On the evening of November 27th, 2021, the launching ceremony of Macao Cultural Week and a cultural evening celebrating the 22ndanniversary of Macao’s return to China was held on the well-lit basketball court in Xiaman Campus, Huaqiao University(HQU). The event aims to enhance teachers and students’ understanding of Macao’s history, culture and social development, and to promote exchanges between Fujian Province and Macao. Hundreds of students from home and abroad, together with students from Macao, gathered to sing and dance for the blessing of Macao and “the Chinese Dream”.
Wu Jianping, HQU’s President, Li Guowen, the second-level inspector of Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao S.A.R., and leaders from the Party Committee Office/ President’s Office, Department of Student Affairs, Office of Board of Directors/ Office of Alumni Association and Admissions Office attended the ceremony. Wu and Li dotted the lions’ eyes to bring them to life.
This year is the tenth year that Huaqiao University has held Macao Cultural Week. The event is sponsored by the Department of Student Affairs and hosted by the Students’ Union. In addition to celebrating evening and gourmet festival from home and abroad, there are also activities with different themes such as sharing meeting by Macao students, gallery exhibition on Macao’s history and culture, badminton friendly match among students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, supporting and promoting National Constitution Day and World AIDS Day.
Lion-Awakening Ritual by President Wu
Lion-Awakening Ritual by Inspector Li
Guests Pressing the Starting Ball of the 2021 Macao Cultural Week
The Charm of Martial Arts and Lion DancingCombining Chinese Martial Arts and Lion Dancing Skills
ChorusSong of the Seven Sons
Domestic & Foreign Gourmet Festival
(Editor: Cai Juntao)