Course Overview
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and undertaken by the Macao Cultural Heritage Association, the "Fourth Shipbuilding Craft Workshop" aims to promote public understanding of Macao's traditional shipbuilding craft, its history, and culture. This workshop invites experienced shipbuilding artisans to share their knowledge and teach participants to build traditional wooden sailboat models, preserving this important part of Macao's industrial heritage.
Course Details
- Duration: 86 hours total (2-hour theory class + 84-hour practical sessions)
- Course Dates: May 14 to August 8, 2021
- Registration Period: From now until April 28, 2021
- Eligibility: Macao residents aged 16 to 65
- Class Capacity: 8 participants total (4 per practical class section)
- Language of Instruction: Cantonese
- Course Fee: Free of charge
Schedule & Venue
- Theory Class (2 hours): Friday, May 14, 2021, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at General Ye Ting's Former Residence.
- Practical Classes (84 hours, 24 sessions): From May 15 to August 8, 2021.
- Class A: Every Saturday, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM at Mandarin's House.
- Class B: Every Sunday, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM at Mandarin's House.
Registration & Selection
- Registration Method: Online via the Cultural Affairs Bureau's "Online Activity Registration System" (www.icm.gov.mo/eform/event).
- Selection Process: If applications exceed the quota, selection will be via interview.
- Interview Dates: May 5 to 7, 2021, at 6:00 PM at General Ye Ting's Former Residence (Address: 76 Rua do Almirante Costa Cabral).
Certification & Requirements
- Certificate & Model: Participants with an attendance rate of 85% or higher will receive a certificate of completion and the wooden sailboat model they built.
- Health & Safety: Participants must follow all health guidelines, including wearing a mask, temperature checks, and presenting a valid health code.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please call 8590 4340 during office hours.
