Study tours empower moral, intellectual development of students

Over 100 students, dressed in traditional scholar's attire, participate in a ceremony held in Qingyun county. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Qingyun county in Dezhou organized a traditional culture study event for primary and secondary school students at the Wenbo Garden on June 24.

Over 100 students, dressed in traditional scholar's attire, participated in a "ceremony of appreciating the teacher".

Students participate in a ceremony held in Qingyun county. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Under the guidance of teachers of Guoxue, referring to the study of traditional Chinese culture, they donned ceremonial robes, made respectful gestures, bowed to Confucius, received a red mark on their foreheads symbolizing wisdom, and struck drums, all while learning the importance of respecting their teachers.

The students also toured eight museums focusing on topics such as science and technology, dinosaurs, and paleontology.

"I loved the science and technology museum! I have only read about solar observation techniques in books before, but today I got to observe the sun with a solar telescope. It was such an exciting experience," said a student named Zhang Zixuan.

Students visit museums focusing on topics such as science and technology, dinosaurs, and paleontology in Qingyun county. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In recent years, Qingyun county has been focusing on integrating education with cultural tourism. Eight study bases, including a traditional culture study base, and various study practice routes have been created in the county. These efforts aim to provide students with a deeper understanding of society and nature through extracurricular activities, enriching their knowledge and strengthening their character through hands-on learning experiences. (Edited by Yang Yi)