Macao Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) concert reminds us of importance of art for youth

Review by William Chan        The Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) – a local organisation dedicated to training young musicians in classical music, and one I had the opportunity to participate in for seven years during my school days – on Sunday hosted its 25th “Progressing Towards the Future” Macao New Generation Musicians Concert 2026 at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM). The concert featured nine local musicians, all still in their mid-teens.Eight years ago, I

March 25, 2026 | BY admin

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10 women aim to redefine ‘The Golden Ratio’ at art exhibition in Macau

Ten women are showcasing their art pieces at the Former Municipal Cattle Stable at the junction of Avenida do Coronel Mesquita (美副將大馬路) and Avenida do Almirante Lacerda (罅些喇提督大馬路) until April 19, challenging traditional gender roles and social expectations while aiming to redefine the “golden ratio” with a female perspective.The exhibition titled “The Golden Ratio – Macau Exchange Exhibition”, which kicked off on Friday, features works created by artists

March 24, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Silent Radiance of Unity’ arrives at University of Macau (UM) with salon series

The “Silent Radiance of Unity – Macao in Harmony” religious art exhibition, presented by Macau’s religious communities and launched last November at Kun Iam Temple, has now moved to the University of Macau’s (UM) Centre for Macau Studies. It coincides with a series of four multicultural salons this month.The exhibition features dozens of religious works by artists from Macau and abroad, all of whom aim to express shared spiritual values through media such as calligraphy, sculpture,

March 23, 2026 | BY William Chan

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Sands China exhibition pays tribute to Macau’s firecracker industry

Interview by Rui Pastorin        Macau’s days of firecracker manufacturing may have long passed, but the history and memory of an industry that had once been among the city’s most important has not been forgotten. Now, its storied legacy continues to be honoured with a large dedicated exhibition at Sands Gallery in Cotai.Lining the walls of different sections of the gallery are hundreds of well-preserved colourful firecracker labels from different brands, along with a

March 20, 2026 | BY admin

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Ancient Egypt treasures dazzle HK crowds

Review by William Chan, in Hong Kong        During the Chinese New Year holidays, I went to the Hong Kong Palace Museum in West Kowloon Cultural District to witness “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums,” an exhibition jointly organised with the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt. Even on a weekday, the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, the long queues were a sight to behold – a level of enthusiasm for a paid exhibition rarely seen in

March 19, 2026 | BY admin

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Hana Tou presents the beauty of watercolours at Macau's 10 Fantasia exhibition

Review by Rui Pastorin        At 10 Fantasia gallery, an exhibition titled “A Beautiful Glimpse” is being hosted at the “Youth Art Exhibition Room”, showcasing a variety of pieces created by local painter Hana Tou Mei Kun (杜美娟).The Macau-born artist utilises an interplay of colours, light and detail to bring each piece to life. Varying in size, Tou provides exhibitiongoers with window to Macau and other parts of the world as seen through her eyes, translating

March 18, 2026 | BY admin

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Moth & Bee: two artists explore life’s contrasts at Macau exhibition

Tucked away above the bustling crowds at the Ruins of St. Paul’s, a small exhibition space is hosting a contemplative dialogue between two local artists.The “Double Vision” exhibition, organised by the Macau Artist Society (MAS), features work by Cheong Chan Kit and Chek Man Ha at the Ho’s Clan Association Exhibition Hall (何族崇義堂盛荷堂展廳) on Rua de S. Paulo. The exhibition is set to run until March 28. Located on the first floor of the building, visitors climb a

March 16, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau's Albergue SCM exhibition presents art of calligraphy

Calligraphy and art lovers can admire a raft of works displayed at Albergue SCM for the “Success with Horse - Works by Choi Chun Heng and his Treasured Collections” exhibition.On until April 16, the exhibition kicked off last week during CAC – Círculo dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau (Circle of the Friends of Macau’s Culture) and Albergue SCM’s* “Celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Horse” party in commemoration of the Lantern Festival, with the opening witnessed by

March 12, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau's Comuna de Pedra aims to break stereotypes through inclusive art at TODOS Fest!

Interview by William Chan        For years, Comuna de Pedra (“Stone Commune”) has been deeply rooted in the local community, creating inclusive theatre for people with disabilities and the elderly. The sixth edition of its “TODOS Fest! Inclusive Arts Festival”, being held from March 20 to 22, once again puts its core belief into practice: “Inclusive art is essential for building an inclusive society.” This year, the festival introduces two unique overseas

March 11, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau-based Portuguese artist Lúcia Lemos explores architectural beauty at ‘White Diamond’ solo exhibition

An exhibition by Portuguese Macau-based visual artist Lúcia Lemos is currently on display at Creative Macau, presenting black-and-white photographs of the iconic Casa da Música in Portugal. Titled “A White Diamond Exhibition,” the show opened last week and runs until March 28.The exhibition presents a series of black-and-white photographs, reflecting Lemos’s fascination with the fleeting moment between framing and releasing the camera shutter. According to Lemos, photographing with

March 10, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Photo exhibition by Mil-Homens pays homage to late Macau architect José Maneiras

Interview by Rui Pastorin         Black and white photos taken by Portuguese photographer António Duarte Mil-Homens are being displayed at Casa Garden until April 5, being not only a showcase of architectural photography, but a homage to the late Macanese architect José Maneiras (1935-2025).The exhibition, “José Maneiras: From Architecture to Urban Management in Macau”, is held as part of the 15th Macau Literary Festival – The Script Road and features 49

March 6, 2026 | BY admin

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From Macau to the world: the architectural vision of Hon Yun

Interview and review by William Chan        Earlier this month, while attending two ProjectPlayaround events,*  I reconnected with my secondary school classmate and old friend, Hon Yun (韓櫞) – the operator and interior designer of 3J Generative Space in Nape, the venue for both workshops.The space’s contemporary design stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding ageing commercial blocks. Beneath its calm surface lies a system of utility and order. The space

March 5, 2026 | BY admin

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Hou Kong Lantern Festival event aims to deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture & national pride

Macau’s renowned Hou Kong Middle School (Primary Section) hosted a Lantern Festival* event yesterday, and Chan Pou Sin, the school’s vice principal, told the Post during the festivity that it aimed to deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture and national pride.The one-day event was hosted on the school campus on Rua de Afonso de Albuquerque. Hou Kong Middle School, which comprises a number of different campuses, has been a traditional Chinese medium school since 1932. “Hou

March 4, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's Tap Seac Gallery displays over 150 works of embroidery from Chongqing & Xinjiang

A large-scale exhibition titled “Splendid Colours – Embroidery Art Exhibition from Chongqing and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region” is showcasing a total of 154 sets or pieces at Tap Seac Gallery, with members of the public able to admire traditional embroidery, one of the nation’s most representative traditional arts, until March 15.Entering the free-admission venue, visitors will find a display of intricate and colourful pieces as well as a glimpse into the craftsmanship that went

February 27, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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