” with the wonderful help from Africa Centre Hong Kong. During the event, participants understood more about the history and development of this mysterious place. They also walked around to interview the residents or businesspersons in getting to know more about their food and drinks, their culture, and their stories behind. Look forward to more cultural sites visits in the future!

Minerva 讀書會【《香港散步學》】於3月21日(星期二)圓滿舉行。我們很榮幸邀請到作者黃宇軒先生帶來精彩分享。同時，感謝副院長盛思維女士擔任本次讀書會主持人。作者黃宇軒帶領大家“漫步”香港，發掘香港特有的景色。講座內容非常精彩，時而引人大笑，時而令人感動。再次感謝黃先生的分享以及各位同事同學的參與！

Minerva 讀書會【《香城職涯：被時代改寫的就業生態》】於2月28日(星期二)圓滿舉行。我們很榮幸邀請到作者黃榮錕先生帶來精彩分享。同時，感謝副院長程家偉博士擔任本次讀書會主持人。網絡時代，工作遙距化及碎片化，如何加強自我投資，培育更完美的職場態度和軟技能？本次讀書會，作者黃榮錕先生分享環球經濟新佈局，借鑑成功案例，提煉出長青技能和職涯致勝秘訣。講座內容精彩適用，引人入勝。再次感謝黃榮錕先生的分享以及各位同事同學的參與！

LiPACE Singing Contest 2023 was completed successfully on 24 February 2023. 10 student finalists put all their efforts to compete for the Final awards. We felt honoured to have Prof. Reggie Kwan, Provost of Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Mr. Alex CHAN Siu-bo, media veteran; Ms. Apple Lau, Director of Big Echo I-Box; and Mr. Ron Tso, composer & songwriter as judges. We are also grateful to have Ms. Tam Hoi Ching (FHDHC) and Ms. Sylvia Zhang (FHDCCMP) to be the MCs. The judges are pleased at the standard of the performance of all contestants. PANG Hiu Lam (YJD) and LACSAMANA Cecile De Vero (FHDECE) won the championships in the Yi Jin Diploma category and Higher Diploma/Diploma category respectively.

Minerva讀書會邀請到香港地方志中心高級編輯蔡兆浚先生為學員分享《香港志 · 總述 大事記》，吸引超過80位學員報名參加。國有史，地有志。編修地方志是中華民族悠久而獨特的文化傳統。這次的讀書會，兆浚為學員介紹歷史上與香港相關的古代方志，分享《香港志》這項香港歷來最浩瀚的文史工程的使命，以及編纂《香港志 · 總述 大事記》期間，收集、篩選及整理資料的過程。讓學員更全面深入地了解香港志的特色和修志人的工作。

3i Initiatives held the event “CNY Hanfu Experience” with the wonderful help from Hanfu Hong Kong. We are delighted to have Dr Benjamin Chan (Dean of HKMU LiPACE), Dr. Yvonne Chen (Associate Director of HKMU LiPACE), colleagues, and students on site to experience the beauty of history and culture together.

院長盃籃球比賽今天進行簡單而隆重的頒獎典禮，感謝院長出席及親自頒獎給各位同學。

為慶祝香港回歸二十五周年，加強學生對憲法、基本法、「一國兩制」及國家安全等概念的理解，本院有幸得到基本法推廣督導委員會及教育局「高等教育院校基本法推廣資助計劃 2022」的支持，舉辦基本法行動學習『Action Learning about Basic Law - Back to Basic(s): Story Writing and Short Video Competition回歸基本：故事創作及短片製作大賽』。是次比賽邀得香港立法會陸瀚民議員擔任頒獎嘉賓，香港電影後期專業人員協會永遠榮譽會長陳樹幟先生、媒體人陳偉民先生、導演梁柏豪先生出任評判，以及製作總監孔令江先生督導整個比賽。

Student Affairs Office and counsellors organized a guided cycling tour to Sheung Shui, inviting students to explore the lush trails of Sheung Shui on bicycles while learning about its village history and culture.

一班學生大使參加學生大使訓練營，於香港青年協會賽馬會西貢戶外訓練營接受訓練，學習團隊合作所需的知識和技巧。

HKMU LiPACE strives to provide quality Total Learning Experience for all students. Earlier on 22 Nov 2022, 3i Initiatives held the Cricket Experience with Jockey Club Project Mix Multicultural Sports Programme and HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre.

HKMU LiPACE strives to provide quality Total Learning Experience to all students. On Nov 15 (TUE) 2022, 3i Initiatives held the event African Culture Experience with guest speakers, Tino and Joel, from African Centre Hong Kong. We are equally happy to have Dr Benjamin Chan (Dean of HKMU LiPACE) on site to jam together and enjoy art with the guests and students.

HKMU LiPACE x APU 'GLAD' Certificate Presentation Ceremony and Articulation Talk was successfully held on Nov 11, 2022. Our deepest thanks to Mr. Daniel Smiley from Ritsumenkan Asia Pacific University (APU), as well as Ms. Shing Sze Wai, Associate Director of HMU LiPACE, who presented certificates to our Higher Diploma students who completed the GLAD programme with satisfactory results. This year, we are happy to see students from a number of disciplines participating in the GLAD programme, including Higher Diploma in Japanese Studies, Creative Culture and Media Practice, Early Childhood Education, and Health Care. Congratulations to all awardees again!

[3i-Initiatives ]The Mid-Autumn Chinese Mooncake DIY Workshop was successfully held on 9 Sep (Fri) 2022.Mid-Autumn Festival celebration has long been a beautiful Chinese tradition and is considered by many the second most important traditional Chinese festival after Chinese New Year. We are happy to have students on-site in exploring the myths of the festival together and working collaboratively in making the delicious snowy mooncakes.

[3i Initiatives with One World Club] The Traditional Chinese Lantern Workshop was successfully held on 6 Sep (Tue) 2022. It is our honour to have the Crafting Master Mr. HA Chung Kin and Crating expert Mr. HA Ho Man, Sam from Tin Bo Lau to share with our students the knowledge and skills of traditional lantern-making techniques for Mid-Autumn Celebration.

The 'Sichuan-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Early Childhood Education Academic Exchange' hosted by LiPACE, HKMU was successfully completed on June 7. Participating parties included HKMU LiPACE, Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, Sichuan Changjiang Vocational College, and the ABA Teachers University.
The theme is 'STEAM Education in ECE'. Representatives shared and discussed the implementation and development of STEAM education in ECE. The content is rich and inspiring, and this event provided a high-quality interactive learning platform for all participants.
LiPACE hopes to deepen the understanding of teachers and students on various early childhood education issues and further understand the development trend of early childhood education in the Mainland through various professional exchange activities.

The first Minerva event - “LinkedIn Top Self-learners Competition” was completed in April 2022. To encourage students to participate in the competition, we have monthly and annual awards from November 2021 to April 2022. Today, we are honored to have our Associate Director Ms. Shing Sze Wai, Programme Director, teachers and awardees to attend the Ceremony.

Students of Higher Diploma in Interior Design and Higher Diploma in Creative Culture and Media Practice visited German Pool’s Lifestyle Flagship Store in Causeway Bay. Interior design students were inspired by the brand’s one-stop home appliances and furniture that fit for homes with different layouts; whereas Media students were encouraged to initially apply what they learned from class by relating the experience to brand promotion ideas on social media.

Students of Higher Diploma in Creative Culture and Media Practice and Higher Diploma in Interior Design visited Meta Nostalgia, a pop-up NFT digital art exhibition, to experience the latest trend in creative industries. To prepare for the infinite opportunities and challenges of the digital age, students learned vigorously from Mr. Heiman Ng, Director of Artistverse; Mr. Victor Wong, Hong Kong Film Award-winning director for visual effects; and Mr. Gordon Chin, Animation Director, in an immersive art environment. This immersive journey greatly enhanced students’ knowledge on metaverse and NFT.

Students of Higher Diploma in Creative Culture and Media Practice and Higher Diploma in Interior Design visited the concept store of SPARKLE COLLECTION. During the visit, students got a chance to meet the brand founder Prof. Karen Chan to learn about the unique brand story of this cultural and artistic fashion brand in Hong Kong. SPARKLE COLLECTION is one of the first brands that bring tradition to the virtual world, including NFT. Prof. Chan’s sharing definitely broadened the students’ imagination towards media as well as the latest trend of the creative cultural industry.

Non-Chinese teachers and students from LiPACE were invited by “CIBS We broadcast - Reaching My Neighbours”. Through virtual visits and different broadcasting games, we made friends, had a blast, and even discovered our hidden broadcasting talents! Video recordings of the amazing evening are now ready, come experience our togetherness for “CIBS We broadcast - Reaching My Neighbours”!

HKMU LiPACE strives to nurture students with experience for inclusiveness, intercultural awareness, and internationalisation-in-place. On May 5 (Thu) 2022, the 3i Initiatives of the school successfully held a Virtual Celebration for Eid al-Fitr. We are very proud to have our student speaker, Ms. Muhammad Bimsa Afzal (from Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education), to share with us about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

Academic staff and students in Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education conducted the virtual exchange with Turku University of Applied Sciences (Finland) on 30 April 2022, sharing and discussing the ideas and experiences in ‘Early Childhood Education STEM’.

Building on the success of the previous lecture, HKMU LiPACE Japanese Language and Cultural Studies Centre continues to invite local secondary students to participate in the “Virtual Traveling and Online Lecture Series: Let’s Connect: The Best of Japanese Prefectures” (Aomori Prefecture). The event was well-received with positive responses from the audience.

HKMU LiPACE successfully held the 3i event “Multicultural Sports Experience” on 26 Apr, 2022. The event was collaborated by Jockey Club Project Mix Multicultural Sports Programme of HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre (LMC). Associate Director Ms. SHING Sze Wai welcomed all and expressed that HKMU LiPACE promotes inclusiveness and strives to raise cultural awareness through events and activities alike. Mr. Alvin Tsang (Senior Organising Officer, LMC) introduced the project and thanked LiPACE for the invitation

Nearly 300 local secondary students and members of the general public attended the “Virtual Traveling and Online Lecture Series: Let’s Connect: The Best of Japanese Prefectures” (Saga Prefecture) organised by HKMU LiPACE Japanese Language and Cultural Studies Centre. Students are encouraged to experience overseas exchange while staying at home during special holidays.

HKMU LiPACE strives to provide students with quality Total Learning Experience. On Mar 22 (Tue) 2022, the LiPACE's 3i Initiatives hosted an amazing ZOOM experience of Guangcai Porcelain at Yuet Tung China Works with the amazing expert guest speaker Mr. Joseph Tso (The Manager & A third-generation member of the founder of hand-painted porcelain factory Yuet Tung China Works). Guangcai Making Technique is included in the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong and considered one of the treasures of the local history and culture. During the event, guest speaker Mr. Joseph Tso introduced the history of this fantastic art form, including history and characteristics of Guangcai, origin of the Guangcai style, the meaning of “Ci” (Porcelain). Guangcai, originated in Qing Dynasty, was the product of Chinese and Western exchanges. To this day, Guangcai porcelains are displayed in museums both home and abroad. Joseph also elaborated on Guangcai in Hong Kong context, bringing out the development of Hong Kong porcelain, on-glaze painting process, paint, design, decal, and porcelain decorated with Chinese painting. The Guangcai story in Hong Kong is equally worth exploring - when presented with the catalogues dated 1936 and the porcelains from the 1960s, we seemed to have travelled back in time when advertisement was still black and white, when bowls and plates were hand-painted with brush, when life was slower and simpler. What a surreal experience we virtually went through together!
The workshop ended with Joseph’s valuable note on Pursuit of Excellence in Workmanship - the spirit that guided generations of craftsmen in Guangcai. This spirit is also applicable to all professions. Let’s all pocket this and strive for excellence and quality! Thank you to all the participants for joining. Our gratitude goes again to Mr. Joseph Tso and Yuet Tung China Works for the wonderful sharing! We wish to see you soon in future events!

A group of 12 part-time students of BSc in Occupational Safety and Health Management paid a visit to a construction site in Sheung Shui on 22 January 2022. Mr Joe Fu, the Senior Safety Officer of the site, shared his firsthand experience and different environmental practices with students.

Students actively participated in the kindergarten volunteer service. Under the volunteer service students assisted in the kindergarten activities. They were awarded a letter of “Appreciation of Participation” upon completion.

Student Ambassadors participated in different training activities in HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp.

[3i Initiatives with One World Club] We are happy to hold the event “2021 Nordic Christmas—Finland Wonderland” on 15 Dec (Fri) in collaboration with fantastic guests: Ms. Ksenia Sormunen (Consular Services Coordinator, Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong), Mr. Tuomas (President and CEO, Edunation Finland), and Mr. Alan NG (Education Committee Member, Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong). Our guests shared with us about the fun facts of the winter wonderland Finland in terms of living, studying, and working there~ For example, go to Rovaniemi and you will not only see the famous Santa Clause Village, but the super cool Arctic Snow Hotel; or, as an international student in Finland, you can work up to 25 hours per week during semester and full-time during holidays in a very friendly and inclusive working environment; and to our surprise, there are more than 3 million Saunas in Finland and while the total population is around 5 million! After the sharing, our students participated actively in the little quiz and got the authentic Finnish Candies (Thank you SVERIGE SHOPPEN for sponsoring us 3KG of candies)!

[3i Initiatives with One World Club] Sai Kung Kirin Dance Event was successfully held on 10 Dec (Fri). It is our honor to have the representative Kirin Masters from Kirin Dance Team of Hang Hau Rural Committee (HHRC). We are equally happy for the participation of teachers and students from our MOU partner, School of Foreign Languages of Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology (SZIIT) for the virtual experience of this national treasure. Ms. Sze Wai SHING (Associate Director, HKMU LiPACE), Ms. Xiaoli Guo (Deputy Dean, SZIIT) and Mr. Kai-hong LAU (Chairman, HHRC) opened the event with heartfelt speeches and expressed the delight in the collaboration for the experience of the unique Sai Kung Kirin Dance.

3i Initiatives with One World Club - We are very happy to hold the event “A Taste of Russian Culture” with Guest Speaker Ms. Marina Zaitseva, in collaboration with Russia Culture Festival, supported by Russian Club Hong Kong and Consulate General of the Russian Federation in the Hong Kong, PRC. Mrs. Irina Ustyugova, Art Director of Russia Culture Festival Hong Kong sent out her greeting to all students. The participation of remote guests also brought surprise and cheers to the event! Associate Professor Artem Kononov and his students of International School of Tourism and Hospitality of Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service joined via zoom from Vladivostok for the event and exchange with our students.

LiPACE Student Ambassador Scheme 2021/22 has been launched with a welcoming party on 5 November 2021. Student Ambassador will promote the message of caring in campus with services and activities.

Counselors held a LiPACE Halloween TGIF Night on October 2021 Students played board games together and received a Halloween gift. Have Fun!

3i-Initiatives with One World Club-We are happy to have representatives from KamCha to give our students two sessions of experience for A Taste of Hong Kong Milk Tea (Oct 19 & 26). Hong Kong-style Milk Tea Making Technique is a listed item in Intangible Cultural Heritage. In the two workshops, the Milk Tea expert shared with the audience the history and becoming of this local culture; he also demonstrated the know-hows of making a nice cup of milk tea from different aspects including the selection of tea leaves, milk, utensils, brewing techniques and the ideal percentage of milk and tea. Our audience then queued up to try out the brewing and alas, this is not as easy as it looks.

[3i-Initiatives with One World Club; Oct 5, 2021] We are happy to have a beautiful afternoon of Traditional Chinese Shadow Puppet Experience with Sky Bird Puppet Group. In this workshop, the history and culture of Shadow Puppet were first shared with the students, followed by the enticing performance of shadow puppets acting out excerpts of the famous Cantonese Opera “The Floral Princess,” classic Chinese story “White Snake,” and interesting childhood story “Chicken Fighting.” The secret of the magical act was then revealed when the puppeteers emerged from backstage, demonstrating their mastery of the art. In awe, some students volunteered to have a go in operating the shadow puppets; amazingly, they all seemed to be quite talented already as they had no difficult in making the puppets nod, point, turn around, and move forward and backward! In addition to Shadow Puppet, a short performance of String Puppet was also included. When the Puppet Master Mr. CHEUNG flexibly operated the 40 strings in his hands, the string puppet danced intricately (just like a professional human dancer!) and turned from an old lady to a young girl and then to a flying goddess! Seeing the transformations in front of their very eyes, the audience wowed and cheered. The workshop ended with an engaging Q&A session and we look forward to future events! Thank you again to the speaker and performers of Sky Bird Puppet Group! Mr. CHEUNG Chun Fai Ms. HO Mei Yu Ms. WAN Sze Ching Ms. CHAN Nga Wai Cindy

3i Initiatives Mooncake DIY—Our second 3i Initiatives Event (AY21-22), Mooncake DIY, was held successfully on Sep 17 (Fri) 2021 in our festive LRC with all the lantern decorations. Thank you to all students and teachers for joining, in person and via Zoom! The event kicked off with some interactive questions about Mid-Autumn Festivals. A lot of us might have grown up celebrating the festival, but the little quiz really probed into some areas of knowledge in traditional Chinese folklores and history. Amazingly, we had a very interactive audience! Some student representatives really put themselves out there and demonstrated their story-telling and reasoning skills, both in English and Chinese! Meanwhile, the cheers and rounds of applause from their peers encouraged and sustained them.

3i Initiatives with ECE Team Lantern DIY—Our first 3i Initiatives Event (AY21-22) with ECE students and teachers was held successfully on Sep 10 (Fri) 2021. Our thank also goes to students of various programmes, thanks for coming even before the start of school. After learning about some fun facts of lanterns in the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, all students dived in to their endeavors of Lantern Making! After 1.5 hours of endeavor, we have many beautiful traditional Chinese lanterns—the Male General, the Female General, the Rabbit Fairy God, and the pet rabbits! Some of the students even jumped out of the box and made lanterns with very creative patterns—Bumble Bees, Gold Fish, Piggy, and so on.

After a full month of Ramadan, the Muslim community excitedly celebrate one of their most important festivals, Eid-al Fitr. 3i Initiatives with One World Club has invited all students to join this meaningful festival together after the nerve-racking exam period. On May 28 (Fri), we had a lovely hybrid event (online and offline) with students and staff of different cultural backgrounds.

Dr. Cheung Tao, Mr. Bruno Chiu, Mr. Lewis Ng and students of Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education conducted the online exchange with Sichuan ABA Teacher University and Sichuan Changjiang Vocational College, shared and discussed the ideas and experiences in teaching materials and curriculum design.

FHDCCMP and FHDMUS students are always eager to learn outside from the classroom. Last week, they visited Asia Television Digital Media Limited, and were given the opportunity to engage in a conversation with three guest speakers, discussing areas such as music production and social media.
Ms. Apple Lai-Ping Lau, Chairman of BIG ECHO I-BOX, and Hong Kong singer Tiffany Ting (Good Night Show - King Maker III) shared with our students the importance of self-enhancement, determination, and audacity. Besides, Mr. Chois Choi Shing Ho, Consultant of Source Network Media Group, inspired our students to think about the rapid development of we media as well as and the cultural difference between Hong Kong and mainland China.

The 5th Virtual Travelling and Lecture Series was held successfully this afternoon. Thanks to Ms. Hatano and Jason from the Fukuoka Prefectural Government Hong Kong Office delivered a wonderful presentation of Fukuoka in general. Our deep gratitude to Mr. Nakamura (Yanagawa Tachibana-Tei Ohana) and Mr. Kaneko (Yoake) who took us on a wonderful journey to Yanagawa. the city of water. Thanks to the unique environment of Yanagawa, the city is blessed with different kinds of rare fish. Ohana, a national cultural asset, is a Western style building leading to Japanese style Oh-hiroma

Guest Lecture ‘Bring Happiness Back to Hong Kong students’ has been held successfully on 27 April 2021. We are very honoured to have Dr. Agnes Chan to share her educational professionalism with our students. Her profound insights on the Hong Kong educational system inspired and uplifted students, teachers and parents alike.

Students of 'Higher Diploma in Creative Culture and Media Practice' visited Come Know (Asia) Limited and attended a workshop conducted by Mr Sam Sio (Founder and chairman of Come Know).

3-I Initiatives with One World Club LiPACE 3i event—Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr has been held successfully on Apr 20, 2021. We are very honored to have Guest Speaker, Mr. Muhammad Naseem Khan, Chief Imam of Idara Minhaj ul Quran Hong Kong, to share and discuss knowledge on Islamic religion and culture. An audience of around 150 (in Zoom and f2f) joined together in this lovely afternoon to learn about the subject matter. Senior Management members, Dr. Benjamin Chan (Dean of OUHK LiPACE) and Ms. Szewai Shing (Associate Director), attended the event in support of the 3i initiatives. Dr. Benjamin Chan, Dean of OUHK LiPACE, delivered a warm-hearted opening speech and addressed the importance and benefits of the three “i’s, namely inclusiveness, internationalization-in-place, and intercultural awareness for businesses. During the sharing, the participants were informed about the fundamentals of the Islamic religion and culture; a lot of them also actively raised interesting and thought-provoking questions for better understanding. A campus tour was also conducted to show our learning environment after the talk. Looking forward to more events and activities!

[Language Exchange Activity - International Festive Food Culture] Language Team organised a Language Exchange Activity on 30th March. More than 30 students from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and ethnic minority groups gathered online, sharing the festive food culture of their respective hometowns in three different languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. Moreover, these students have demonstrated their creative thinking skills and formulated brand new festivals, in order to explore the possibility of multicultural integration. This activity has practised our School's core value of'providing top-quality and all-round total learning experience for students', and allowed various cultural parties to share joyful moments in an integrative learning environment.

Virtual Travelling and Online Lecture Series: Hyogo Prefecture
The Japanese Language and Cultural Studies Centre organised the Virtual Travelling and Online Lecture Series: Hyogo. The event was attended by students, staff and the general public.

Language Team organised the second Cantonese Workshop on 23rd March. With the theme of 'Kindergarten storybooks and songs', Ms. Ray Chen shared with ethnic minority students two classic Cantonese songs 'Good morning', 'Uncle Sun' and a Cantonese storybook 'Little black bird'. Although the workshop was conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19, it did not stop EM students and Ms. Chen singing together and sharing a wonderful time in Cantonese study.

Language Team organised the first Cantonese Workshop on 2nd March. With the theme of 'tea restaurants', Mr. Gilman Fung and Mr. Oscar Wong shared with ethnic minority students essential knowledge about Hong Kong local food culture and how traditional dishes are prepared, and taught them basic conversational expressions used in restaurants. The two teachers had even prepared relevant local food for real-time demonstration. Although the workshop was conducted online due to the pandemic, it did not reduce EM students'genuine interest in Hong Kong food culture. We hope that there will soon be an occasion to have local and non-local students together visiting famous tea restaurants, enjoying nice local food, and immersing themselves in the unique traditional Hong Kong culture.

Virtual Travelling and Online Lecture Series: Miyagi Prefecture
The Japanese Language and Cultural Studies Centre organised the Virtual Travelling and Online Lecture Series: Miyagi. The event was attended by students, staff and the general public.

[3i-Initiatives with One World Club CNY Party] The CNY Celebration party of 3i-Intiatives with One World Club was held successfully on Feb 23, 2021. The event included three parts: Hanfu Appreciation, Sharing of Learning under COVID, and Dumpling-making. Dr. Benjamin Chan, Dean of OUHK LiPACE, also attended the event. The event witnessed more than 200 participants online and enabled students to experience Chinese New Year and Chinese culture; it also served as a great chance for students of different programmes to be connected with Dean for detailed interaction and exchange.

Online Cooking Workshop: Hong Kong x Miyazaki
Students of 'Higher Diploma in Japanese Studies' joined the online cooking workshop organized by the Miyazaki Prefectural Hong Kong Representatives Office.

Virtual Travelling and Online Lecture Series: Kumamoto Prefecture
The Japanese Language and Cultural Studies Centre organised the Virtual Travelling and Online Lecture Series: Kumamoto. The event was attended by students, staff and the general public.

Virtual Travelling and Online Lecture Series: Kochi Prefecture
The Japanese Language and Cultural Studies Centre organied the Virtual Travelling and Online Lecture Series: Let's Connect! The Best of Japanese Prefectures -- Kochi. This event, part of Japan Autumn, was attended by students, staff and the general public.

Students of "Higher Diploma in Creative Culture and Media Practice" visited the Chu Hai College of Higher Education and attended a seminar and workshop on "How to be a successful KOL! " delivered by professionals.

Student joined the DIY light box workshop. They engraved different patterns and sentences on the light box while enjoying soft music.

Students of the “Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education” joined the “Beijing-Hong Kong Teachers Professional Exchange Training Program” organized by GAPSK. One of the exchange activities was to visit Beijing Sanlitun Kindergarten (BSK). BSK shared their successful experience in curriculum development.

After 3 sessions in April, the Twin-site Simultaneous Tele-teaching was conducted again between students of LiPACE and Sichuan Changjiang Vocational College (SCCVC). They exchanged views on topics such as childhood education and treating children with respect.

Ing. Valerie Vranová, Associate Professor and Vice-dean of Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, gave a talk on the life and culture in the Czech Republic, and shared some local snacks with students.

The students of “Diploma Yi Jin (Early Childhood Education)” visited Lok King Kindergarten to understand the operation of early childhood education institutions and observe the learning of young children.

Students of “Higher Diploma in Creative Culture and Media Practice” and “Higher Diploma in Popular Music and Music Production” visited the Chu Hai College of Higher Education and attended a seminar on multimedia music video production delivered by TVB Producer Ms. Esther Choi.

Famous comedian Vivek Mahbubani performed his stand-up comedy 'An Indian Made in Hong Kong' at LiPACE, telling the funny yet inspiring stories of his life in Hong Kong. Our non-local students also introduced their culture through amazing Bollywood and Bhangra dance performance.

Local and non-local students had fun in the activity 'A taste of Hong Kong', tasting popular traditional snacks and learning about local idioms and slangs through games. Local students also shared about the must-gos and -dos in Hong Kong.

Freshmen and Counsellors made snowy mooncakes together at a workshop to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

About 100 freshmen joined the Orientation Day, getting to know the campus and each other through a series of games.

Tourism students joined the “Movers & Shakers” programme organized by the Asia Society Hong Kong Center, where Mrs. Laura May-Lung Cha, Chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, shared about her values and how she surmounted challenges.

In July, 17 students from the ‘Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education’ visited Birmingham, UK, for a summer camp. During the three-week English programme at the University College Birmingham, students had the opportunity to practise their listening, reading, speaking and writing skills in English while exploring the British culture and history. They also took field trips to the Warwick Castle, Stratford, Chester and the Waddesdon Manor.

Students of ‘Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education’ visited Tokyo for the ‘Tokyo Kindergarten Exchange Enrichment Trip 2019’ to learn about the teaching philosophy, teaching methods and classroom settings in Japan.

LiPACE students went to Chengdu for a 5-day exchange activity organized by the Sichuan Changjiang Vocational College. Students of both sides took part in a variety of activities related to innovation and entrepreneurship, and visited the local historical and cultural attractions together. Our students gained a deeper understanding of Sichuan’s culture and Chengdu’s measures to support entrepreneurship.

Five Year 2 students from the Higher Diploma programmes in Airline Studies, Hospitality Studies, and Resort and Theme Park Management, formed a team to join the MonsoonSIM Enterprise Resource Management Competition 2019 (Hong Kong).

Students visited Korea for a cultural exchange to learn about its historical development and cultural phenomenon. They smiled for a group photo at the Dora Observatory, the northernmost point of South Korea.

Students of the ‘Higher Diploma in Health Care’ visited Tajen University and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan to learn about the healthcare system there.

Students of Diploma Yi Jin visited the new Hengqin campus of the University of Macau during the tour sponsored by the Education Bureau, learning about the various changes and socioeconomic potentials of the Greater Bay Area.

Students of ‘Higher Diploma in Japanese Studies” visited Miyazaki, Japan, for a six-day cultural exchange to learn about Miyazaki’s history and culture from the students of the University of Miyazaki.

Master Tomita Nobuaki hosted three workshops on cross-cultural creativity with students from February to April. The art pieces they collaborated will be launched soon.

Interior Design students visited the University of Saint Joseph in Macau. Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries Prof. Carlos Caires showed them the relevant teaching facilities and hosted a handcrafting workshop for them.

Three sessions of Twin-site Simultaneous Tele-teaching have been successfully completed between students of LiPACE and Sichuan Changjiang Vocational College (SCCVC). Through video-conferencing, students of both sites enjoyed heated discussions on current issues together. This teaching and learning experience was highly praised by teachers and students from both sides.

The Tuen Mun Hospital School of General Nursing and Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited gave admission and career talks respectively to our students of “Higher Diploma in Health Care”.

Students of “Higher Diploma in Engineering” visited Chu Hai College of Higher Education for an articulation talk by the Head of Department of Civil Engineering Prof. Jospeh Mak, and a tour around the department’s laboratory.

Students of Disciplinary Forces (Higher Diploma and Diploma Yi Jin) volunteered at the marathon event held by Light & Love Home.

Assistant Professor Ir. Dr. Gordon Leung and Teaching Fellow Mr. Justin Chiu from the Department of Construction Technology and Engineering, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), gave an admission talk to our students of 'Higher Diploma in Engineering (Civil Engineering)'.

Ms. Castiel Lam and Ms. Agnes Lo, Deputy Project Supervisors of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, visited LiPACE to share their study experiences in Taiwan with our students of the 'Higher Diploma in Health Care'.

Students of 'Higher Diploma in Popular Music and Music Production' gave a music performance to share about their learning, growth and love of music with the audience.

Students of Criminology and Disciplinary Forces visited the Anti-480 Anti-sexual Violence Resource Centre of RainLily. They learned about social issues and the local legal system through mock trials.

Dr. Leo Chan, Associate Director of State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, CityU, delivered a seminar on 'Blue Citizen: Diving into Future'.

LiPACE’s local students offered eager assistance in teaching Cantonese to our mainland students, for them to enjoy their study lives here in harmony and confidence.

Dr. Lam Yan Yan, Distinguished Professor of the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, inspired empathy and creativity among students through a fun and electrifying workshop.

Students of 'Higher Diploma in Japanese Studies' assisted in introducing Japanese cultures at the 'D·PARK Japanese New Year Festival'

Training Camp for Student Ambassadors

DYJ Basketball Competition 2018/2019

Diploma Yi Jin students toured around the Education Path at the Civil Aviation Department Headquarters.

Aroma Stone DIY Workshop

Diploma Yi Jin students visited sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck and joined Big Bus Tours.

Students of 'Higher Diploma in Criminology and Disciplinary Forces' and Diploma Yi Jin (Police Force/ Fire Services/ Ambulance Services) took part in counter-terrorism exercise.

3i Initiatives with One World Club: Two sessions of workshops 'Striving for Success: Business Etiquette and Intercultural Awareness' were successfully held on Nov 2 and Nov 9. Around 90 students from Business and Hospitality-related disciplines participated in this training on selective soft skills essential in the now ever-shrinking and competitive world. 'It can take only 7 seconds for future employers to decide on the hiring!' Thus it is of great importance to start with leaving a good impression. Our guest trainer, Ms. Cindy Tse (Director of Cabin Services, Sino Jet Ltd.), explored with professional charisma in three areas, namely, business greetings, grooming and attire, and intercultural awareness.