Local troupes aim to promote unity & multiculturalism at Macao Int’l Parade

This year’s Macao International Parade is set to take place this coming Sunday – and representatives of two participating local troupes told the Post last Sunday they hoped to spread the message of unity, friendship and appreciation of multiculturalism, echoing the event’s theme of “Love, Peace, and Cultural Integration”.The annual parade, jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the city’s six integrated resort (IR) operators, is fast approaching. In preparation,

March 19, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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Twin pandas Moboboo & Mocacaa take centre stage at new exhibition

An exhibition entitled “Moboboo and Mocacaa Sports Paradise Themed Illustration Exhibition” is taking place at the free-admission 10 Fantasia Gallery until April 30, with the works on display featuring twin giant pandas as its centre stage.Displayed in the gallery’s room B07, the works on display feature giant twin pandas named Moboboo and Mocacaa, the brainchildren of local illustrator Zoe (何嘉怡). Each character finds itself is portrayed as taking part in various sports. From being

March 18, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Fantasia shows 17 artistic expressions from Huaqiao University grads

The “17 Art Languages” exhibition is currently being held on the top floor of 10 Fantasia Gallery, showcasing the artistic expressions of 17 master’s degree graduates from Huaqiao University’s School of Fine Arts*. The exhibition, which runs until March 29, aims to explore the complex emotions and their understandings of life through art, according to the statement.The exhibition officially opened on March 8. It highlights a variety of styles and themes, with each artist

March 14, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Hwa’s Gallery presents Ukiyo-e works by 4 Japanese masters

The latest exhibition at the Lisboeta Macau H853 Fun Factory in Cotai kicked off yesterday afternoon, this time featuring the Japanese art genre of ukiyo-e* (浮世絵). On until April 27 and presented by Hwa’s Gallery (formerly the Humarish Club), the new exhibition is entitled “Visions of the Floating World: Macau Ukiyo-e Exhibition”, located in the complex’s shop R67 venue, which is next to the gallery. Those visiting will be able to view over 90 woodblock prints.The exhibits,

March 13, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macao Orchestra’s innovative ‘Chamber Music Sunday’ bridges music & casual experience

Review by William Chan        My father and I attended the “Tribute to Brahms – Free Flow Chamber Music” concert on Sunday, organised by the Macao Orchestra (OM), in the Macau Cultural Centre’s Small Auditorium. For 200 patacas, attendees enjoyed an afternoon featuring four 45-minute programmes of Brahms’ music, complete with three intermissions.The first two sessions included three piano sonatas performed by Russian pianist Alexei Volodin; and two violin sonatas

March 12, 2025 | BY admin

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Local painter Rico Lou showcases the beauty of fish

A total of 10 works created by local painter Rico Lou (盧宏業) are being presented in a solo exhibition at the 10 Fantasia Gallery until May 2, with the artist hoping to showcase the beauty of fish beyond being just food.The exhibition kicked off last week and features oils on canvas. It is entitled “Tashutayou Sakana”, which according to AI chatbot Poe is a Japanese phrase that translates to a “variety of fish” or “diverse types of fish”.A statement at the gallery noted that

March 11, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Show-Off 3.0: Three Collectors’ Exhibition presented at Taipa Village Art Space

Show-Off 3.0: Three Collectors’ Exhibition is now on at the Taipa Village Art Space, unveiling a treasure trove of art acquired by three renowned collectors whose backgrounds are a study in diversity: Creative Macau founder Lúcia Lemos, publisher Carlos Morais José and architect Rita Machado.The opening ceremony was held last Thursday, during which the three collectors spoke about why and what they are collecting, and the significance of their habits.“Each collection in the exhibition

March 6, 2025 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Lio Kuok Man discusses his journey, upcoming Brahms series

Lio Kuok Man, the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Macao Orchestra (OM), gave his insights to the Post last week about his journey with the local orchestra and the upcoming Brahms performances.Since assuming his role in October 2022, Lio has been dedicated to pushing musical boundaries for both himself and his fellow musicians. Over the past two years, Lio pointed out, he has initiated numerous projects aimed at exploring new artistic directions. One standout event was the

March 5, 2025 | BY Interview by William Chan

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Exhibition gathers 5 artists in ‘People Matter’

An exhibition entitled “People Matter” is being held at the Artelli art space at the City of Dreams (COD) in Cotai, gathering five artists of different backgrounds and ages to showcase their works until March 31.Artelli is located at the integrated resort’s The Showroom.Featuring 23 works exploring portraiture and created through mediums such as oils and acrylics, the five artists showcasing their works are Macanese architect and artist Carlos Marreiros, artist Konstantin Bessmertny and

March 4, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Cheongsams on display at Albergue SCM

A total of 16 cheongsams*, a tight-fitting Chinese formal woman’s dress, are on display at Albergue SCM’s Gallery A2 until March 16.Albergue SCM** is located at Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷).Organised by the CAC – Círculo dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau (“Circle of the Friends of Macau’s Culture”) and presented by the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), the exhibition is entitled “An Alluring Inheritance of Beauty: Chinese Cheongsam Exhibition” and features a variety

March 3, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Exploring the asalato with Dave Wan

Interview by Rui Pastorin        In 2013, local nature and music lover Dave Wan (尹均球) was gifted a pair of African asalatos, piquing his interest to learn how to play the percussion instrument. He formed a deeper connection with it when his son was born, seeing the happiness the instrument brought whenever he played it, igniting a desire to go deeper, hoping to play it together one day.Today, Wan, the founder of the woodworking shop “Zawood”, a percussionist and a

February 27, 2025 | BY admin

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From engineer to entrepreneur: a local’s journey in ‘bing sutt’ business

Interview by William Chan        In an exclusive interview last week with “bing sutt”* owner Chan Iat Seng at his café in the city centre, he told the Post about his passion for Japanese culture and the bakery scene. Chan, an engineer by profession and bakery owner by passion, said, “I’ve always been fascinated by Japanese culture and enjoyed the diverse bakery options in Japan. Their creative fusion pastries and the cultural appreciation for trying new delicacies

February 26, 2025 | BY admin

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Local comic association gathers GBA artists for exhibition

At the basement level of Livraria Portuguesa (“Portuguese Bookshop”), The Greater Bay Area Manga Artists’ Exhibition 2025 is being presented, with those interested able to view the works of six artists until Sunday.The exhibition kicked off on Saturday.The 2025 edition of the exhibition, organised by the Association of Promoting Macau Comics and Animation Cultural Exchange (APMCACE), once again gathers artists from Macau, Hong Kong and the mainland, presenting over 30 works.Concerning

February 25, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Macau In My Heart’ – a photo journey by local artist Chao Io Chong

Local artist and professional photographer Alex Chao Io Chong (仇耀中) kicked off his photography exhibition “Macau In My Heart” at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) earlier this week.The exhibition opened on February 18 and will be on display until next Saturday, with Chao saying in a speech at Tuesday’s opening ceremony he was hoping to use it as “an invitation for people to get to know and fall in love with Macau”.In the exhibition, Chao tells the story of “Macau In My Heart”

February 21, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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