Huafa Music to host bassoon workshop

Interview by William Chan        Bassoonist Zhu Wukun told The Macau Post Daily in an online interview last week that Huafa Music will hold a bassoon workshop this Sunday at the Huafa & CPAA Grand Theatre in Zhuhai.Zhu studied at Minzu University of China (MUC) and the Zurich University of the Arts, and served as a bassoonist for several orchestras in Switzerland. In 2010, Zhu returned to China and was a bassoonist for the China Philharmonic Orchestra and the China NCPA

June 14, 2023 | BY admin

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Ponte 16 hosts ‘When Tat Chi Met Chi Tat Duo Exhibition’

The current “When Tat Chi Met Chi Tat Duo Exhibition” is being held on the 2nd floor of the Ponte 16 resort, showcasing the works of Hong Kong fashion designer William Tang Tat-chi and Macau Fashion Designer Vincent Cheang Chi Tat who have both gained “new insights into the meaning of life” after three years of the COVID 19 pandemic, according to a recent statement.Aside from being fashion designers, both Tang and Cheang are also media professionals and artists, the statement noted.In

June 13, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Local artist presents ‘A Drop In The Ocean’

Local artist Joan Lam Wai I is displaying her paintings in an exhibition titled “A Drop In The Ocean” at the Creative Macau Gallery on the ground floor of the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) until Saturday.A statement from the gallery noted that most people nowadays are “heavily reliant” on their electronic devices, being unable to attend to their own surroundings and “explore nature by heart”.Lam, who is dedicated to developing her works through different media, has created most of her

June 8, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Local musician shares her inspiration behind upcoming performance

Interview by William Chan        In a recent online interview with The Macau Post Daily, Siu Tin Chi, a local female pianist and composer, discussed her musical journey and upcoming performance with the CHI Quartet.Born in Hong Kong and raised in Macau, Siu received her classical education at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and later pursued jazz at the Rotterdam Conservatory (Codarts) and New York Manhattan School of Music. With a multicultural musical background, her

June 7, 2023 | BY admin

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Lift Left Life Live: a local travel to Macau

Interview by Ginnie Liang         In addition to a series of international performances, the recent 33rd Macao Arts Festival featured, among others, a locally produced theatre play called “Lift Left Life Live”, which broke the conventional boundaries of space by turning Macau Tower into an airport for visitors to “travel” while watching the play. The crew explained to The Macau Post Daily on Sunday the creative philosophy behind the project and the joy and

June 6, 2023 | BY admin

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One Central launches ‘Starry Night Garden’

A first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI) Art & Technology Exhibition series in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) called ARTECH has recently been launched by One Central Macau, with the first exhibition being held titled “Starry Night Garden”.The exhibition, which runs until July 31, is curated by ART PRINCE ADVISORY in partnership with the shopping mall in Nape.The exhibition features a 360° immersive AI art space called Full Moon and Blossoming Flower (花好月圓大觀園) created

June 1, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Fantasia Magazine marks its 10th anniversary with exhibition

Executive editor-in-chief of Fantasia Magazine Jesse Cheong Sio Pang told The Macau Post Daily in a recent interview about his professional experience and the magazine’s recent exhibition.The interview was held in a restaurant on the University of Macau (UM) campus.Fantasia Magazine is a cultural and artistic magazine founded by the Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District in 2013, with print and digital publications. Fantasia Magazine strives to become the

May 31, 2023 | BY William Chan

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Wendy Wander: a journey towards diversity & musical inclusivity

Interview and review by Ginnie Liang        The indie music scene in Macau has recently been abuzz with the arrival of Wendy Wander, a band formed in 2018 by five college friends from Taiwan. The group’s contribution to the music scene was evident during their two-night live performances in Macau on May 13 and 14, where the audience was enthralled by their passion for indie music.In an exclusive interview a fortnight ago in a local coffee shop during their stay in Macau,

May 30, 2023 | BY admin

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Macau Shadow Play Association president discusses art, cultural exchange

Interview by William Chan        In a recent interview with The Macau Post Daily, Macau Shadow Play Association President António M.L. Inácio and Vice President José Augusto Teixeira discussed the ancient art of shadow play at the association’s new venue in the Praia do Manduco neighbourhood.Established in 2018, the Macau Shadow Play Association is a non-profit organisation that aims to promote and share the traditional art of shadow play across the globe. The

May 25, 2023 | BY admin

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Galaxy hosts Macau & HK artists’ works at ‘Summer Love’ exhibition

Galaxy Macau is showcasing the individual artworks of five well-known contemporary artists from Macau and Hong Kong at the “Artists-in-Residence: Summer Love – Live Mural Painting and Exhibition” at GalaxyArt, the integrated resort’s art space located within the Galaxy Promenade.The five featured artists comprise Hong Kong mural artist and illustrator Bao Ho, Hong Kong artist and illustrator Kristopher Ho, Macau graffiti artists “MCZ” and “PIBG”, and Hong Kong mural artist and

May 24, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands Gallery displays nearly 60 ceramic works by Fang Lijun

Nearly 60 works by Fang Lijun, known as one of the four giants of Chinese contemporary art, are on display at Sands Gallery, which is located on the 6th floor of the Grand Suites at Four Seasons.Titled “Fang Lijun Ceramic Works Exhibition” and overseen by veteran curator Luo Yi, a recent Sands China statement noted that Fang’s densely structured and highly delicate “skin-like” ceramics are displayed at the exhibition, using the material as an “artistic language” in a “brand-new

May 23, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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An Inclusive World / Week 2*

OOrganised by the Macao Professional Speaking Association (MPSA) and co-organised by Language Exchange & Cultural Promotion Association, Society of Food & Environmental Health (Macao), and Sustainable Development Association, the Macao-wide English Essay Competition (MEEC) wrapped up its 2022-2023 competition with an award ceremony on May 13 at the Macao Science Centre.Individual and group awards were presented, and student representatives were invited to share their winning essays in

May 22, 2023 | BY admin

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Local experimental creation series ‘Give It A Shot’ on show

Local experimental theatre and cultural groups are holding a series of activities “Give It A Shot”, combining exhibitions with performances at the At Light Art Gallery in Macau. The Creative team shared their thoughts on their productions in an exclusive interview with The Macau Post Daily at the gallery recently.Co-hosted by Myland Culture, Macau Experimental Theatre, and Own Theatre, the “Give it a shot” experimental creation series is being held this month, with three new works

May 18, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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MBDA chairman expresses concern over quality of local private music competitions

Interview by William Chan        Conductor and chairman of the Macau Band Directors Association (MBDA) Leong Pui Long expressed concern about the increasing number of private music competitions in Macau, in an exclusive interview with The Macau Post Daily in the MBDA rehearsal room on Avenida Almirante Lacerda last week.Leong noted that in recent years, the number of music competitions organised as commercial ventures has risen significantly in Macau. While many students,

May 17, 2023 | BY admin

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