Aims
 
  • To learn and appreciate the development of sustainable fashion in the Philippines
  • To experience local cultures and traditions in the Philippines
  • To promote sustainable fashion to community upon returning to Hong Kong

Programme Timeline
DateTimeVenueActivity
13 - 14 Mar 18:45 - 20:30WLB 401GInterview
10 Apr (Thu)19:00 - 20:30 AAB 301Orientation
17 Apr (Thu)19:00 - 20:30 AAB 506Pre-trip Meeting
30 Apr (Wed)19:00 - 20:30AAB 606Pre-trip Meeting
16 May (Fri)19:00 - 20:30iCafe (WLB 3/F)Pre-departure Briefing
19 - 24 May  Tour to the Philippines
5 Jun (Thu)19:00 - 20:30 AAB 301Reunion

 
Trip Schedule (Tentative, subject to change)
ScheduleNature Details

Day 0
26/5/2025

Departure 
  • Departure
  • Flight: From Hong Kong to Manila
  • Self-arranged lunch 
  • Flight: From Manila to Kalibo

Day 1
27/5/2025

Culture
  • Plantation Tour in Kalibo
  • Harvesting & Extraction of Fibres
  • Visit the Community Centre in Kalibo

Day 2
28/5/2025

Culture
  • Handicraft Worskshop
  • Cultural Dance and Performance
  • Dinner with locals 

Day 3
29/5/2025

Self-exploration
  • Transfer to Boracay
  • Self-exploration in Boracay Island
  • Self-arranged Dinner

Day 4
30/5/2025

Eco-tour
  • Eco-tour (island hopping)

Day 5
31/5/2025

Arrival
  • Transfer to Caticlan Aiport
  • Flight Back to HK
 
 
 

Language
 
  • English 
     
Eligibility

  • All HKBU students. Prority will be given to UGC-funded UG students without outbound experience. 

 
Quotas
 
  • 14
 
Fees
 
  • HK$3,000/person + $500 refundable deposit upon full-attendance and satisfactory performance of all the pre and post trip activity, in addition to the outbound trip. 
  • Costs include round trip flight ticket, accommodation and activities, excluding some of the meals and visa.
  • Successful applicants will be notified shortly after the screening interview.
  • To indicate the acceptance of offer, the programme fee has be to settled before the given deadline. All fee paid are non-refundable. 

 
Application Deadline

  • 26 March 2025 (Wed)

 

Important Notes
 
  • Successful applicants must fulfill the travel requirements (if any) as required by the country and bear own costs of visa application (if applicable). 
     
Enquiries
 

Mr. Franky Fong (3411-2335 / ffong@hkbu.edu.hk) 

 

Remarks: Eligible students may apply for funding support from FGF.

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