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SUMMARY:UM Language and Culture Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the return of the UM Language and Culture Day! As one of the flagship events of the FAH\, this year’s UM Language and Culture Day will take place on 26 March 2025 (Wed)\, with the theme “Cherish Mother Tongues; Embrace All Cultures.” The event aims to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity while preserving mother tongues on the UM campus\, as well as in Macau in general. Building on the success of last year\, we have prepared a series of engaging and interactive activities\, including the Opening Ceremony\, various handcraft workshops\, games booths\, and the Cultural Treasure Hunt. We warmly invite all UM members to join us in making this fantastic event a great success. \n  \nBelow is the summary of the activities: \n1.GRAND OPENING\nDate: 26th Mar 2025 \nTime: 13:00 – 14:00 \nVenue: E21A FAH Lobby \n\n\n\nTime\nItem\n\n\n12:00-12:35\nRedeem Raffle Tickets*\n\n\n13:00-14:00\nRibbon-Cutting Ceremony \nCultural Performances \nLucky Draws**\n\n\n\n* Offer valid while stocks last. \n** Winners must immediately come on stage to receive their awards\, or else they will forfeit. \n PRIZES TO BE WON ON-SITE:\n\n\n\nItem\nQuota\n\n\n\nMarshall EMBERTON II BT Speaker\n1 pc\n\n\n\nFujifilm Instax Mini 12 Blue\n1 pc\n\n\n\nPANASONIC Hair dryer\n1 pc\n\n\n\nMOMAX Power Bank 10000mAh\n1 pc\n\n\n\n$200 Supermarket cash coupon\n2 pcs\n\n\n\n$100 Supermarket cash coupon\n2 pcs\n\n\n\n\n2. Handcraft Workshops\nDate: 26th Mar 2025 \nTime: 14:00-15:00 \nRegistration：https://umac.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1RlRQhjVWebtbtY \nSuccessfully registered participants will receive a confirmation email on or before 21 March 2025. If a registered participant is unable to attend\, please notify us (Email: lisalam@um.edu.mo) by 24 March 2025; otherwise\, it may impact your eligibility for future activities organised by FAH. Therefore\, please review your schedule carefully before completing registration. Thank you! \n  \n\n\n\nThe “Sweetheart Handkerchief” – A Portuguese Traditional Embroidery |14:00––15:00| E21A-G049 (SI Lab) \nLanguage: English \nQuota: 15 participants \nThe sweetheart handkerchief is a fine linen or cotton handkerchief embroidered with various motifs. It is a traditional handicraft and garment from northern Portugal\, worn by women of marriageable age. According to custom\, a girl in love would embroider a handkerchief and gift it to her beloved. The handkerchiefs feature embroidered verses\, drawings\, and declarations related to friendship\, love\, fidelity\, and pure\, innocent love. \n\n\nThe Art of Blooms: Chinese Painting and Poetry Experience ︱14:00 – 15:00 ︱ E21A-G040 \nLanguage: Mandarin & English \nQuota: 20 Participants \nThis workshop offers participants the opportunity to explore the elegance of Chinese culture through floral painting\, blending traditional brush techniques with poetic expression. It provides a platform for East-West cultural fusion.Under the guidance of Prof. ZHANG Yan from the Department of Arts and Design\, participants will learn Chinese painting techniques\, focusing on brushwork and composition. They will create floral motifs using either meticulous (gongbi) or expressive (xieyi) styles\, discovering the expressive power of brush and ink. \nOnce their artwork is complete\, participants from diverse cultural backgrounds will add poetry\, phrases\, or personal messages in their native or familiar languages\, enhancing the connection between the visual and emotional elements. By merging brushstrokes and words\, participants will experience a dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures\, showcasing the unique charm of cross-cultural exchange.\n\n\nCork Arts & Crafts Workshop  |14:00 – 15:00｜E21A-G039 \nLanguage: Mandarin & English \nQuota: 15 participants \nCork is 100% natural\, recyclable and sustainable material with carbon sequestration ability. By utilizing our creative and crafty talents\, we can use recycled cork to make eco-friendly\, useful and unique handmade crafts.\n\n\nAncient Sachet Making Workshop |14:00––15:00| E21A-G038 \nLanguage: Mandarin & English \nQuota: 15 participants \nSachet\, also known as a perfume pouch or incense bag\, is a traditional Chinese folk craft. This workshop will introduce the history of sachets\, teach the different ways of wearing sachets and its traditional etiquette\, and participants will also get to grind spices and enjoy the fun of making their own sachet. \n \n\n\nPhilosophy in Action: A Shared Quest for Truth and Wisdom  |14:00 – 15:00|E21A-G035 \nLanguage: English \nQuota: 45 \nParticipants will be invited to watch a series of very short\, animated videos that explain a mixture of philosophical ideas\, concepts\, and theories. After each short video\, a brief philosophical discussion will take place. \n \n\n\nJapanese Origami ︱ 14:00 – 15:00  ︱  FAH Learning Commons \nLanguage: Mandarin\, Cantonese & English \nQuota: 15 participants \nJapanese Origami is a traditional Japanese craft that creates various shapes\, like animals and flowers\, by folding square paper. Using only hands without scissors or glue\, it embodies simplicity and creativity.\n\n\nInk Dance and Book Fragrance Workshop ︱ 14:00 – 15:00  ︱ FAH Learning Commons \nLanguage: Mandarin & English \nQuota: 20 \nThis workshop features calligraphy moon lamps and oil-paper umbrellas as mediums\, infusing traditional crafts with new vitality through creative calligraphy. It creates an immersive experience space for participants\, fully showcasing the unique atmosphere where classical and modern elements merge. Participants not only have the opportunity to admire these exquisite artworks but also to personally experience the charm of calligraphy\, feeling the beauty of the characters and the rhythm of the brush and ink.\n\n\n\n \n3. CULTURAL TREASURE HUNT \nDate: 26/03/2025 – 14/04/2025 \nVenue: FAH Ground Floor \nFind answer clues around the ground floor of FAH and answer all questions online to enter the Ultimate Lucky Draw. \nDraw results will be announced on 23 April 2025 on the faculty website. \n PLAY TO WIN THE ULTIMATE PRIZES:\n\n\n\nItem\nQuota\nWinner\n\n\n\nAPPLE AirPods 4\n1 pc\n賴艷玲 LAI IM LENG MC4XXXX1\n\n\n\nFAMOUS 0.8L Mini Multi-Cooker \nFNC-086\n1 pc\n杨书宁 yangshuning MC4XXXX4\n\n\n\nMOMAX Q.LED flex \nmini lamp with wireless charging\n1 pc\n钱冬逸 Ian MC3XXXX0\n\n\n\nMOMAX Power Bank 10000mAh\n1 pc\n葉希賢 IP HEI IN BC2XXXX4\n\n\n\nPHILIPS 980W手提蒸氣掛燙機 STH1000/16\n1 pc\n李昇恆 LEI SENG HANG \n4XXX-7\n\n\n\n$200 Supermarket cash coupon\n1 pc\nChan Sin Han Cristin AC4XXXX7\n\n\n\n$100 Supermarket cash coupon\n1 pc\n王庆云 Janice AC4XXXX4\n\n\n\n  \nTerms & Conditions \n\nEach person is eligible for one draw and can win only one prize.\nParticipation in the lucky draws and workshops is limited to UM members only\nFAH administrative staff and organising committees are not eligible for the Lucky Draw.\nThe winner will receive a phone call for prize collection. The winner must redeem the Prize before 01/05/2025 otherwise the prize will be forfeited.\nFAH reserves the right to amend the Terms and Conditions and may withdraw or discontinue the Lucky Draw without prior notice. All matters and disputes will be subject to the final decision of FAH.
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