Course Overview

The 2nd 'Youth Art Walk' Fong Tong Youth Art & Culture Guide Training Program 2024 is now open for applications! If you are deeply interested in Macau's history, neighborhoods, culture, and art, and wish to enhance your communication and storytelling skills, this program is perfect for you.

The historic St. Lazarus Parish District, with its preserved architecture and street patterns, tells the story of past residents and religious development. Since the handover, art elements have been infused into the district, attracting artists for exhibitions and events, transforming it into a vibrant cultural and artistic zone.

This program uses the Fantasia 10 Creative Garden as a starting point to provide youth with training in art and neighborhood history. The curriculum covers art, history, community life, and guiding techniques through lectures, field trips, and internships, combining theory and practice to equip participants with cultural communication skills.

Training Objectives

• Train youth to become art and culture guides with the ability to promote art, history, and culture.
• Strengthen participants' expression and communication skills, fostering interpersonal collaboration.
• Deepen understanding of Macau's historical and cultural background, cultivating youth interest in local heritage.

Course Features

• The course will design creative tourism routes based on Macau's community history, culture, unique shops, and trendy culture to promote creative tourism economic development.
• Outstanding students who complete the course will receive a 'Youth Art Guide' badge and have the opportunity to participate in paid part-time roles for Macau cultural promotion activities.

Program Details

• Target Participants: Macau residents aged 16 and above (students given priority)
• Total Hours: 30 hours (10 sessions)
• Course Dates: August 2024
• Location: No. 5A Rua de São Miguel, Macau, and outdoor venues
• Course Fee: MOP 250
• Language of Instruction: Cantonese
• Class Size: 25 participants
• Instructors: Fong Wai Peng, Un Sio Hou

Application & Enrollment

• Application Deadline: From now until July 15, 2024
• Announcement of Results: July 23, 2024
• Selection Criteria: If applications exceed the limit, the organizer will conduct a selection process.

Contact Information

• Address: Fantasia 10 Creative Garden (No. 10 Calcada da Igreja de São Lazaro)
• Phone: 28354582
• WeChat: fantasiano10
• Email: [email protected]

The organizer reserves the final right of interpretation of the program regulations.

Organizer: St. Lazarus Parish District Creative Industries Promotion Association, Fantasia 10 Creative Garden Supporting Unit: Cardinal Newman Gallery Sponsor: Macao Foundation