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We are delighted to announce the return of “Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the University of Macau: UM Language and Culture Day”! As one of the flagship events of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH), this year’s celebration will take place on 1 April 2026 (Wednesday) under the theme “Cherish Mother Tongues; Embrace All Cultures.”

The event aims to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity while promoting the preservation of mother tongues on the UM campus and across Macau. Building on the success of last year’s event, a wide range of engaging and interactive activities has been prepared, including an Opening Ceremony, handcraft workshops, and the popular Cultural Treasure Hunt.

Participants will also have the chance to win exciting prizes, such as a Marshall Portable Bluetooth Speaker and a Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera, among others.

We warmly invite all UM members to join us and help make this event a vibrant and memorable celebration of languages and cultures.

 

Below is the summary of the activities:

1.GRAND OPENING

Date: 1st April 2026

Time: 13:00 – 14:15

Venue: E21A FAH Lobby

Time Item
12:00 – 12:40 Redeem Raffle Tickets*
13:00 – 14:15 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Cultural Performances

Interactive Games

Lucky Draws**

* Offer valid while stocks last.

** Winners must immediately come on stage to receive their awards, or else they will forfeit.

 PRIZES TO BE WON ON-SITE:
Item Quota
Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker 1 pc
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera 1 pc
Kenwood Oven Toaster 1 pc
Panasonic Hair Dryer 1 pc
$200 Supermarket Cash Coupon 2 pcs
$100 Supermarket Cash Coupon 2 pcs

2. Handcraft Workshops

Date: 1st April 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 14:30 – 15:30

Registration: https://umac.questionpro.com.au/t/ARtaeZSAw5

Please review your schedule carefully before completing the registration. If you are unable to attend after registering, it may affect your eligibility for the prize draw in the Cultural Treasure Hunt, as well as your participation in future activities organised by FAH.

Kindly arrive at the designated workshop 5 minutes before the start time. In order to accommodate all participants, late arrivals may have their places offered to students waiting on-site. Students who were not able to register in advance are welcome to come to the venue and wait for available spots.

Deciphering Ink Scrolls: A Calligraphy Riddle Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱ FAH Learning Commons

Language: Cantonese & Mandarin

Step into a world of ink-laden mysteries, where every stroke holds a secret waiting to be uncovered. This workshop is more than a dance of the brush—it’s an intellectual adventure. You will become a cultural detective, decoding the hidden messages in “flying white” and dry-ink traces, piecing together historical riddles within stele rubbings and personal letters. Every line is a clue; every sheet and inkstone conceals a story. Join us to explore the captivating puzzles woven into the art of Chinese calligraphy.

Threads of Connection: A Friendship Bracelet Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱ FAH Learning Commons

Language: English

A few colorful strings quietly weave words across languages. Here, you’ll craft your own friendship bracelet while chatting in English, knot by knot, story by story. Each loop carries a piece of you, a glimpse of your culture, or something delightful you just heard from the person beside you. No pressure, just the gentle rhythm of your fingers and the easy flow of conversation, turning English from textbook lines into living, warm exchanges. Through weaving and sharing, we tie together friendship and culture, creating a colorful keepsake that’s uniquely yours, and uniquely this moment.

Between the Lines—Movable Type Printing Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱FAH Learning Commons

Language: Mandarin

In an age dominated by digital text, this workshop invites participants to rediscover the tactile beauty of words. Through an introduction to traditional movable type printing, participants will hand-set type, ink, and print their own works. Between the Lines is a space to slow down and experience the transformation of language from thought to form.

Calendar Making Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱ E21A-G037

Language: Mandarin and Portuguese

Imprinting Time, a single stamp etches bilingual moments across the years. In this workshop, you will experience the fusion of Chinese and Portuguese cultures through hands-on creation. Using custom-made Chinese-Portuguese bilingual stamps and various drawing tools, freely design upon blank calendar pages. This activity fosters creative expression and, through hands-on interaction, builds a practical understanding of Chinese and Portuguese languages and cultures.

Chinese Architectural Model Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱E21A-G038

Language: Cantonese & Mandarin

Quota: 20 participants

Discover the wisdom of traditional Chinese architecture, piece by piece, fold by fold. This workshop introduces traditional Chinese architecture through hands-on paper model assembly. By working with models of varying difficulty, you will explore structural systems, spatial order, and joinery principles. You will also reflect on how architecture communicates cultural ideas, gaining an understanding of architecture as a visual and cultural language.

Portuguese Chocolate Salami Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱ E21A-G039

Language: English

Quota: 14 participants

A silky ribbon of chocolate rolls up Portugal’s sweet traditions. Here, you’ll experience crafting this beloved classic Portuguese dessert. Blend rich chocolate with biscuits, roll and shape with care, then chill to reveal slices filled with deep aroma and festive warmth. Let your fingertips stir and form, connecting age-old recipes with modern palates, to create a uniquely personal Portuguese sweet delight.

Suminagashi (Floating Ink) and Turkish Ebru Workshop︱ 14:30 – 15:15  ︱ E21A-G040

Language: Mandarin

Quota: 40 participants

A drop of ink and a basin of water carry the soul of East and West across a millennium. In this workshop, you will experience the profound artistry of Japan’s Suminagashi (floating ink) and Turkey’s Ebru (paper marbling). Watch ink dance freely across the water’s surface, witness colors bloom and transfer gently onto paper; each flow and every pattern holds a dialogue between nature and the spirit, embodying ephemeral beauty. Let your fingertips touch lightly and wait patiently to create a uniquely personal, dreamlike work that floats between sensibilities.

“One Knot, One Culture”—Chinese Knot Making Workshop︱14:30 – 15:30︱ E21A-G049 (SI Lab)

Language: Mandarin

Quota: 15 participants

The Chinese knot weaves millennia of blessings with a single red cord. At this workshop, you will experience the art of crafting traditional Chinese knots. Each symmetrically interwoven knot embodies auspicious meanings and cultural philosophy. Let your fingertips guide the thread, connecting tradition with modernity, and create a uniquely Eastern token of beauty and well-wishes.

3. CULTURAL TREASURE HUNT 

Date: 28/03/2026 – 12/04/2026

Venue: FAH Ground Floor

Embark on a cultural journey across languages and traditions at the FAH Ground Floor! Six thematic exhibition panels will be displayed, each introducing fascinating cultural insights and linguistic trivia from different regions around the world.

Participants are invited to explore the ground floor, locate all six exhibition panels, and uncover the answers to the questions inspired by the showcased cultures and languages. Upon successfully finding the panels and submitting all correct answers online, participants will qualify for entry into the Ultimate Lucky Draw.

The draw results will be announced on 21 April 2026 on the faculty website. Winners will receive a phone call for prize collection.

 PLAY TO WIN THE MAJOR PRIZES:
Item Winner
Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 Instant Camera 石源雨 SHI YUANYU
Marshall Minor IV Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds 罗琳怡 Luo LinYi
Stylies Eye Relaxation Massager 槐雨姗 Sara AC
Rasonic Oven 雷轹文 Lysandra
Rasonic Mini Double Deck Steam Box 李俊杰 LJUNJIE
$200 Supermarket Cash Coupon 魏劍南 Nikos
$100 Supermarket Cash Coupon 刘小天 LIU XIAOTIAN

 

Terms & Conditions

  1. Each person is eligible for only one lucky draw entry and may win only one prize. If a participant believes their answers are incorrect, they may submit them again; however, only one lucky draw entry will be granted per participant.
  2. This activity is open to University of Macau staff and students only.
  3. FAH administrative staff and staff involved in organising this activity are not eligible to participate in the lucky draw.
  4. Winners will be notified by phone for prize collection. The prize must be redeemed on or before 1 May 2026; otherwise, it will be forfeited.
  5. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities reserves the right to amend or terminate the lucky draw and revise these Terms and Conditions without prior notice. In case of any disputes, the decision of FAH shall be final.