Dragon Culture Hunt 探尋龍的文化

Three students from The Next Changemaker program collaborated with the Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service - Yau Tsim Mong Integrated Centre for Youth Development to organize a two-part cultural enrichment program for ethnic minority children in Hong Kong.

The first session focused on traditional Chinese crafts. The volunteers guided children aged 6-8 in making intricate paper dragons. They explained the cultural significance of the dragon symbol and helped the kids carefully fold, cut, and decorate their creations. The children also learned to sing the festive "Gongxi Gongxi" song, adding to their repertoire of Chinese cultural knowledge.

In the second session, the volunteers led the same group of children on an interactive city hunt through the Yau Tsim Mong district. At various checkpoints, the children were tasked with missions that aimed to let them explore different aspects of Hong Kong's local culture, from deciphering street signs to identifying iconic landmarks. The children worked together excitedly to overcome each challenge.

Through these hands-on, immersive activities, the volunteers created opportunities for the ethnic minority participants to engage with Chinese traditions in a fun and meaningful way. The program aimed to foster the children's appreciation and understanding of the diverse culture they are a part of, supporting their lifestyle within the broader Hong Kong community.