In mid-March, a group of students and faculty from the MBA program at the University of Hong Kong embarked on a journey of cultural exploration through TBC’s ChinaContact program, starting with a tour to TBC. They visited various companies in Beijing, immersing themselves in the local work atmosphere and corporate culture. Along the way, they experienced the majestic beauty of ancient palaces at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, feeling the profound history of China. They also visited the Great Wall, experiencing the magnificent grandeur brought forth by this historical monument.
In addition, they visited the Beijing Fenglei Peking Opera Troupe, which boasts a history of over 60 years. There, not only did they enjoy a splendid Peking opera performance, but they also tried their hand at painting Peking opera facial masks, deeply appreciating the unique charm of this traditional Chinese art form.
The past few weekends have been some of the most exciting of the entire semester, full of trips to the zoo, mountain hikes, ancient parks, and more! Our first trip out of many was a visit to the Beijing Zoo. I had mentioned earlier in the semester that I wanted to see some pandas, since I was in China after all, and our TBC friend Andy made it happen.
Spending a whole semester in Beijing, I knew I had to make the trip down south and check out Shanghai, and the city certainly lived up to the expectations. Everyone describes Shanghai as this super futuristic metropolis, and after spending a weekend there I understand why it has this reputation.