"The Path of Inheritance": Education in the Transmission of Traditional Culture and Skills in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong–Zhongshan Youth Two-Way Exchange Delegation

This project is funded by The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland 2025-26. This project aims to facilitate a two-way exchange, enabling youth from Hong Kong and Zhongshan to gain an in-depth understanding of the differences and complementarities between the two regions in vocational and technical education, employment markets, and cultural heritage. It seeks to promote the integrated development of young people in the Greater Bay Area and provide reference for their future educational and career planning. 

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The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as a key focus of national strategic development, makes it crucial to promote exchanges and cooperation among youth within the region. Both Hong Kong and Zhongshan are core cities of the Greater Bay Area, each possessing distinct characteristics and advantages in vocational and technical education, cultural heritage, and youth development.

• Hong Kong: Internationalized education system, mature financial and service industries, multicultural integration.

• Zhongshan: Rich resources in vocational and technical education, supportive innovation and entrepreneurship policies, profound historical and cultural heritage (e.g., the former residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, etc.).

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1. Program Details

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Dates: April 6-8, 2026 (3 days)

Quota: 20 participants

Fee: Free of charge

Deposit: HKD 500 #

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(#Full refund of the deposit and issuance of a participation certificate are contingent upon completion of the exchange tour, pre- and post-tour activities, and submission of the required report.)

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2. Target Participants & Eligibility

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Aged between 18 and 35 (as of the departure date for the mainland trip).

Hold a valid Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card, OR

Hold a valid Hong Kong Identity Card and be enrolled in a full-time program in Hong Kong.

Under the "2025-26 HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland", an individual cannot participate in more than two mainland exchange projects, regardless of the organizing institution.

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3. Activity Content

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Exchange sessions with the youth from Zhongshan.

Visit to the Former Residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

Visit to the Zhongshan Youth Activity Center.

Visit to the Zhongshan Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cooperation Platform.

Visit to the Zhongshan Youth Volunteer Comprehensive Service Base.

Visit to Zhongshan college and exchange with students there.

Visit to the Hong Kong Museum of Art.

Produce a report on using technology for the preservation or promotion of traditional Chinese culture and intangible cultural heritage.

Outstanding performers will present their outcomes to the public, government, and business sectors via platforms such as China Central Television (CCTV), this project's press conference, and other media channels.

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(The actual itinerary may be subject to adjustments based on real-time circumstances.)

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4. Important Timeline

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Application Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 12:00 noon.

Online Interviews: March 2-6, 2026 (Weekdays).

Pre-tour Briefing: March 2026 (Date to be confirmed).

Exchange Tour: April 6-8, 2026 (3 days).

Visit to Hong Kong Venue: May 3, 2026.

Post-tour Sharing Session: May 2026 (Date to be confirmed).

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(All activities listed above will be conducted in person except for the online interviews.)

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5. Recognition and Awards

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Outstanding Individual Performance Awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze) will receive cash prizes of $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 respectively.
Excellent Performance Awards (two recipients) will receive a cash prize of $1,000 each.

Participants who attend this exchange tour and all associated activities and submit their individual report by the specified deadline will be awarded a participation certificate.

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6. Application Method

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1) Complete the online application form: https://forms.gle/HYgDExSj4V2Wki6d7

2) Upon confirmation of application, the organizing institution will notify applicants via email regarding interview arrangements.

3) Successful applicants must, by the specified deadline, submit the activity deposit, participant declaration and consent form, and copies of their Hong Kong Identity Card, Home Visit Permit, and Student ID Card (if applicable). Failure to submit by the deadline will be considered as automatic withdrawal from the exchange program.

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7. Download Attachments

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Attachment 1_Participant Declaration and Consent Form
Attachment 2_HKYouth+

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8. Payment Method

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The deposit must be submitted via bank transfer or cross cheque.

Bank: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (Bank Code: 004)

Account Number: 040-454290-838

Account Name: MYTHEAST YOUTH CLUB LIMITED

Please WhatsApp or email the bank-in slip or transaction notification to us.

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Cheque Payable to: 神話東方青年會有限公司 or MYTHEAST YOUTH CLUB LIMITED

Please write the following details on the back of the cheque:

• Exchange Tour Name

• Participant's Name

• Contact Phone Number

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9. Deposit Refund

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Participants must fulfill the following requirements to receive a full refund of their deposit. The deposit will NOT be refunded if the participant fails to complete the entire exchange program.

1) Must complete the entire exchange program held in the Mainland.

2) Must attend all associated activities of the exchange tour, including the pre-tour briefing and post-tour sharing session.

3) Must submit the individual report by the specified deadline.

4) Must submit all documents required for this exchange program.

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10. Important Notes for Application

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1) Please ensure all information submitted is accurate.

2) Participants of the "2025-26 HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland" must download the HKYouth+ app and register as a member to be eligible for exchange tours funded by the Youth Development Commission. (Refer to Attachment 2 for details).

3) During the exchange, staff from the organizing institution will assist and manage the program. Participants must maintain close contact and cooperation with the staff.

4) Participants must assemble and disband with the group in Hong Kong. Early departure, mid-tour withdrawal, or extended stay are not permitted.

5) Participants must possess valid travel documents for entry to the Mainland. Visa applications, if required, are the participant's responsibility. The organizer will not be held responsible for any inability to travel due to visa issues or other special circumstances, and no fees will be refunded.

6) To allow sufficient time for arranging transportation, accommodation, etc., participants must submit their information by the specified deadline. Failure to do so will be considered automatic withdrawal from the tour.

7) Registration and participation will automatically grant membership to the Mytheast Youth Club.

8) The organizer reserves the right to modify the program schedule and details based on actual circumstances. In case of any dispute, the organizer's decision is final.

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11. Enquiries

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WhatsApp: 3490 0155
Phone: 3490 0155
Email: contact@mytheast.com

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This program is funded by the "2025-26 HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland" of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Committee.