Day 3 - School Immersion - Buddhist Wing Yan Primary School

The delegates had an opportunity to savour the very authentic Dim Sum breakfast. A must if you are in Hong Kong. The Malay pupils, however, had their intercontinental breakfast in the hotel's cafe.

Dim Sum Breakfast

School Immersion - Buddhist Wing Yan Primary School

The delegates visited another primary school and it is situated in Yuen Long. The pupils of both schools put up performances to show each other's appreciation. The delegates then had lessons with their ePals.

Mr To, Principal and staff of Wing Yan Welcomes Rirvervale

Lesson Time

Sharing Rivervale's ICT Experience with Principal and Staff

Heritage Trail

After recess, the delegates along with their ePals set off to Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery and the Ping Shan Heritage Trail where they learned about the heritage of the Tang Clan who has been staying in this area for the past 800 years.

Group Photo in front of the Communal Hall with Justice of Peace, Mr Tang

Riverlites with their ePals

Visiting the study hall used by scholars many decades ago

Appreciating the culture of the Tang Clan

Wing Yan Primary also made a special arrangement for the delegates to have a special lunch of 'Poon Choi' in the Communal and Ancestral Hall. It was really a treat for both the taste buds and the eyes to have lunch in such a historical setting.

Isn't this a scene from 'Little Nonya'?

'Poon Choi' also known as 'Big Bowl Feast', is a type of age-old delicacy composed of different layers of ingredients served in wooden basins. The tradition of “Poon Choi” dates back to Song Dynasty (AD1270s) when China was invaded by the Mongolians and the imperial family was forced to flee south to Hong Kong. Villagers in the New Territories were endeavored to provide the imperial family with their best food they had. As they could not find sufficient nice containers, they used big wooden basin to serve the food. Formerly, it is a dish exclusive to walled villagers in the New Territories, which served only during religious rituals, festivals, special occasions and wedding banquets, and usually shared only among family members or their disciples. Indeed the delegates felt very honoured to have partaken in this traditional feast.

How to finish all??

With a heavy heart and stomach, the delegates bid farewell to the pupils and staff of Wing Yan and went on to the Avenue of Stars for some 'stargazing' activities where they learned more about the film industry of Hong Kong.

Avenue of Stars

The night ended off with the colourful display of lights and laser show known as 'Symphony of Lights'; a 15 minutes light show involving many prominent and famous commercial buildings on Hong Kong island.

Legend of Kung Fu - Bruce Lee

Everyone wants their hands on Jackie Chan

The delegates then had their daily reflections and today was a special day as they celebrated Arasu's birthday in advance. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!