Greater Bay Area Masters’ Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition “Chinese Heart · Return Tribute” Successfully Held

The “Chinese Heart, Return Tribute – Greater Bay Area Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Macao’s Return” organized by the University of Macau Alumni Association and sponsored by the Cultural Development Fund, was grandly inaugurated at the Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) of the University of Macau (UM) on the afternoon of November 5, 2024. The exhibition showcased nearly 60 outstanding works from over 30 calligraphers and painters from the Greater Bay Area, featuring rich content and diverse themes to jointly celebrate the dual celebrations.

The exhibition is part of the UM Festival of Chinese Culture series, co-organized by the Macao Calligraphy Academy, and supported by the CCHC and the Alumni and Development Office of the UM. During the opening ceremony, Mr. Ao Peng Kong, Chairman of the General Assembly of the UM Alumni Association, delivered the opening speech, expressing hope that through the theme of calligraphy and painting, cultural exchanges and cooperation in the Greater Bay Area would be promoted, resonating with more people in celebrating the return together.

Prof. Zhu Shoutong, Director of CCHC, welcomed the distinguished guests and exhibitors at the opening ceremony and encouraged everyone to experience the charm of the campus. He emphasized the importance of alumni to the university, believing that leveraging alumni power could not only strengthen cohesion, but also enhance the school’s brand image. The exhibitors demonstrated their cultural accomplishments through their brush and ink works.

Mr.Chau Veng Tang, Vice President of the Macao Calligraphy Academy, stated that their team actively co-organized this event and broadly mobilized their council members and members to create and submit works, jointly telling Chinese stories through calligraphy and painting to make this wonderful event possible.

During the event, exhibitors participated in an on-site calligraphy and painting gathering, each displaying their talents in a lively atmosphere, adding more cultural elements to the celebration of Macao’s return.