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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

For full version, please refer to the Chinese version.

The first Chinese Cultural Festival with the theme of City Heritage came to a successful end in 2022.  As part of Chinese Cultural Day, the event called “Inheritance in the City” aims to carry forward the fine tradition of the Chinese culture, advance the goal of publicity and promotion on its essences and achievements to teenagers in Macao, propel its adoption in campuses, increase teenage recognition and develop their patriotism, and also to show that Macao is characterized by the coexistence of multi-cultural exchanges with the mainstream Chinese culture.

Choi Nong Chi Tai School——Chinese Culture Challenge

Kwong Tai Middle School—— Herbal Tea Preparation promoted in school

Pui Ching Middle School——I speak for the Chinese solar term

Escola Estrela do Mar——Understanding the Society of Jesus and the development of modern Chinese culture

Colégio Mateus Ricci——Teach etiquette and inherit Chinese tradition

Pui Va Middle School——Chaoshan Culture Day series activities

Tong Nam School——Primary school handwriting competition

The Affiliated School of the University of Macau——Chinese traditional festivals in Tang poetry and Song Ci

The Affiliated School of the University of Macau——Training on “Reading, appreciation, interpretation and simple creation skills of ancient poetry and prose”

The Affiliated School of the University of Macau——Chinese Culture Award Scheme and Torch Ceremony

Colegio de Santa Rosa de Lima——Training on “Reading, appreciation, interpretation and simple creation skills of ancient poetry and prose”

Colégio Diocesano de São José (5ª)——Macao cultural investigation camp

Colégio Diocesano de São José (5ª)——Painting competition

Zheng Guan Ying Official School——Tea culture lecture

Macau Baptist College——Bring the traditional craft to life

Kao Yip Middle School——This is Confucian culture

The Affiliated Primary School of Lou Hau High School——Chinese tea activity

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.

The University of Macau (UM) held the Ceremony for the Conferment of Higher Degrees 2022 on 26th November, 2022. Over 1,300 students graduated from the university’s doctoral programmes, master’s degree programmes, and postgraduate certificate/diploma programmes.

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Ao Ieong U, representing the chief executive and UM chancellor, officiated at the ceremony in the company of UM University Council Chair Lam Kam Seng, Rector Yonghua Song, and Vice Rectors Michael Hui, Rui Martins, Ge Wei, Mok Kai Meng, and Xu Jian. Members of the University Assembly, University Council, and Senate, as well as government officials, prominent members of the community, UM faculty and staff, and student representatives also witnessed the ceremony. In addition, live broadcast areas were set up on campus and live streaming was available on the internet for families and friends of graduates to watch the ceremony.

This year, there are 18 graduates of the MA in Chinese History and Culture, which is offered by the Centre for Chinese History and Culture, aiming at providing training for primary and secondary school teachers in Macao to have a better teaching skill for Chinese history and culture, so as to strengthen the identity and devotion of the Chinese civilization among Macao youth. Prof. ZHENG Dehua, the professor of MA programme, attended and took a group photo with the graduates.

Group photo of Prof. ZHENG Dehua and the graduates

As a key project supported by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Recitation Competition with the theme of China in Poetry and Painting is the first Poetry Festival for Young Children in the Greater Bay Area and also one of the activities in the third Children’s Art Exchange Week for Beijing and the Greater Bay Area which is jointly organized by China National Children’s Center, Beijing Youth Federation and Guangdong Youth Federation. The competition is rich in contents, including Classics Reading, Poetry Writing, Poetry Recitation in Mandarin, Intoning Poetry in Mandarin and Cantonese, ‘Poetry with Painting’ Performance and etc., attracting numbers of participants from all over China with thousands of entries. The competition aims to carry out the literati gathering among young people from the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao. Through the form of classic recitation and poetry creation, the activity will integrate elegant prose, beautiful voice and aesthetic education to guide students to further understand the extensive and profound history of the fine traditional Chinese culture and realize the spirit of Jinggangshan, Long March, Macao and other Chinese Communist.

As a key project supported by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Recitation Competition with the theme of China in Poetry and Painting is the first Poetry Festival for Young Children in the Greater Bay Area and also one of the activities in the third Children’s Art Exchange Week for Beijing and the Greater Bay Area which is jointly organized by China National Children’s Center, Beijing Youth Federation and Guangdong Youth Federation. The competition is rich in contents, including Classics Reading, Poetry Writing, Poetry Recitation in Mandarin, Intoning Poetry in Mandarin and Cantonese, ‘Poetry with Painting’ Performance and etc., attracting numbers of participants from all over China with thousands of entries. The competition aims to carry out the literati gathering among young people from the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao. Through the form of classic recitation and poetry creation, the activity will integrate elegant prose, beautiful voice and aesthetic education to guide students to further understand the extensive and profound history of the fine traditional Chinese culture and realize the spirit of Jinggangshan, Long March, Macao and other Chinese Communist.

According to CHIO, it has a lot of freedom in intoning’s expression and does not have to stick to a unified melody, in which case, people are able to have better understand the meaning of ancient poetry. And it’s also the biggest reason why she likes intoning. But at the same time, group intoning performance is different from individual performance. It must be delivered in unison to reflect the spirit and verve of the team. Some of the students who participated in this competition just got acquainted with intoning during the training. They were very surprised and became interested in intoning when they learned that ancient poems and even their own names could be sung by it. Although they were a little shy to intone at the beginning of learning, they gradually overcame the psychological barrier through the CHIO’s continuous encouragement, resulting in a quite successful performance.

To sum up, the competition promotes communication and understanding between the young people of the Greater Bay Area, which is helpful for them to jointly inherit the excellent traditional Chinese culture and eulogizes the history and future of the motherland.