The “Silent Radiance of Unity – Macao in Harmony” exhibition, presented by six religious communities in Macau, opened yesterday at Kun Iam Temple.
Co-organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and sponsored by the Cultural Development Fund (NDF), the event brings together six major religions in Macau – Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism, the Baháʼí Faith, and Islam – to promote interfaith understanding and harmony through art.
According to a statement provided by the bureau yesterday, the collaboration among the six religions began in 2021, with past events including the “Macao Five Religions Music Appreciation” in 2021, the “The Journey over a Thousand Miles – Six Religions Culture and Relics Exhibition” in 2023, and the “Macao Six Religions Music Appreciation” in 2024. Through such initiatives, the organisers aim to highlight peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among faiths, the statement noted.
During yesterday’s opening ceremony, the Venerable Jie Sheng (戒晟), chairman of the Buddhist Association of Macau, said the exhibition took a year to prepare and aims to embody three key achievements – being the first to present a diverse art ecology in a religious venue, breaking boundaries between static and dynamic displays, and showcasing Macau’s cultural awareness. He also said that the exhibition would allow exhibitiongoers to “touch the light within” through an artistic experience.
Meanwhile, Macau Catholic Diocese Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-sang noted the exhibition has been curated by young members of the six religions under the supervision of their leaders, featuring over 70 works and 17 dialogues and experiential activities, adding that artists from Macau and abroad aim to express shared spiritual values through media such as calligraphy, sculpture, Portuguese-style tile painting, Chinese painting, and seal engraving.
The exhibition runs until December 5 at Kun Iam Temple and is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chairman of the Buddhist Association of Macau, the Venerable Jie Sheng (戒晟) (left), and Macau Catholic Diocese Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-sang address the “Silent Radiance of Unity – Macao in Harmony” exhibition during yesterday’s opening ceremony at Kun Iam Temple. – Photos: Khalel Vallo
