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The Macao Museum, under the Cultural Affairs Bureau, is hosting the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Up Close" workshop series in December. The series includes the "Portuguese Azulejo Tile Painting Craft Workshop" and the "National Intangible Cultural Heritage – Cantonese Embroidery Round Fan Workshop". Registration is now open for both workshops, which are offered free of charge. Come and experience the essence of intangible cultural heritage!
Registration: https://www5.icm.gov.mo/eform2/event
If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, a computer draw will be conducted. Successful applicants will be notified by SMS.
Portuguese Azulejo tile painting is listed on Macao's Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory. This workshop invites a senior Portuguese Azulejo craftsman as the instructor, allowing participants to learn about the heritage history and appreciate the cultural significance of this intangible cultural heritage through observation and hands-on experience.
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About Portuguese Azulejo (Azulejo): This is a craft extensively used by the Portuguese for architectural wall decoration. Influenced by Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the late 17th century, the white-and-blue color scheme gradually became the typical style of Portuguese tiles. In Macao, while preserving traditional styles, local themes and patterns have been incorporated, making it an important representation of the spread and integration of Portuguese art and culture in Macao.
Details for Workshop 1:
This workshop invites a senior craftsman from the Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage (Cantonese Embroidery) Protection Base as the instructor. Participants will learn about the millennial heritage history and cultural essence of this national-level intangible cultural heritage from Guangzhou through observation and hands-on practice of Cantonese embroidery techniques on a round fan.
About Cantonese Embroidery: One of China's four major embroidery styles, Cantonese embroidery is a traditional folk craft centered in Guangzhou and the Pearl River Delta region, with a history spanning over a thousand years. It gained immense popularity in the West during the Ming and Qing dynasties and became a major export on the Maritime Silk Road. It was listed in the first batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006.
Cantonese embroidery is renowned for its full composition, vivid imagery, clear texture, rich colors, diverse stitching techniques, and adaptability. Themes often focus on flowers and birds, blending Lingnan and Western painting techniques. Leaving small gaps between embroidered sections creates a layered effect, making the main subject stand out with high artistic and cultural value.
Details for Workshop 2:
General Note: If the number of applicants exceeds the quota for either workshop, a computer draw will be conducted. Successful applicants will be notified by SMS.
Macao Museum (Cultural Affairs Bureau)
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