USJ International Cultural Carnival 2025
USJ International Cultural Carnival 2025
01
Mar
Immerse yourself in a cultural journey as you explore over 30 diverse cultural booths organised by USJ’s staff, students and alumni members from various nationalities!
The USJ International Cultural Carnival 2025, organised by the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), will be held on the 1st of March, 2025, from 12:00 – 17:00 at the USJ Ilha Verde Campus. The USJ community of staff, students, alumni members from over 50 different nationalities, will set up over 30 booths offering a variety of traditional gastronomy, entertainment and cultural experiences. There will be an opening parade, information booths from various USJ faculties, campus tours, art exhibitions, a mini-market and coffee stations. The event is free and open to the public.
The event is designed to allow the public to experience USJ’s multiculturalism, while simultaneously providing our international students and faculty members with a closer understanding of the local Macao culture. It also encourages our staff, students and alumni to share their cultural heritage and knowledge of Macao with them, and become ambassadors for the promotion of Macao’s multiculturalism, supporting Macao’s efforts in becoming a culturally vibrant international city.
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DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Location: University of Saint Joseph, Ilha Verde Campus (Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde 14-17, Macau)
Organiser: University of Saint Joseph (USJ)
Main Sponsor: Fundação Macau
Sponsors: Macau Coca-Cola Beverage Co., Ltd., and Alumni Association of the University of Saint Joseph (AAUSJ)
Media Sponsor: Macau Cable TV, and O Clarim
Cultural Food and Academic Information Booths
The opening ceremony of the carnival will take place at 12:00 pm on the main stage inside the green campus. There will be gastronomy booths that will showcase a variety of culinary delights from around the world. These booths will represent countries such as China, Brazil, the Philippines, Vietnam, East Timor, Myanmar, and African nations, offering a taste of their unique flavors and enriching the public’s understanding of different cultures.
Beyond the cultural food tasting experience, the carnival will feature information booths to provide participants with a deeper sense of the university life at USJ. The information booths will offer professional insights into various academic fields at our university, allowing the public to engage in face-to-face consultations with faculty members and learn about the latest news and relevant enrolment information.
“Bottle to Blooms: Grow a Greener Future!” Library Workshop
USJ Library sincerely invites you to participate in an environmental workshop centred around USJ’s Ilha Verde Campus. Let’s transform glass bottles and plastic containers into charming little flower pots!
This is not just an environmental action, but also a creative adventure! In the workshop, you will learn how to implement sustainable practices in your daily life, reduce waste, and explore the beauty of plants as companions for the soul.
Come and share inspiration with friends, and let’s turn “waste” into “treasure”! Participants will also have the chance to receive special eco-friendly gifts! Let’s contribute to the Earth and create a better future together!
Cultural Performances and Mini Markets
The performances will take place on the main stage, featuring local punk/rock band SCAMPER, traditional Chinese martial arts demonstrations, guzheng, traditional dance performances, and other musical performances for the audience’s enjoyment, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.
The mini markets will also feature unique and eco-friendly lifestyle products from USJ alumni members that embody the concept of green living. In addition, local associations and entities will introduce their missions and provide an overview of their activities, allowing participants to gain insights into their purposes.
