Located in Lantau Island, Yi O Village's 200-year-old land is home to Hong Kong's largest and rare organic rice paddy. Every March, the planting season begins, bringing new life to the golden fields. Join the Yi O Farm for a hands-on experience—plant rice seedlings, feel the earth, and appreciate the effort behind every grain of rice. Highlights: • Rice Planting: Experience traditional farming and understand agricultural labor • Organic Farming: Learn about eco-friendly practices and biodiversity conservation • Environmental Resources: Discover the importance of sustainable land use • Food Appreciation: Understand the value of local farming and food consciousness This is more than farming—it’s a soulful journey. Connect with nature and reflect on the relationship between food, the environment, and life. Join us for this meaningful adventure! 大嶼山二澳村，這片擁有200年歷史的土地上，靜靜孕育著全港最大罕見的有機稻米田。每年三月，正是插秧的季節，金黃色的田野等待著新秧苗的到來，為這片土地注入新的生命力。誠邀您參與這趟獨特的體驗，由二澳農作社帶領，親手在稻田間彎腰插秧，感受泥土的芬芳，淺嘗「粒粒皆辛苦」的道理。 活動亮點： • 親手插秧：體驗插秧樂趣，感受農耕辛勞 • 有機耕作知識：學習有機耕作與生態保育 • 環境資源：了解土地永續利用的重要性 • 珍惜食物：體會本地農耕難得，學習惜食文化 這不僅是農耕體驗，更是心靈之旅。 一起走進二澳，親手耕耘，感受大自然的饋贈，重新思考食物與環境的關係。 Date: 3 Apr 2025 (Thu) Time: 9:10am – 3:30pm Gathering Time & Venue: 9:10am @Tung Chung *Light lunch will be provided.

1. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from connect@ust.hk, and will be able to find their application status listed as "Confirmed" on the Social Career portal/app. 2. [Penalty for withdrawal after 31 Mar and/or absence] The event is fully subsidized by HKUST Connect. If you are unable to participate in the event as schedule, you should send us a written notification to connect@ust.hk as soon as possible, but no later than 31 Mar 2024 (Mon). Students who withdrawn after the deadline or absent from the event will be charged a HKD300 program fee. 3. [HMAW1905] The is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. You need to attend the event in full to get 3.25 hours. 4. Enquiry: safannyng@ust.hk