Local artist Jane Ng explores her different identities at ‘Diligently’ exhibition

Local artist Jane Ng Sok Chan is tackling the topic of her different identities at a solo exhibition titled “Diligently”, which kicked off at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery on Tuesday evening.Through around 20 recently-created works such as oils, acrylics and collages, Ng shares her reflections on her different identities, along with their subsequent responsibilities, that she juggles in life. Whether that is being a mother, a daughter, teacher, and a housewife, exhibitiongoers will

July 10, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Macau Continuo Winds’ aims to revive adults’ passion for music

 Interview by William Chan        Kam Chon Wai, organiser of Macau Continuo Winds, talked to the Post last week at the Macau Band Directors Association (MBDA) headquarters on Avenida do Almirante Lacerda about the wind band’s organisation and its upcoming performance. Founded in 1996, the MBDA has long been dedicated to promoting wind music* in Macau, providing training in local schools. Kam, now a board member of the association, initially joined as a clarinet

July 9, 2025 | BY admin

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‘With Ears Perked Up!’ opens at 10 Fantasia gallery

A solo exhibition entitled “With Ears Perked Up!” by artist Jenny Cheong (張珮婷) is on until August 30 in 10 Fantasia’s Room A02.Located on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷), the exhibition features a collection of oil paintings depicting animals and human portraits.A recent statement by the gallery noted that the exhibition explores the theme of cats and their “irreplaceable presence” in Cheong’s work. “Animals, especially cats, always awaken in us the purest

July 8, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Exhibition pays tribute to legendary HK rock band Beyond

Fans of legendary Hong Kong rock band Beyond now have a chance to visit a dedicated exhibition titled “Eternal Melody: Beyond Legend” (“永恆旋律·Beyond傳奇”).  Spanning 10 Fantasia Gallery’s rooms C01 and C02, the exhibition kicked off on Saturday and features everything from cassettes and records to posters and even some toys. The exhibits come from memorabilia collectors Lam Ka-lok and CK, who are respectively from Hong Kong and Macau.Among Lam’s collection of posters,

July 4, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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3 days left to view Chan Hin Chi’s 245 pen & ink drawings at FRC gallery

Intricate pieces drawn in pen and ink are on display at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery until Saturday for the solo exhibition “Universo em Milímetros” (“Universe in Millimetres”), where members of the public can admire a total of 245 works.Created by local artist Chan Hin Chi (陳軒志), who is a legal practitioner dedicated to the study of Portuguese-Chinese language culture, along with legal research and teaching, the exhibition features 56 sketches and 189 postcard-sized

July 3, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Local media veteran documents Taiwan’s Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage

Interview by William Chan        Marco Ku (古金元), a veteran journalist and cameraman with 30 years of experience in Macau’s media industry, recently talked to the Post about his firsthand account of participating in Taiwan’s traditional Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage (白沙屯媽祖進香) in early May.The Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage honours Mazu—the sea goddess and a central deity in Chinese folk religion - whose worship is especially vibrant in coastal communities.

July 2, 2025 | BY admin

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See Goa through Miguel Quental’s lens in latest exhibition

Miguel Quental’s ongoing third solo exhibition presents over 30 photos that he took in Goa* during a recent visit, hoping to invite viewers to visit the state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region and see its beauty for themselves.Titled “Colours of Goa” and held at the Creative Macau gallery in Nape, the exhibition, which is now in its final five days, comprises a total of 34 images that were all taken this year. From colourful homes to vibrant streets and buildings

July 1, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘When We’re Sick’ hopes to inspire ill kids & show them they aren’t alone

Interview by Rui Pastorin        In 2019, a group from the Red Pills Clown Care programme started visiting hospitalised children with the hopes of bringing laughter and joy, as well as easing feelings of distress and discomfort during treatment. The regular visits, mainly taking place at Kiang Wu Hospital, are continuing – but during the COVID-19 pandemic things had changed. Suddenly, reaching the sick children became difficult, but with some effort, it was possible

June 26, 2025 | BY admin

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Jaco Ng Quartet to perform at Carmo Hall

Interview by William Chan        The Jaco Ng Quartet, led by local bassist Jaco Ng (吳禮廷) and featuring three other local musicians, will take to the stage at Carmo Hall in Taipa on July 13, Ng told the Post in an online interview last week.Organised by the Macau Jazz Promotion Association (MJPA), the concert is part of the Macau Jazz Upcomer Concert series, which aims to introduce local musicians - many of whom studied abroad and have returned to Macau - to a wider

June 25, 2025 | BY admin

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Big Mouse Kids Drama Group to present ‘Game Cheater’ play

Interview by William Chan        Mabina Choi Leng Chi, the theatre director of the local Big Mouse Kids Drama Group, revealed to the Post last week that the young students of its three-year drama training programme will be presenting the play “Game Cheater” at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre on Saturday and Sunday.The interview was held at the group’s studio in Ilha Verde district. Established in 2012, the Big Mouse Kids Drama Group aims to

June 24, 2025 | BY admin

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‘Arraial de São João’ sees colourful celebration at Macau Tower

The annual Arraial de São João (St. John’s Festival) festivity continued yesterday at the Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre – Outdoor Plaza, drawing in celebrants and passersby with a colourful venue and upbeat music, along with various delicacies and crafts on sale.The free-admission festival, held annually in June and also known as Feast of Saint John, kicked off on Saturday, having been open from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. throughout its two-day run.Several booths were set up

June 23, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Tiny Worlds’ exhibition hopes to evoke memories & emotions

An ongoing exhibition at the gallery of the Portuguese Bookshop entitled Pequenos Mundos – em Estado Sólido (“Tiny Worlds – In Solid State”) is hoping to evoke and inspire memories and emotions among gallerygoers through the works on display.To be held until next Saturday at the gallery located in the bookshop’s basement, the exhibition is one of the many activities held in celebration of “June, the Month of Portugal”. Portugal celebrated its National Day on June 10.The works on

June 20, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Explore Frank Lei’s photography at ‘When the Island Casts Its Shadows’

Exhibitiongoers headed to Casa Garden have a chance to see more of legendary Macau lensman Frank Lei Ioi Fan’s (1962-2022) photography at the ongoing exhibition titled “When the Island Casts Its Shadows”.The exhibition, which has been on since Casa Garden reopened* earlier this month, had its opening ceremony on Tuesday and took over one year to prepare. It features more than 60 photos taken by Lei, including those captured while he was studying in France in the 1990s and his works in

June 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Dance Drama: Dragon Boat’ is highly creative, refreshing & well-crafted

Review by William Chan        The large-scale contemporary stage production “Dance Drama: Dragon Boat”, created by the Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre, held two performances over the weekend at The Venetian Theatre. I attended the premiere on Saturday and was completely captivated by its innovative approach.Last year, I had the chance to view several patriotic works celebrating Macau’s 25th Anniversary of its return to the motherland. Unfortunately, many of them

June 18, 2025 | BY admin

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