UM Holds the Fourth Festival of Chinese Culture

Introduction to the Fourth Festival of Chinese Culture

In order to promote the excellent traditions of Chinese culture and foster a campus and social atmosphere in Macao that preserves and passes on the positive aspects of Chinese culture, the University of Macau is organizing the Fourth Festival of Chinese Culture. Through a series of creative activities, the festival aims to enable students to learn about traditional Chinese culture, stimulate their interest in Chinese history and culture, and enhance their understanding of Chinese heritage.

The Fourth Festival of Chinese Culture is hosted by the University of Macau, with guidance from the Publicity and Culture Department and the Education and Youth Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region, the Macao Foundation, the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, and the Cultural Affairs Bureau. The organizing units include the Center for Chinese History and Culture of the University of Macau and the Macao Humanities and Social Sciences Education Base for Primary and Secondary School Students.

 


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The Festival of Chinese Culture integrates traditional and modern elements, carrying special contemporary significance. It is a pioneering, open, and essential public welfare activity. As an important bridge for cultural exchanges between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, Macao’s fusion of traditional culture and modern elements not only reflects its unique cultural characteristics but also showcases its cultural vitality in the new era. The prelude activities and warm-up events of the Fourth China Cultural Festival were held in October, while the core activities took place in November across the University of Macau campus, the University of Macau Chinese History and Culture Promotion Base, and various cooperative units. Key events will continue until December.

Introduction to the Core Programs

The core programs of the Festival consist of three major series:

  1. The Lecture, Publicity, and Education Series on Chinese History and Culture;

  2. The Exhibition, Performance, and Display Series on Chinese History and Culture;

  3. The Forum, Publication, and Debate Series on Chinese Culture and Macao Culture.