Macao Orchestra to resonate with ‘Fado Queen Mariza’ at New Year’s Eve

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement yesterday that the Macao Orchestra will welcome the New Year with a concert featuring Portuguese fado* singer Marisa dos Reis Nunes, known professionally as Mariza, to be held on December 31 at the Macau Cultural Centre’s (CCM) Grand Auditorium in Nape.The Macao Orchestra New Year Concert 2026, titled, translated from Portuguese, “Mariza, the Fado Queen and the Macao Orchestra”, will take place at 8 p.m. and see the international

December 18, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau’s first Int’l Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations concludes

The 2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations concluded at the Galaxy International Convention Centre in Cotai yesterday, with Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) President Deland Leong Wai Man highlighting Macau’s ongoing role as a bridge for dialogue between Chinese and Western civilisations. Addressing the closing ceremony, Leong thanked guests, scholars and supporting institutions, including the Ministry of Education, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and

December 18, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro explores Macau’s past and present in new book, exhibition

Interview by Rui Pastorin         By popular demand, a second volume of “O que foi, não volta a ser…” (“What Once Was, Will Never Be Again…”) came to fruition and was launched on Tuesday, continuing award winning Portuguese photojournalist and documentary photographer Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro’s project that sees an encounter between Macau’s past and present.Lisbon-born Lobo Pinheiro, who has been based in Macau for over 15 years, launched the first volume

December 18, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau's Taipa Market’s ‘Gastronomy + Culture and Creativity Zone’ opens

The Taipa wet market building’s newly set up “Gastronomy + Culture and Creativity Zone” officially opened yesterday, when all of its 20 stalls selling light meals or cultural and creative products fully started operation.The operators of the 20 newly set up stalls in Taipa Market were chosen by a public tender earlier this year. The new stalls’ setting-up are the result of the government’s revamp of the traditional wet market, located near Taipa Village, aiming to revitalise its

December 17, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Westlife to perform with The Macao Orchestra next year

The Irish pop group Westlife will perform with The Macao Orchestra next February, according to a statement released by The Londoner Macao on Friday.The “Westlife: A Gala Evening in Macao” is scheduled to take place on February 7 at The Londoner Arena. The statement said the performance will feature the group’s classic hits reinterpreted with orchestral arrangements, alongside new music.Ticket sales started at 12 noon yesterday through Cotai Ticketing, Damai, and Macau Ticketing. Prices

December 17, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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HK’s ‘Plastic Island’: finding connection in clumsiness

Interview by William Chan        The latest creation by Hong Kong art organisation Free to Play Theatre, “Plastic Island” – a rare and comprehensive full-mask production in Hong Kong theatre – will be staged from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at the Tai Po Arts Centre Black Box Theatre, Hong Kong director Sheena Cheung (張君洳) told the Post in a recent interview online.According to a description of the play, it uses a unique blend of full masks, physicality,

December 17, 2025 | BY admin

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Forum strives to establish diverse civilisations’ learning platform in Macau

The inaugural “International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations” opened yesterday, aiming to establish a new platform for diverse civilisations to engage in equal dialogue, exchange, mutual learning, and mutual inspiration.The opening ceremony for the two-day forum was held in integrated resort Galaxy Macau, Cotai, featuring over 20 thematic sessions and academic exchange sessions, with 50 experts and scholars from nearly 10 countries participating.Communist Party of China (CPC)

December 17, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Academia Europaea member addresses Macau 2025 Int’l Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations

The 2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations started yesterday in Cotai, striving to foster global dialogue and cooperation between East and West. Leading scholars from various countries and regions discussed civilisational inclusiveness, cultural innovation, heritage preservation and cross-cultural cooperation, aiming to contribute to the ongoing discussions on the theme of “Mutual Learning Among Civilisations.”The two-day forum, held at integrated resort Galaxy

December 17, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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President Xi hears Macau SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai's work report during duty visit to Beijing

BEIJING – President Xi Jinping yesterday afternoon met with Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who is on a duty visit to Beijing.During the meeting, Xi heard a report from Sam on Macau’s current situation and the MSAR government’s work.Xi said that the central authorities fully recognise the work of Sam and the MSAR government.The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) highlighted the need to

December 17, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai sincerely thanks Xi for guidance, recognition

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to report on the overall development situation in Macau, the work of the Special Administrative Region government over the past year, and the priorities for governance in the coming year, the Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) said in a statement late last night. According to the statement, “Sam also attentively listened to President Xi’s important remarks and instructions. Premier Li Qiang and relevant central

December 17, 2025 | BY admin

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2nd volume of ‘What Once Was, Will Never Be Again…’ launches in Macau

The latest and final edition of award-winning Portuguese photojournalist and documentary photographer Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro’s book “O que foi, não volta a ser…” , or  “What Once Was, Will Never Be Again…” in English, launched last night at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery along with an exhibition featuring some of the photos from the book.Featuring images of old Macau that are on loan, acquired online, through auctions or from private owners, in local shops and even

December 17, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police nab mainlander, 2 locals for stealing cigars, fish maw worth 320,000 patacas

The Judiciary Police (PJ) recently busted a criminal group, arresting two local men and a man from the Chinese mainland on Saturday and Sunday for stealing cigars worth HK$10,500 (10,800 patacas) from a shopping mall locker, and 31 packets of fish maw valued at 310,000 patacas from a warehouse, PJ spokesman Cheong Un Hong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a 28-year-old mainlander surnamed Kuang who claimed to be jobless, a 31-year-old local driver

December 17, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau Public Prosecutions Office warns of scams impersonating prosecutors

According to a statement released by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) on Monday, there has been a recent surge in telecom and online fraud cases, with rising amounts being lost to scams. Among these, impersonation of “law enforcement officers” has become a common tactic.The statement noted that several cases of scammers posing as “public prosecutors” have emerged in Macau recently. These fraudsters contact victims via phone or online, falsely claiming that the victims are involved in

December 17, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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17-day Christmas Market kicks off, vendors talk sales & expectations: Macau vox pop

Rui Pastorin, Kristina Vallesteros         This year’s 17-day Christmas Market in Praça do Tap Siac kicked off yesterday afternoon, marking the start of holiday themed activities for locals and tourists to enjoy.Held under a colourful scene of Christmas decorations and large Christmas trees, this year’s fair features 24 brightly coloured stalls, with 12 selling gifts and the other 12 selling a variety of snacks. Things to do other than eating and shopping,

December 17, 2025 | BY admin

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