A decade of growth: Macau's ‘Phone Show’ returns with Arno Bornkamp

Interview by William Chan        The Macau Band Directors Association (MBDA) will present the Phone Show on July 22 at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) Small Auditorium. Performed primarily by a saxophone ensemble, this year’s edition marks a major milestone for the local music community, featuring Dutch saxophonist Arno Bornkamp.Known for blending lyricism with energetic interpretations, Bornkamp’s participation highlights the development of the

July 6, 2026 | BY admin

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‘Policromia Lusófona’ exhibition in Macau showcases traditional crafts from Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs)

The six-day Policromia Lusófona (Lusophone Polychromy*) handicraft exhibition was inaugurated on Monday by the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs), aka Forum Macao, at the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) Gallery, opposite the city’s main square, Largo do Senado, showcasing traditional crafts from Portuguese-speaking countries and regions as part of the 18th China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Cultural Week.Running through Sunday,

July 3, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Scorching weather fails to dampen spirits at Macau's Na Tcha parade

The two-day Na Tcha Procession and Float Parade started yesterday afternoon. Despite the local observatory issuing a yellow hot weather alert, the festive atmosphere was not dampened by the heat.The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) issued the yellow hot weather alert at 6:50 a.m. yesterday, and the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) also announced yesterday afternoon that its cooling shelter was open to the public.The procession and parade were organised by the Na Tcha Temple Association.

July 2, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau exhibition cultivates understanding of deafblindness through art, activities

Review by Rui Pastorin “Disability can be a source of richness and a wonderful gift to humanity”. – Cyril Axelrod “TOUCH the Heart” is an exhibition that kicked off on Sunday at the Cardinal Newman Centre for Culture and Arts Performance of Macau (CCCN) and is something I haven’t stopped thinking about since covering it. And if you were to visit to view the exhibits or take part in some of the activities on offer, perhaps it will stay with you too.This is one of those

July 1, 2026 | BY admin

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Stamp showcase continues at ‘Macao 2026’

Event strikes right note with visitors Interviews by Rui PastorinThe Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition ends tomorrow at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, with a raft of highlights remaining on showcase for philatelists and curious passers-by.The free admission exhibition, which kicked off on Friday, marks Macau’s first global-scale philatelic event.Visitors walking in will be able take part in activities from purchasing stamps and other items from around 50 sales booths,

June 30, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau Baptist College's concert aims to cultivate students’ open, globally minded perspective

Macau Baptist College has marked its 70th anniversary with a fresh departure from tradition. Forgoing a conventional celebration, the school chose instead to host a concert themed “Rowing Forward, For the Love of the Motherland” (黃河志 祖國心), featuring the majestic Yellow River Cantata as its centrepiece.The concert was held at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) in Nape on April 21.Interviewed last month, school principal Wong Chi Kong said that the Yellow River, as the “mother

June 29, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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‘The Insider’ exhibition in Macau: a peek through the lens of a documentary photographer

Members of the public can take a peek through the lens of Macau-based Portuguese documentary photographer Eduardo Leal in his ongoing exhibition “The Insider” at Casa Garden, with the event held as part of the programme for “June, Month of Portugal”.Lasting through July 5 and curated by Macau artist Julia Lam Tsz Kwan, the solo exhibition at the Macau headquarters of the Lisbon-based Orient Foundation (Fundação Oriente), showcases Leal’s sharp eye for composition through a variety

June 25, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Joint exhibition brings Fernando Pessoa’s poetry to life through calligraphy at Macau's FRC gallery

A joint calligraphy exhibition inspired by the works of Portuguese poet and writer Fernando Pessoa opened at Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery yesterday, showcasing 44 pieces that present Pessoa’s poetry in both Portuguese and Chinese calligraphy through the artistic collaboration of local calligraphers Fernando António and Choi Chun Heng. Titled “Poems of Fernando Pessoa”, the exhibition will remain on display until July 4. The collection features calligraphic interpretations of

June 24, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Autism Association presents nearly 100 works at Maritime Museum

At the Maritime Museum near A-Ma Temple, close to a hundred colourful works are being showcased for the Macau Autism Association’s (MAA) 2026 “Life Everlasting” Art Exhibition.With venue support from the museum, the free-admission touring exhibition, which opened on Saturday, is displayed on the ground floor until July 27.Entering the venue, exhibitiongoers will be greeted by art pieces ranging from a variety of vibrantly painted three-dimensional trees and animals from the land and sea

June 23, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Over 60 crystalline works on showcase at Macau's GalaxyArt gallery

The various translucent crystal-like creations by Shenzhen-based Wu Daijie Art Studio are being displayed at GalaxyArt of the Galaxy Macau integrated resort in Cotai, with over 60 pieces from animals to unique furniture to Taihu stone-inspired pieces on show until September 13.The Dazzling Galaxy – Crystalline Art Exhibition opened last week* and comprises signature works by the studio, alongside new pieces, altogether using translucent materials to create the artworks.Stepping into the

June 18, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘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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