Cape Verde 11-day Tour
Destination: Santiago, Cape Verde
Duration: 11 Days
Type: Sister School Exchange
Delegation: Pui Ching Middle School
Key Engagements: Ministry of Education; Polytechnic High School Cesaltina Ramos
Overview
In October 2025, Mundial Travel successfully organized an 11-day educational and cultural exchange program to Cape Verde for a group of educators and students from Macau. Sponsored by the Macau Government, the program was designed to strengthen academic collaboration, promote cultural understanding, and broaden participants’ international perspectives.
Program Highlights
Educational Exchange
Visited the Ministry of Education of Cabo Verde, received by Dr. Amadeu Cruz, to explore future cooperation in academic and student exchanges.
School Visit
A two-day program was held with Polytechnic High School Cesaltina Ramos, featuring seminars, campus tours, and cultural activities designed to enhance cross-cultural understanding and experiential learning.
Cultural Immersion
Participants visited Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore Cabo Verde’s history and culture, and joined a local dessert-making workshop integrating cultural experience with learning.
Island Ecology Study
Through field studies on water quality, fisheries, and local crops, students gained practical insights into the island’s ecology and sustainable economic development.
Outcomes
Educational Learning
Collaboration with the Ministry of Education, schools, and communities strengthened educational and cultural ties between Macau and Cape Verde, building a foundation for lasting cooperation.
Cultural Understanding
Participants deepened their knowledge of Afro–Portuguese heritage, education systems, and sustainable island development.
Personal Growth
Students developed global awareness, teamwork, adaptability, and respect for cultural diversity.
Conclusion
The Cape Verde Educational and Cultural Exchange Tour was a resounding success. It strengthened educational ties between Macau and Cabo Verde, laying the groundwork for future collaboration in academic exchange, faculty development, and student programs.
Through engagement with the Ministry of Education, local schools, and communities, participants gained valuable insights into Cabo Verde’s education system and island development model, broadening their global vision and cross-cultural communication skills.
This journey was more than travel—it was a meaningful exchange of knowledge, culture, and understanding, marking a new chapter in educational connections between Macau and the Lusophone world.