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    Cathay Pacific
    Community programmes

    Cathay Young Explorers

    A large group of people posing outdoors in front of a vintage white aircraft with a red flag on its tail and the number “676” visible on the fuselage. The group is arranged in multiple rows, with some standing on the ground and others positioned on the aircraft’s steps and wing area.

    Cathay Young Explorers is an annual cultural programme organised in partnership with the Soong Ching Ling Foundation. It is uniquely designed to empower young people from Hong Kong by providing them with meaningful insights into the Chinese Mainland through immersive cultural experiences and aviation-themed learning.

    Participants have the opportunity to explore China’s thriving growth, with a special focus on its aviation industry, fostering a deeper understanding of the country's heritage, development and global influence. Through unique adventures at eye-opening locales and heritage sites, along with meaningful exchanges with peers, participants gain valuable insights into China’s past, present and future.

    Cathay Young Explorers Silk Road Adventure - Xingjiang and Sichuan 2025

    A large group of people standing outdoors in front of a big blue sign with white Chinese characters that translate to “Global Cotton Looks at Xinjiang.” The group is holding various decorative items, including framed artworks and fabric pieces featuring cotton-themed designs.
    Four individuals wearing matching light gray T-shirts with “Cathay Young Explorers” printed on the back are standing outdoors, facing an animal enclosure.
    A group of people gathered around a long wooden table, actively participating in a hands-on cooking activity. Each person is shaping or flattening dough pieces, with some using rolling pins. The participants are wearing matching light gray T-shirts and colorful neckerchiefs, suggesting an organized group event.
    Two individuals seated inside a flight simulator cockpit, with one person operating the controls. The simulator features realistic aircraft instrumentation and displays, while a large curved screen projects an aerial view of a landscape with fields, a river, and a runway in the distance.
    A lively indoor scene featuring people participating in a traditional cultural dance. The setting is an ornate hall with golden decorative patterns, white railings on an upper balcony, and a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Participants are dressed in colorful attire, including vibrant costumes with intricate designs and flowing skirts, while others wear casual clothing.
    A group of people gathered inside a museum or exhibition hall, closely observing a tall, intricate bronze artifact displayed in a glass case. The artifact features detailed carvings and sculptural elements stacked vertically.
    A group of people standing inside a modern exhibition space, attentively facing a large interactive digital display mounted on the wall. The display shows historical content, including the year “1961” and images of events.
    A group of people posing outdoors on a wooden deck in front of a large vertical sign shaped like a stylized flame or leaf. The sign features text in Chinese and English, including the word “Talimu.”