Overview
Since the successful inscription of the Historic Centre of Macau as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, there has been an urgent need to cultivate passionate and knowledgeable individuals to promote Macau's cultural heritage and the importance of local heritage conservation. This training program is designed to equip local youth with conservation knowledge and educational promotion skills, fostering their enthusiasm for heritage protection and enabling them to share this passion with their peers.
Organizer & Supporters
- Organizer: Macau Heritage Ambassadors Association
- Funding Support: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macao Foundation, Macau Choi's Education and Culture Foundation, Macau Henry Fok Foundation
- Sponsor: Sands China Ltd.
Program Objectives
- To impart correct knowledge of heritage and conservation, deepening understanding of Macau's historical artifacts.
- To strengthen a sense of belonging to local culture and foster community cohesion.
- To enhance the civic education quality of young people.
- To pass on the torch of heritage protection to future generations.
- To permeate public awareness of heritage protection through the role of Cultural Heritage Ambassadors.
Target Participants
- Macau residents aged 16 to 29.
Selection Process
- Candidates will be selected for interviews based on written test results.
- Interviews will follow a priority system, with 30-35 qualified candidates chosen for the training.
Program Structure
- Selected candidates will be confirmed as "Provisional Heritage Ambassadors."
- Provisional Ambassadors will undergo 68 hours of training, including theoretical learning, field studies, and supplementary courses.
- Upon successful completion of the 68-hour training and final assessment, participants will receive a graduation certificate from the Macau Heritage Ambassadors Association and be granted "Trainee Heritage Ambassador" status.
- Trainee Ambassadors must complete guided tour internships and related assignments/assessments to be awarded the official "Heritage Ambassador" title.
- All specific criteria are set by the Heritage Ambassador Rating Committee.
- Registration implies full acceptance of all program activities.
Course Dates
- Training Period: September 21, 2016 to November 20, 2016.
Training Specializations
After completing common foundational subjects, Provisional Ambassadors will choose one of the following internship directions:
- Education and Promotion
- Research and Publication
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