On August 1, the teachers and students of the 2024 Qinghai Research Summer Camp for Macao students started a unique research trip, they visited the Tibetan Culture Museum, the Qinghai Provincial Natural Resources Museum and the Qingxiu Digital Headquarters Economy, and carried out in-depth interactive exchanges with the on-site staff on the topic of snow leopards.
An encounter with intangible cultural heritage
At 9 o'clock, the teachers and students came to visit the Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum, and everyone was quickly attracted by the "Chinese Tibetan Culture and Art Painting Grand View" and stopped to watch. In the Museum of Tibetan Culture, they seem to travel through time and space, immersed in the ancient and mysterious Tibetan culture, exquisite thangkas, unique costumes, and unique house buildings, all of which make them feel the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture.
The picture shows teachers and students of the 2024 Qinghai Research Summer Camp for Macao students visiting the Qinghai Museum of Tibetan Culture Photo: Chan Ho Li
An interaction with the "King of the Snow Mountain".
Subsequently, the teachers and students came to visit the Qinghai Provincial Natural Resources Museum. It seems to be a treasure trove of nature, from the fossils of ancient creatures to the specimens of modern creatures, from the microscopic cell structure to the macroscopic ecosystem, to the unique geographical structure of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, precious animal and plant resources, the rich exhibits make them dizzying.
The picture shows the snow leopard research course Photo: Chen Haoli
A research course on snow leopards was also launched here, during which the staff explained the living environment, distribution range, living habits and conservation status of snow leopards through vivid explanations and rich graphic materials. The students listened attentively and slowly unveiled the mystery of the snow leopard, known as the "King of the Snow Mountain". At the end of the course, with the theme of "Snow Leopard in My Eyes", the students announced their knowledge of snow leopards. Through this interaction, they not only increased their knowledge, but also gained an opportunity to go out of the classroom and expand their horizons, and more deeply understand the importance of protecting wild animals and maintaining ecological balance, and cultivated an interest in natural science and a sense of responsibility for ecological environmental protection.
The picture shows teachers and students experiencing Qinghai embroidery at the 2024 Qinghai Research Summer Camp for Macao students Photo: Chan Ho Li
Walk into intangible cultural heritage and feel the charm of traditional skills
In the afternoon, the teachers and students of the 2024 Qinghai Research Summer Camp for Macao students walked into the Qingxiu Digital Headquarters Economy to carry out research activities. At the scene, they personally felt the unique charm of Tu Pan embroidery, Huangzhongdui embroidery, Hehuang embroidery, Tibetan embroidery, Salar embroidery, Mongolia embroidery and other green embroidery. The embroiderers show exquisite embroidery skills, one stitch and one thread, showing the subtlety of traditional craftsmanship. They gathered around the embroidery girl, concentrating on observing and learning. The masters not only patiently explained the essentials of embroidery, but also guided them to try it by hand.
The picture shows the students of the 2024 Qinghai Research Summer Camp for Macao students experiencing green embroidery Photo: Chan Ho Li
This activity not only greatly cultivated the students' hands-on ability, but also gave them an in-depth understanding of the intangible cultural heritage of blue embroidery. Through personal experience, the students' understanding of traditional culture has been deepened, and it has also injected new vitality into the inheritance and development of the traditional culture of Qingxiu. It is believed that this event will plant the seeds of inheriting and promoting traditional culture in the hearts of Macao students, and look forward to blooming brilliant flowers in the future. (China Tibet Network Reporter/Lan Zhoujia Chen Haoli)