Fourth Macao Interpreting Contest (English ↔ Chinese)
Macao Regional Final of the Tenth Cross-Strait Interpreting Contest

Experience a Showcase of Interpreting Talent, Gain Insights from Experts, and Celebrate Cross-Cultural Communication!

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Macau (FAH UM) and the Federation of Translators and Interpreters of Macao (FTIM) are pleased to announce the upcoming Fourth Macao Interpreting Contest. Thisevent serves as the Macao Regional Final, where talented student interpreters will compete for the opportunity to represent Macao at the Grand Final of the highly influential 10th Cross-Strait Interpreting Contest.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 3rd May, 2025

Time: 13:00 – 18:00 (Includes Contest Rounds, Guest Lectures & Result Announcement)

Venue: Library Auditorium (E2-G012), Ground Floor, UM Wu Yee Sun Library, University of Macau

Programme (13:00 – 18:00):

The afternoon will feature a dynamic sequence of events:

1. Macao Regional Contest Rounds:

First Round: Interpret a short English speech into Mandarin(note-taking permitted).

Second Round: Summarize a Mandarin speech into English (without notes).

Final Round: Selected finalists will perform consecutive interpreting for a Mandarin-English dialogue (with notes).

2. Special Guest Lectures (Scheduled towards the latter part of the programme, before results):
   Enhancing the event, we are honored to feature insightful talks from two distinguished leaders in the field of Translation and Interpreting:

Prof. Meifang Zhang (Emeritus Professor, FAH, University of Macau)

Topic: Translators in the AI Era: Upholding Core Values and Pursuing Continuous Improvement.

Focus: Exploring AI’s impact on translation, evolving training needs, and the essential role of the translator’s professional stance and core values.

Prof. Weihe Zhong (Rector of Macau Millennium College; Leading Figure in T&I Studies; Pioneer in Professional T&I Education)

Topic: The Coping Tactics of Interpreting.

Focus: Discussing interpreting as both technique and art, highlighting the practical skills and strategies interpreters use to overcome challenges and succeed.

* The special guest lectures will be moderated by Prof. Defeng Li (Distinguished Professor, FAH, University of Macau)

3. Result Announcement & Award Ceremony (Concluding the event around 18:00):
   Following the contest rounds and guest lectures, the winners of the Fourth Macao Interpreting Contest will be announced, and prizes will be awarded.

Evaluation Criteria (Contest):
Contestants will be evaluated by a panel of academic trainers and industry professionals based on accuracy, fluency, clarity, and overall presentation.

Awards and Representation:
Prizes, including First, Second, Third, and Commendations will be awarded. The top three winners (First Prize and two Second Prizes) will earn the distinct honor of representing the Macao SAR at the Grand Final of the 10th Cross-Strait Interpreting Contest in Hong Kong on 10th May, 2025.

Participants:
The contestants are full-time students drawn from various educational programs across Macao, representing the region’s emerging interpreting talent.

Lecture Attendance for Academic Development:
We offer FAH postgraduate and doctoral students an opportunity to fulfill part of their Academic Development requirement through registered attendance at the guest lectures. Please ensure you register your attendance as required.

Join Us!
This event offers a unique combination of competitive excitement and expert insights, all within a single afternoon. It’s a celebration of interpreting skills, a vital link in cross-strait dialogue, and an opportunity to learn from leading scholars. We enthusiastically encourage anyone interested in interpreting, languages, AI’s impact on the profession, and cross-cultural communication to attend.

Come support the talented participants, gain valuable knowledge from our guest speakers, witness the announcement of the winners, and be part of this flagship annual event as we contribute to the flourishing development of the interpreting field. Let’s celebrate dedication and expertise as we look forward to a magnificent new chapter for the 10th anniversary of the Cross-Strait Interpreting Contest!

Organized by:

• Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau (FAH UM)

• Federation of Translators and Interpreters of Macao (FTIM)

We look forward to seeing you at the event!