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UM launches Festival of Chinese Culture
The launch ceremony for the 4th Festival of Chinese Culture and the 8th Macao Forum on Chinese Culture, organised by the University of Macau (UM), was held today (19 November). The events aim to promote patriotism among Macao’s education sector and the wider community, while also serving as a platform for cultural exchange and mutual learning between China and the West. Running until December, the festival features a wide range of
UM Confucius Institute holds Mandarin Language Workshops for International Summer Camps
The Confucius Institute at the University of Macau was invited to conduct Mandarin Language Workshops on July 15, 18, and 21 for the ‘Summer Camp for Outstanding Students of UM Partner Universities’ and the ‘East Lighthouse Talent Development Scheme – Learning Experience Summer Program for International Students’. The workshop attendees came from Agostinho Neto University, Western Sydney University, University of York, University of Cape Verde, University of Malaya, Pedagogical University of
Inheriting Patriotism and Deepening Talent Development Consensus —— The Centre for Chinese History and Culture visits Escola Oficial Zheng Guanying to Enhance Educational Cooperation
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.
Publication of “Mêncio, O Mestre dos Reis: Quinze Lições sobre Mengzi e Seu Livro”
The Chinese-Portuguese Bilingual Teaching and Training Centre of the University of Macau published a book named “Mêncio, O Mestre dos Reis: Quinze Lições sobre Mengzi e Seu Livro” in April 2025. Dr. Giorgio Sinedino from the Department of Portuguese of the University of Macau is the author of the book that compiled the episodes from Season 3 of the “Chinese Ideas” radio program. The book covers the topic of Mencius’ political
M Confucius Institute holds the 5th Confucius Institute of the University of Macau’s Chinese Characters Contest and the 2nd Chinese Fun Competition
The 5th Confucius Institute of the University of Macau’s Chinese Characters Contest and the 2nd Chinese Fun Competition were successfully held from December 10 to 14, 2024 at E34 Cultural Building. These competitions aim to help students improve their Chinese language skills in a comprehensive and systematic way, to consolidate the foundation of Chinese characters for more advanced levels Chinese language courses, and to increase students’ interest in learning Chinese.
M Confucius Institute organizes the “Spring Wellness and Care Workshop”
UM Confucius Institute organized the “Spring Wellness and Care Workshop” on 29 March 2025. Students of the Mandarin courses gathered to make sachets, savor fine tea, and enjoy qingtuan (green rice dumplings) at the workshop.