Centre for Chinese History and Culture https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/?lang=en University of Macau Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:49:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 “Legacy of Golden Stone” Suzhou-Hong Kong-Macao Seal Carving Joint Exhibition Opening Ceremony Successfully Held https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e9%87%91%e7%9f%b3%e5%90%8c%e5%bf%83%e8%98%87%e6%b8%af%e6%be%b3%e7%af%86%e5%88%bb%e8%81%af%e5%b1%95%e9%96%8b%e5%b9%95%e5%bc%8f%e6%88%90%e5%8a%9f%e8%88%89%e8%be%a6/?lang=en Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:46:06 +0000 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e9%87%91%e7%9f%b3%e5%90%8c%e5%bf%83%e8%98%87%e6%b8%af%e6%be%b3%e7%af%86%e5%88%bb%e8%81%af%e5%b1%95%e9%96%8b%e5%b9%95%e5%bc%8f%e6%88%90%e5%8a%9f%e8%88%89%e8%be%a6/

On October 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the opening ceremony of the “Legacy of Golden Stone” Suzhou-Hong Kong-Macao Seal Carving Joint Exhibition was grandly held at the Centre for Chinese History and Culture of the University of Macau, E34 Cultural Building. This event, as one of the series of activities for the “3rd Festival of Chinese Culture” at the University of Macau, was jointly organized by CCHC of the UM, Suzhou Overseas Friendship Association, Changshu Overseas Friendship Association, and Changshu City International Cultural Exchange Promotion Association. The event attracted many artists, scholars, and guests from Suzhou, Macao, and Hong Kong.

The guests attending the event included: Wang Yang, Standing Committee Member of Suzhou Municipal Committee, Minister of United Front Work Department, Secretary-General of the Municipal Committee, and President of Suzhou Overseas Friendship Association, Wan Sucheng, Director of the Propaganda and Culture Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao, Song Yonghua, Rector of the University of Macau, Ho Teng Iat, All-China Women’s Federation Standing Committee Member and President of Macau Association of Fellows Provincials From Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, Deng Bing, Deputy Minister of the United Front Work Department of Suzhou Municipal Committee and Vice President of Suzhou Overseas Friendship Association, Sam Chin Peng, Founding President of Macau Jiangsu Soviet Union, Xu Aoao, Retired President of Macau University of Science and Technology, Academician of the International Academy of Astronautics, and Permanent Honorary President of Macau Jiangsu Soviet Union, Fu Zimei, President of the People’s Daily Macau Branch, Liu Gang, President of Xinhua News Agency Macau Branch,  Tchu Angela, President of the Macau Suzhou Friendship Association, Wu Wenjin, Deputy Minister of the United Front Work Department of Changshu Municipal Committee and Executive Vice President of Changshu Overseas Friendship Association, and Zhu Shoutong, Director of CCHC.

At the ceremony, Wu Wenjin delivered a speech stating that artists from the three regions used handmade knives as brushes and stones as paper, integrating the essence of Chinese culture and the spirit of the times into a small space, not only showcasing the unique charm of seal carving art but also reflecting our firm belief in jointly inheriting and promoting the excellent traditional Chinese culture. In the future, it is hoped that based on a good foundation of exchange and cooperation, we will continue to make good use of the “Excellent Traditional Chinese Culture Hong Kong and Macao Tour” as a platform for exchange, continuously deepen the connotation of activities, and use culture as a link to expand the exchange and cooperation between Changshu and Hong Kong and Macao in the fields of art, science and technology, talent, and industrial projects, further stimulating the strong power of patriotism and love for Hong Kong and Macao.

Rector Song reviewed the recent activities held by the UM, especially the “One Country, Two Systems” themed activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland. He emphasized that the University of Macau has always been committed to cultivating more patriotic and Macao-loving talents. Cultural Building, as a landmark building of the University of Macau, symbolizes the university’s emphasis on humanities, traditional culture, and Chinese art. Song Yonghua also highly praised the excellent national culture of Suzhou and Changshu, especially mentioning the Suao Pavilion, which is based on the prototype of Canglang Pavilion, as an important architectural representative of the University of Macau, guided by history and carrying culture.

Wu Wei, President of Yushan Seal Society, introduced the history and experience of Yushan Seal Society in detail in his speech, stating that Yushan Seal Society has been committed to promoting the popularization and improvement of seal carving art. He mentioned that Macao has a profound connection with Yushan Seal Society, and this joint exhibition not only showcases the essence of seal carving art from the three regions but also promotes cultural exchange and integration. He also revealed that the joint exhibition displayed more than 110 seal carving works, each of which is a testament to the artists’ efforts and wisdom.

The opening ceremony also included a ceremony to present the original stone seals to the UM, jointly issued by Wu Wei, President of Yushan Seal Society, Ho Pan, Vice President of Hou kong Seal Society, and Tang Changcheng, President of Hong Kong Seal Society. Wu Jianzhong, the University Librarian, accepted on behalf of the university and returned a collection certificate. Subsequently, 14 guests jointly performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the official opening of the “Legacy of Golden Stone” Suzhou-Hong Kong-Macau Seal Carving Joint Exhibition. After the opening ceremony, the guests visited the exhibition and the Suao Pavilion, and took a group photo there.

The “Legacy of Golden Stone” Suzhou-Hong Kong-Macao Seal Carving Joint Exhibition not only provided a platform for artists from the three regions to showcase their talents and exchange skills but also promoted in-depth cultural exchange and integration, making a positive contribution to the inheritance and development of Chinese culture.

]]> Festival of Chinese Culture Launches Themed Activities in Nanjing https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/festival-of-chinese-culture-launches-themed-activities-in-nanjing/?lang=en Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:10:22 +0000 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/?p=67122 To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland, on the afternoon of November 1st, 2024, the main campus of Jiangsu Second Normal University hosted the themed activities of the Macao Festival of Chinese Culture: “Understanding a Different Macao.”

Prof. Zhu Shoutong, Director of the Centre for Chinese History and Culture at the University of Macau, was invited to give a lecture titled “Telling a Different Macau from a Literary and Cultural Perspective” for the university’s “Soul Casting and Soaring: Literature, Culture, and the Literary Mind – A Series of Humanities General Education Lectures“. The lecture provided a literary and cultural interpretation of Macao’s history and the social psychological reality of Macao. Hosted by Secretary Peng Lin, she concluded that this not only presents a Macao that is different in historical and current cognition but also offers cultural insights that cannot be found in books.

]]> 第三屆中國文化節首傳捷報：本中心深度參與的《亂世才女》喜獲文旅部優秀獎 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e7%ac%ac%e4%b8%89%e5%b1%86%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e7%af%80%e9%a6%96%e5%82%b3%e6%8d%b7%e5%a0%b1%ef%bc%9a%e6%9c%ac%e4%b8%ad%e5%bf%83%e6%b7%b1%e5%ba%a6%e5%8f%83%e8%88%87%e7%9a%84%e3%80%8a/?lang=en Thu, 24 Oct 2024 02:23:37 +0000 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e7%ac%ac%e4%b8%89%e5%b1%86%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e7%af%80%e9%a6%96%e5%82%b3%e6%8d%b7%e5%a0%b1%ef%bc%9a%e6%9c%ac%e4%b8%ad%e5%bf%83%e6%b7%b1%e5%ba%a6%e5%8f%83%e8%88%87%e7%9a%84%e3%80%8a/ 在黃梅戲的故鄉——安徽安慶舉行的第十屆中國（安慶）黃梅戲藝術節上，上海雋德文化傳播有限公司創作並演出的黃梅戲作品《亂世才女》榮獲國家文旅部優秀劇目獎。
《亂世才女》以明末清初的江南女詩人夏淑吉（民族英雄夏完淳的姐姐）富有民族氣節和家國關懷的人格形象為原型，塑造了動亂時代“一位聰慧才女”譜寫的一段慘痛歷史。主演胡倩是澳門大學中國歷史文化中心特邀的中國歷史文化推廣大使督導，其所領導的雋德文化傳播有限公司主創的《亂世才女》、《衣被天下》的劇名題寫，都由中心主任朱壽桐教授承擔。
據訊，此次賽事競爭激烈，多為國家級或省市級院團參與，在獲獎劇目中，《亂世才女》是唯一為非公藝術團體獲得的獎項。

第十届中國（安慶）黃梅戲藝術節《亂世才女》證書

 

 

]]> A delegation from Jiangsu Provincial United Front Work Department visited the Centre for Chinese History and Culture (10/9/2024) https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/a-delegation-from-jiangsu-provincial-united-front-work-department-visited-the-centre-for-chinese-history-and-culture-10-9-2024/?lang=en Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:35:07 +0000 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e6%b1%9f%e8%98%87%e7%9c%81%e5%a7%94%e7%b5%b1%e6%88%b0%e9%83%a8%e8%83%a1%e5%bb%a3%e6%9d%b0%e9%83%a8%e9%95%b7%e4%b8%80%e8%a1%8c%e5%88%b0%e8%a8%aa%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e6%ad%b7%e5%8f%b2%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96/
]]> Teachers and students from Tongji University visited the Chinese History and Culture Centre of the University of Macau (2024/8/25) https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e5%90%8c%e6%bf%9f%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e5%b8%ab%e7%94%9f%e5%88%b0%e8%a8%aa%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e6%ad%b7%e5%8f%b2%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e4%b8%ad%e5%bf%83%ef%bc%882024%e5%b9%b48%e6%9c%8829%e6%97%a5%ef%bc%89/?lang=en Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:46:31 +0000 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e5%90%8c%e6%bf%9f%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e5%b8%ab%e7%94%9f%e5%88%b0%e8%a8%aa%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e6%ad%b7%e5%8f%b2%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e4%b8%ad%e5%bf%83%ef%bc%882024%e5%b9%b48%e6%9c%8829%e6%97%a5%ef%bc%89/
]]> CCHC successfully held the Lingnan Culture Advanced Seminar for Students of Hong Kong and Macao for cultural inheritance promotion https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e6%be%b3%e9%96%80%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e6%ad%b7%e5%8f%b2%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e4%b8%ad%e5%bf%83%e6%88%90%e5%8a%9f%e8%88%89%e8%be%a6%e7%b2%b5%e6%b8%af%e6%be%b3%e4%b8%ad%e5%ad%b8%e7%94%9f/?lang=en Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:43:55 +0000 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e6%be%b3%e9%96%80%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e6%ad%b7%e5%8f%b2%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e4%b8%ad%e5%bf%83%e6%88%90%e5%8a%9f%e8%88%89%e8%be%a6%e7%b2%b5%e6%b8%af%e6%be%b3%e4%b8%ad%e5%ad%b8%e7%94%9f/

The Centre for China History and Culture (CCHC) successfully held the 7th and 8th Lingnan Culture Advanced Seminar for Students of Hong Kong and Macao. The event is organized by the CCHC of UM, Jinan University (JNU) and co-organized with the Yuet Wah College and Sacred Heart Canossian College. Led by Dr. CHEANG Neng Ian, deputy director of the CCHC, the event aims to deepen Macao students’ understanding and inheritance of Guangfu culture, promote cultural exchange and integration, and embark on a journey to explore the essence of Lingnan culture together.

The 7th event was held from 14-16 July, 2024. On July 14, 33 teachers and students from the Yuet Wah College and 8 volunteers from JNU visited the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, also known as Chen Clan Academy, which is hailed as a “pearl of Lingnan architectural art.” The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is the largest and most elaborately decorated traditional Lingnan ancestral hall-style building in Guangdong, embodying the essence of Guangdong folk architectural decoration art. It skillfully utilizes decorative arts such as wood carving, brick carving, stone carving, plaster molding, pottery molding, copper and iron casting, and colored painting. Subsequently, teachers and students visited the Western Han Nanyue King Museum for a tour. The palace exhibition area is centered around the ruins of the Nanyue Palace, which is superimposed with cultural layers from 13 historical periods ranging from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Republic of China. In the evening, the group took a boat trip to admire the night scenery along the Pearl River in Guangzhou. The shores of the river were ablaze with brilliant lights, and students not only immersed themselves in the profound history of Cantonese culture but also experienced the vitality of Lingnan culture nurtured by old city as they journeyed from the ancient traditional central axis of Guangzhou to the modern city’s central axis, and further to the new central axis.

On the morning of 15 July , students visited the Hung Sin-nui Arts Centre, learning about Cantonese opera knowledge and the story of Hung Sin-nui’s life. The students gained a deep understanding of the life of the founder of “Hung Art,” who, despite experiencing many ups and downs, never wavered in her pursuit of Cantonese opera. Cantonese opera, also known as Guangfu Grand Theatre, is the largest traditional opera genre in Guangdong. It is one of the cultural and artistic forms that best reflects the characteristics of Guangfu culture and is often referred to as the “Southern Red Bean” for its cultural significance. In 2009, it was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Afterward, the teachers and students learned to sing the famous Cantonese opera piece “Zhaojun Departs for the Frontier.” Following this, they studied the knowledge and performance techniques of Cantonese opera, experiencing how actors use water sleeves in their performances and how they wield spears and swords for artistic expression. In the afternoon, the group visited the Canton Embroidery Mansion to learn about Guangxiu, a traditional embroidery craft of Guangdong Province with an enduring history and exquisite skills. Under the guidance of the staff, the students learned the unique stitching techniques of Guangxiu. They also had the opportunity to make embroidery by themselves with the help of Guangxiu artisans.

On the morning of 16 July, Professor Sun Enle from the Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) gave a special lecture titled “Lingnan Craft Art” at Jinan University. Prof. Sun Enle provided a detailed and professional explanation of traditional Lingnan crafts such as gray sculpture and Guangxiu. The students had the opportunity to experience the creation process of gray sculpture personally. The graduation ceremony was held at noon. Guests who attended the ceremony included Guo Ning, Deputy Director of the Office of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Affairs of Jinan University, Prof. Ye Nong, Director of the Centre for the Study of Hong Kong and Macao History and Culture of Jinan University and Director of the Institute of Macau Studies; and Mo Richong, Wang Sen, and Huang Junxiong, teachers from the the Yuet Wah College. Guo Ning presented certificates of completion to the students of the learning experience workshop. Later, students from the Yuet Wah College performed talents and fostered friendships. In the afternoon, they conducted on-site learning at the Cantonese Opera Art Museum. Afterwards, the teachers and students from the Yuet Wah College returned to Macao. The 7th Lingnan Culture Advanced Seminar for Students of Hong Kong and Macao concluded successfully.

The 8th event continued from the previous one. It took place in Guangzhou from 20-22 July, hosted by the CCHC, UM, co-organized by Jinan University’s Centre for the Study of Hong Kong and Macao History and Culture, and the Sacred Heart Canossian College. On 20 July, a group of 34 teachers and students from Sacred Heart Canossian College, led by Principal Sister So Ying Suen and Deputy Director Dr. CHEANG Neng Ian from the CCHC, arrived in Guangzhou from Macao. The teachers and students first visited the largest comprehensive museum in Guangdong Province, the Guangzhou Provincial Museum, witnessing the magnificent epics written by generations of Guangdong people.

On 21 July, teachers and students came to the Guangzhou Hung Sin-nui Art Museum. The group visited the Hung Sin-nui Art Picture Exhibition, listened to Hung Sin-nui Art Lecture, learned to sing the famous opera under the guidance – “Zhaojun Departs for the Frontier” and performed martial arts in costumes. During this process, the students not only learned about the history of Cantonese opera and the dedication of teacher Hung Sin-nui to the art and her love for the motherland, but also got a close-up experience of the charm of Cantonese opera through the learning of singing styles and movements. In the afternoon, teachers and students together visited the Sacred Heart Cathedral, experiencing the inclusive and open-minded character of the city of Guangzhou; finally, they arrived at the Guangzhou Peasant Movement Training Institute, where during the visit, the students were deeply moved by the patriotism and national spirit of selfless-dedication and self-sacrifice of the Chinese revolutionary martyrs.

On 22 July, teachers and students first visited Jinan University and listened to Ye Nong’s special lecture titled “Hong Kong & Macao and Lingnan Culture”, which further deepened their understanding of the characteristics of Hong Kong and Macao culture and Lingnan culture, as well as their relationship with the Chinese culture, which shares the same roots. In the afternoon, teachers and students visited the Gambiered Guangzhou Gauze Cultural Creative Park, located in Nansha District to experience the production process of Gambiered Guangzhou Gauze (Xiangyunsha). The teachers and students once again deeply realized the profoundness and heritage value of the Guangfu culture.

The “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Secondary School Students Guangfu Culture Learning Experience Workshop” has been successfully held for many consecutive sessions. The event not only deepens the understanding and knowledge of Guangfu culture among students from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao but also provides them with a platform to showcase themselves and interact, contributing to the prosperity and development of Chinese culture.

]]> Mr. Liu Yansong, master of arts and crafts in Beijing and director of Jingzuo Mortise-and-Tenon Art Museum, visited the Centre of Chinese History and Culture (July 25, 2024) https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e5%8c%97%e4%ba%ac%e5%b8%82%e5%b7%a5%e8%97%9d%e7%be%8e%e8%a1%93%e5%a4%a7%e5%b8%ab%e3%80%81%e4%ba%ac%e4%bd%9c%e6%a6%ab%e5%8d%af%e8%97%9d%e8%a1%93%e9%a4%a8%e9%a4%a8%e9%95%b7%e5%8a%89%e5%b2%a9%e6%9d%be/?lang=en Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:06:29 +0000 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e5%8c%97%e4%ba%ac%e5%b8%82%e5%b7%a5%e8%97%9d%e7%be%8e%e8%a1%93%e5%a4%a7%e5%b8%ab%e3%80%81%e4%ba%ac%e4%bd%9c%e6%a6%ab%e5%8d%af%e8%97%9d%e8%a1%93%e9%a4%a8%e9%a4%a8%e9%95%b7%e5%8a%89%e5%b2%a9%e6%9d%be/
]]> Students and faculty from Soochow University learn about Macao’s history and culture at UM https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e6%8e%a8%e5%bb%a3%e5%a4%a7%e4%bd%bf%e5%9f%b9%e8%a8%93%e6%b4%bb%e5%8b%95-%e8%98%87%e5%b7%9e%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e5%b8%ab%e7%94%9f%e7%a0%94%e4%bf%ae%e5%b7%a5%e4%bd%9c/?lang=en Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:21:10 +0000 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e6%8e%a8%e5%bb%a3%e5%a4%a7%e4%bd%bf%e5%9f%b9%e8%a8%93%e6%b4%bb%e5%8b%95-%e8%98%87%e5%b7%9e%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e5%b8%ab%e7%94%9f%e7%a0%94%e4%bf%ae%e5%b7%a5%e4%bd%9c/ To promote academic exchanges between Macao and Suzhou, the Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) of the University of Macau (UM) and Soochow University jointly organised a three-day training programme on Chinese culture promotion. A total of 26 students and faculty members from Soochow University participated in the programme at UM to enhance their understanding and knowledge of Macao’s history and culture.

 

Zhu Shoutong, director of CCHC, said at the opening ceremony that the activity could strengthen academic exchanges between the two places and promote the development of academic research. Ji Jinping, director of the Student Affairs Office of the School of Chinese Language and Literature at Soochow University, encouraged students to immerse themselves in the cultural atmosphere and academic environment of UM.

 

 

 

 

During the programme, students and faculty members from Soochow University attended workshops on a variety of topics, including Macao’s culture, children’s literature, and traditional Chinese poetry. They also visited the Suao Pavilion, the University Gallery, the UM Library, and the Wall of Great Wisdom at UM.

]]> Teachers and students from Soochow University visited the Centre of Chinese History and Culture in UM to participate in/carry out training activities (July 09, 2024) https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e7%86%b1%e7%83%88%e6%ad%a1%e8%bf%8e%e8%98%87%e5%b7%9e%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e5%b8%ab%e7%94%9f%e4%be%86%e8%a8%aa%e6%be%b3%e9%96%80%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e6%ad%b7%e5%8f%b2%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96/?lang=en Fri, 12 Jul 2024 03:17:43 +0000 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/?p=64274

]]> UM holds First International Forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/%e6%be%b3%e9%96%80%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8%e8%88%89%e8%be%a6%e9%a6%96%e5%b1%86%e4%b8%ad%e9%86%ab%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e5%9c%8b%e9%9a%9b%e8%ab%96%e5%a3%87-%e8%81%9a%e7%84%a6%e5%a4%a7%e5%81%a5%e5%ba%b7/?lang=en Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:14:33 +0000 https://cchc.fah.um.edu.mo/?p=63009 The Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) of the University of Macau (UM) held the First International Forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture. The forum brought together experts, scholars, and leading figures in the field of Chinese medicine from around the world to discuss the close connection between health and Chinese medicine.

Zhu Shoutong, director of CCHC, said in his speech that, Chinese medicine is a treasure of traditional Chinese culture, hoping that the forum would enable participants to discover new values in the Chinese cultural system by bringing together Chinese medicine and traditional culture. Li Peng, deputy director of the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences at UM, said that Chinese medicine does not only represent an industry that the Macao SAR Government has focused on in recent years, but also is a research field that the university greatly supports. He added that the forum could take advantage of Macao’s role as a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and the West, and promote Chinese medicine on the international stage.

The forum featured Maha Guru Anand, a Malaysian practitioner of Chinese medicine and an international yoga instructor, as a speaker. Maha Guru has extensive experience in both medicine and yoga and is dedicated to promoting physical and mental health education. He mentioned that Chinese medicine deserves more attention in the medical field as it can explain the complex relationships between different parts of the human body. During the forum, experts and scholars held in-depth discussions and exchanges on various topics, such as the integration between Chinese medicine and natural medicine, and the development trend of Chinese medicine in the context of technological advancement.

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