Jiangmen Cultural History and Yunfu Eco-Farming Leadership Training Study Tour" Successfully Concluded

Nurturing Young Leaders, Deepening Environmental Awareness and Cultural Heritage

23 Students Immersed in Yunfu and Jiangmen to Develop Environmental and Sustainable Leadership Skills (Part 1)

Organized by Surein Foundation, the "Jiangmen Cultural History and Yunfu Eco-Farming Leadership Training Study Tour" was successfully held from November 8 to 10, 2025. The team from Queen's College Old Boys' Association Secondary School stood out among numerous participating schools with their exceptional performance and was selected as the recipient of the "Surein Foundation Sustainable Development Leadership Scholarship." A total of 23 teachers and students took part in the event. The itinerary centered around the "Surein Green Farm" as the core training base, providing an immersive cultural experience and hands-on environmental practices. This deepened the young participants' understanding of cultural heritage and sustainable development while further honing their teamwork and leadership skills.

Day 1: Tracing the Cultural Roots of the Hometown, Enhancing Cultural Confidence

The teachers and students visited the " China Qiaodu Museum of Overseas Chinese." Through its extensive collections and historical materials, the students gained an in-depth understanding of Jiangmen's development as a significant hometown for overseas Chinese and the spirit of perseverance among Chinese communities. This experience strengthened their sense of identity and mission toward their cultural roots.

Day 2: Competing in Knowledge and Physical Challenges, Refining Team Leadership

The focus of the second day was on teamwork and environmental practices. The students were divided into three groups, each assigned leadership tasks with different themes. They presented and evaluated their outcomes through a quiz competition, effectively enhancing their communication, expression, and problem-solving skills. Subsequently, the "Eco-Themed Orienteering Competition" allowed students to apply their learning in the farm setting, combining physical activity with environmental knowledge, truly achieving the training goal of "learning through action."

Cultural Roots Journey: Teachers and students inside the "China Qiaodu Museum of Overseas Chinese," deeply learning about the development history and humanistic spirit of Jiangmen as a famous hometown of overseas Chinese.

Study Tour Commencement: All teachers and students arrived at the study tour base – the "Surein Green Farm" – marking the start of this learning journey with a group photo.

Environmental Knowledge Contest: Students actively participating in the Environmental Q&A Competition, deepening their understanding of sustainable development concepts through intense and exciting competition.

Ascending the Heights, Expressing Sentiments: Teachers and students climbed the "The Queens’s College OB Pavilion" together, exchanging learning insights and feelings while overlooking the beautiful scenery.

Tea Garden Picking Experience: Students personally entered the tea garden, learning and experiencing tea-picking techniques, feeling the charm of traditional farming culture.

Getting Close to Farm Life: Students fed the sheep and pigs on the farm at close range, learning about animal behavior and husbandry knowledge through interaction.