‘Quatuor Rodin’ to perform in Macau, featuring local saxophonist Lee Chi Pok

Interview by William Chan        Organised by the Macau Band Directors Association, the Macau Band Fair 2026 features the saxophone quartet Quatuor* Rodin. Formed at the Conservatoire Royal de Liège**, the ensemble comprises Korean players Han Dahyeon, Yun Yeachan, and Kim Donghwan alongside local saxophonist Lee Chi Pok. Guided by renowned cellist François Deppe, the group successfully bridges French repertoire with contemporary creations,

June 17, 2026 | BY admin

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Alexandre Marreiros offers glimpse into decade of artistic exploration at Macau's FRC gallery

A solo exhibition by local architect and visual artist Alexandre Marreiros is showcasing nearly five dozen works at Rui Cunha Foundation’s (FRC) gallery that examine his creative process and artistic development over the past decade. Titled “The Studio of Alexandre Marreiros: Drawing and Painting”, the exhibition is on display as part of the “June – Month of Portugal in Macau SAR 2026” programme, according to a recent statement by FRC.The exhibition features 48 artworks

June 16, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Lisboeta Macau launches football history exhibition to celebrate World Cup

A football-themed exhibition showcasing historic memorabilia, trophies and tributes to some of the sport’s greatest figures opened at the Lisboeta Macau integrated resort in Cotai on Wednesday, offering visitors a free immersive experience during the 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicked off on Thursday, ending on July 19. The “Classic Revival: World Football History Exhibition” opened at the H853 Fun Factory of Lisboeta Macau and will run until July 19 as well. Hosted by MacauSLOT with

June 15, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Bridging civilisations on silk: Macau artist Leong Kit Man’s ‘Ilha dos Amores’ opens at Albergue SCM

An exhibition celebrating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities kick-started at Albergue SCM last Wednesday, offering a cross-cultural exploration of Portuguese literary history through traditional Chinese painting techniques. Organised by the Círculo dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau (“Circle of the Friends of Macau’s Culture” – CAC), “Ilha dos Amores” (“Island of Lovers”) features the recent works of local artist Leong Kit Man. Curated by Carlos

June 11, 2026 | BY William Chan

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Kiana Yin shines in demanding piano solo recital in Macau

Interview and review by William Chan        Rising local pianist Kiana Yin (尹金蕙) delivered a compelling solo recital last Tuesday at the Macau Cultural Centre’s Small Auditorium, showcasing her technical command and emotional depth across a daunting classical programme. The young musician, who holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the Eastman School of Music*, performed the heavyweight repertoire entirely from memory – a

June 10, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's Cuchi-Cuchi Bookhouse and the power of picture books

Interview by Rui Pastorin         On a corner in Rua de Pedro Coutinho (高地烏街) sits a small local bookshop continuing to highlight what its owner believes to be important for a child’s life and development: picture books. The bookshop, called “Cuchi-Cuchi Bookhouse”, has called the area home for about a year, though the brand has been around since 2018, being first set up near the Ruins of Paul’s, owner Lily Wong (黃國娟) told

June 9, 2026 | BY admin

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Fans and creators praise debut HK Comic Con –despite crowd woes

Khalel Vallo in Hong Kong         The inaugural “Hong Kong Comic Con 2026” concluded on Sunday after a three-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai, attracting visitors, cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts from Hong Kong and neighbouring cities including Macau and Shenzhen. Held from Friday through Sunday, the convention brought together comic book creators, entertainment personalities, collectors,

June 4, 2026 | BY admin

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Rediscovering Macau’s wild: giant mosquitoes, subterranean ants & 1,400 specimens

An exhibition at the University of Macau (UM) Library provides a look into the city’s wildlife. Running until August 28, “Rediscovering Macau’s Wild: 135 New Insect Records” showcases around 1,400 insect specimens. The collection represents the work of the late entomologist Emmett R. Easton, who systematically catalogued Macau’s urban and rural insect fauna during the 1990s before passing away in 2025 at the age of 87.  Jointly organised by the UM Centre for Macau Studies,

June 3, 2026 | BY William Chan

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Sophie Leong offers ‘wonderland’ journey at Macau's 10 Fantasia gallery

At the 10 Fantasia gallery on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷), a solo exhibition by Macau artist Sophie Leong takes exhibitiongoers through a world of art with layered meanings.Introducing the Macau-born artist’s art style, a recent statement from the gallery said that her work combines dark, opulent, and fantasy themes while incorporating mixed-media, adding that they integrate storytelling with cultural symbolism.For this exhibition, aptly titled “Sophie’s Adventures in

June 2, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Filipinos celebrate 24th edition of Pahiyas Macau

Interview by Rui Pastorin         The sound of loud cheers and thumping music filled the Chan Meng Kam Theatre in Iao Hon district yesterday as crowds of Filipinos celebrated yet another lively edition of the traditional San Isidro Pahiyas Festival in Macau, marking its 24th edition in the city.The colourful Pahiyas (“precious offering”) festival originates from the town of Lucban, Quezon, Philippines, where the largest celebrations take place.

June 1, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's FRC gallery hosts ‘The Tea in Macau’ exhibition by Cássia Schutt & Lily Lee

A joint photography and painting exhibition titled “The Tea in Macau: Revealing Details and Leaving Space for Imagination” opened last week at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery, bringing together works by Brazilian photographer Cássia Schutt and Chinese painter Lily Lee, aka Li Chunlian, inspired by Macau’s tea culture and traditional tea houses. Both are based in Macau. The exhibition features 34 works, comprising 16 photographs and 18 paintings, exploring Macau’s tea

May 28, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Resonating with the past: 3 Macau artists on ‘Jacone’s Polyphony’ at Venice Biennale

Interview by William Chan        Following our discussion with curators Feng Yan and Ng Sio Ieng regarding Macau’s participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia*, we turn to the three artists whose works form the core of “Jacone’s Polyphony.” Through their diverse styles of art, Fok Hoi Seng, O Chi Wai, and Lei Fung Ieng bridge the gap between the unfulfilled 17th-century journey of the Jesuit painter Wu Li

May 27, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau artist uses 30 artworks to show, emphasise self-love

Thirty different ways of showing self-love are being presented across artworks by young local artist Ceci Chio (趙韻詩) for her aptly named solo exhibition “Self-Love Project 30: Thirty Ways to Love Yourself”, which is now in its final four days at the Pavilion of Exhibitions and Artistic Shows for Young People in Praça do Tap Siac (塔石廣場).An artist who tackles illustration and graphic design, Chio’s works on display at the free-admission exhibition, which is on until Sunday,

May 21, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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University of Macau (UM) Symphony Orchestra earns warm reception at debut concert

Interview and review by William Chan        The University of Macau Symphony Orchestra (UMSO) held its debut concert, “A Night at the Symphony,” on campus last Tuesday. The programme featured Verdi’s Aida, Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte (“Pavane for a Dead Princess”), Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, and Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Gershwin’s An American in Paris Suite, as well as Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley’s Pure

May 20, 2026 | BY admin

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