About the Program
Launched in 2001, the Cultural Heritage Ambassador Training Program has nurtured over five hundred 'Macao Cultural Heritage Ambassadors' who promote the concept of 'cherishing cultural heritage and passing on culture' across various sectors of society.
If you share a passion for Macao's history and culture, wish to learn more about the stories behind its cultural heritage, and want to acquire the latest knowledge and methods for heritage conservation, join us in the 18th Macao Cultural Heritage Ambassador Training Program!
Key Information
- Target Participants: Macao residents aged 16 to 29.
- Recruitment Quota: 30-35 participants.
- Application Deadline: September 20, 2025.
- Interview Arrangements: Shortlisted candidates will be notified via SMS and email to attend interviews between September 20, 21, and 22, 2025. Interview slots are allocated on a priority basis.
- Training Schedule: Classes will be held from September to October every Wednesday and Friday (19:00–22:00), and on Saturdays and Sundays (morning and afternoon sessions).
- Result Announcement: Results will be announced on the Macao Cultural Heritage Ambassador Association website on September 25, 2025. Selected candidates will be notified via email or SMS.
Program Structure & Requirements
- Shortlisted candidates must confirm their participation by a specified date.
- Selected participants must become permanent members of the association with a membership fee of MOP 250. Failure to pay within the specified period will be considered a withdrawal.
- Selected participants must attend an orientation briefing on September 26 at 19:00 and pay a deposit of MOP 800. 80% of the deposit will be refunded upon achieving an 80% attendance rate and successful graduation from the course.
- Trainees who complete the theoretical learning and field studies with an 80% attendance rate and pass the final assessment will receive a certificate of completion and be granted the title of 'Probationary Cultural Heritage Ambassador.'
- The 'Probationary Cultural Heritage Ambassador' must complete a one-year professional and activity internship, along with related assignments and assessments, to be awarded the title of 'Basic Cultural Heritage Ambassador.'
- Specific assessment criteria are set by the Cultural Heritage Ambassador Rating Committee.
- By applying, participants are deemed to have fully understood and accepted all terms of the program.
Media Notice
The association will arrange staff to photograph or record the activities for archival and news purposes. These materials may also be used for future non-commercial promotional activities for similar events without prior notice.
Organizers & Sponsors
- Organizer: Macao Cultural Heritage Ambassador Association
- Sponsors: Macao Special Administrative Region Government Cultural Development Fund, Macao Choi's Education and Culture Foundation, Macao Henry Fok Foundation
- Supporting Unit: M Axis Space
Application Link: https://forms.gle/os95VAHojtpbMpMX7
