UM inaugurates Cultural Building to promote cultural exchange

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The University of Macau (UM) today (19 June) held an inauguration ceremony for the Cultural Building. UM Rector Yonghua Song said at the ceremony that in a new era where the Chinese government has initiated the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Cultural Building at UM is tasked with the mission to promote Chinese culture and cultural exchange and to support Macao’s effort to develop into a centre for cultural exchange between China and foreign countries in the Greater Bay Area and beyond.

UM inaugurates its Cultural Building

Officiating guests at the ceremony included Dr Chui Sai On, chief executive of the Macao SAR and chancellor of UM; Mr Fu Ziying, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Dr Tam Chon Weng, secretary for social affairs and culture of the Macao SAR; Mr Xue Xiaofeng, deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Dr Lam Kam Seng, chair of the University Council of UM; and Prof Yonghua Song, rector of UM.

Yonghua Song

In his speech, Rector Song said that in this new era where the Chinese government has initiated the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Macao is tasked with a special mission, which is to become a base for cultural exchange and collaboration, with Chinese culture being the predominant component, complemented by a variety of other cultures that co-exist in harmony. As the only public comprehensive university in Macao that places equal emphasis on teaching and research, UM will spare no effort to integrate its resources on campus and make use of its unique advantages in order to help Macao fulfill this mission and make a greater contribution to Macao and China.

The Cultural Building houses the current Centre for Chinese History and Culture, Centre for Macau Studies, Confucius Institute, Chinese-Portuguese Bilingual Teaching and Training Centre, Centre for Arts and Design, and Macao Base for Primary & Secondary Education in Humanities & Social Sciences, all of which are strong cultural or teaching units at UM. Together, they provide strong support to Macao’s effort to develop into a centre for cultural exchange between China and foreign countries in the Greater Bay Area and even in the world.

The First University of Macau Forum on Literature and History and an exhibition of artworks by UM faculty and students were also held on the same day to showcase the university’s achievements in the humanities and social sciences.

Renowned musician He Zhanhao gives talk on Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto at UM

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The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Chinese History and Culture recently organised an event in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Butterfly Lovers’s Violin Concerto, one of the classic orchestra works of Chinese music. The composer He Zhanhao gave a lecture in which he shared his inspiration for this piece and how the Chinese legend of a tragic love story is illustrated through the music.

For the full version, please refer to the Chinese version.

He Zhanhao discusses the process of creating the Butterfly Lovers’s Violin Concerto

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The famous library -Calligraphy Collection Exhibition of The Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC)

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The Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) has been established for two years, and has made many achievements in the publicity, promotion, research and education of Chinese history and culture. It established The famous teachers and famous schools  lecture programs, the Chinese Culture (Macau) Forum, the Chinese History and Culture Promotion Base, the Lingnan Culture research projects, and the Greater Bay Area Cultural Education Alliance and Chinese History and Culture  a series of Festival activities and programs, it already have become important academic and cultural brands. Famous literary artists at home and abroad have expressed their support for them by donating works and books. Part of the works collected in the celebrity font library of the centre are now displayed. This exhibition is part of the works donated by important calligraphers from overseas, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Chinese Calligraphers Association. The exhibition was held on April 14, 2019 in E21-G052a.

 

Please refer to the Chinese Version for more details: 藏之名庫-中國歷史文化中心書法藏品展

 

Representatives from Nanjing University visited The Centre for Chinese History and Culture (March 19, 2019)

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On March 19, Nanjing University visited the University of Macau for the first time. The delegation included Hu Jinbo, Secretary of the Party Committee of Nanjing University and Vice Chairman of the Jiangsu Provincial Political Consultative Conference, Xue Hailin, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Nanjing University, Pu Lijie, Assistant to the President of Nanjing University, and Zhang Xiaodong, Director of the Development Committee of Nanjing University. Zhang Suogeng, Secretary General of Nanjing University Alumni Association, and Kong Jianfeng, Deputy Director of the Office of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs of Nanjing University. The Director Zhu Shoutong of the Chinese History and Culture Centre led the delegation to visit the centre and had a short talk.

 

UM signs collaboration agreement with GACSM and Matteo Ricci College on promotion of Chinese history and culture

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Matteo Ricci College has become the fifth secondary school in Macao to sign a collaboration agreement with the University of Macau (UM) Centre for Chinese History and Culture and the General Association of Chinese Students of Macau (GACSM) on the promotion of Chinese history and culture. The collaboration aims to increase local students’ interest in learning about Chinese history and traditional culture and to foster a sense of belonging. The other four schools that have previously signed the agreement are Pui Ching Middle School, Escola Choi Nong Chi Tai, Macau Baptist College, and Escola Catolica Estrela do Mar.

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The three parties sign a collaboration agreement on the promotion of Chinese history and culture

“Literary criticism and life — the fourth cross-strait Chinese literature seminar” closing ceremony

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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