Members of the public can still catch the ongoing “Telling China’s Story” calligraphy exhibition at the Rui Cunha Foundation gallery, which is showcasing over 30 works by master calligrapher Ung Choi Kun through Saturday.
The exhibition kicked off in late September.
According to a recent statement by the gallery, Ung, aside from being a master calligrapher, is also the president of the “Macau Association Encouraging Wise Policies for Humanity” (澳門智慧人文勵政會) and a member of the Macau Legislative Assembly.
The statement noted that the free-admission exhibition’s theme was inspired by the mainland’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which was held from July 26 to August 11, during which the nation took home 91 medals, the second most at the Games, after the United States.
Framed inspirational quotes from the nation’s outstanding athletes who competed in the Games are featured on the walls of the gallery, while one can also see the original torch from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games that Ung carried during the Macau-leg of the torch relay on display.
The statement quoted Ung as saying: “Over the past 75 years, through trials and tribulations, China has risen with astonishing speed in the East, crafting an epic journey. In this context, we have planned this calligraphy exhibition of motivational expressions from our Olympic athletes with the aim of showcasing the outstanding demeanour of Chinese sporting heroes, through the perfect blend of art and sports, promoting patriotism and inspiring all people to strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation”.
Moreover, a statement displayed at the gallery notes that “the combination of traditional calligraphy with modern sports elements not only praises the brilliant achievements of Chinese sporting heroes but also vividly demonstrates the cultural confidence of the Chinese nation”.
Those interested can visit the gallery from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from today through Friday, and between 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, the last day.
Photos taken yesterday by Rui Pastorin
