The St. Paul’s House of Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau, organized its first activity of the semester on the evening of Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, to the Ruins of St. Paul’s and its surrounding historic sites.

This activity serves as the cultural excursion program of St. Paul’s House, providing participants with an opportunity to explore and appreciate the historical and cultural richness of the Ruins of St. Paul’s. Additionally, historic sites like the Senado Square, Se Cathedral, St. Dominic’s Church and Mount Fortress that are located near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, are also included in the tour. During the tour, a freshman participant took the lead to explain to others the historic and cultural importance of one of the sites. Furthermore, participants have the chance to taste local cuisines of the East and West, allowing them to experience the Portuguese influences on the region’s historical stage.

By the end of the activity, participants gained insight into the historical significance and artistic values of these various world heritage places, demonstrating an interpretive understanding of the relationship between Macau and the Western world.

Text: Zhi LI