On the evening of 23rd April, 2026, MCM College Master, University of Macau, Professor Kwok-cheung Cheung warmly welcomed distinguished guests, college fellows and affiliates to an informal cocktail reception at Fellows’ Salon. After a light round of social networking, the party proceeded to the main event: Valedictory Dinner at College Hall.

Guests of honour at High Table included:

• Cheng-Zhong Xu, Chair Professor, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau
• Qibing Pei, Chair Professor, Director, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau
• Chuang Wang, Professor of Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation and Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte)
• Kwok-cheung Cheung, Professor, College Master, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau
• Liu Yang, Professor, College Master, Ma Man Kei and Lo Pak Sam College, University of Macau
• Garry Wong, Professor, Interim College Master, Choi Kai Yau College, University of Macau
• Hong Xu, University Librarian, University of Macau
• Dr Keng Hei Vong, Macau Lawyer, Part-time Lecturer and Alumnus of the University of Macau
• Yilin Yang, Former Member of China Women’s National Artistic Gymnastics team and Olympic Champion
• Wenliang Song, Department of Physical Education, Sun Yat-sen University
• Micas Silambo, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Moçambique, School of Communication and Arts (in absentia)
• Lai Wang, Taijiquan Master, Founder of Macau Longfei Wushu Association
• Pou Seong Sit, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Macau
• Katrine Ka Ki Wong, Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau
• Siew Huat Kong, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Macau
• Natalie Wong, Rector’s Office, University of Macau
• Kin Kei Lee, Senior Instructor, Faculty of Law, University of Macau
• Ricardo Ribeiro, Instructor, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau

The event kicked off with a special celebration of MCMC’s global partnership with Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Moçambique (UEM).

Associate Master, Dr. Manuel Noronha, delivered a brief introduction about the prestigious institution of tertiary education, highlighting a special online participation of UEM’s School of Communication and Arts, and introducing Dr. Micas Silambo and featuring esteemed colleagues and students at Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Moçambique.

UEM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK1R6y_bsv8

Masters of ceremony then welcomed College Master, Prof. Kwok-cheung Cheung to the stage. In his opening remarks, Prof. Cheung introduced two exceptionally selected keynote speakers who shared highly inspiring, yet motivational personal experiences regarding chasing dreams and achieving personal goals and milestones.

Opening remark by Prof Kwok-cheung Cheung

Keynote speech by Dr. Keng Hei Vong

Keynote speech by Ms. Yilin Yang

MCMC’s traditional presentation of College Blues were presented to the following individuals for outstanding contribution and service rendered to the college during this academic year. This year’s recipients for the coveted award were:

Half blue recipient: Mr. Lai Wang, Taijiquan Master, Founder of Macau Longfei Wushu Association;

Half blue recipient: Mr. Ricardo Ribeiro, Instructor, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau

Full blue recipient: Dr. Keng Hei Vong, Macau Lawyer, Part-time Lecturer and Alumnus of the University of Macau;

Shortly after, the House Association (HA) handover ceremony was held to officially mark the transition of leadership of the outgoing party, whilst welcoming the newly-elected party to take office, and continue fostering community and engagement.

Special performances for the evening included “Chinese People”, a sign language song performed by Kelvin Tsang, Vivian Wang, Siyi Zhao, Wendy Yang, Wecury Hsu, Johannah Lu, Elara Wang, Leona Kwok.

Chinese People: https://vod.um.edu.mo/rc_mcmc/Chinese%20People%20Sign.mp4

This was followed by “Divine Light Shines Over China” performed by Kelvin Tsang, Daisy Deng and dancer: Olivia Huang. A very special appearance included senior college fellow, Prof. Katrine Wong.

Divine Light Shines Over China: https://vod.um.edu.mo/rc_mcmc/Divine%20Light%20Shines%20Over%20China.MP4

The tempo lit up when senior students, Edgar Cardoso and Tatiana Muniz Rodriguez, took to the stage and performed a lively cultural Brazilian Dance – Forró. This was a follow-up to the highly popular and successful Brazilian Cultural Festival held last month at MCMC.

Forró: https://vod.um.edu.mo/rc_mcmc/Brazlian%20Dance.MP4

As the event came to its final part, Benny Yubo Zhao and Mimi Wong Pui Lam, representatives of 2025/26 MCMC graduates, took a few moments to reflect on their college lives at UM and MCMC. Finally, Stephanie Andaluz, Yuqian Chen, Kaiyi Hu, Chiang Fei Yang Rosalind and graduands of 2025/26 sang “A million dreams, from The Greatest Showman” to bid farewell to faculty and their peers. Their vitality and passion catapulted the high-octane evening to its peak, before bringing down the curtains with everyone having much enjoyment and merry-making redolent of celebratory student life.

A Million Dreams: https://vod.um.edu.mo/rc_mcmc/A%20million%20dream.mp4