Peng Liyuan, wife of the Chinese premier Xi Jinping, encouraged students in the Macao Special Administrative Region to deepen their understanding of Chinese culture and actively participate in both regional and national development during her visit to the Macau Museum on Thursday. 🌟
\"I hope you learn more about the history of Chinese culture, study it well and use the knowledge to better build our homeland and make Macao even better,\" Peng emphasized while engaging with students at the museum.
During her visit, Peng admired cultural relics and gained insights into Macao's rich historical evolution, highlighting the unique blend of Chinese and Western architecture, industries, and cultural life. She also participated in making almond cookies, a beloved local delicacy, and interacted with artisans skilled in tile painting and wood carving.
Peng's visit coincided with the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China, marking a quarter-century of leveraging its cultural heritage to promote traditional Chinese culture and foster exchanges between China and other countries.
Macao boasts at least 12 national intangible cultural heritages, including Cantonese Opera, Cantonese Naamyam (Narrative Songs), Herbal Tea Brewing, and the Festival of the Drunken Dragon, underscoring the region's commitment to preserving and inheriting traditional Chinese culture.
Programs like \"Chinese Excellent Traditional Culture into the Campus\" have nurtured a love for traditional Chinese culture and patriotic values among the younger generations by facilitating visits to significant cultural sites such as the Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum and General Ye Ting's Former Residence.
Additionally, Macao has strengthened cultural exchanges with students from the Chinese mainland, laying a strong foundation for their integration into the country's overall development.
Since 2005, the Cultural Practice Activities for Hong Kong and Macao University Students have engaged thousands of young people, fostering discussions on entrepreneurship and employment at venues like the Zhongguancun Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Youth Innovation Center.
Macao continues to utilize its strategic geographical location to promote cultural exchanges globally, serving as a vibrant hub between China and the West. Initiatives like the China-Portugal Joint Laboratory of Cultural Heritage Conservation Science, supported by the Belt and Road Initiative, further enhance Macao's role in cultural preservation and innovation.
Peng Liyuan's visit highlights the ongoing efforts to inspire the youth of Macao to embrace their rich cultural heritage and contribute to the region's bright future. 🌍💬✨
