UM Centre for Chinese History and Culture Visits Escola Estrela do Mar

As one of the inaugural member institutions of the Chinese History and Culture Promotion Base, Escola Estrela do Mar has maintained a close and productive partnership with the University of Macau (UM) Centre for Chinese History and Culture. To further strengthen collaboration and explore future initiatives, Dr. Cheang Neng Ian, Deputy Director of the UM Centre, led a delegation to Escola Estrela do Mar on the afternoon of Thursday, May 8, 2025. The delegation included Principal Administrative Officer Ms. Kuan Sio In, Administrative Officer Mr. Wong Keng Mang, and Administrative staff Ms. Tong Ho Kei.

During the meeting, both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on cultural event planning, teacher professional development, and student experiential education. Principal Kolbe Vong of Escola Estrela do Mar proposed co-organizing a “Chinese Culture Day” with the Centre, aiming to integrate more classical Chinese cultural elements and deepen students’ understanding of traditional heritage. Noting challenges in funding and venue logistics, he called for resource integration to advance the project. Principal Vong also emphasized enhancing teacher expertise, suggesting specialized training programs and requesting the Centre’s support in developing history and culture curricula to strengthen pedagogical capacity.

Dr. Cheang Neng Ian invited Escola Estrela do Mar to participate in the “Patriotic-themed Cultural Tours,” aligning with the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to deepen patriotic education. He proposed a multi-school collaborative model to foster inter-school exchanges.

The visit has breathed new vitality into the partnership between Escola Estrela do Mar and the UM Centre for Chinese History and Culture. Both institutions jointly pledged to focus on cultural heritage preservation and educational practices, further deepening collaboration in youth cultural cultivation. They aim to collectively contribute to promoting China’s outstanding traditional culture and elevating the cultural literacy of Macao’s youth.