Sinulog Festival brings colour & beats to Macau

Members of Macau’s Filipino community danced in the sun in colourful self-made garb in honour of the child Jesus (Santo Niño) yesterday afternoon, swaying to the beat of drums and proudly proclaiming “Viva pit Señor! [Hail the Lord, Holy Child, listen to our prayers!*]” as the Sinulog Macau Festival 2026 took place.The annual festival is organised by the Santo Niño de Cebu in Macau Association, with the parade, the event highlight, seeing groups again dancing from Praça da Amizade

January 19, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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9 artists give new life to daily items through decoupage at Macau exhibition

Nine amateur art enthusiasts are giving new life to daily items through decoupage, an art technique with some similarities to collage, in a new exhibition titled “Art Accompanying Life” at the 10 Fantasia gallery.Having kicked off on Saturday, the exhibition is on until January 30 and can be found on the second floor of the gallery.The technique, as explained by AI chatbot Poe, involves decorating an object by gluing colourful paper cutouts onto its surface and then sealing it with a

January 16, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Trail of Matteo Ricci’ exhibition in Macau continues cross-civilisation dialogue through Chinese painting

The “Trail of Matteo Ricci” exhibition at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery highlights how contemporary Chinese painting reinterprets Ricci’s (1552-1610) historic journey between Europe and China through on-site artistic practice and cultural reflection. According to an information board at the entrance to the gallery, the project, initiated by Prof. Zhang Yan, director of the Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) at the University of Macau (UM), and curated by Li

January 15, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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‘The Flow of Memory’ exhibition in Macau invites 8 artists to showcase paintings

Interview by Rui Pastorin         Just below the Ruins of St. Paul’s, an exhibition hosted by the Old House Gallery is taking on the subject of memory, its connection with the present and how it shapes us with time, inviting a total of eight artists from Macau and the Chinese mainland to showcase their creations. From acrylics to oils and Chinese paintings to a mixed media piece, “The Flow of Memory” exhibition at 27-27A Rua de São Paulo (大三巴街) is

January 14, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's Ox Warehouse presents 3 solo exhibitions by invited artists

Three concurrent solo exhibitions by three invited artists are being simultaneously presented by Ox Warehouse, showcasing styles and creativity across different sections until February 8.Located 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), each section presents a distinct set of artworks, atmospheres and subjects that the respective artists are tackling, with the resulting

January 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Exhibition in Macau's Barra district highlights 4 local IPs

Illustrator showcase concludesArtworks featuring four local IPs (Intellectual Properties) are being showcased at the Former Barra Slaughterhouse Site for the “Macao Coffee Walk: Creative IP Illustration Exhibition”.Co-organised by the Macau Specialty Coffee Association (MSCA) in conjunction with “Sem Sorriso” (Portuguese for “Without a Smile”), the free-admission exhibition is on until January 25, with the exhibits comprising the IPs “UNDERDOG x Beanie”, the “Mr.Bubbles

January 12, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau exhibition: FLOW – Paintings by Alice Costa explore nature through abstraction

The free-admission “FLOW – Paintings by Alice Costa” exhibition opened yesterday evening at Creative Macau, the Centre for Creative Industries (CCI) in Nape, presenting a body of abstract works aiming to translate the rhythms of nature into textured, sensory experiences.According to a message card distributed by the centre, the exhibition centres on organic shapes and fluid lines, reflecting spontaneity found in natural environments. Through tactile techniques such as impasto*,

January 9, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau exhibition presents learning outcomes across art disciplines

The latest exhibition at the Pavilion of Exhibitions and Artistic Shows for Young People in Praça do Tap Siac (塔石廣場) presents a raft of art works created using different mediums, showcasing what students from a recent art education programme had learnt during workshops.Titled “360° Comprehensive View”– Visual Arts Student Works Exhibition, the free-admission showcase is organised by the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) and kicked off late last month, running

January 8, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Exploring Macau's ‘Revisit’: From concept to award-winning film

Interview by Rui Pastorin        When local filmmaker Harriet Wong Teng Teng was in her first year at university, she promised herself that she would make a film with her grandma in mind. While time would pass and she went on to pursue her career in the film industry, she did not forget about that promise, directing her first feature-length film “Revisit” that explores universal family dynamics and the beauty of intergenerational relationships.With the Cultural

January 7, 2026 | BY admin

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Explore the Chinese Zodiac in stamps at Macau Communications Museum exhibition

Stamp lovers and other members of the public may view a temporary exhibition featuring the 11 animals and one mythical creature of the Chinese zodiac set up at the Communications Museum* on Estrada de D. Maria II (澳門馬交石炮台馬路七號).Organised by the museum, the free admission exhibition is titled “Chinese Zodiac in Postage Stamps” Temporary Exhibition and, according to museum staff yesterday, is on for around a year. Museumgoers will find the featured exhibits, along with

January 6, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Annual Exhibition of Macao Visual Arts 2025’ showcases Chinese painting & calligraphy

The “Annual Exhibition of Macao Visual Arts 2025 – Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Category”, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), is presenting award-winning and selected works by local artists at its Tap Seac Gallery in Praça do Tap Siac, aiming to highlight the vitality of traditional Chinese arts in Macau.This year’s exhibition received 161 pieces/sets of artworks submitted by 161 local artists, spanning traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, seal carving and

January 5, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Cantonese opera artistes discuss resilience & transformation in Macau

Interview by William Chan        The ancient art of Cantonese opera, or Yueju, found a vibrant stage last month at 10 Fantasia on Calçada da lgreja de S.Lázaro as the “I Cheng Nga Choi Cantonese Opera of Macau” (澳門怡情雅敘粵劇社) hosted its annual event. The event, which featured a diverse programme of excerpts and songs, alongside interactive elements like makeup demonstrations and costume displays, served as a powerful reminder of the art form’s

December 31, 2025 | BY admin

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Explore Macau’s street vendors’ history at IAM exhibition

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is hosting an exhibition in the gallery at its headquarters opposite the city’s main square, Largo do Senado, allowing both locals and tourists to explore as well as appreciate Macau’s once bustling street vendor scene. Organised in conjunction with the Mutual Aid Association of Macau Vendors, the free-admission trilingual exhibition is titled “Macao Nostalgia - ‘Imprints on Street Corners’ Historical Exhibition of Hawkers”. The

December 30, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Tennis stars battle it out at the 2025 MGM Tennis Masters in Macau

Photos taken at Macau Forum in Zape yesterday by Rui Pastorin

December 29, 2025 | BY admin

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