On the morning of November 10, 2025, to deepen traditional culture education and promote the preservation and development of intangible cultural heritage, the Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) at the University of Macau (UM) successfully held a themed lecture titled “Cross-Boundary Symbiosis: Opening New Perspectives on the Heritage Preservation and Development of Xiangyunsha” at Cultural Building. The lecture specially invited Prof. Wen Xia from the School of Design at Foshan University as the keynote speaker, moderated by Prof. Zhang Yan, Director of the CCHC at the UM, and attracted many participants including faculty and student representatives from the UM and Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassadors.

At the opening of the lecture, Prof. Zhang Yan, representing the organizing unit, extended a warm welcome to Prof. Wen Xia, the keynote speaker, distinguished guests, Prof. Ma Xinlin, Dean of Central Wenshi Yanjiuguan Painting & Calligraphy Academy and other UM staff.

Prof. Wen Xia systematically expounded on the cultural connotations and modern value of Xiangyunsha, a traditional Lingnan silk craft with nearly a thousand years of history, centering on the integration of “intangible cultural heritage with art and technology.” Since 2019, Prof. Wen and her team have actively explored the combination of digital technology with art and design to promote the living heritage preservation and innovative development of Xiangyunsha. She provided detailed insights into the team’s research achievements in the digital preservation of Xiangyunsha, including establishing a digital database for Xiangyunsha, developing the “Xiangyun Liusha” APP mini-program, and constructing a visual knowledge graph, thereby transcending spatial and temporal limitations to bring Xiangyunsha into modern life.

Furthermore, Prof. Wen Xia shared her practical achievements in teaching and social service. She has led students on multiple occasions to conduct field research in Xiangyunsha production areas and guided students to participate in design competitions and innovation and entrepreneurship projects. She also shared experiences in empowering rural revitalization through art, emphasizing that cross-boundary integration is not only technological innovation but also an embodiment of cultural confidence, opening up important pathways for the sustainable development of intangible cultural heritage.

During the lecture, Prof. Wen Xia displayed numerous physical samples of Xiangyunsha fabrics and design works, vividly presenting the perfect combination of traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and art design. The audience responded enthusiastically, with many expressing that through this lecture they gained a deeper understanding of the contemporary value of intangible cultural heritage and its preservation pathways.

At the conclusion of the lecture, Prof. Zhang Yan, Director of the CCHC at the UM, and Ms. Kuan Sio In, Principal Admin Officer of the CCHC, presented appointment certificates as “Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassador Supervisors” to Prof. Ma Xinlin and Prof. Wen Xia respectively, jointly advancing the preservation and innovation of traditional Chinese culture to a new level.

This lecture represents one of the important activities of the CCHC at the UM in promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture education. Looking ahead, the CCHC will continue to expand diverse educational formats, guiding younger generations to strengthen their cultural confidence at the intersection of history and reality, and consciously shoulder the mission of preservation and innovation in this new era.

Group photo of the Forum

On 19 November 2025, the “Eighth China Culture (Macao) Forum” was grandly held at the Culture Building (E34) of the University of Macau (UM). With the theme of “The Autonomy of Chinese Culture and National Revitalization through Culture,” the Forum served as the core event of the Fourth Festival of Chinese Culture. Hosted by the Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) of the UM, it brought together more than 20 scholars from universities at home and abroad including Tsinghua University, Beijing Normal University, and Sun Yat-sen University. The participants engaged in in-depth dialogue on the inheritance and innovation of Chinese culture. Drawing on Macao’s geographical advantage as a place where Chinese and Western cultures meet, the event aimed to promote dialogue among civilizations and academic innovation, providing scholarly support for the strategy of invigorating the nation through culture.

The CCHC is an academic institution established with the support of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR and the Macao SAR Government. It is dedicated to the research, education and promotion of Chinese culture. As a Key Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences under the Ministry of Education, the Centre has become an important bridge linking academia and public education through specialized research, international academic forums, and faculty training. Continuing the mission of “Inheriting Civilization, Dialoguing with the World,” this year’s Forum featured a rich agenda and focused on cutting-edge topics such as the origins of civilization and the construction of the classical tradition.

Prof. Tang Chonchit chairing the session

On 19 November, the opening ceremony of the Fourth Festival of Chinese Culture was held at the Student Activity Centre E31 Theatre of the UM, after which the Forum moved into its core sessions. The keynote speeches were chaired by Prof. Tang Chon Chit. Prof. Liu Guozhong of Tsinghua University examined the Saddle horse chapter in the Tsinghua bamboo manuscripts, analyzing the cultural value of excavated documents. Prof. Li Xiaolong of Beijing Normal University, in a lecture titled “What Is Fiction?”, traced the history and future of Chinese fiction from the perspective of literary history. The two talks prompted participants to engage in in-depth reflection on cultural autonomy.

Prof. Liu Guozhong, Tsinghua University

Prof. Li Xiaolong, Beijing Normal University

Thematic Panels: Four Sessions of Ongoing Academic Dialogue

The first session in sub-venue G002 was chaired by Prof. Liu Guozhong and focused on the study of classical texts. Prof. Yeung Siu Kwai of the FED of UM offered an interpretation in relation to Daoist moral teachings; Prof. Pan Wuzheng of Anhui Normal University discussed the value of literary and art education; Prof. Fan Bochong of Sun Yat-sen University examined the evolution of biography forms in the Han and Jin dynasties; Prof. Peng Zhi of the Chinese National Academy of Arts elaborated on dance illustrations from the Ming and Qing dynasties; and Prof. Guo Chaoying of Shandong University analyzed newly discovered ancient manuscripts from the 20th century and the collated fragments of Zilin.

The second session, chaired by Prof. Jin Chengyu, centered on literature and language studies. Prof. Jin Chengyu of Nanjing University re-examined the East Asian history of the epithet “Poetry Son of Heaven” and its derivatives; Prof. Sun Guang of Zhengzhou University discussed the relationship between Confucian classics and literature; Prof. Chen Jichuan of Liaoning University analyzed the spatial construction in court lyrics; Prof. Wang Sihao of the UM focused on Yao Yuan-zhi’s journey to Macao to investigate Macao writings by scholars of the Tongcheng School; Prof. Sio, Chio Ieong of the UM explored how the evolution of the concept of “xing” reflects the linguistic foundations of cultural aphasia and ideological colonization.

Prof. Peng Zhi, Chinese National Academy of Arts

Prof. Sun Guang, Zhengzhou University

The first session in sub-venue G019 was chaired by Prof. Wang Sihao, where five scholars explored cultural identity and intellectual interaction from multiple perspectives. Prof. Kong Deli of the Confucius Research Institute analyzed the evolution of the “community of shared destiny” of family and state, from bloodline-based clans to cultural identity; Prof. Xie Naihe of Northeast Normal University elucidated the theoretical logic underlying the construction of Chinese classical studies; Prof. Zhang Dengde of Shandong Normal University used Adam Smith’s theories as a case study to explore the interaction between Chinese and Western economic thought in modern times; Prof. Tang Chon Chit of the UM examined the power struggles between Emperor Wu of Han and the Dou clan of consort kin; Prof. Liu Yonglian of Jinan University approached Silk Road exchanges and civilizational dialogue from the perspective of silk culture.

The third session, chaired by Prof. Yeung Siu Kwai, brought together five scholars to discuss history and institutions. Prof Yu Wei of Sun Yat-sen University studied the expansion of the Western Zhou; Prof. Wang Jinfeng of East China Normal University analyzed the pre-Qin rural administrative system from the lens of the origins of civilization; Prof. Jing Chao of Nanjing Normal University used the use of wine vessels as an example to explore the Confucian idea; Prof. Zhang Xin of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences offered a ‘New Understandings on “The Table of the Hundred officials and Ministers in The Hanshu’; Prof. Zhang Yue of the UM examined the relationship between cultural autonomy and poems on history in the Six Dynasties.

Prof. Zhang Dengde, Shandong Normal University

By organically combining keynote speeches and thematic panels, the Forum not only deepened the exploration of both classical and frontier issues, but also reinforced Macao’s role as an exchange hub characterized by “Chinese culture as the mainstream and the coexistence of diverse cultures.” Participating scholars noted that the Forum provided an important platform for promoting research on Chinese history and culture and for dialogue among civilizations, achieving innovation in topic design, event formats, and resource integration. Looking ahead, the CCHC of the UM will continue to build on the advantages of its platforms to promote the global dissemination and contemporary transformation of Chinese culture.

2025年10月21日，澳門大學中國歷史文化中心代表團赴廣州進行文化交流訪問，先後走訪廣州藝術博物院（廣州美術館）及廣東省國際文化交流中心，圍繞美術館與高校合作、粵港澳區域藝術互動等議題展開深入交流，為推動兩地文化共融與教育協作開闢新路徑。

當日上午，代表團首先到訪廣州藝術博物院（廣州美術館），與該院院長羅奇等進行座談。澳門大學中國歷史文化中心主任張彥與羅奇院長就中國歷史文化中心與藝術博物院的可持續發展展開討論，雙方深入探討館校合作新機制，並就資源共享與項目共建等議題進行務實交流。

廣州藝術博物院是全國唯一同時擁有“國家重點美術館”和“國家一級博物館”稱號的藝術機構，目前館藏作品達33000件（套），其中包括4000多件（套）珍貴文物。羅奇院長提出，應加強粵港澳大灣區藝術聯動，未來可合作策劃嶺南畫派相關專題展覽，梳理畫派在澳門的歷史脈絡。張彥主任則建議將廣州藝術博物院藏品引入澳門大學展覽，促進嶺南藝術在澳門的傳播與研究。此外，博物院方面也表示將面向澳門中小學師生開放參觀通道，並策劃專題藝術體驗活動，增強青少年對傳統文化的認識。

會後，代表團參觀了《紀念賴少其誕辰110周年：造化為我——賴少其與現代山水畫創作研究展》，進一步感受中國傳統文化的底蘊與當代創新。

同日下午，代表團轉赴廣東省國際文化交流中心進行座談。會議聚焦“兩地文化交流、資源共享、多方合作、常態化往來”四大主題，與會者一致認為應充分發揮粵澳地域相近、文脈相連的優勢，構建以藝術為紐帶、教育為載體的長效合作機制。

會上，澳門大學中國歷史文化中心副主任鄭寧人向廣東省國際文化交流中心理事長林雄彙報了過去幾年間中心在澳門推動文化教育工作的歷程與成果，並提到過程中所面臨的挑戰與努力。

林雄理事長對澳門大學中國歷史文化中心所取得的成績予以高度肯定，並承諾未來將大力支持中心相關工作，共同推進粵澳文化交流。廣東省國際文化交流中心秘書長羅志超介紹，該中心理事涵蓋粵港澳地區文化界多方代表，未來可積極調動理事會資源，推動非遺項目合作等多類型交流。

澳門大學中國歷史文化中心張彥主任提出，未來可透過聯合舉辦學術論壇、巡迴展覽及藝術創作活動，促進人才培養與資源共享，並探索建立數字化協作平臺與交流基地，增強區域文化傳播力。中心辦公室特級行政主任關小燕表示，若有更多支持，中心未來發展將更具潛力，有望在粵澳文化協作中發揮更重要作用，特别是推進澳門青少年對中國歷史文化的認知與認同方面。

此次訪問進一步鞏固了澳門大學中國歷史文化中心與廣東在文化教育領域的合作基礎，也為粵港澳大灣區人文共同體建設注入新動力。雙方表示將持續深化互動，共同推動嶺南優秀傳統文化在灣區的傳承與創新，助力中華文化的國際傳播。

廣東省國際文化交流中心副秘書長玉昆愛、副秘書長林曙光、秘書處張簡，澳門大學中國歷史文化中心行政主任王經猛、行政人員唐可琪、中國文化推廣大使張娉婷、李海豪、尹大瑋等參與了座談。

On July 22, 2025, following successful visits to several schools in Macao in June, the Centre for Chinese History and Culture of the University of Macau (hereinafter referred to as “the Centre”) continued to promote local educational cooperation. In July, Deputy Director Dr. Cheang Neng Ian, Principal Administrative Officer Ms. Leona Kuan, and Administrative Staff Ms. Stephenie Tong visited Escola Oficial Zheng Guanying, where they held constructive discussions with Principal Ms. Adelina Remédios, teacher Ms. Wan Sok Teng, and other school representatives.

Escola Oficial Zheng Guanying, named after a modern thinker, emphasizes the inheritance of Chinese culture and the cultivation of national sentiment, aligning closely with the Centre’s mission of “rooted in Macao and promoting Chinese culture.” Principal Adelina Remédios welcomed the Centre’s visit and shared relevant educational experiences.

The discussions focused on two major cooperation directions: the “Lecture Series” and “Teacher Training for Primary and Secondary Schools”. On one hand, both parties plan to jointly introduce high-level academic resources to design theme lectures tailored to student needs, inviting experts in Chinese history and culture from home and abroad to broaden students’ horizons and enhance their identification with Chinese civilization.On the other hand, both sides agreed that quality teaching staff is key to ensuring educational quality and fostering patriotism. The Centre will actively plan and organize professional training, workshops, and teaching resource development activities for this school and Macao teachers, focusing on improving teachers’ understanding of history curriculum standards, teaching materials, and the integration of national and local contexts.

Additionally, both parties highly affirmed the importance of adhering to the core values of “patriotism and love for Macao,” viewing it as the foundation of their cooperation. Deputy Director Dr. Cheang emphasized the Centre’s commitment to supporting Macao schools by cultivating the national sentiment of young people through knowledge transfer and cultural immersion. Principal Adelina praised the Centre’s academic resources as a strong support for the school’s cultural education practices.

This visit laid a solid foundation for deeper cooperation between both parties. They expressed intentions to refine plans and implement agreements as soon as possible, working together to cultivate a new generation of Macao talents who possess patriotism, cultural depth, and an international perspective.