剪纸艺术：一纸一剪，指尖翻飞。学生们在非遗传承人的指导下，将红色宣纸折叠裁剪，创作出寓意“福寿双全”的窗花。看似简单的线条背后，是力道与美感的精准平衡。

剪纸艺术：一纸一剪，指尖翻飞。学生们在非遗传承人的指导下，将红色宣纸折叠裁剪，创作出寓意“福寿双全”的窗花。看似简单的线条背后，是力道与美感的精准平衡。

活字印刷：墨香氤氲中，学生化身“古代匠人”，从挑选字模、排版校对到滚墨拓印，亲手完成一首唐诗的印刷。凹凸的铅字与宣纸相触的瞬间，千年文明跃然纸上。

Recently, Merchiston International School Shenzhen (MIS) organised a unique ‘Golf + Intangible Cultural Heritage’ study tour for KS3 students. This trip not only carries on the golf tradition of our Scottish alma mater, Merchiston Castle School (MCS), but also integrates Chinese intangible cultural heritage, helping students to expand their international horizons and understand traditional craftsmanship through cross-cultural immersion experiences.

At the G Planet Golf Centre, students were given an in-depth understanding of the evolution of golf from an aristocratic sport to a national sport. The coach particularly emphasized the embedded etiquette culture of golf - where every principle, from respecting opponents to exercising self-discipline, epitomizes the essence of gentlemanly spirit.

Afterwards, Andrew Dawes, the top American golf coach, delivered hands-on instruction to the students. Demonstrating essential techniques for both long and short clubs—from grip posture to swing dynamics—he provided personalized adjustments for each student's form.

During practice drills, our KS3 students are gradually mastering the rhythm of their strokes. The climax came with an entertaining team competition, where collaborative spirit and athletic passion intertwined, allowing students to discover the wisdom and charm of sports through their exhilarating efforts.

In the second stop of Guanlan Lake Craft Workshop, the non-heritage experience was carried out in the form of ‘static and dynamic’:

This study is not only a skill learning, but also a cultural dialogue. The self-discipline in golf and the craftsmanship in non-heritage skills seem to be very different, but they reached a tacit understanding in the spiritual core of ‘pursuing excellence’. A student exclaimed, ‘Concentration in swinging a golf club and patience in paper-cutting both require total dedication - it turns out that Chinese and Western cultures can be so connected!’

This innovative attempt of MIS has shattered the conventional single-dimension approach to study programs. Through its innovative "sports + culture" crossover model, students simultaneously develop character through international athletics while gaining cultural confidence from traditional craftsmanship. MIS plans to design more such interdisciplinary programs, nurturing youths to become a new generation of talent that remains rooted in heritage while embracing global perspectives.

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