The 7th Macao Forum for Chinese Culture was successfully held
On November 26, 2024, the 7th Macao Forum for Chinese Culture, jointly organized by the Centre for Chinese History and Culture at the University of Macau and the Think Tank of United Citizens, was successfully held. This forum coincided with the launch ceremony of the main project of the 3rd Festival of Chinese Culture of UM. The theme of the forum was “Macao Culture and Chinese Modern Civilization,” aiming to explore the value and contributions of Macao’s traditional culture to modern Chinese civilization.
Chairperson Chen Bingbing of the Think Tank of United Citizens and renowned writer, one of the forum’s initiators, Lu Xinhua, both delivered speeches. Chairperson Chen stated that this forum not only enriches the connotation of Macau as a “cultural base,” but also shapes Macau’s cultural foundation, providing valuable insights for preserving the Chinese cultural context and promoting the creative transformation and development of Chinese culture. This forum serves as both a reflection on past achievements and a vision for future development. Lu Xinhua pointed out that the academic and cultural influence of the forum is the result of collaborative efforts from all sectors. And then, the officiating guests conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The forum was organized into four sessions, each featuring keynote speeches and discussions. Over the course of one day, more than 20 experts and scholars delivered insightful presentations on topics including the influence of Macao culture on modern Chinese civilization, the contributions of Macao culture to contemporary Chinese civilization, Macao literature and culture, as well as modern Chinese literature and culture. Scholars and experts from various fields such as history, philosophy, thought, culture, and literary arts engaged in in-depth discussions, enhancing cultural confidence and promoting cultural heritage. This made the forum a feast of intellectual exchange and academic dialogue.
