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On March 21, 2023, the Centre for Chinese History and Culture of the University of Macao successfully hosted “The Inauguration Ceremony of the Second Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassador Team”. The guests present at the ceremony were Prof. Zhu Shoutong, Director of the Center for Chinese History and Culture, Dr. Cheang Neng Lan, Deputy Director of the Center for Chinese History and Culture, Prof. Sio Chio Leong, Director of Academic Research Division, Prof. Yeung Siu Kwai, Director of Editorial and Publication Division, and Ms. Kuan Siu Yin, Principal Administrative Officer.

During this ceremony, Prof. Zhu Shutong, Director of the Center, stated that the Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassadors are based in Macao, including Macao’s universities, middle schools and primary schools, and are open to the Macao society. The purpose of setting up the Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassador Team is to cultivate and deepen young people’s love for China and Macao, as well as to deepen their understanding of China and Macao’s history and culture, so that they can truly appreciate the characteristics and heritage of Chinese culture and Macao’s local culture. The reason for calling them ambassadors has a special meaning. Although the term “messenger” can also be used, the role of “messenger” is only responsible for conveying the consciousness of the main body; whereas “ambassadors” can not only convey the consciousness, but also incorporate their own initiative, so that they can further their studies and experience, and can promote Chinese culture and Macao’s local culture independently and proactively.

Prof. Zhu Shoutong delivered a speech

Dr. Cheang Neng Lan said that the activities of the Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassador Team are colorful. Internal activities include Chinese culture study courses, lectures, etc., aiming at improving the ambassadors’ knowledge of Chinese culture, which is more conducive to the dissemination and export of Chinese culture. The external activities involve exchanges between schools and study tours to the Mainland.

Dr. Cheang Neng Lan delivered a speech

During this event, the previous ambassadors were invited to share their experiences, encouraging and hoping that the new ambassadors would learn and enjoy the process. The new ambassadors also have a strong interest in Chinese culture and are looking forward to the commencement of the ambassadors’ activities.

Previous Ambassadors sharing their experience

Guests and Ambassadors

Group Photo

Liu Haisu Art Education Symposium and the 1^st General meeting of Liu Haisu International Art Research Association was jointly held by Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) of University of Macau and Liu Haisu International Art Research Association on 9 March, 2023 (Thursday), to review LIU’s artistic life.

Some guests attended the meeting in person, including Prof. ZHU Shutong, Director of CCHC, Ms. LIU Chan, daughter of LIU Haisu and a famous painter, Mr. WANG Haitao, Director of Lotus Times, Mr. SHI Yuxing, editor of A Drop in the Ocean (a memorial colum for LIU Haisu in Lotus Times), Prof. HE Zhihui, Professor of Macao Polytechnic University, Prof. TAM Sik Chung, Interim College Master of Shui Pong College, Prof. LEONG Lam Po, Director of Centre for Arts and Design, while Ms. WOO Shing Fung, the Vice-President of National Conditions Education Association (Macau) joined the discussion via zoom.

For the discussion, Prof. ZHU began by thanking all members of Liu Haisu International Art Research Association for coming and gave a brief introduction to LIU’ s achievements in culture and literature. When Ms. LIU Chan talked about her father, she expressed her admiration for him as a great painter who not only devoted himself to learning excellent western painting skills in order to bring a new atmosphere to the Chinese art circle but also was committed to promoting traditional Chinese painting to the world, while remaining an outstanding Chinese cultural heritage for young people. Thereafter, Mr. SHI Yuxing, Ms. WOO Shing Fung, Prof. LEONG Lam Po, Prof. TAM Sik Chung, Prof. HE Zhihui, Ms. MIO U Kit and student representatives discussed the deeds of Master LIU respectively.

In the end, Mr. WANG Haitao concluded the discussion with an expression of hope that Master LIU’s art could be promoted and inherited in Macao since he integrated Chinese and Western painting art and Macao is also a place of cultural exchange between China and the West. During the symposium, Prof. ZHU was awarded the Honorary Advisor certificate by President LIU Chan to be appointed as the first honorary advisor of Liu Haisu International Art Research Association.

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Professional training courses for humanities and social sciences teaching staffs offered from October to November in 2022 came to a successful end. The courses were jointly organized by Macao Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macao Base for Primary & Secondary Education in Humanities & Social Sciences and CCHC of UM, and all of planned courses have been carried out well in Escola Secundária Luso-Chinesa de Luís Gonzaga Gomes, Centre of Educational Resources, Centre of Languages and Centre of Moral Education.

Ten courses were offered in total and mainly presented in-person lessons, attracting hundreds of Humanities and Social Sciences teachers in Macao primary and secondary schools to attend. There were various courses offered by professors of UM including ‘The View of the World and Interpretation of Later Generations in the Analects of Confucius’ by Prof. YEUNG Siu Kwai, ‘Using Native Language to Distinguish Flat and Oblique Tones in Poetry and Understand the Phonetic Symbols in the Dictionary’ by Prof. LO In Fat, ‘Quick, Easy and Accurate Cantonese Pronunciation Map’ and ‘The Culture of Chinese Eight Scenery and Macau Eight Scenery’ by Prof. TANG Keng Pan, ‘Cantonese Opera’s Sources and Cultural Connotations of its Singing and Performing’ and ‘Macao Cantonese Pinyin System’ by Prof. TAM Mei Leng, and also an online course ‘The role of grammar in a task-based approach’ by Prof. Sara Gonçalves dos SANTOS. The purpose of all courses above is to enhance the professional knowledge of teachers in the fields of literature, history and Portuguese, so as to enhance the comprehensive teaching ability of teachers.

Group photo of teachers and Prof. YEUNG Siu Kwai

Group photo of teachers and Prof. TANG Keng Pan

Group photo of teachers and Prof. TANG Keng Pan

Group photo of teachers and Prof. TAM Mei Leng

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 History and 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 History and 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. Stephenie Tong  or Ms. Fong Ho of CCHC
Tel: 8822 4028 / 8822 9956; 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

On December 14, 2022, the laying of cornerstone of Su ‘ao Pavilion was held at the University of Macau as the final project of the first China Cultural Festival, and as for its name, ‘Su’ refers to Suzhou, while ‘Ao’ refers to Macau. There are many special guests attending the groundbreaking ceremony including Mr. Wang Yang, Member of Suzhou Municipal Party Committee, Head of Suzhou United Front Work Department, Head of Suzhou Overseas Friendship Association, Mr. Deng Bing, Deputy Head of Suzhou United Front Work Department, Mr. Zhai Keqiang, Deputy Head of Suzhou Municipal Party Committee Organization Department; Mr. Xu Guisun, Director of Jiangsu Overseas Friendship Association Cultural Department, Mr. Cen Zhanping, Head of Macau Jiangsu Province Overseas Friendship Association, Prof. Xu Ao’ao, Advisor to the Chancellor of Macau University of Science and Technology, Prof. Song Yonghua, Rector of University of Macau, Prof. Leung Kai Chun, Secretary General of the University Council, Ms. Wong Ke, Director of Rector’s Office, and some college masters of residential colleges in UM.

Su ‘ao Pavilion imitating the Canglang Pavilion, a famous Chinese pavilion, embodies the characteristics of traditional Chinese culture and the charm of Jiangnan culture. The pavilion is of great significance in the construction of the University of Macau. ‘Su ‘ao Pavilion not only represents the close ties and friendship between Jiangsu and Macao, and between Suzhou and UM in parricular, but also symbolizes the establishment of a cultural exchange platform among the youth of these two regions, spreading Chinese history and culture to them.’ Song Yonghua said.

‘There is a deep history of exchanges between Suzhou and Macao. Especially in recent years, various cooperation projects have been carried forward. And in this case, the Su’ao Pavilion is proposed to be founded. I hope that when students and teachers of UM see Su’ao Pavilion, they will think of Suzhou, think of the deep friendship between Suzhou and Macau, so that to promote the cultural communication between the two regions.’ Wang Yang delivered a speech at the ceremony.

Guests attend the groundbreaking ceremony

Song Yonghua, Rector of the University of Macau

Mr. Wang Yang, Member of the Standing Committee of Suzhou Municipal Committee

Mr Wang Yang presented the calligraphy work of “Su  ‘ao pavilion” to Mr Song

Mr Song presented a note of appreciation to Mr Wang Yang

Guests laid the foundation stone for Su  ‘ao pavilion

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