The\nUniversity of Macau (UM) Centre for Macau Studies (CMS) today (26 September)\nheld a launch for the Chinese version of a new book titled \u2018The Macau\nPortuguese – Courage, Endurance and Adaptation\u2019. A collaborative project\nbetween the CMS and the International\nInstitute of Macau, the book aims to shed some light on the history and the unique\nculture of Macanese people in Macao.<\/p>
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Initiated by Rui Martins, vice rector (global\naffairs) of UM, the book took two years to complete. It was written by Ant\u00f3nio M Jorge da\nSilva, who is himself a Macanese, translated into Chinese by UM alumnus Davis\nIp, and published by Chung Hwa Book Co (Hong Kong). During the book launch, the\nauthor presented the book to the libraries of UM, the Macau University of\nScience and Technology, the City University of Macau, and the Institute for\nTourism Studies. He also shared his experiences of writing the book and presented\nprecious historical documents and hand-drawn maps and paintings about the old\nMacao.<\/p>
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Source: Centre for Macau Studies <\/p>
Media Contact Information: Communications Office, University of Macau<\/p>
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Albee Lei Tel\uff1a(853) 88228004Kelvin U Tel\uff1a(853) 88224322Email\uff1aprs.media@um.edu.moUM Website\uff1awww.um.edu.mo<\/p>
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