Tea Aroma and Ink Charm Shine Together — The Centre for Chinese History and Culture organizes the “Ink Rhymes of Hou Kong Macao Sketching Works Exhibition” to celebrates International Tea Day at Mandarin House

To celebrate International Tea Day on May 21 and promote local cultural heritage, the Macao Tea Art Professionals Association held an International Tea Culture Carnival at Mandarin House, themed “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Macao.” The event used tea as a medium to inherit and spread tea culture. The Centre for Chinese History and Culture participated by hosting the “Ink Rhymes of Hou Kong Macao Sketching Works Exhibition,” which is an important part of the tea culture carnival series. This exhibition combines the profound essence of tea culture with the creative inspiration of Macao artists, presenting a cross-disciplinary cultural feast to residents and tourists.

The ” Ink Rhymes of Hou Kong Macao” sketching exhibition showcased ink, watercolor, and sketch works inspired by Macao’s historical districts and natural scenery. One participating artist expressed, “This cultural feast, blending tea culture, artistic discussions, and intangible heritage preservation, showcases Macao’s unique urban landscape and cultural charm through exquisite art, presenting an artistic dialogue that transcends time and space.” Attendees noted, “Tea culture is an important carrier of Chinese tradition, and Mandarin House, as a symbol of the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, is an excellent venue that connects the past and the future.”

The opening ceremony also featured performances of Portuguese folk dance, Cantonese opera, and kung fu tea, as well as workshops on “Calligraphy, Painting, and Tea Wine” and tea tasting. The Chinese History and Culture Center is committed to promoting Chinese historical culture. This collaboration with International Tea Day activities not only injects new artistic ideas into traditional tea culture but also deepens the public’s understanding of Chinese traditional culture through the historical context of Mandarin House, showcasing the charm of Macao’s diverse culture.