HK’s ‘Plastic Island’: finding connection in clumsiness
Interview by William Chan The latest creation by Hong Kong art organisation Free to Play Theatre, “Plastic Island” – a rare and comprehensive full-mask production in Hong Kong theatre – will be staged from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at the Tai Po Arts Centre Black Box Theatre, Hong Kong director Sheena Cheung (張엌我) told the Post in a recent interview online.According to a description of the play, it uses a unique blend of full masks, physicality,
December 17, 2025
Forum strives to establish diverse civilisations’ learning platform in Macau
The inaugural “International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations” opened yesterday, aiming to establish a new platform for diverse civilisations to engage in equal dialogue, exchange, mutual learning, and mutual inspiration.The opening ceremony for the two-day forum was held in integrated resort Galaxy Macau, Cotai, featuring over 20 thematic sessions and academic exchange sessions, with 50 experts and scholars from nearly 10 countries participating.Communist Party of China (CPC)
December 17, 2025
Xi hears Sam’s work report during duty visit to Beijing
BEIJING – President Xi Jinping yesterday afternoon met with Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who is on a duty visit to Beijing.During the meeting, Xi heard a report from Sam on Macau’s current situation and the MSAR government’s work.Xi said that the central authorities fully recognise the work of Sam and the MSAR government.The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) highlighted the need to
December 17, 2025
Macau-Heilongjiang Forum discusses new quality productive forces driving tourism industry’s innovation
The Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance (GSEF) announced in a statement yesterday that the ongoing 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) in Harbin is discussing new quality productive forces driving the tourism industry’s innovation. According to the statement, the three-day forum, which started on Monday, is jointly hosted by the People’s Government of Heilongjiang Province and Macau’s Global Tourism Economy Research Centre, noting that this is the first time that the
December 17, 2025
HK’s ‘Plastic Island’: finding connection in clumsiness
Interview by William Chan The latest creation by Hong Kong art organisation Free to Play Theatre, “Plastic Island” – a rare and comprehensive full-mask production in Hong Kong theatre – will be staged from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at the Tai Po Arts Centre Black Box Theatre, Hong Kong director Sheena Cheung (張엌我) told the Post in a recent interview online.According to a description of the play, it uses a unique blend of full masks, physicality,
December 17, 2025
Forum strives to establish diverse civilisations’ learning platform in Macau
The inaugural “International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations” opened yesterday, aiming to establish a new platform for diverse civilisations to engage in equal dialogue, exchange, mutual learning, and mutual inspiration.The opening ceremony for the two-day forum was held in integrated resort Galaxy Macau, Cotai, featuring over 20 thematic sessions and academic exchange sessions, with 50 experts and scholars from nearly 10 countries participating.Communist Party of China (CPC)
December 17, 2025
Xi hears Sam’s work report during duty visit to Beijing
BEIJING – President Xi Jinping yesterday afternoon met with Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who is on a duty visit to Beijing.During the meeting, Xi heard a report from Sam on Macau’s current situation and the MSAR government’s work.Xi said that the central authorities fully recognise the work of Sam and the MSAR government.The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) highlighted the need to
December 17, 2025
Macau-Heilongjiang Forum discusses new quality productive forces driving tourism industry’s innovation
The Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance (GSEF) announced in a statement yesterday that the ongoing 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) in Harbin is discussing new quality productive forces driving the tourism industry’s innovation. According to the statement, the three-day forum, which started on Monday, is jointly hosted by the People’s Government of Heilongjiang Province and Macau’s Global Tourism Economy Research Centre, noting that this is the first time that the
December 17, 2025
Taipa Market’s ‘Gastronomy + Culture and Creativity Zone’ opens
The Taipa wet market building’s newly set up “Gastronomy + Culture and Creativity Zone” officially opened yesterday, when all of its 20 stalls selling light meals or cultural and creative products fully started operation.The operators of the 20 newly set up stalls in Taipa Market were chosen by a public tender earlier this year. The new stalls’ setting-up are the result of the government’s revamp of the traditional wet market, located near Taipa Village, aiming to revitalise its
December 17, 2025
Westlife to perform with The Macao Orchestra next year
The Irish pop group Westlife will perform with The Macao Orchestra next February, according to a statement released by The Londoner Macao on Friday.The “Westlife: A Gala Evening in Macao” is scheduled to take place on February 7 at The Londoner Arena. The statement said the performance will feature the group’s classic hits reinterpreted with orchestral arrangements, alongside new music.Ticket sales started at 12 noon yesterday through Cotai Ticketing, Damai, and Macau Ticketing. Prices
December 17, 2025
Academia Europaea member addresses 2025 Int’l Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations
The 2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations started yesterday in Cotai, striving to foster global dialogue and cooperation between East and West. Leading scholars from various countries and regions discussed civilisational inclusiveness, cultural innovation, heritage preservation and cross-cultural cooperation, aiming to contribute to the ongoing discussions on the theme of “Mutual Learning Among Civilisations.”The two-day forum, held at integrated resort Galaxy
December 17, 2025
Sam sincerely thanks Xi for guidance, recognition
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to report on the overall development situation in Macau, the work of the Special Administrative Region government over the past year, and the priorities for governance in the coming year, the Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) said in a statement late last night. According to the statement, “Sam also attentively listened to President Xi’s important remarks and instructions. Premier Li Qiang and relevant central
December 17, 2025
2nd volume of ‘What Once Was, Will Never Be Again…’ launches
The latest and final edition of award-winning Portuguese photojournalist and documentary photographer Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro’s book “O que foi, não volta a ser…” , or “What Once Was, Will Never Be Again…” in English, launched last night at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery along with an exhibition featuring some of the photos from the book.Featuring images of old Macau that are on loan, acquired online, through auctions or from private owners, in local shops and even
December 17, 2025
Editorial: Tai Po inferno sparks solidarity and triggers call for fire safety drive
Wednesday’s deadly inferno in Hong Kong’s Tai Po District has sparked a wave of empathy and solidarity, triggering a nationwide call for fire safety improvements.I began editing Thursday’s edition in our newsroom in the afternoon while watching the catastrophe live on TVB News Channel with some of my team members. Initially, we thought it was “just” another blaze affecting a few flats in one of the many high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong. Of course, quicker than we would
December 1, 2025
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Editorial: Tai Po inferno sparks solidarity and triggers call for fire safety drive
Wednesday’s deadly inferno in Hong Kong’s Tai Po District has sparked a wave of empathy and solidarity, triggering a nationwide call for fire safety improvements.I began editing Thursday’s edition in our newsroom in the afternoon while watching the catastrophe live on TVB News Channel with some of my team members. Initially, we thought it was “just” another blaze affecting a few flats in one of the many high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong. Of course, quicker than we would
December 1, 2025
HK’s ‘Plastic Island’: finding connection in clumsiness
Interview by William Chan The latest creation by Hong Kong art organisation Free to Play Theatre, “Plastic Island” – a rare and comprehensive full-mask production in Hong Kong theatre – will be staged from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at the Tai Po Arts Centre Black Box Theatre, Hong Kong director Sheena Cheung (張엌我) told the Post in a recent interview online.According to a description of the play, it uses a unique blend of full masks, physicality,
December 17, 2025
Macau's traditional Tap Siac Craft Market in Autumn draws fairgoers to shop, play, learn & eat
Macau has, to say the least, been busy with events from the recently concluded 15th National Games and the 72nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP) to the ongoing and ever-packed 25th Macau Food Festival. And now, with the onset of cooler weather, has come another event to draw Macau’s crowds: the annual Tap Siac Craft Market in Autumn, which opened on Thursday.Running for a total of eight days broken up into two consecutive weeks, the craft market, which has been annually held in the spring and the
November 24, 2025
Taipa Market’s ‘Gastronomy + Culture and Creativity Zone’ opens
The Taipa wet market building’s newly set up “Gastronomy + Culture and Creativity Zone” officially opened yesterday, when all of its 20 stalls selling light meals or cultural and creative products fully started operation.The operators of the 20 newly set up stalls in Taipa Market were chosen by a public tender earlier this year. The new stalls’ setting-up are the result of the government’s revamp of the traditional wet market, located near Taipa Village, aiming to revitalise its
December 17, 2025
Westlife to perform with The Macao Orchestra next year
The Irish pop group Westlife will perform with The Macao Orchestra next February, according to a statement released by The Londoner Macao on Friday.The “Westlife: A Gala Evening in Macao” is scheduled to take place on February 7 at The Londoner Arena. The statement said the performance will feature the group’s classic hits reinterpreted with orchestral arrangements, alongside new music.Ticket sales started at 12 noon yesterday through Cotai Ticketing, Damai, and Macau Ticketing. Prices
December 17, 2025
HK’s ‘Plastic Island’: finding connection in clumsiness
Interview by William Chan The latest creation by Hong Kong art organisation Free to Play Theatre, “Plastic Island” – a rare and comprehensive full-mask production in Hong Kong theatre – will be staged from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at the Tai Po Arts Centre Black Box Theatre, Hong Kong director Sheena Cheung (張엌我) told the Post in a recent interview online.According to a description of the play, it uses a unique blend of full masks, physicality,
December 17, 2025
Forum strives to establish diverse civilisations’ learning platform in Macau
The inaugural “International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations” opened yesterday, aiming to establish a new platform for diverse civilisations to engage in equal dialogue, exchange, mutual learning, and mutual inspiration.The opening ceremony for the two-day forum was held in integrated resort Galaxy Macau, Cotai, featuring over 20 thematic sessions and academic exchange sessions, with 50 experts and scholars from nearly 10 countries participating.Communist Party of China (CPC)
December 17, 2025
Academia Europaea member addresses 2025 Int’l Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations
The 2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations started yesterday in Cotai, striving to foster global dialogue and cooperation between East and West. Leading scholars from various countries and regions discussed civilisational inclusiveness, cultural innovation, heritage preservation and cross-cultural cooperation, aiming to contribute to the ongoing discussions on the theme of “Mutual Learning Among Civilisations.”The two-day forum, held at integrated resort Galaxy
December 17, 2025
Xi hears Sam’s work report during duty visit to Beijing
BEIJING – President Xi Jinping yesterday afternoon met with Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who is on a duty visit to Beijing.During the meeting, Xi heard a report from Sam on Macau’s current situation and the MSAR government’s work.Xi said that the central authorities fully recognise the work of Sam and the MSAR government.The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) highlighted the need to
December 17, 2025
Sam sincerely thanks Xi for guidance, recognition
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to report on the overall development situation in Macau, the work of the Special Administrative Region government over the past year, and the priorities for governance in the coming year, the Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) said in a statement late last night. According to the statement, “Sam also attentively listened to President Xi’s important remarks and instructions. Premier Li Qiang and relevant central
December 17, 2025
2nd volume of ‘What Once Was, Will Never Be Again…’ launches
The latest and final edition of award-winning Portuguese photojournalist and documentary photographer Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro’s book “O que foi, não volta a ser…” , or “What Once Was, Will Never Be Again…” in English, launched last night at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery along with an exhibition featuring some of the photos from the book.Featuring images of old Macau that are on loan, acquired online, through auctions or from private owners, in local shops and even
December 17, 2025