CCHC Activity Sharing: Jiangxi Red Cultural Visit for the teachers and promotional ambassadors of the Promotional Bases of Chinese History and Culture

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The beauty of Chinese characters|Professor Yu Dan came to UM to give a lecture

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On December 13th, Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC)  of University of Macau invited the famous cultural scholar Professor Yu Dan of the Beijing Normal University to give a lecture with the theme of “The Beauty of Chinese Characters walk into UM” for all students. The lecture attracted more than 100 teachers and students to participate in the event. The atmosphere was lively and full of seats. 

 

Before the lecture, Professor Zhu Shoutong, deputy director of  Centre for Chinese History and Culture, presented books Chinese New Culture Centennial History and his handwritten calligraphy works to Professor Yu Dan on behalf of the centre. Professor Yu also gave back the books to express her gratitude.
Professor Yu gave a speech on Chinese characters from the bloody genes of Chinese culture, which led to questioning of the root of personal culture. First of all, Macao as a “cross-cultural bridge”,  is both ancient and modern, coexisting in China and the West, different and harmonious. she affirms the diversity and inclusiveness of Macao culture and appreciates respect of Macao people. The communication between China and the West must be based on words, and language is the bridge. Language is the most important communication tool for human beings. Professor Yu combined with Chinese traditional culture, with a subtle language and vivid narrative, shared the beauty of Chinese characters to the audience.

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1.“漢字之美”亮相澳門 促進多元文化溝通-澳亞網

UM holds first forum of thinkers in Macao

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The University of Macau (UM) recently held the first forum of thinkers in Macao. The event was co-organised by UM’s Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) and the editorial team of South China Quarterly. During the event, participants discussed the creation of a community with a shared future for mankind and its significance in Macao and in Chinese and western cultures. Officiating guests at the opening ceremony included Wu Zhiliang, president of the Board of Directors of the Macao Foundation; Yonghua Song, rector of UM; Hao Yufan, director of the CCHC; Tian Weiping, editor-in-chief of South China Quarterly; Wei Chuxiong, advisor to the CCHC; as well as experts and scholars from various institutions, including the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China, Beijing Normal University, and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences.

For full version, please refer to the Chinese version

 

UM holds the first forum of thinkers in Macao

Experts and scholars in a discussion

30 domestic and foreign experts “talking about” Chinese traditional culture and regional culture

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