"Customs YES" organised a summer cultural study tour from July 1 to 6, during which 50 members visited Chengdu, Sichuan, to explore the historical landmarks and the Wolong National Nature Reserve and to gain a deep understanding of the country's work in preserving history and culture, and conserving natural ecology.
On the first day, the tour members visited the China Giant Panda Garden Shenshuping Base in the Wolong National Nature Reserve, where they experienced the work of the breeders and, through close encounters with the giant pandas, gained an in-depth understanding of the importance of conserving endangered wildlife and protecting the environment. The delegation then visited the 5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake Memorial Museum to observe a moment of silence for the earthquake victims and to learn about the history of disaster relief and reconstruction efforts after the earthquake.
In Chengdu, the delegation was led by the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, and the directors and the presidents of the "Customs YES" Executive Committee and Honorary Presidents' Association, to visit the Sichuan University Museum. They also participated in a lacquer painting workshop on the "Sun and Immortal Birds". Afterwards, the delegation strolled through Jinli Street and enjoyed a performance of Sichuan Opera's face-changing technique, immersing themselves in the charm of traditional Chinese art.
In addition, Ms Ho led the delegation to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2nd Sichuan-Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan Youth Exchange and Cooperation Week and launch ceremony of "Thousands of Hong Kong Youth Exploring Sichuan". In her speech, Ms Ho said that although the youth from the four regions come from different backgrounds, she believed that through this platform, they could learn from each other, communicate with each other and establish cross-regional connections and friendships.
On July 5, the Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Excise (Control and Enforcement), Mr Mark Woo, led the delegation to visit JD Logistics to gain insights into the enterprise's diversified business areas and achievements in innovative technologies.
Throughout the tour, the delegation also visited various landmarks in Chengdu, including the Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, the Jinsha Site Museum and the Sanxingdui Museum, enabling them to appreciate and understand the glorious history of the ancient Shu civilisation from multiple angles.
"Customs YES" will organise more exchange activities in the future to deepen young people's understanding of the history and culture of the country, and strengthen their sense of national identity and pride.
Ends/Saturday, July 6, 2024
