The Young Ambassadors of Virtue Study Visit to the People’s Republic of China

The Young Ambassadors of Virtue Foundation (YAVF), together with the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing, implemented the project, “The Study Visit of theYoung Ambassadors of Virtue tothe People’s Republic of China (PRC)” during 16 – 22 September 2024, which was led by Ms. Chantipha Phutrakul, Director of the Young Ambassadors of Virtue Foundation, with the participation of 40 Young Ambassadors of Virtue. The group consisted of 6 school directors, 6 teachers, 25 students from 18 schools in 18 provinces, 1 YAVF staff member, and 1 volunteer. 

During the visit, the delegation paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Chatchai Viriyavejakul, Ambassador of Thailand to China, and Mr. YU Changxue, Director-General, China Center for International People-to-People Exchange, Ministry of Education of the PRC. 

They also engaged and exchanged their learning experiences with students at 3 primary schools in Beijing, 1 children’s centers, as well as Thai-major students at 1 university as follows: 

1. Peking University Elementary School

2. Fangcaodi International School

3. Beijing Experimental School Affiliated to China Conservatory of Music

4. China National Children’s Center (CNCC)

5. Peking University

The group had a chance to learn about state-of-the-art technologies, history, and Chinese culture from visiting museums and landmarks, such as the Great Wall. They also worshipped the Buddha Tooth Relic at Lingguang Temple and visited Ritan Park, Niaochao National Stadium, Olympic Park, and Beijing City Library. In Tianjin, the delegation visited the National Maritime Museum of China, the first comprehensive ocean-themed museum in the country. 

The Young Ambassadors of Virtue Study Visit was a success, thanks to the kind support from the Royal Thai Embassy. This special visit promoted a multi-faceted learning experience for young people in a country rich in history and culture, where people are known for their perseverance and young people are instilled with a sense of national identity and patriotism, a great example for the Young Ambassadors of Virtue.