In today’s world, cultural outreach as a form of soft power plays an increasingly important role in shaping global development. This trend bestows upon us both opportunities and challenges as to the creation of new consensus on humanistic values, as well as the promotion of equality and win-win outcomes through multi-cultural dialogues.
As a city of cultural exchange between the Greater China and the Western world, Macau has been an important player in the courses of “transmission of Western knowledge to the East” and “propagation of Eastern knowledge to the West”. Today, the Macau Forum brings together the world’s political, business, and academic insights to create a high-level platform for regional multicultural dialogues. The Forum invites renowned scholars and academics to prepare the path forward friendly exchanges and peaceful coexistence among diverse cultures.
The theme of the Forum is Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Development. The opening of the first Macau Forum is scheduled for March 26, 2013. It is organized by the Organizing Committee of the Macau Forum, and hosted by the Macau University of Science and Technology.
The theme of the 2013 Forum: Multiculturalism: Legacy and Innovation
Multiculturalism: Legacy and Innovation
Sub-topics:1.Multiculturalism Study
2.Multiculturalism and the Development of Macau
3.Multiculturalism: the Mission of the Heirs
2. Seminar—Thematic dialogues and exchanges. By means of group seminars, the Forum will extensively explore some multi-level issues.
3. Case study of Macau culture and the development of cultural industry.
4. Opening and closing ceremonies and performances of university students.
5. Publication of papers.
Official language: Mandarin, Cantonese, English
Website: www.must.edu.mo
