'HELLO! The Palace Museum — School Caravan' brings digital culture to students across China

A new initiative, "HELLO! The Palace Museum — School Caravan," was launched on November 10 to bring immersive digital cultural experiences to 160 primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong and Mainland China from 2025 to 2028.

Jointly organized by the Palace Museum and the Academy of Chinese Studies, and sponsored by the Institute of Philanthropy (IoP), the program aims to promote Chinese culture and nurture arts and technology talent among young people. It follows the success of the "FLASH! The Palace Museum — A PopUp Digital Experience.”

At the launch ceremony, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui expressed gratitude to the IoP for its support in bringing Chinese art and heritage to schools through innovative digital platforms.

Ann Kung Yeung Yun-chi, IoP deputy chairman and trustee of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, said the immersive experience will allow students to better appreciate the Palace Museum’s rich and diverse offerings.

Each year, the School Caravan will visit 30 schools in Hong Kong and 10 in Mainland China, staying about a week at each location. Students will explore the Palace Museum’s digital resources — including the “Digital Treasures Cabinet” project — through high-definition videos, interactive touchscreens, VR devices, and mobile apps.

The Caravan features two key interactive zones. The "Digital Exhibit Interactive Experience Vehicle" uses redesigned containers showcasing traditional Chinese architecture, allowing students to explore imperial attire and dining traditions in a multi-sensory environment. 

HELLO! The Palace Museum — School Caravan enables students to explore the Palace Museum’s artifacts through an immersive and interactive digital experience, introducing them to the richness of traditional Chinese culture and history.

HELLO! The Palace Museum — School Caravan enables students to explore the Palace Museum’s artifacts through an immersive and interactive digital experience, introducing them to the richness of traditional Chinese culture and history.

HELLO! The Palace Museum — School Caravan enables students to explore the Palace Museum’s artifacts through an immersive and interactive digital experience, introducing them to the richness of traditional Chinese culture and history.

Meanwhile, the "Public Education Experience" zone incorporates traditional architectural elements and offers insights into the Palace Museum’s Corner Towers and court life through VR and interactive educational modules tailored for primary and secondary students.

The organizers hope the initiative will inspire young learners to connect with their cultural roots and foster creativity through digital innovation, bridging tradition and technology in the spirit of cultural exchange.

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For details, please visit: https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/events/calendar/macau-food-festival/