Experience

Rice Planting Experience 稻田插秧體驗

Program Details
Date
3 Apr 2025 (Thu)
Location
Yi O, Lantau Island
Collaborator
Local life Limited
No. of Volunteers
20
UN Sustainable Development Goals
HKUST CONNECT SDG GOALS
HKUST CONNECT SDG GOALS
rice planting

This spring, volunteers experienced hands-on rice planting in Hong Kong's 200-year-old organic fields at Yi O. Wading through muddy paddies, they learned traditional farming techniques and gained real appreciation for the hard work behind every grain of rice.

The physical challenge of planting seedlings all day gave participants new respect for farmers' labor and sustainable agriculture. Many left with a personal commitment to reduce food waste, carrying this meaningful experience back to their daily lives.

Volunteers planting seedlings in a straight line for optimal growth
Volunteers planting seedlings in a straight line for optimal growth
Embracing the experience, getting muddy is all part of the fun!
Embracing the experience, getting muddy is all part of the fun!
Celebrating the joy of nature and friendship after a hard day's work planting rice!
Celebrating the joy of nature and friendship after a hard day's work planting rice!