{"id":10578,"date":"2023-12-19T18:36:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iftm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=10578"},"modified":"2023-12-20T10:25:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T02:25:02","slug":"iftm-undergraduates-organise-series-of-activities-showcasing-macanese-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/iftm-undergraduates-organise-series-of-activities-showcasing-macanese-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>IFTM undergraduates organise series of activities showcasing Macanese heritage<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-10578 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-herald-lay-a-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9203.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9203.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9203-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9203-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9203-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9203-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9203-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9203-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9203-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10599'>\n\t\t\t\tStudent Carson Kou, project manager for the heritage-interpretation event \u201cExploring the Cultural Path of the Macanese Community\u201d, and IFTM Lecturer Dr. Vicky Chen Zhaoyu, who is responsible for the Heritage Interpretation course\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094748.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094748.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094748.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094748-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094748-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094748-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094748-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094748-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094748-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094748-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10584'>\n\t\t\t\t\u201cExploring the Cultural Path of the Macanese Community&#8221; was organised by Year 3 students from the Cultural and Heritage Management Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme, enrolled on the Heritage Interpretation cours\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094759.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094759.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094759.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094759-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094759-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094759-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094759-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094759-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094759-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094759-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10586'>\n\t\t\t\tThe event aimed to promote elements of Macanese culture\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094754.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094754.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094754.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094754-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094754-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094754-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094754-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094754-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094754-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094754-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10585'>\n\t\t\t\tIt took place in November\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094738.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094738.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094738.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094738-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094738-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094738-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094738-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094738-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094738-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094738-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10583'>\n\t\t\t\tActivities included a Macanese cooking demonstration\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC08566.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC08566.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC08566.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC08566-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC08566-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC08566-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC08566-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC08566-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC08566-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC08566-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10595'>\n\t\t\t\tMacanese community members were invited to share personal experiences and insights about their culture\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DZY00473.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DZY00473.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DZY00473.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DZY00473-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DZY00473-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DZY00473-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DZY00473-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DZY00473-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DZY00473-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DZY00473-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10581'>\n\t\t\t\tThe event attracted about 150 participants,\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094804.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094804.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094804.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094804-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094804-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094804-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094804-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094804-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094804-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_20231120094804-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10587'>\n\t\t\t\tPresentation of souvenirs to guest speakers\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_4217.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_4217.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_4217.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_4217-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_4217-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_4217-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_4217-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_4217-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_4217-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_4217-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10588'>\n\t\t\t\tGroup photo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<span class='pum-trigger  popmake-10590  text-center font-blue' data-do-default=''>\u4e2d\u6587\u6458\u8981 \/ Summary in Chinese<\/span>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Heritage Interpretation course students hosted an event promoting elements of Macanese culture, including the community\u2019s unique cuisine and Patu\u00e1 creole<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are countless pathways to decode the kaleidoscope of culture. A group of IFTM students recently took up that challenge, hosting a series of activities with the goal of promoting Macanese heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The activities \u2013 including an exhibition, a dramatised presentation, a cooking demonstration, and an experience-sharing session \u2013 were part of \u201cExploring the Cultural Path of the Macanese Community\u201d, a heritage-interpretation event. It was held on November 17 in the Grand Hall of IFTM\u2019s Mong-H\u00e1 Campus, and was organised by Year 3 students from the Cultural and Heritage Management Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme, enrolled on the Heritage Interpretation course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event attracted about 150 participants, including members of the public, and students and scholars from different education institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe value of cultural heritage can be conveyed and interpreted through different approaches, including verbal, written or visual communication,\u201d says IFTM Lecturer Dr. Vicky Chen Zhaoyu, who is responsible for the Heritage Interpretation course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA key objective of the course is for students to tell the stories of heritage through organising a large-scale event, where they can put into practice what they have learned in the classroom,\u201d adds Dr. Chen, who led a group of 23 students in preparing and organising the series of activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u201cMacanese\u201d refers to Macao\u2019s Eurasian population. They are people with ancestral ties to Portugal or the country\u2019s former colonial outposts, such as Goa and Malacca, and to the Chinese Mainland. The Macanese consider themselves, and are adjudged by others, to have a distinct social and cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macanese gastronomy \u2013which blends cooking methods and ingredients drawn from Portugal, China, Malaysia, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa \u2013 is&nbsp;inscribed&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;List&nbsp;of Macao Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is also included in the National List of Representative Elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage. IFTM has been appointed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People\u2019s Republic of China as the protection unit responsible for preservation and promotion of Macanese cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patu\u00e1, a creole derived from Portuguese with linguistic features of Cantonese, English, and Malay, is another distinctive feature of the Macanese community. It is also featured on the intangible heritage lists at local and national levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>East meets West<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the many facets of Macanese culture, the IFTM students chose to spotlight its cuisine, the community\u2019s Patu\u00e1 language, and the city&#8217;s currency, the pataca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe feel that this culture might face risks of gradually fading and being less discussed by the overall community,\u201d says student Carson Kou, project manager for the event. \u201cThus, we hoped that the overall local population could gain a deeper understanding of Macanese culture through our activities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He adds of the Chinese plus rest-of-world mix: \u201cIt is something we cannot find anywhere else in the world except Macao. We ought to preserve the uniqueness of this culture, including its content and inherent values.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting their classroom knowledge into practice, Carson and his fellow classmates embraced the challenge of organising the event from scratch and bringing their vision to life. Tasks included brainstorming ideas, designing engaging activities, promoting the event, and executing the action plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Various activities were conceived, to introduce Macanese culture to the general public. One of them was a 15-minute drama that showcased dishes enjoyed by Macanese households during Christmas. The drama also incorporated Patu\u00e1 dialogue and Portuguese folk dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event additionally featured a cooking demonstration for two iconic Macanese dishes: minchi and African chicken. By witnessing the meticulous preparation of these dishes, onlookers gained a deeper understanding of their cultural significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cultural diversity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macanese community members were invited to share personal experiences and insights about their culture. Those taking part were: Jos\u00e9 Maria Pereira Coutinho, a Macao legislator; Ant\u00f3nio Monteiro, the President of the Board of Directors of the Macanese Youth Association; and Isabela Pedruco, the winner of the 1993 Miss Macao pageant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Carson and his fellow classmates, the event was not only an opportunity to immerse themselves in Macanese culture, but also a chance to develop valuable skills for their future endeavours. \u201cI have always been eager to try organising an event,\u201d Carson says. \u201cI&#8217;ve learned a lot of expertise and skills that I can apply to my future career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of the event surpassed the expectations of Heritage Interpretation course leader Dr. Chen. \u201cIt successfully managed to involve the overall community, providing opportunities for 2-way communication and interactions,\u201d she emphasises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the students\u2019 lack of prior experience in organising events, everything ran smoothly, she remarks. \u201cThe feedback from the participants was very positive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis event was able to pique the interest of the general public about Macanese culture and allow them to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the city,\u201d Dr. Chen concludes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heritage Interpretation course students hosted an event promoting elements of Macanese culture, including the community\u2019s unique cuisine and Patu\u00e1 creole There are countless pathways to decode the kaleidoscope of culture. 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