In-Depth Cultural Exchange

• Stroll through the capital, Zagreb; wander the medieval old town of Dubrovnik  
• Explore the unique terrain of the World Heritage site “Plitvice Lakes National Park”
• Touch the marks of time in the ancient coastal city of Šibenik and Enjoy the sunset in Europe by the sea in Zadar , listening to the enchanting melodies of the “Sea Organ”

International Exchange Activities

• Visit local top universities to study architecture and natural ecology
• Tour the Chinese embassy to hear stories from abroad
• Collaborate with Croatian artists to create artworks and hold joint exhibitions
• Engage in passionate musical exchanges to build bridges of friendship with melodies

The Youth Development Bureau’s International Exchange Fund subsidizes 2/3 of the trip cost. Selected participants will need to pay approximately *$8,500 (about 1/3 of the trip cost). A **“Subsidy Pilot Program for Underprivileged Youth” is available for eligible students.

(Note: Departure dates and trip fees may be adjusted, subject to the organizer’s final decision)  

Register Here  ( Interview is required)

(a) (a) The purpose is to further support underprivileged youth in participating in exchange projects funded under the “Youth Development Bureau International Youth Exchange Funding Program.” The Home Affairs and Youth Affairs Bureau (Youth Development Bureau) has launched the “Subsidy Pilot Program for Underprivileged Youth” to provide additional funding to economically disadvantaged youth, ensuring that young people from different backgrounds can benefit from the exchange program.  

(b) Eligible participants must meet the following conditions: (i) Youth receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA); or (ii) Students receiving full funding under the “School Textbook Assistance Scheme” or full tuition funding under income-assessed funding programs by the Student Financial Assistance Agency.

(c) Coverage of Exchange Projects: Participants must pay for international exchange projects costing over HKD 3,000.

(d) Funding Amount: For projects where participants’ costs exceed HKD 3,000, the remaining amount will be covered by additional funding provided by the Youth Development Bureau to eligible participants.