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Weekend music events continue despite storm
Concerts of two very different music genres – two by Macau Band Directors Association (MBDA) and a closing concert for Hush!! Full Music 2020 – took place regardless of the stormy weather over the weekend.The “Brassisimo Brass Ensemble Concert” arranged by MBDA was held at Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) on Friday, featuring local teenage brass musicians.MBDA Conductor Lin Teng Kun told The Macau Post Daily after the concert on Friday that it was the first time he had performed with an
August 3, 2020
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Local artist shows Macau 360 panoramic photos
An event organised by the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf (MFW) entitled “In Full View – Macau 360 Panoramic Photography Exhibition” by local artist Lou Kam Ieng is being held at Galeria Lisboa at the MFW.According to a brochure provided by MFW, Lou likes travelling and photography. Lou has represented Macau in photography exhibitions held in the mainland for a number of years. Some of his photographs have been turned into decorative art, such as his “Macao Night” wall tapestry hanging in
July 30, 2020 | BY admin
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2 photographers show ‘The Town We Live In’
A joint photography exhibition by O Tin Hong and Chan Ka Ieng entitled “The Town We Live In” shows their pictures of Macau at the Youth Art Exhibition and Performance Hall. The event is sponsored by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), according to an article about the exhibition on the bureau’s website.O told The Macau Post Daily that they both graduated from the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) majoring in Journalism and Communication. Both also studied
July 29, 2020 | BY admin
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2 local artists express their thoughts on ‘trend of life’
An exhibition co-organised by 10 Fantasia and the St. Lazarus Church District Creative Industries Promotion Association entitled “Trend of Life – good times and bad times”, by local female artists Leong U Pou and Ng Hao Leng is on display at the 10 Fantasia gallery, according to a statement provided by the organisers.Leong and Ng graduated from the Macau Polytechnic Institute (IPM) with a major in Visual Arts (Education) in 2014.There are 13 oil and watercolours on display at the
July 27, 2020 | BY admin
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ZICS goes on display at Macau Fashion Gallery
An exhibition of Macau brand ZICS created by local artist San Lee Ming San is on display at the Macau Fashion Gallery (MFG) as part of the “2020 Brand Story – Macau Original Fashion Exhibition II” co-organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM).According to a CPTTM statement, the exhibition provides participants with the opportunity to showcase their brands in their own creative styles and their brands’ concepts as well as
July 23, 2020 | BY admin
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Millennium Secondary School teachers & pupils showcase Chinese culture through their artwork
Two exhibitions organised by the Millennium Secondary School, entitled “Millennium Secondary School Chinese Culture Curriculum Achievement Exhibition” and “Creative Design and Application Works Exhibition”, both by teachers and pupils of the private school are on display at 10 Fantasia gallery. The two exhibitions taking place simultaneously are co-hosted by 10 Fantasia, the St. Lazarus Church District Creative Industries Promotion Association, Binshu Studio and Tou In Ceramic Art
July 22, 2020 | BY admin
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Art Fat showcases her computer drawings
An exhibition organised by The Manga-Art Creative Association of Macau (M.A.C.A.M.), entitled “Art Fat and First Heart: Fantasy Travel Series”, by local artist Fion Lei Wai Leong is on display at the 10 Fantasia gallery. The exhibition co-hosted by 10 Fantasia and the St. Lazarus Church District Creative Industries Promotion Association, according to an unsigned article on 10 Fantasia’s Facebook page.Lei told The Macau Post Daily by phone last week that she heads the secretariat of
July 20, 2020 | BY admin
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5 ‘buckles’ showcase 3 ‘rings’
A joint exhibition entitled “Three Rings and Five Buckles” is displaying five local artists’ creations at the Youth Art Exhibition and Performance Hall.The five artists are fresh graduates from the Macau Polytechnic Institute’s (IPM) School of Arts, namely Chan Wai San, Chan Weng Cheng, Cheong Wan I, Chio Weng Chong and Lau Wai Man, according to online information provided by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ).The exhibition is named “Three Rings and Five Buckles” because
July 16, 2020 | BY admin
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Libraries show winning creations of World Book Day contest
Winners’ creations for this year’s “4.23 World Book Day Creative Competition” in Macau are on display from this month until September in the city’s public libraries.The World Book Day has been held annually on April 23 since 1995.Macau, Hong Kong and Guangdong took part in the contest.April 23 (4.23) was chosen by UNESCO because it was the birth or death date of many famous writers around the world including Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare.The event is co-organised by the
July 14, 2020 | BY admin
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Hush!! Full Music 2020 event – local artists’ hold workshops
Feature by Camy Tam“Hush!! Full Music 2020”, an event organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) in conjunction with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), started on June 21 with an online gig called “Music Day Online” as well as a raft of music activities last week in different areas of the city such as music workshops, according to a statement by the bureau.The statement underlined that the workshops aim to promote diverse kinds of music and provide exchange opportunities for artists
July 13, 2020 | BY admin
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Duo showcase sculptures to bring positivity & happiness
An event entitled “Happy Zai H² Sculpture Exhibition – Stay Healthy and Be Happy!” by local artist Thomas Lo Si In and curator Mel Cheong Hoi I is being held at Macau Tower.The exhibition is organised by the Macau City Visual Arts Society, according to information provided by Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO).According to the information, HAPPY ZAI is an elf with strong and positive energy, who loves to smile and travels around to pass positive energy and happiness on to others.Lo
July 8, 2020 | BY admin
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Artist shows his monochrome creations
A painting exhibition entitled “Mono Chrome” by Portuguese artist-cum-poet António Duarte Mil-Homens is being held at Casa Garden.The event is organised by the artist and co-supported by the Portuguese Consulate General, Casa de Portugal em Macau, Orient Foundation (FO), Portuguese Orient Institute (IPOR), AICEP Portugal Global, and the Macau Foundation (FM).Macau resident Mil-Homens was born in Lisbon in 1949.According to the exhibition leaflet, he is essentially a self-taught artist and
July 7, 2020 | BY admin
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Local artist shows straw art creations at Café Voyage
An exhibition of straw art and mixed media by local artist Bezalel Ho Veng Kin entitled “Gracefull”, organised by the Ark-Association of Macau Art (AAMA) and sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), is being held at Café Voyage. The event is AAMA’s annual art programme called “Art Power Jamming”, themed “Hidden Corner”, according to information provided by the association.According to the information, this is the second exhibition of AAMA’s 2020 art programme this year.
July 6, 2020 | BY admin
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Local artist ‘moves forward’
A painting exhibition entitled “Move Forward” by local artist Guan Quan Chang is being held by the Macau Foundation (FM) as part of the Macau Artists Promotion Project at the Hanover Gifts Museum of Macau. The event is sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), according to an article on Macau Foundation’s website.Guan was born in Nanhai city in Guangdong province in November 1940. Guan was inspired by his artist father from his early childhood and developed a strong interest in
June 29, 2020 | BY admin
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Digital photography group’s pictures show ‘special moments’ during COVID-19
An annual member exhibition organised by the Macau Digital Photography Association (MDPA) entitled “Visual Dialogues” is being held at the IAM Gallery, focusing, among other things, on “special moments” during the current COVID-19 pandemic.This event is co-sponsored by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Macau Foundation (FM), according to the association’s website.Yen Kuacfu, who chairs the association’s general meeting, told The Macau Post Daily
June 25, 2020 | BY admin
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