To strengthen the exchange and communication between Macao and the Greater Bay Area, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM) successfully participated in the “Joint Internship on Geographical Expedition to the Greater Bay Area” event from 26 June to 1 July 2023. FHTM Associate Professor Tang Juan led 10 undergraduate and postgraduate students on this joint internship activity of key areas in the Greater Bay Area with teachers and students from South China Normal University and Macau Polytechnic University.
FHTM Students and Teachers
The joint internship activity commenced on 27 June. Associate Professor Tang Juan from FHTM and Associate Professor Li Peng from the School of Geography of South China Normal University (S.C.N.U.) explained the activity plan. During the inspection of the Zhuxiandong Reservoir, the students learned about the common cultural roots of the Greater Bay Area by understanding the profound impact this water supply project has on Macao. Furthermore, a field visit focused on the sustainable development of water village communities was conducted. Teachers and students went into villages, communicated with the village residents face-to-face, investigated tourism planning on the frontline extensively, and experienced the local customs and folk culture in the historic Gulao Waterfront. In the conclusion Seminar, the exchange and sharing of internship experiences were concluded by Associate Professor Tang Juan, who expressed sincere gratitude for SCNU hospitality, and by Dr. Wu Jiayu, an FHTM representative, who shared her thoughts on the wonderful experience.
Group Photo of Students from the Three Universities
Regions and cities in the Greater Bay Area are deeply connected. This joint internship activity allowed students from the three universities to collaborate and learn from each other. It enhanced students’ mutual cultural identity in the Greater Bay Area. One of the participants, undergraduate student Huang Liwei, stated, “Through learning the background of the construction of the Zhuxiandong Reservoir, I realized that Zhuhai and Macao are closely related. In the future, I will view the development of Macao’s tourism industry from a bigger perspective.” Undergraduate student Dong Jiaqi said, “The joint development of the three universities is like a microcosm of the joint development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. We have different research angles in disciplines, but we complement each other to achieve the same research goals, and that inspires me to think about the coordination of differences and joint development of the Greater Bay Area.” This joint geographical expedition activity benefited FHTM students by providing a deeper understanding and knowledge of the tourism and geography of the Greater Bay Area.
Associate Professor Tang Juan Leads a Seminar on Sharing Practical Experience
