Course Overview
This workshop, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, offers participants a hands-on opportunity to learn about Macau's traditional boat-building craftsmanship. Through this course, participants will gain a basic understanding of the knowledge behind this traditional craft and create a simple sailboat model.
Course Details
- Instructor: Veteran Macau boat-building craftsman Wen Quan (volunteer instructor)
- Language of Instruction: Cantonese
- Tuition Fee: Free (Participants are responsible for the cost of materials and some tools for the sailboat model)
- Total Participants: 8 students
Course Structure & Schedule
The course consists of two parts: theory and practice.
Theory Classes (10 hours total):
- Dates: October 21 to November 18 (Every Friday)
- Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Venue: Former Residence of General Ye Ting
Practical Classes (27 hours per class):
Classes are divided into Class A and Class B, with 4 students per class.
- Dates: October 23 to December 18 (Every Sunday)
- Venue: Mandarin's House
- Class A Schedule: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Class B Schedule: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Eligibility & Application
- Eligibility: Macau residents aged 16 to 65.
- Application Period: From now until October 12.
- Selection Process: If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, selection will be based on an interview.
- Interview Details: Scheduled for October 14 at 6:00 PM at the Cultural Affairs Bureau Building in Tap Seac.
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