The Inauguration Ceremony of the Third Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassadors and Appointment Ceremony of the Second Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassadors

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On 9 May, 2024, the Centre for Chinese History and Culture of the University of Macau held the Inauguration Ceremony the third Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassadors and the second Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassadors Appointment Ceremony at the Cultural Building (E34) of the University of Macau.

First of all, Dr. Cheang Neng Ian, Deputy Director of the Centre for Chinese History and Culture, delivered a speech. He reviewed the achievements of the Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassadors from the past two sessions and emphasized the importance of cultural promotion activities for the dissemination and promotion of Chinese culture in Macao. He said that more activities will be organized to gather the core strength to enhance the dissemination and promotion of Chinese culture. After that, Dr. Cheang Neng Ian introduced the work of the CCHC, emphasizing that the Centre is committed to nurturing the backbone of the local promotion and dissemination of Chinese history and culture in Macao.

Afterwards, Dr. Cheang Neng Ian, Prof. Yeung Siu Kwai, Director of Academic Research Division and Ms. Leona Kuan, Principal Administrative Officer, jointly presented the certificates of accreditation to the second Chinese Culture Ambassadors, and thanked the ambassadors for their unremitting efforts over the past year, and for their continuous participation in the Centre’s series of cultural exhibitions, forums, seminars, and lectures, etc.. They have successfully spread the Chinese culture to various corners of the Macao society, and made positive contributions to the enhancement of the University of Macau’s cultural identity and pride. This has contributed to the strengthening of the sense of cultural identity and pride of the University of Macau. After the ceremony, the guests and ambassadors participated in a tea gathering to exchange and share their experiences.

 

The inauguration of the third Chinese history and culture promotion ambassadors has injected new vitality into the promotion of Chinese culture in Macao. We believe that with the joint efforts of the new ambassadors team, Chinese culture will be more widely spread and recognized in Macao, and we look forward to their active involvement in the Centre’s various Chinese history and culture promotion activities.

“Glimpses of Time: Grand Opening of Exhibition of Inaugural Issues of Contemporary Chinese Magazines

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The Exhibition of Inaugural Issues of Contemporary Chinese Magazines, hosted by the Centre for Chinese History and Culture of the University of Macau, was grandly opened on 26 April, 2024, in the lobby of the Cultural Building (E34) at the University of Macau. Collector Fu Tianhong, Professor Emeritus of Beijing Normal University (Zhuhai), delivered a speech at the opening ceremony, emphasizing the importance of the exhibition. He noted that magazines are a primary medium for cultural exchange in traditional societies and key evidence to cultural production methods within the traditional order. Thus, a single magazine can bear witness to a period of history, and the inaugural issues of magazines can bear witness to an era. By showcasing the inaugural issues of contemporary Chinese magazines, this exhibition delves into the transformations and cultural developments that have occurred since China’s reform and opening up, urging more people to pay attention to and uncover the rich values inherent in these inaugural issues.

Fu Tianhong’s Speech

The exhibition gathers 317 inaugural issues of magazines from the 1970s to the early 21st century from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. These magazine inaugural issues focus on the development of magazines in different stages of the reform and opening up, and will bring a visual and intellectual feast across the ages to today’s audience, who have already adapted to the digital age.

The exhibition is held at the Cultural Building (E34-G016 Exhibition Hall) of the UM from 25 April to 24 May, 2024. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., while it is closed on public holidays.

This exhibition will promote the in-depth development of contemporary Chinese cultural studies and provide an important platform for exchange between the academic community and the public.

Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

Guests visiting the exhibition

International Conference on Travel Literature in Chinese closes at UM

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The concluding session and closing ceremony of the 8th International Conference on Travel Literature in Chinese was held at the University of Macau (UM). Themed ‘The Journey of Hong Kong Travel Literature and Greater Bay Area Literature’, the three-day conference brought together writers and scholars from various countries and regions, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and the US, to discuss the creation and development of Chinese travel literature. The opening ceremony, keynote address, and panel discussions were held earlier at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The speech of Wu Zhiliang, president of the Administrative Committee of the Macao Foundation

Wu Zhiliang, vice chairperson of the Committee on Ethnic and Religious Affairs of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and president of the Administrative Committee of the Macao Foundation, said in his speech that Macao and Hong Kong, both as core cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, share significant similarities and have room for complementarity and cooperation. The two cities also play a leading role in improving the quality of hospitality of other mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area.

The speech of Xu Jie, dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UM

Xu Jie, dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UM, said that travel literature serves as a bridge between culture and tourism. It not only documents travellers’ journeys and feelings, but also conveys the essence of cultural heritage and exchange, enabling readers to transcend the boundaries of time and space and appreciate the charm of different places and cultures.

The keynote speeches of Guests

Professor Zhang Shuangqing from the Institute of Chinese Culture of the Chinese University of Hong Kong

and President Pan Yiu Ming of the World Federation of Chinese Tourism Literature

delivered concluding remarks and closing remarks respectively

Related link: https://www.um.edu.mo/zh-hant/news-and-press-releases/campus-news/detail/58501

Feng Zikai’s Art World “Teaching with Love” – Feng Zikai’s 125th Birthday Anniversary Exhibition: Discover the Deeper Meaning of Feng Zikai’s Art

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On 1st March 2024, Feng Zikai’s Art World “Teaching with Love” – Feng Zikai’s 125th Birthday Anniversary Exhibition and Symposium was held at the Centre of Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) of the University of Macau (UM), Cultural Building(E34). The event was organized by Zero Distance Cooperative, co-organized by the CCHC of UM and the Macau Cultural Transmission Development Association and sponsored by the Cultural Development Fund of the Macao SAR.

Under the theme of “Teaching with Love”, the exhibition introduces Feng Zikai’s art design of books and his passion for children’s art education. At the opening ceremony, Mr. William Koi, President of the Macau Cultural Transmission Development Association, said that it is of special significance to hold the exhibition in 2024, which is the 100th anniversary of the publication of Feng Zikai’s first comic book. He hoped that through this exhibition and symposium, visitors would gain a deeper understanding of this great artist and his important position in the history of modern Chinese culture. Cheang Neng Ian, Deputy Director of the CCHC of the UM, said that Feng Zikai is not only a literary scholar, painter and educator, but also a cultural envoy across generations.

His works combine the profound traditional Chinese culture with the essence of modern art, serving as a bridge for cultural exchange and transmission. “Teaching with love” is not only Feng Zikai’s educational philosophy, but also the core of his artistic creation and philosophy of life. Feng Yu, president of the Feng Zikai Research Association and the grandson of Feng Zikai, said that “Teach with love, learn with dedication” fits well with the University of Macau. This sentence was not only the embodiment of Feng Zikai’s experience, but also the credo he lived by throughout his life. After the opening ceremony, Feng Yu, Lo Wai Lik, Qu Weigang and Cheang Neng Ian presented wonderful reports on Feng Zikai’s artistic creation, artistic thinking and cultural education research and dissemination in the symposium. Meanwhile, a number of experts and scholars shared their own research and understanding, and enhanced their understanding of Feng Zikai in the full discussion.

Guests who attended the opening ceremony included Fok Wai Lan, the Director of Macau Government Tourism Office; Huang Oi, Director of the Funding Supervision Department of the Cultural Development Fund; Van Poulon, Acting Director of the Division of Visual Art of Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC); Wang Mingqian, representative of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) Office in Macao; Lo Wai Luk ,Artistic Director of Prospects Theatre Company Ltd. and screenwriter and director of the play Feng Zikai; Fong Wai Peng, Head of 10 Fantasia – A Creative Industries Incubator; Sik Chung Tam, Acting Master of the Shiu Pong College, UM; Shen Hanming, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), UM and Kung Zhaowei, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Education (FED), UM.

The exhibition of Feng Zikai’s Art World “Teaching with Love” displayed about sixty paintings in the Exhibition Hall of the Cultural Building (E34), UM until March 15, 2024.

 

Group Photo

Symposium

Speech by William Koi

Speech by Feng Yu

Speech by Cheang Neng Ian

Fung Yu spoke at the symposium

Exhibition Venue

Exhibition Venue

Exhibition Venue

 

Recruitment: 3nd Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassador

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To cultivate enthusiasm for Chinese history and culture and enhance the knowledge of excellent Chinese traditional culture, the Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) at the University of Macau is launching the “Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassador” training program. This program includes share meetings, symposiums, lectures, seminars, and exchange programs, striving to make students become the backbone force committed to the dissemination of Chinese history and culture. The term of the Promotion Ambassador is two years and is renewable.

Organizer: The Centre for Chinese History and Culture, University of Macau

※  Program Purpose

  • Enhance awareness of the history of China and Macao;
  • Improve the cultural education of students;
  • Inherit Chinese excellent traditional culture;
  • Strengthen patriotism and cultivate affection for Macao by becoming a Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassador.

※  Requirements

  • University students in Macao (including undergraduate and graduate students)
  • Interested in Chinese history and culture;
  • Student who are responsible, actively participate, and have a high level of commitment.

※  After joining successfully, you could have the opportunities to:

  • Obtain the certificate of ” Chinese History and Culture Promotion Ambassador”;
  • Participate in the study organized by the CCHC;
  • Join in exchange and other activities held by the CCHC

※ Enquiries:

Ms. Fong Ho of CCHC
Tel: 8822 2708; Email: cchc_adm@um.edu.mo
*The Centre for Chinese History and Culture of the University of Macau has the right to interpret and modify the program

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Expanding Horizons and Exploring AI —— The Fourth Macao Forum on Humanities and Social Science Education held Successfully

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Macao Base for Primary & Secondary Education in Humanities & Social Sciences and the Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) of UM held the “The Fourth Macao Forum on Humanities and Social Science Education — Basic Education of Macao in AI Era: Challenges and Revolution” on December 14, 2023 at the Cultural Building (E34) Hall of UM. The Forum aims to provide a platform for educators to discuss issues related to science and technology and education, with a view to broadening their horizons and providing a reference for the application of AI in the basic education of Macao.

Zhu Shoutong, director of the CCHC, first extended a sincere welcome to all the educators. He said the development of AI technology poses great challenges for primary and secondary education and even higher education in the humanities and social sciences. This forum fully integrated reality as well as theory, and specific issues with depth were discussed. The experiences and reflections shared by the participants are also of great significance and value to the development of the Macao education sector.

Zheng JieZhao, principal of the Lou Hau High School said that the current AI technology has influenced the teaching of individualized learning, automation evaluation, courseware production, drawing pictures, intelligent management, students’ learning styles and so on. He also talked about the new change in teacher’s roles as well as the new demand for teacher training in the future, and the possibility of collaboration between teachers and AI.

Chan Kin Pong, principal of Kwong Tai Middle School, introduced the basic situation of higher education and basic education in Macao. He pointed out that education in AI era should focus on cultivating students’ comprehensive capabilities of emotional intelligence, critical thinking ability and creativity. Pay close attention to employment market demands to serve students and maintain the vitality of innovation and creativity in the education sector.

‘The AI era has created new challenges for basic education in Macao, but also provided opportunities for educational revolution.” said Professor Wang Sihao of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH), UM. He maintains that adapting to change, cultivating students’ core competence and safeguarding data privacy are the major problems facing basic education.

Other guests who also attended the forum included Han Xu, principal of Escola Ofical de Seac Pai Van, Hu Yong Xin, vice-principal of Colégio Mateus Ricci, Luo Jianfeng, principal’s assistant and director of Central Services of Pui Ching Middle School, Choi Fengming executive officer of Escola Santa Maria Mazzarello, Zhu Congying,  principal’s assistant of Escola São Paulo, Wong Sam, director of subjects of Yuet Wah College, Chen Jiaxin, director of academic affairs of Escola Fukien, Zhao Qichao, head of the Department of Information of Escola Secundária Pui Va, Zhuang Weixian, head of the division of Information Technology of Escola Secundária Pui Va, Yuan Jiajun, director of Escola Kao Yip, Shen Zhenggang and Zhang Boen, teachers from Pui Ching Middle School, Qiu Yuejin, President of Global News, SIO Chio Ieong Director of Academic Research Division of the CCHC, FAH of UM and so on.

The 2nd Short Video Creation Competition Full Love Macao Comes to a Successful End

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The award ceremony was held at the Cultural Building (E34) on the afternoon of 24th December, 2023 (Tuesday). With the theme of Full Love Macao, the 2nd Short Video Creation Competition was one of series activities of Chinese Cultural Festival organized by Macao Base for Primary & Secondary Education in Humanities & Social Sciences and Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC). It aimed to spread and develop the excellent traditional Chinese culture, highlighting the uniqueness of Macao with the mainstream Chinese culture and the coexistence of diverse cultures, enhancing Macao students’ understanding and recognition of the local culture.

There was active participation of Chinese History and Culture Promotion Ambassador and other students of Macao’s universities, shooting many laudable videos. In the end, two first prize teams, two second prize team and four third prize teams were selected after a fair, professional and rigorous evaluation for two months.

At the award ceremony, the guests presented certificates and cash prizes to the winners. At the same time, the first prize work “This is very ‘Macao’ 《這很“澳門”！》” and “Rhyme of Fishing in Macao《澳門漁韻》” were played for the audience to enjoy on the scene.

There were many important guests who attended the event including Prof. ZHU Shoutong, Director of CCHC; Dr. CHEANG Neng Ian, Deputy Director of the Centre; Prof. SIO Chio Ieong, Director of Academic Research Division; Prof. YEUNG Siu Kwai, Director of Editorial and Publication Division; Mr. Hon Iok, Principal of Escola Oficial de Seac Pai Van; Mr. Chan Kin Pong, Principal of Escola Kwong Tai; Mr. Zheng Jiezhao, Principal of Escola Secundária Lou Hau; Mrs, Wu Wingyan, Vice- Principal of Colégio Mateus Ricci (Secundário) and etc.

獎項

Awards

獲獎者

Awardees

作品名稱

Name of Works

一等獎

First prize

余允中、李騏淏、丁源澳門漁韻
陳梓妍、張曉嵐、葉惠敏、王文靜《這很“澳門”！》
二等獎

Second prize

陳欣桐、陳梓妍澳門——多元文化之都
LOU CHI CHONG, KOU HO CHENG傳承‧濠鏡
三等獎

Third prize

林益雄、邱子皓、鄒燕平《澳門之韻：一盅兩件與粵劇藝術》
盧祉伶、彭嘉妮街頭覓澳
魏張弛飲“識”澳門
王斯懿、許越警心

 

Mr. Zheng Jiezhao (Principal of Escola Secundária Lou Hau) took a group photo with the first prize winners

（獲獎者：余允中、李騏淏、丁源；作品名稱：澳門漁韻）

 

Mr. Chan Kin Pong (Principal of Escola Kwong Tai) took a group photo with the first prize winners

（獲獎者：陳梓妍、張曉嵐、葉惠敏、王文靜；作品名稱：《這很“澳門”！》）

Mr. Hon Iok (Principal of Escola Oficial de Seac Pai Van) took a group photo with the second prize winners

（獲獎者：陳欣桐、陳梓妍；作品名稱：澳門——多元文化之都）

Mr. Hon Iok (Principal of Escola Oficial de Seac Pai Van) took a group photo with the second prize winners

（獲獎者：盧梓蔥、高可澄；作品名稱：傳承‧濠鏡）

Mrs, Wu Wingyan (Vice- Principal of Colégio Mateus Ricci (Secundário)) took a group photo with the third prize winners

（獲獎者：王斯懿、許越；作品名稱：警心）

Mr. Hon Iok (Principal  of Escola Oficial de Seac Pai Van) took a group photo with the third prize winners

（獲獎者：林益雄、邱子皓、鄒燕平；作品名稱：《澳門之韻：一盅兩件與粵劇藝術》）

Mrs, Wu Wingyan (Vice- Principal of Colégio Mateus Ricci (Secundário)) took a group photo with the third prize winners

（獲獎者：魏張弛；作品名稱：飲“識”澳門）

Mr. Hon Iok (Principal of Escola Oficial de Seac Pai Van) took a group photo with the third prize winners

（獲獎者：盧祉伶、彭嘉妮；作品名稱：街頭覓澳）

UM Open Day 2024- The Centre for Chinese History and Culture successfully held ‘Calligraphy Badge Workshop’

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The Centre for Chinese History and Culture of the University of Macau (UM) held an event, called ” Calligraphy Badge Workshop ” on the Open Day. The Centre took advantage of calligraphy, which originated in ancient China, to let participants experience the beauty of Chinese traditional arts, improve calligraphy skills, and inherit Chinese culture.

In order to make the participants more interested and more deeply involved in the exploration of traditional culture, the workshop arranged the production of bookmarks and badges. Under the guidance of the Calligraphy Association of the Postgraduate Association of the UM, visitors learnt how to make their own souvenir by themselves and adjust their works from an aesthetic and art perspective.

This activity not only exercised the students’ hands-on ability, but also allowed them to have a deeper understanding of the essence of traditional calligraphy.