Ateneo Confucius Institute holds successful China Summer Camp

After a three-year hiatus, the Ateneo Confucius Institute Summer Camp resumed this year from 2-15 July 2023.  Sixteen students from various schools participated in the program, where they enjoyed a two-and-a-half-day Beijing city tour and attended a nine-day Chinese language and culture course at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou.  

All students passed the HSK Level 2 exam in order to qualify for the program. 

The trip started out in Beijing, where the participants visited China’s most famous sites, such as the Great Wall of China, Tian’anmen Square, the Summer Palace, and Beijing Olympic Park.  By seeing these places firsthand, they were able to learn about China’s fascinating history and rich culture. 

After the Beijing tour, the participants flew south to Guangzhou and attended classes at Sun Yat-sen University. They took intensive courses in Practical Chinese Conversation, Chinese Knots, Chinese Fan Design, Taijiquan, Chinese Pottery, Chinese Traditional Clothing, and Chinese Tea Appreciation. 

The participants also toured various famous spots in Guangzhou, namely the Chen Clan Academy, Guangzhou Library, Shamian Island, and the iconic Guangzhou Tower. 

All of these activities, including meals and accommodations, were subsidized by Sun Yat-sen University and the Chinese International Educational Foundation. Through this Summer Camp, the Ateneo Confucius Institute hopes to encourage more Filipino students to learn about China’s history, culture, language, and modern society, as well as develop friendly and lasting relationships between Filipino students, Chinese students, and teachers.

List of Participants 

1. Aaron Aldrich Alonzo - De La Salle University 
2. Adrian Hon - Far Eastern University - Roosevelt Cainta 
3. Audrey Yiran Nai - Immaculate Conception Academy  
4. Lok Kiu Agnes Leung - International School Manila  
5. Brianne Elyce Co - Makati Hope Christian School
6. Danah Lim - Mariano Marcos State University - Laoag
7. Nicole Lim - Our Saviour's Foundation, Inc
8. Jim Liu Jr. - Singapore School Manila 
9. Kaitlyn Mohika Cua - St. Jude Catholic School
10. Terence Oliver Chang - St. Jude Catholic School 
11. Tyrone Owen Chang - St. Jude Catholic School
12. Justine Alexis Tan - University of Santo Tomas
13. Vince Cesar Cabalona - University of the Philippines
14. Hans Maxwell Tan - Xavier School
15. Miguel Borbe - Xavier School
16. Mikhail Borbe - Xavier School 

For inquiries on future China Study Tours, follow the Ateneo Confucius Institute Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ateneoconfucius