【CMS】 The Second Session of “Silent Radiance of Unity – Macao in Harmony” Multicultural Salon Held
【澳門研究中心】「融光不語・和諧澳門」第二場多元文化沙龍舉行
【澳門研究中心】「融光不語・和諧澳門」第二場多元文化沙龍舉行
天主教與伊斯蘭教團體對話 探討宗教共融與城市貢獻
由澳門大學澳門研究中心聯同澳門佛教總會、澳門道教協會、巴哈伊教澳門總會、澳門天主教文化協會、香港聖公會澳門傳道地區及澳門伊斯蘭文化交流促進會共同策劃的「融光不語・和諧澳門」多元文化沙龍，第二場活動於 3 月 12 日上午在澳門大學崇文樓大堂舉行。是次沙龍以跨宗教對話為主軸，邀請天主教澳門教區歷史檔案及文物處主任葉家祺，以及伊斯蘭教團體代表馬明教授擔任主講嘉賓，圍繞兩大宗教在澳門的歷史傳承、信仰實踐與社會參與展開深入交流，吸引眾多師生及公眾人士參與。
葉家祺主任以「愛與和平」為核心，分享天主教在澳門逾四百年的信仰實踐與社會服務經驗。他指出，天主教自扎根澳門以來，長期積極參與社區關懷與服務。葉主任以望廈堂區為例，說明該區除聖方濟各堂外，周邊亦設有老人院及幼稚園，形成服務社區的綜合空間，展現信仰與日常生活的深度融合。
馬明教授則從伊斯蘭教的核心教義出發，向與會者介紹穆斯林信仰中的五大實踐——「念、禮、齋、課、朝」，讓與會者了解穆斯林信仰的基本內涵。他指出，澳門穆斯林社群主要由華裔、南亞裔及東南亞裔人士組成，雖然社群規模不大、行事風格相對低調，但透過經營小吃店等日常營生方式，在澳門扎根生活，為城市多元文化景觀增添獨特色彩。
在對談環節中，兩位嘉賓一致認為，宗教在社會發展中具有積極而正面的作用，跨宗教交流有助促進彼此理解，深化包容與和諧。澳門大學澳門研究中心主任林玉鳳教授於總結時表示，澳門能在細小的城市空間中長期維持不同宗教之間的和諧共處與理性對話，實屬難能可貴。她並鼓勵在座學生持續向不同宗教團體學習與請教，深入探索各種信仰背後的核心理念，從而更深刻體會澳門「少少的城市，大大的愛」所蘊含的精神底蘊。
【展覽資訊】
地點： 澳門大學 E34 崇文樓 G016 多功能展覽廳
開放日期： 星期一至星期五（10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.）
展覽日期： 2026 年 3 月 5 日至 3 月 31 日
【多元文化沙龍活動安排】
除藝術展覽外，不同宗教團體代表將於 3 月份與澳大師生進行互動交流，時間安排如下：
地點： 澳門大學（E34）崇文樓地下大堂
3 月 19 日（星期四）12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.：巴哈伊教與基督教（聖公會）
3 月 25 日（星期三）12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.：印度教與猶太教
活動語言： 普通話
The Second Session of “Silent Radiance of Unity – Macao in Harmony” Multicultural Salon Held
Catholic and Islamic Communities Engage in Dialogue on Religious Harmony and Urban Contribution
The second session of the “Silent Radiance of Unity – Macao in Harmony” Multicultural Salon, jointly organized by the Centre for Macau Studies (CMS) of the University of Macau (UM) and the Buddhist Association of Macau, Macao Taoist Association, The Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Macau, Macao Catholic Culture Association, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Missionary Area of Macau, and the Macau Islamic Cultural Exchange Promotion Association, was held on the morning of 12 March at UM Cultural Building. Centered on interfaith dialogue, the session featured Mr. Ip Ka Kei, Director of the Diocesan Office of Historical Archives and Patrimony, Catholic Diocese of Macao, and Prof. Ma Ming, City University of Macau, as keynote speakers. The dialogue explored the historical development, faith practices, and social engagement of Catholicism and Islam in Macao, attracting participation from university members and the general public.
Mr. Ip shared the Catholic faith experience in Macao over more than four centuries, centering his discussion on the values of love and peace. He noted that since its establishment in Macao, the Catholic Church has been actively involved in community care and social services. Using the Mong Ha Parish as an example, he highlighted how the presence of Saint Francis Xavier’s Church, alongside nearby elderly homes and kindergartens, forms an integrated community space that reflects the close integration of faith and everyday life.
Prof. Ma Ming introduced the core teachings of Islam by explaining the Five Pillars of Muslim practice—profession of faith, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and pilgrimage—providing participants with a clearer understanding of Islamic beliefs and daily practices. He noted that Macao’s Muslim community is mainly composed of Chinese, South Asian, and Southeast Asian members. Although relatively small and low-profile, the community has established its presence through everyday livelihoods such as operating food businesses, contributing to Macao’s multicultural landscape.
During the dialogue session, both speakers agreed that religion plays a positive and constructive role in social development, and that interfaith exchanges help foster mutual understanding, inclusiveness, and harmony. In her concluding remarks, Prof. Lam Iok Fong, Director of CMS, noted that it is particularly valuable for a small city like Macao to sustain long-standing religious harmony and rational dialogue. She encouraged students to continue engaging with different religious communities and to explore the core values behind diverse belief systems, in order to better appreciate the spirit of “a small city with great love” embodied by Macao.
【Exhibition Information】
Venue: Multifunctional Exhibition Hall, G016, Cultural Building (E34)
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Exhibition Period: 5–31 March 2026
【Multicultural Salon Schedule】
In addition to the art exhibition, representatives from various religious communities will engage with UM students and staff throughout March:
Venue: Lobby, Cultural Building (E34)
19 March (Thu), 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Bahá’í Faith & Anglicanism
25 March (Wed), 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Hinduism & Judaism
Language: Mandarin