Lecture: Understanding Macau from a European Perspective
This lecture is honored to have the octogenarian Father Au Wa-sing guide us in exploring and understanding more of Macau's history from a European perspective.
The lecture will examine the relationship between European historical changes and Macau through events such as:
- The establishment of Lisbon as a capital
- The rise of Islam and the fall of the Holy Land, North Africa, and Iberia
- The Reconquista and the rise and decline of the Military Orders
- The relationship between King Denis and the Military Orders
- Prince Henry the Navigator and maritime exploration
- The discovery of the Far East sea route
- The rivalry between the British, Dutch, and Portuguese in the East (religion and trade)
It will also explore the meaning behind symbols like the "red background with white center" emblem of the Order of Christ found in the Vasco da Gama Garden and the Old Protestant Cemetery.
Speaker Introduction - Father Au Wa-sing
Born in Macau, Father Au is a priest of the Tainan Diocese in Taiwan. He holds a Doctorate in Biblical Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and previously taught at the St. Pius X Seminary in Tainan. During his studies and teaching career, he has visited many biblical sites multiple times. He is currently retired in Hong Kong and enjoys studying medieval European church history in his spare time.
Event Details
- Date: November 5, 2023
- Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (may extend by half an hour depending on discussion)
- Speaker: Father Au Wa-sing
- Target Audience: Interested individuals
- Fee: MOP 50
- Registration: https://forms.gle/7XY8kAMbxrJc33qn8
Discounts
- Group Discount: Two people attending together enjoy a 10% discount.
- Member Discount: Members of the Macau Cardinal Newman Arts and Culture Centre enjoy a 10% discount.
- Senior Citizen Offer: Individuals aged 65 or above can participate for free.
Contact Information
- Phone: (853) 2870 3076 / (853) 6668 4891
Venue
- Location: Macau Cardinal Newman Arts and Culture Centre | Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira (Desvio da Vitória) No. 55, Ground Floor
