“Glorious Macao, Celebrating the Prosperous Era” joint art performance: Celebrating twin anniversaries

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland, the “Glorious Macao, Celebrating the Prosperous Era” joint art performance was held today on the stage of Broadway Macao. It was organized by the Fukien Natives General Association of Macao, co-organized by the Art Troupe of the City University of Macau (CityU), funded by the Cultural Development Fund of the Macao SAR Government, supported by the Diocesan Catholic Education Commission, and received venue support from the Galaxy Macau and Broadway Macau. A total of 500 performers took part in the performance, which attracted nearly 2,000 audience to enjoy the performance.  

The opening ceremony held at 7 PM. Guests of honor included: Teng Sio Hong and Wong Ka Ki, deputy directors of the Macao SAR Government Education and Youth Development Bureau; Chui Sai Cheong, chairman of Fiscal Committee of CityU; Lau Ngai Leong, chairman of the Trust Committee of the Foundation of CityU; Chan Meng Kam, chancellor and chairman of the Council of CityU; Chan Hong, president of the Chinese Educators’ Association of Macau; Si Ka Lon, chairman of the People’s Alliance of Macao; Deng Guoan, party secretary of Xinghai Conservatory of Music; Ung Choi Kun, vice chairman of the Council of CityU; Wei Junping, president of Guangxi Arts University; Yan Zexian, vice chairman of the Council of CityU; Wu Zhiwu, vice president of the China Conservatory of Music; Kong Fanqing, vice chairwoman of the Council of CityU; Zhang Baojun, vice president of Beijing Language and Culture University; Jun Liu, rector of the CityU; Wu Baoshui, deputy party secretary of Shenzhen University; Song Pek Kei, executive president of the Fukien Natives General Association of Macao; Wong Tin Chong, director-general of the Fukien Natives General Association of Macao; Yang Xudong, director of Quanzhou Broadcasting and Television Station; Chan Lei Lei, director of Macao Conservatory; Hoi Kam Un, member of the Administrative Committee of the Cultural Development Fund of Macao SAR Government; Lei Leong Wong, director-general of the People’s Alliance of Macao; Chan Teng Fong, office director of the Diocesan Catholic Education Commission; Chiu Chu Wai Man, head of Community Policing and Public Relations Division of the Macao Judicial Police; and Ngai Weng Wa, chief supervisor of the Fukien Natives General Association of Macao. 

Song Pek Kei said in her address that, as an association committed to patriotism and love for Macao, the Fukien Natives General Association of Macao would firmly support the needs of the national development strategy. Song highlighted that, with Macao’s development advantages of being “one center, one platform, one base,” the association would actively promote Macao’s diversified economic development and vigorously cultivate the younger generation, making new and greater contributions to Macao’s prosperity and stability and the great cause of the motherland’s reunification.  

Song mentioned that the joint performance brought together outstanding artistic talents from thirteen higher education institutions in the mainland and Macao, with each program showcasing the vitality and talent of young students as well as their love for the motherland and Macao. She believed that it would present a spectacular audio-visual feast for the audience. 

This performance consisted of seventeen performances put together by thirteen higher education institutions including the China Conservatory of Music, Minzu University of China, Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing Dance Academy, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Fujian Normal University, Xiamen University, Huaqiao University, Shenzhen University, Xinghai Conservatory of Music, Guangxi Arts University, University of Macau and City University of Macau, as well as invited performing groups like the Wind Orchestra of Humen Foreign Language School, Fukien School and the Wushu General Association of Macao. and invited performing guests such as Wu Weihong, a representative inheritor of Fujian provincial intangible cultural heritage, and Macao singers Wong Hou Kuong and Leong Ka Pou.  

These performances included chorus, group singing, waist drum dance, Chinese music ensemble, guzheng concerto, Quanzhou marionette show (intangible cultural heritage performance), dance, orchestra, wind music and string music, expressing the good wishes for the prosperity of the motherland and a better future for Macao.  

To celebrate the twin anniversaries, CityU proudly presented the original song “Where the Heart Leads,” composed by Leong Chi Long, with lyrics written by Lung Sai Kit, and sung by Wong Hou Kuong and Leong Ka Pou. The lyrics eulogized the prosperity of the motherland and expressed the joy of celebrating Macao’s return to the motherland, showcasing the prosperity and development of Macao. The performance enhanced the audience’s patriotism and national pride, strengthened the community cohesion. It successfully concluded amid continuous applause and cheers. 

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