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The University of Macau (UM) held its first Chinese Culture Festival to promote Chinese culture and deepen students’ understanding of traditional Chinese culture, kicking off a series of activities with a keynote event launch ceremony. The event was a combination of online and face-to-face activities, with nearly 100 leaders, scholars and guests from around the world offering their congratulations in various ways.

The First Chinese Cultural Festival received the attention of nearly 100 leaders, scholars and guests from around the world, all of whom expressed their congratulations to the Festival in different ways. Professor WU Yiqin, Vice-Chairman of the Chinese Writers Association, emphasized in his online speech that it is the responsibility and duty of every Chinese child to pass on Chinese culture and promote good traditions. The UM Vice Rector, MOK Kai Meng, said in his speech that Macao is a base where Chinese culture is the main stream and where multiple cultures co-exist and exchange. Chinese culture is the main part of Macao’s culture, and promoting, publicizing and practicing Chinese culture in Macao is an important mission and responsibility that we face. The Director of Culture and Tourism Department of Henan Province, Mr. JIANG Jiding, expressed his hope that through this event, a platform for humanistic exchanges between the youth of Henan and Macao could be established, and sincerely invited the youth of Macao to come to Henan to touch history, sense civilisation, nourish their spirit and understand China. On behalf of the Macao Foundation, President WU Zhiliang, expressed his warm congratulations to the event. He highly appreciated the long-standing work and efforts of CCHC, and hoped that with the promotion of the community, the knowledge of history and culture would be spread to the community and to the schools.

The cultural units such as Culture and Tourism Department of Henan Province, Shanghai Junde Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. and Clube de Mok Lan Kun de Macau have performed Taijiquan, Mulan Crane Dance with Fan and Kun Opera for the launching ceremony. Macao’s primary and secondary schools, tertiary institutions and cultural organizations also gave their enthusiastic support. The ceremony was attended by XU Ting, Director of the Education and Youth Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau SAR; MOK Kai Meng, UM Vice Rector; XU Jie, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities; WONG Seng Fat, Interim College Master of Cheng Yu Tung College; Chee Shiong LAM, College Master of Lui Che Woo College; CHEUNG Kwok Cheung, Interim College Master of Moon Chun Memorial College; TAM Sik Chung, Interim College Master of Shiu Pong College, LAM Iok Fong, Director of Centre for Macau Studies; Chap Chong PANG, Dean of Student Affairs; WONG Kei, Director of Rector’s Office and LAM Yuk Yee, Director of the Alumni and Development Office.

There are about 100 core events in the Chinese Cultural Festival, starting from mid-October. The core events will be held in November, with activities taking place at the University of Macau, the Base for the Promotion of Chinese History and Culture, and partner institutions such as the Beijing Lu Xun Museum, Shanghai University, Shanghai Normal University, Jinan University and Nanchang University, closely relating to the UM’s Chinese Culture Festival. The key events continue into December, providing a relaxed way for students to learn about traditional Chinese culture, stimulating their interest in Chinese history and culture, and enhancing their understanding of Chinese culture. For the details of events, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Ta3zD2

Professor WU Yiqin, Vice-Chairman of the Chinese Writers Association

Prof. MOK Kai Meng, Vice Rector of the University of Macau

Mr. JIANG Jiding, Director of Culture and Tourism Department of Henan Province

Dr. WU Zhiliang, President of Macao Foundation

Mr. SI Ka Lon, Director of Think Tank of United Citizens

Prof. ZHU Shoutong, Director of CCHC

Kun Opera Performance by HU Qian

Kun Opera Performance by GUAN Wen Zheng

Guests

Online Guests

An Macao exhibition with the theme of Tang Dynasty Mural Culture Special Exhibition to Hong Kong and Macao Campus 2022 is sponsored by China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, National Cultural Heritage Administration, Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Administration, University of Macau, National Conditions Education Association (Macau), and joint organized by Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Exchange Association, Shaanxi History Museum (Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Exchange Center) and Center for Chinese History and Culture of UM, opening at Wu Yee Sun Library, University of Macau, on 5 December 2022. The organizers hope that more young people in Macao can have the opportunity to learn about the protection of cultural heritage in the mainland, appreciate the charm of traditional Chinese culture, and enhance cultural confidence and national identity through this exhibition.

Tang Dynasty Mural Culture Special Exhibition to Hong Kong and Macao Campus is held on campus of Hong Kong and Macao for the second time, with the theme of “Prosperous Times Wall Collection – Tang Dynasty Mural Culture Special Exhibition style of the Tang Dynasty”, showing the Tang people’s clothing and makeup, food and banquet, sports and dance, as well as faith and spiritual life, reappearance of the Tang Dynasty social life scene and the long history of Chinese festival culture.

46 murals have been selected from the collection of Shaanxi History Museum and digital high-definition printing technology was used to display them to the public in the form of exhibition because the mural itself is fragile and not easy to move. Some of them are specially added murals for the exhibition, such as “Music and Dance” and “Xuanwu” of Han Xiumu, hoping to let the public have a deeper understanding of the Tang Dynasty mural culture. The extension will run until Jan 2, 2023.

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.

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