{"id":213970,"date":"2026-05-26T09:38:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T01:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/?p=213970"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T02:08:14","slug":"dragon-100-2026-heritage-in-a-changing-economy-now-open-for-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/other-opportunities\/dragon-100-2026-heritage-in-a-changing-economy-now-open-for-application\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cDragon 100\u201d 2026 \u2013 \u201cHeritage in a Changing Economy\u201d Now Open for Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"213970\" class=\"elementor elementor-213970\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider wavo-column-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89659c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89659c7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9593b24\" data-id=\"9593b24\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af326c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af326c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>In 2026, under the theme Heritage in a Changing Economy (\u6587\u5316\u50b3\u627f\u8207\u73fe\u4ee3\u7522\u696d), the programme turns to Kunming, Dali and Lijiang in Yunnan, regions where history and acceleration coexist in striking ways. As a strategic node within the Belt and Road Initiative and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Yunnan offers more than economic relevance; it presents a living question: how can cultural depth and diversity endure amid rapid transformation?<\/h5><h5>Home to rich minority cultures and globally recognised efforts in intangible cultural heritage preservation, Yunnan is also emerging as a frontier of sustainable and inclusive development. This year also coincides with the 90th anniversary of the Long March which provides a moment both for commemoration and reflection.<\/h5><h5><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li><h5>Explore industrial transformation patterns and reflect on the integrated development of culture and economy<\/h5><\/li><li><h5>Immerse in profound human and historical heritage and interpret the living inheritance of diverse civilisations<\/h5><\/li><li><h5>Connect with global sustainability agendas and reflect on cultural conservation amid contemporary changes<\/h5><\/li><li><h5>Revisit the core spirit of the Long March and shape youthful vision and cultural identity<\/h5><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5><strong>Key Itinerary &amp; Dates (2\u20138 August 2026):<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li><h5>2 August: Hong Kong \u2013 Commissioning &amp; Seminar, Exploration Activities<\/h5><\/li><li><h5>3-8 August: Yunnan \u2013 Corporate\/university visits, intangible cultural heritage experience, and study of multi-ethnic culture<\/h5><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5><strong>Targets: Ethnic Chinese aged 18-40:<\/strong><\/h5><h5>All nominees will undergo our selection process. Selection criteria include:<\/h5><ul><li><h5>Outstanding academic results or strong professional background;<\/h5><\/li><li><h5>Demonstrated leadership excellence and non-academic talents;<\/h5><\/li><li><h5>Track record of community service and extracurricular achievements is an advantage.<\/h5><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5><strong>Programme Fee:<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li><h5>Original Programme Fee: HK$6,000.<\/h5><\/li><li><h5>Discounted Prices\uff1a<\/h5><h5><strong>HK$4,500<\/strong>, for\u00a0<strong>Early Birds<\/strong>\u00a0who complete registration\u00a0by\u00a0<strong>31 May<\/strong>, and reside in China (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan).\u00a0<\/h5><h5><strong>HK$2,800<\/strong>, for those who reside in\u00a0<strong>Asia<\/strong>\u00a0other than China.\u00a0<\/h5><h5><strong>HK$2,000<\/strong>, for those who reside in\u00a0<strong>other parts of the world<\/strong>\u00a0(Europe, North America, South America, Oceania, Africa).\u00a0<\/h5><\/li><li><h5>Participants are responsible for covering their own costs on: transport to and from Hong Kong; travel insurance for the entire trip; visas and all other necessary travel and health documents where applicable.<\/h5><\/li><\/ul><h5>\u00a0<\/h5><h5><strong>Registration Details:<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li><h5><strong>Application Link:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/xNQ6A1SuHS\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/xNQ6A1SuHS<\/a><\/h5><\/li><li><h5><strong>Deadline:\u00a016\u00a0June 2026 (11:59 PM HKT)<\/strong><\/h5><\/li><li><h5><strong>This Programme requires a nomination<\/strong>. Your application must be supported by a nominator from your university or working institute or an established organisation who can endorse your qualities and achievements.\u00a0<strong>Please submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Nomination-Form-2026.pdf\">nomination form <\/a><\/strong>by email to <a href=\"mailto:info@dragonfoundation.net\">info@dragonfoundation.net<\/a><\/h5><\/li><li><h5>For more information about the trip, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfoundation.net\/en\/2026\/04\/30\/dragon100-2026-2\/\">https:\/\/dragonfoundation.net\/en\/2026\/04\/30\/dragon100-2026-2\/<\/a> or refer to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Fact-Sheet_The-Dragon-100-Programme-2026.pdf\">fact sheet<\/a><\/strong>.<\/h5><\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Contact details:<\/strong><br \/>Tel: (852) 2811 2779<br \/>Fax: (852) 2811 2669<br \/>Address: 21\/F, The HKFYG Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong<br \/>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@dragonfoundation.net\">info@dragonfoundation.net<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2026, under the theme Heritage in a Changing Economy (\u6587\u5316\u50b3\u627f\u8207\u73fe\u4ee3\u7522\u696d), the programme turns to Kunming, Dali and Lijiang in Yunnan, regions where history and acceleration coexist in striking ways. 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