Conquering darkness: raising awareness for the deafblind in Macau

Interview by Rui Pastorin        In 2000, after 12 years in Macau, Cyril Axelrod moved to the UK. At that time, his world had gone dark. He had completely lost his vision.Born deaf in South Africa, Axelrod had travelled around the world as a priest to serve and minister to deaf communities, coming to Macau in 1989 and identifying the needs for the local deaf community. Here, he helped set up the Macau Deaf Association (MDA) in 1994, where he was founding

July 21, 2026 | BY admin

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Multifaceted Macau, Guangzhou presented through art

Macau and Guangzhou are both Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities that each have characteristics that make them distinct, from their recognisable cultures and architecture to their overall layout.With the ongoing exhibition at 10 Fantasia gallery “Layered Realm – Visual Observation Study of Everyday Cities”, mainland Chinese artist Miao Jiu (喵九) highlights these through a show of colourful drawings on the gallery’s second floor.Miao, an emerging urban illustrator and picture book author,

July 17, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Reality, ethereality coincide at ‘Void and Substance’ at Macau exhibition

At the Youth Artist Exhibition Room of 10 Fantasia gallery, ethereal and realistic depictions of Macau are simultaneously being showcased by local artist and designer Josephine Ng (吳珊芳) in her latest exhibition “Void and Substance”, where about 30  works are on display.Organised by the Macau Youth Art Association in conjunction with the Macau Artist Society and the gallery, the exhibition comprises paintings that were created between 2024 and 2026 using two mediums: watercolours

July 16, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macao Museum highlights 100 exhibits of movable properties of significant cultural value

Macau’s history and social transformation are being highlighted through approximately 100 exhibits at Macao Museum near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, offering curious minds from the city and elsewhere an opportunity for a closer look.Titled “Macao’s 1st Group of Classified Movable Properties Thematic Exhibition”, the ongoing event kicked off on Friday and can be found on the museum’s third floor.The collection of around 100 exhibits were chosen from the first group of 400 items/sets of

July 15, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Yolanda Kog depicts World Heritage through colourful art at Macau Tower exhibition

Just before heading up to the observation deck of the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre, visitors will be greeted with a variety of digital artworks spotlighting Macau’s World Heritage sites, along with some characteristics of life in the city.These works are displayed in the illustration exhibition “Timeless Macau – Visual Imprints of Macau’s World Heritage”, which showcases art by award-winning Macau-based illustrator Yolanda Kog (郝元春) that were created between

July 14, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Here and Now’ Macau exhibition presents 24 works tackling concept of time

A new exhibition kicked off at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery on Tuesday evening, this time presenting the decade-long artistic journey from 2016 to 2026 by Macau-based artist Liang Yurong (梁裕榮), with time playing a central role.Aptly titled “Here and Now”, the free-admission solo showcase brings together 24 works comprising oils and mixed media. Among them are signature pieces, including “Still Life Sketch,” “Self-Portrait,” “Heart Imprint: Triptych,” “Macau’s

July 9, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Local youngsters shine at two Macau exhibitions

Review by Rui Pastorin         The talents of Macau’s youth are being showcased across two ongoing, unrelated exhibitions in the city, with one presenting the winning works from a recent sculpture contest for secondary school students, while the other celebrates the 95th anniversary of Colégio Diocesano de São José 5 (CDSJ5).Each exhibition presents a showcase of talent and creativity, which visitors will still be able to view as each respective

July 8, 2026 | BY admin

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Creative Macau hosts Maria Vilaça’s eco-friendly craft exhibition

Macau-based Portuguese artist Maria Elisa da Rocha Vilaça opened her solo craft exhibition “EVERYTHING IS CREATED, EVERYTHING IS TRANSFORMED.” on Thursday at CREATIVE MACAU in Nape, using artworks made from natural and discarded materials to encourage environmental awareness and sustainable living.  Addressing the opening ceremony, Paulo Canelas de Castro, president of the Centre for Creative Industries (CCI) and the Institute of European Studies of Macau (IEEM), praised Vilaça as

July 7, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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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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