Hong Kong Metropolitan University Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKMU LiPACE) has launched the five-month long “International Lifelong Learning Festival”, to provide students with immersive learning experiences about international cultures. This initiative aims to provide students with immersive learning experiences about “internationalization-in-place”, “intercultural awareness”, and “inclusiveness” as the fundamental elements of co-curricular learning.
Following the successful launched of its collaboration with the Consulates General of Finland, Zimbabwe, and Egypt, HKMU LiPACE is pleased to continue this initiative with Hungary. The fourth significant event in this series is entitled “I am Dreaming of a Hungarian Christmas”.
On December 10, 2024, Mr. Zoltán Páldi, Consul and Trade Commissioner of the Consulate General of Hungary in Hong Kong, and Ms. Krisztina Berkeszi, in charge of Cultural, Educational, and Sports Affairs of the Consulate General of Hungary in Hong Kong, visited LiPACE and shared insights into the fascinating Hungarian Christmas traditions with students. Ms. Krisztina Berkeszi, the instructor for the baking workshop, joined LiPACE students in preparation of Mézeskalács, a traditional Hungarian Christmas treat. In addition to sampling a variety of Hungarian delicacies, participants engaged in the collective decoration of a Christmas tree with Hungarian-themed ornaments. The students and participants had the opportunity to engage in experiential learning about Eastern European culture and enjoyed the festive Christmas ambience in advance.
The “International Lifelong Learning Festival” offers a variety of activities that provide participants with a cultural adventure, including the opportunity to explore different countries through films and books, as well as to savor authentic cuisine. Each event in the series has been well-received, with high levels of enthusiastic participation.
The “International Lifelong Learning Festival” will host more events about Japan (7 & 14 December), and India (21 January 2025). Further information will be available on the institute's website:
www.hkmu.edu.hk/lipace/international-lifelong-learning-festival/.
香港都會大學李嘉誠專業進修學院 (HKMU LiPACE) 從2024年9月起開展爲期五個月的「國際文化周」，讓學生沉浸式體驗及學習其他國家的文化與知識，提倡「在地國際化」、「跨文化意識」和「共融」，作為聯課學習的核心，幫助建立融和的學生群體。
繼早前與芬蘭、津巴布韋及埃及駐港領事館合作舉辦國際文化周活動後，HKMU LiPACE於今日(2024年12月10日)與匈牙利駐港領事館合作舉辦第四場文化交流活動。匈牙利駐港領事館兼貿易專員Zoltán Páldi先生及文化、教育和體育事務專員Krisztina Berkeszi女士到校，分享匈牙利聖誕傳統習俗，Krisztina Berkeszi女士親自擔任烘培工作坊的導師，與LiPACE師生一同製作匈牙利傳統聖誕食品Mézeskalács。除了品嚐匈牙利小吃外，參加者還可以參與聖誕樹裝飾，透過體驗學習，了解東歐文化，感受聖誕節日氣氛。
「國際文化周」活動內容多元化，從旅遊、電影、書籍到當地美食等不同方面，介紹不同國家的文化習俗及風土人情，深受歡迎。舉辦以來，每場活動皆座無虛席，反應踴躍。
12月至2025年1月的「國際文化周」，將會有日本和印度的文化活動，相關資料將會在學院網站公佈：www.hkmu.edu.hk/lipace/international-lifelong-learning-festival/，敬請留意。
