Exhibition Section II
The Manifold Development of
the Pay Fong Spirit
Preserving Heritage through Oral History (2014):
Students, Teachers and
Cultural Workers Join Hands to Preserve Malacca’s Oral History
In 2014, the School collaborated with the youth section of the Malacca Chinese Assembly Hall's oral history initiative titled ‘Our Home, Malacca Stories’. Together, teachers and students ventured into the historical core zone of Malacca city to conduct community surveys. The objective was to collect oral histories and gather information about the historical significance of the area. These efforts resulted in the collection of valuable data and photographic works, which were then curated into a small-scale exhibition showcasing the architectural heritage of the city. The findings gathered were also used by the organising team for the production and publication of a cultural map.
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1. Collaborating with the "Our Home, Malacca Stories" project, a student journalism team was formed to conduct historical and cultural data collection in the historical streets.
2. Under the guidance of cultural heritage preservationists, student journalists explore the historical and cultural landmarks of the historical streets.
3. Students showcased the collected data through text and photographs in the "Old Buildings of Malacca Architectural Heritage Miniature Exhibition".
Cultural Stewardship on the Global Stage (2015):
By Invitation of the Melaka World Heritage Office,
Students Serve as
Youth Ambassadors for
World Cultural Heritage
In conjunction with the celebration of World Heritage Day in 2015, the Malacca World Heritage Office, in collaboration with the Malacca Lions Club and our school, organised a series of activities. Among these was the World Heritage Youth Ambassador Programme, where students from our school underwent professional training by the Tourist Guides Association to provide interpretation of Malacca's landmarks to visitors. This youth ambassador programme was recognised by the World Heritage Headquarters in Paris.
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1. Director of the Melaka World Heritage Office, Rosli Haji Nor, presenting a UNESCO certificate of appreciation to students.
2. Youth Cultural Ambassadors providing fluent English explanations of Malacca’s cultural heritage to tourists around the Stadthuys area.
Fostering Global Friendships through Cultural Immersion (2015–Present):
Experiencing Diverse Cultures through Cross-Border,
Cross-School Collaboration
In July 2015, our school launched its inaugural international student exchange programme, partnering with Osang High School in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, for the first time. The programme aims to provide students with opportunities for cross-cultural and academic exchange, as well as short-term stays with local host families to experience life in a foreign culture. This initiative seeks to broaden students' international perspectives and foster the development of diverse values.
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1. Signing ceremony to establish a sister school relationship with Osang High School, South Korea (July 2015).
2. 2016 South Korea Student Exchange Programme Brochure
3. Top: Students participating in an exchange at Osang High School, South Korea, receiving name tags printed with their names translated into Korean.
Bottom: Students learning Samul nori, a traditional Korean percussion genre.
4. Students from Osang High School and their buddies visiting the Hainan Association to experience cooking Hainanese Chicken Rice and making rice balls, while documenting the culinary process.
Fostering Global Friendships through Cultural Immersion (2015–Present):
Experiencing Diverse Cultures through Cross-Border,
Cross-School Collaboration
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1. Student exchange programme with Ming Lik Secondary School, Sarikei, Sarawak, allowing students to engage with schools from different regional and cultural backgrounds within the country (2019).
2. In addition to our longstanding sister school, Osang High School in South Korea, during the pandemic, the English department launched an online student exchange programme. It successfully conducted the first exchange with students from Fukuoka, Japan, in July 2021.
3. Exchange students from Vauban, École et Lycée Français de Luxembourg, experiencing life on a foreign campus and sampling local specialities under the guidance of their buddies (April 2023).
Ancient Traditions, Modern Guardians (2016):
Forming the Pay Fong Yiwutuan – Malacca's First Confucian Ritual Dance Troupe
With the joint sponsorship of the youth section of the Malacca Chinese Assembly Hall, the Malacca Hainan Association, the Malacca Heng Ann Association, and the Malacca Confucius Association, our school established Malacca's first ceremonial dance troupe in 2016 named it the ‘Pay Fong Yiwutuan’. Yiwu is a form of ceremonial dance in ancient China, the most solemn and august of its kind, with many temples in various Asian countries and regions, including China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, establishing such troupes.
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1. The costumes and props for the yiwu vary. The troupe in our school adopts a red-black traditional Hanfu, a liangguan (ancient headdress), a yilin (ritual collar), and qiaotouxie (shoes with curved tips). In addition, while ceremonial dancers typically hold a yue (a kind of pipe musical instrument, a fife) on the left, and a di (long pheasant feather) on the right, the Pay Fong Yiwutuan uses a bamboo flute instead of the yue; and a copper dragon head, feather holder, and three pheasant feathers for the design of the di.
2. The Pay Fong Yiwutuan performs annually at specific ritual or celebratory ceremonies, including the "San Shan Jiu Jiu - Bukit Cina Festival".
Nurturing Future Entrepreneurs through Corporate Mentorship
(2016–Present):
Simulating Entrepreneurial Environments to Cultivate Business Talent
Since 2016, our school has been convening our students to form teams and participate in the annual Youth Entrepreneurship Programme organised by the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce - Junior Achievement Malaysia (AmCham - JA Malaysia). In this nine-month long competition, each student team is assigned a business adviser from participating companies, who guides them through the process of establishing a company, raising funds, conducting market research, and sales. This setup allows students to experience the entrepreneurial process firsthand.
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1. AUO Sunpower Sdn. Bhd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the School to sponsor Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (JA) teams for competitions (February 2016).
2. Youth Entrepreneurship Programme teams selling their products at a trade fair in Kuala Lumpur (August 2017).
3. In 2016, four students from the Youth Entrepreneurship Programme team "W1NG’S Enterprise" represented Malaysia in the JA Asia-Pacific Company of the Year Competition in Tokyo, Japan.
Nurturing Future Entrepreneurs through Corporate Mentorship
(2016–Present):
Simulating Entrepreneurial Environments to Cultivate Business Talent
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1. Group photograph of the 2023 Youth Entrepreneurship Programme team at the AmCham-Junior Achievement Malaysia Central Region Awards Ceremony. Committed to environmental sustainability, they launched various green products.
2. Showcase of learning outcomes at the awards ceremony.
Diplomatic and Intercultural Dialogue (2022–2023):
Showcasing International Cultures by Embassy Invitation
In 2022, at the invitation of the Embassy of the Netherlands and the Malacca Tourism Board, the School co-organised the Malakka Dutch Festival. The event showcased Dutch culture to the public through various highlights, including Dutch cuisine and interactive experience zones for traditional Dutch games (such as Sjoelen). In 2023, as part of the celebrations for Pay Fong’s 110th anniversary, the School invited the Netherlands Embassy to host the Dutch Carnival on the school campus.
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1. Teachers and students from the Art Club participating in a collaborative project between the Embassy of the Netherlands and the Malacca Tourism Board to paint Dutch windmills and cows in the historical core zone (May 2019).
2. Students providing a guided tour of the Dutch-themed exhibition for the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Malaysia, Jacques Werner, and his wife, Sorayah Werner, during the Dutch Carnival (July 2023). Guests experiencing the traditional Dutch game, Sjoelen, on campus.
Diplomatic and Intercultural Dialogue (2022–2023):
Showcasing International Cultures by Embassy Invitation
In both 2022 and 2023, the Chinese Embassy extended an invitation to our school to host thematic exhibitions titled 'Summer' and 'Autumn'. These exhibitions featured various activities such as exhibitions, workshops, and sharing sessions on Chinese culture and traditional cuisine, aimed at enhancing students' understanding of Chinese culture.
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1. Students providing a guided tour of the "Summer" thematic exhibition for Zhao Changtao, Education Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia (May 2023). The Counsellor visiting the Gongbi (realistic) painting and calligraphy exhibition.
2. The "Summer" thematic exhibition also featured a series of activities, including ancient music appreciation, sachet-making, and tea art workshops.
"Jom Tengkera": Strengthening Identity through Community Walking Tours (2022–Present):
Engaging with the Community, Immersing in Local Cultural Diversity
In 2022, the Civic and Social Education Department of the School initiated on-site learning experience in Tengkera under the ‘Jom Tengkera’ community walking tour project. This endeavour involved compiling historical background information, conducting field surveys, documenting oral histories, and planning tour routes in Tengkera. Additionally, activities were organised on a community day to showcase the outcomes of their learning efforts. This successful experience was later replicated in other communities and neighbourhoods, including the suburban Malay villages etc. Through these initiatives, both teachers and students actively promoted youth engagement in local communities and facilitated intercultural interactions, thereby bolstering a sense of national identity.
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1. Through the "Jom Tengkera" Community Day, students not only showcased their learning outcomes but also presented the rich cultural history of the Tengkera community to the public.
2. Through community story collection activities, students interact and exchange with residents from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Students interviewing local residents to understand the community's history. The outcomes of their research are shared through community walking tours, inviting the public to explore the Tengkera community.
With a robust curriculum as our foundation and technological literacy as a catalyst, Pay Fong has actively cultivated diverse partnerships in recent years. Through purposefully designed initiatives, we guide our students to build cultural confidence, serve their community, and connect with the global stage.
