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UTM students showcase results of cultural mapping research project covering Coloane

中文摘要 / Summary in Chinese
A group of Year 4 students from the Cultural and Heritage Management Bachelor’s Degree Programme organised a series of activities in Coloane to share with the public the results of a cultural mapping research project

On 28 April, UTM students hosted a seminar in Coloane Village to present the findings of a cultural mapping project they undertook. This research was conducted as part of their studies for a Bachelor of Science in Cultural and Heritage Management.

Cultural mapping, also known as cultural resource mapping or cultural landscape mapping, encompasses a wide range of research techniques and tools used to identify and document the tangible and intangible cultural resources within a community. It involves the collection, analysis, and evaluation of historical, cultural, economic, and social data.

The seminar was held at Lai Chi Vun Shipyards, a heritage site dedicated to preserving knowledge of traditional boatbuilding crafts. This venue regularly hosts markets, performances, and workshops related to cultural and creative industries.

The presentation by the UTM students addressed six key topics related to Coloane’s history and heritage: religion, traditional festivals, the shipbuilding industry, tourism, traditional commerce, and urban layout.

Mr. Yeong Chan Iat, from the Coloane Son I Youth Association, and Mr. Cheong Ieng, from Associação de Beneficiência Quatro Pagodes de Coloane, were featured as guest speakers.

Attendees included local and international specialists in heritage protection, including Prof. Richard Engelhardt, Prof. Sharif Shams Imon, and Dr. Francisco Pinheiro. They joined the seminar via videoconference.

Prior to the seminar, the students conducted a guided tour through Coloane Village, during which participants were informed about the area’s history and traditions, based on the insights collected by the students in their cultural mapping project.

The event served to explore the history of Coloane and discuss its future. It highlighted the importance of sustainable tourism in promoting community development, contributing to the preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage.

The overall initiative showcased the results of a six-month research project conducted by the Year 4 Cultural and Heritage Management students for their Cultural Mapping course, led by UTM’s Prof. Chin-Ee Ong. The project aimed to advance students’ knowledge of Coloane Village’s history and culture, while contributing to the preservation of the village’s cultural heritage resources.

Editor: UTM Public Relations Team