Haojiang Moonlight Night: Dragon Boat Racing
2018-09-20 - 2018-09-21 | The Venetian Theater, Venetian Macau, ESTRADA DA BAIA DE NOSSA SENHORA DA ESPERANCA, Macau, Macau
The Venetian Theatre will host, for two nights, Haojiang Moonlight Night – Dragon Boat Racing, a drama dance performed by the Guangdong Song and Dance Ensemble.
The large-scale original dance drama “Shawan Past” is based on the Shawan Ancient Town in the 1930s. It is based on the creation of many Cantonese musicians such as “He Shi Sanjie” and the main content of the classic song “Sailong Jinjin”, using the elements of contemporary dance art to interpret the development of legendary stories, and interpret the profound connotations of classical music with cleverly designed and beautiful dances.

The novel narrative method, touching stories and profound meanings make the audience feel the beauty and excitement of Guangdong music temperament. “Shawan Past” is a dance drama with both national temperament and modern temperament. It combines the expressive power of Chinese dance and modern dance. It tells the story of music with the body, tells the story of life with music, and lives with life. Expressing history and reality, such a dance language is a silent poem and a visible feeling. The dance drama “Shawan Past” has been in more than 20 cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Nanning, Haikou, Urumqi, Hong Kong and New York.
When: 8:00pm, Thursday and Friday, September 20 and September 21
Where: Venetian Theatre, The Venetian, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai
How much: Prices range between MOP $100 and MOP $200. A 50% discount is available for holders of a full-time student card, Macao Teacher Card, Senior Citizens Card holders and Disability Assessment Registration card holders. However each ticket per person and the respective document must be show at the entrance. Tickets can be purchased at Kong Seng Ticketing Service
For more information, call +853 8394 3709, +853 8394 3705 or check the event’s website.

35th Asian International Stamp Exhibition
2018-09-21 - 2018-09-24 | The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau, Macau
The Asian International Stamp Exhibition was first held in 1977 and is coming to Macau for the first time. It will also be the city’s first international philatelic event, and will attract stamp collectors and investors from around the world. The programme includes seminarson stamp collecting, with discussions on stamps from countries like Liechtenstein and the Netherlands. There will be several lucky draws and autograph sessions with stamp designers.
When:
10:00am–7:00pm, Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22
10:00am–6:00pm, Sunday, September 23
10:00am–4:00pm, Monday, September 24
Where: Venetian Macao, Cotai Expo, Hall A, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Taipa
How much: Free
For more information visit their website, call +853 2871 8063, or email them

Japanese Culture and Music Festival
2018-09-22 - 2018-09-23 | Taipa Village, Rua do Cunha, Taipa, Macau
The Japanese Culture and Music festival is back! The music festival debuted in Macau in 2005, with the last show held in 2009. Many emerging Japanese musicians and band members visited Macau for the music and cultural exchange during the consecutive five year period. Now it’s back and bigger than ever. As well as music this year there will be a Gourmet Showcase, featuring eight booths to promote Japanese food, with Japanese desserts, packaged products, coffee, tea and other beverages on show. Aside from this, special offers and coupons will be provided by the merchants to encourage the general public to visit their shops.
The main highlight of the festival though is, of course, the band shows and cultural performances. During the weekend, Japanese and local bands will perform and create a festive vibe. Other Japanese cultural performances will also be presented to demonstrate Japanese cultural traditions. The lineup includes two full bands, a duo band, a solo folk band and bands from Macau. There will be cultural events such as Japanese cosplay characters, yukata (kimono) fitting, a shrine wish wall, Japanese calligraphy, a handcraft zone, and more.
When: 12:00pm—7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and September 23
Where: Feira do Carmo, Taipa Village, Rua Do Cunha, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please call +853 2857 6212; email them or visit www.taipavillagemacau.org.mo

0 - Works by Wong Weng Io
2018-09-26 - 2018-10-08 | AFA Gallery, Art Garden, Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues N. 265, Macau, Macau, Macau
Local artist Wong Weng Io (Yoyo) is having her works showcased in Art Garden until next October. After finishing a Bachelor of Art at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Australia), Yoyo is now back in Macau. Her works question the relationship and mutual impact in-between human existence, information, technology, personal data, artificial intelligence and robotics. The exhibition mixes photography, acrylic and some other interesting materials. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this exhibition, which takes place in AFA Macau’s headquarters.
When: September 26–October 8, 2018
Where: AFA Macau, Exhibition Hall, 265 Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free admission
For enquiries, please call +853 2836 6064 during office hours or send an email to info@afamacau.com. For more information, please visit www.afamacau.com

Seeing the Invisible - Works by Sylviye Lei
2018-09-26 - 2018-10-22 | AFA Gallery, Art Garden, Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues N. 265, Macau, Macau, Macau
In his next exhibition, “Seeing the Invisible”, local artist Sylviye Lei will showcase 13 oil paintings. Light has been a recurring theme in his painting research. His work possesses its own dimension, independent from one to another. While looking at the paints, applied layer by layer, and its subtle changes, gradually expanding towards the whole canvas, one can easily picture how the complicated formulas are worked out by the artist, or how he has repeatedly painted like a pilgrim.
When: September 26–October 22, 2018
Where: AFA Macau, Art Garden, 265 Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free admission
For enquiries, please call +853 2836 6064 during office hours or email to info@afamacau.com. For more information, please visit www.afamacau.com.

32nd Macao International Music Festival
2018-09-28 - 2018-10-28 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
This year the 32nd Macao International Music Festival (MIMF) features 16 programmes in a total of 22 excellent performances. The theme of this year’s Festival is “Enjoy – The Moment in music”, which is about seizing the moment and feeling the joy and fulfillment music provides.
The opening performance is an opera in two acts L’Elisir d’Amore by Gaetano Donizetti, and it allows audiences to witness the magical power of love amidst magnificent music. Other highlights include the Staatskapelle Dresden, with a history of over 400 years, conducted by Christian Thielemann, which delivers the entire cycle of Schumann’s symphonies in the closing concerts. Also, the Macao Orchestra and the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra jointly present Anton Bruckner’s magnum opus – the Symphony No. 8 in C Minor. Hoi Lei Lei and Raymond Vong will also showcase their talent in the concert Bravo Macao! and there are plenty more top musicians and orchestras from different parts of the world who will take the stage during the MIMF this autumn.
When: September 28–October 28, 2018
Where: Various venues, including Macao Cultural Centre, Dom Pedro V Theatre, Mandarin’s House, Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery, and The Navy Yard
How much: Various prices. For every ticket purchase equal to or over MOP $1,000, purchasers will receive a “buy 1 get 1 free” voucher for Cotai Water Jet ferry tickets. For every ticket purchase equal to or over MOP $500, purchasers will receive one 30% F&B coupon which can be redeemed when dining at selected restaurants in Sands Resorts Macao.
For more information or for ticket purchases, call +853 8399 6699 or their 24-hour ticket hotline +853 2855 5555; or visit the festival’s website or their Facebook page; or ticketing website

Keith Haring Maze Macao
2018-09-28 - 2018-12-31 | The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau, Macau
Come along to visit Keith Haring’s first Macau exhibition and the first Keith Haring themed art maze in the world. The artist’s work is legendary and this unique pop-art experience will feature interactive games, sculptures, and special edition Macau event souvenirs as well! It will take place from 28 September 2018 until 31 December 2018 at The Venetian Macao. Get (literally) lost in this exhibition and experience the works of a true pop-art creator. The unique pop-art experience will feature interactive games, sculptural renditions of Keith Haring artworks and special edition Macau event souvenirs.
The idea of the maze was conceived by local Macau-based designers, working along with Artestar, a New York-based licensing agency representing The Keith Haring Studio and many other prominent artists. As the first Keith Haring themed maze in the world, the event aims to showcase a selection of images which represent Haring’s vitality and determination in encouraging people to be positive and live in the moment. Keith Haring’s artwork and his legendary life are a great inspiration against negative energy worldwide.
When: 1:00pm–9:00pm, September 28–December 31, 2018
Where: Cotai Expo Hall F, The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Taipa
How much: MOP $150 per person and can be bought online.
For more information, visit the event’s website.

Collective Exhibition of Macao Visual Arts 2018
2018-09-28 - 2018-11-18 | Tap Seac Gallery, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, 95, Macau, Macau, Macau
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Collective Exhibition of Macao Visual Arts 2018 showcases the works of winning artists, who were awarded in the inauguration ceremony. The exhibition is an iconic cultural event in the local visual arts sector and a platform for Macau artists to showcase their talent and creativity. A total of 291 works from 182 participants were submitted since the open call last June. The artworks feature innovative themes and a wide variety of media, ranging from paintings, photography to cross-media creations, showing the diversity of the local art scene.
80 artworks have been rigorously selected by a jury composed by 5 experienced art professionals. The work The Fourth of the Wall Series, by Lam Un Mei, won the Grand Prize of the Jury Award and the Young Artist Award. 10 artworks were selected to receive the Excellent Artwork Award, namely The Fourth of the Wall Series by Lam Un Mei; The Miniature of the City by Vong Vitorino; Leading by Lei Ka Ieng; Boat I, Boat II by Leong Wai Lap; Mixed Feelings – Sense of Distance, Sense of Flow by Chan Ka Ian; Robotic Bugs Fantasy Series by Ho Wai Leng; City of Dreams by Sam Kin Hang; Hover by Route Arts Macau; Local News J1 by Leong Fei In; and Images Collection Plan (90 Pieces of Junk) by Wong Weng Io. In addition, 10 artworks integrate the Special Artwork Selection, namely Imitation by Ieong Mei Cheng; Comet by Ieng Tan Wai; What is being waited? by Sit Ka Kit; Self-healing by Choi Iong Iong; Handa Plan by Cai Guo Jie; Cloud II by Tong Chong; Macao Series by Lam Un Ieng; Hidden Scenery IV, Hidden Scenery VII by Tam Kun Fong; 1460 Days of Waiting by Chiang Wai Lan; and Rest by Leong Chi Ian.
When: September 28–November 18, 2018
Where: Tap Seac Gallery Cultural Affairs Bureau, Praça do Tap Seac, Macau | ICM’s Temporary Exhibition Gallery, 163 Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro (opened daily from 10:00am–9:00pm, including public holidays.)
How much: Free admission
For more details, visit the event’s official page.

Landscape of Change – Macao Watercolor Paintings from the MAM Collection
2018-09-28 - 2019-02-10 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
This exhibition with works from the Macao Art Museum (MAM) collection will feature watercolor paintings of old Macau. The pieces are from the mid-19th century to the 20th century and present a landscape of Macau you have never seen. It is arranged in four sections, namely, The Coastline, Peaceful Time, Fishing Sceneries and Modern Glitz. Through the perspective and works of more than 20 Chinese and Western artists, the exhibition showcases Macau’s topographical, landscape and social transformations over the last century or so, while at the same time allowing visitors to appreciate the rich and diverse styles presented by different artists in their watercolors. The show gives audiences an opportunity to revisit historical Macau, and cherish the memory of a bygone era by indulging in imagery that has disappeared forever.

Watercolor only began as a popular art form in the 18th century in Europe. Due to its plasticity and convenience of use, it was still the most preferred painting medium in the 19th and 20th centuries. With growing international trade and individual travel, watercolor became a wonderful tool for artists to sketch local sceneries and customs. In the 19th century, artists like George Chinnery and Auguste Borget traveled to various countries along with merchants. Those who set foot in Macau loved to depict its scenery using watercolor sketches or panoramic composition.
Sailboats anchored in the Inner Harbour depicted by George Chinnery in The Praia Grande from the South, and exotic fluttering flags in The Forte of St. Tiago da Barra painted by Marciano António Baptista, or the impressive Guia Lighthouse and Chapel of Our Lady of Guia seen from afar at Praia Grande – as depicted by E. Hildebrandt in Macau, 1862, were views that invariably caught the artists’ eye.
When: September 28, 2018—February 10, 2019
Where: Exhibitions Gallery 2/F, Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free entry

World Press Photo Exhibition 2018: Macau
2018-09-28 10:00 - 2018-10-21 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau, Macau
Catch a glimpse and be updated with what has been happening all over the world at the World Press Photo Exhibition 2018 at Casa Garden on its worldwide tour showcasing stories that matter with photography from the 61st annual contest. These winners were chosen independently by a jury that has reviewed more than 73,000 photographs by 4,548 photographers from 125 countries.
When: 10:00am—7:00pm, September 28—October 21 (closed on Mondays)
Where: Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please call +853 2872 6828 or visit event’s Facebook page

Exhibition Assemblage of Treasures
2018-09-29 - 2019-02-24 | Macao Museum, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau, Macau, Macau
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Macao Museum is organizing Assemblage of Treasures exhibition, featuring over eighty items and treasures selected from exquisite collections. These are all selected from the museum, and are a representation of the Macao Museum’s continuous dedication to historical relics which have a cultural and artistic value related to Macau.
The exhibition is divided into six sections ─ “Lingnan Paintings”, “European Traveller’s Paintings”, “Style and Life”, “The Multicultural Macao”, “Exhibition Overview” and “Education Space” ─ which all highlight the cultural exchange between East and West that spans over four hundred years. The inheritance of Chinese cultural traditions can be found in Chinese and Western paintings, household appliances, and personal legacies of celebrities, such as of Gao Jianfu, George Chinnery and André Auguste Borget, who resided in Macau due to its unique environment and who built a special bond with the city, showcasing the charm of Macau’s culture.
In conjunction with the theme of the exhibition and to allow the audience to get to know more about the collection of cultural relics in the Macao Museum, the exhibition venue features multimedia displays and educational areas. On October 27 (Saturday), the organizer will hold a thematic talk entitled “Appreciating the paintings in the Exhibition of the Macao Museum Collection for Celebration of the 20th Anniversary” by the Director of the Museum, Chan Kai Chon.
Residents, associations, and schools are welcome to register for the talk. During the exhibition period, an “Order” workshop themed on the Macao Museum’s collection will be held on October 20, November 24 and December 15, from 10:30am to 11:30am for families, and from 12:o0pm to 1:00pm for the public. Interested parties can register online through the activity registration system on the at Cultural Affairs Bureau’s website.
When: September 29, 2018–February 24, 2019
Where: Macao Museum, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau
How much: Free admission for Macau residents with valid Resident Identity Cards or student cards.
For more information visit the Macao Museum’s website, or call the Macau Museum + 853 2835 7911

13th Asia Contemporary Art Show
2018-09-29 - 2018-10-01 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The 13th Asia Contemporary Art Show is the longest running and most successful hotel art fair in Asia. This year the show will include artwork from countries such as Myanmar, the United States, South Korea, Lebanon, Russia, China, Japan, Hong Kong and many others.
There will be a special feature called Intersections: South Korea and Artist Dialogues presented by Cask 88. Viewers will see a wide array of artwork by over 70 artists from across South Korea that highlight the fusion of influences from Confucian to Christian, and reflect popular culture (K-pop) as well as social issues that shape South Korean contemporary art. There will also be a variety of artists, both up and coming and established, working in a variety of mediums, many of whom are new to the show.
When: General Admission: 1:00pm—8:00pm, September 29—September 30th; 11:00am—6:00pm, October 1st
Where: Conrad Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
How much: HKD $270 (advance-purchase online tickets including a drink) — buy tickets with a Hong Kong UnionPay credit card to enjoy a 15% discount
For more details, visit their website; for tickets head to HK Ticketing

Rainbow Over the Silk Road: Acrobatics Show
2018-09-30 - 2018-10-01 | Macao Forum, Avenida Marciano Baptista Macau, Macau
To celebrate the 69th Anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, the Macao Forum will host Rainbow Over the Silk Road. The acrobatics show, performed by the Shaanxi Provincial Acrobatic Art Troupe Co. Ltd, takes the audience on a journey through time in search of European and Asian exotic cultures.
With stunning acrobatics, the show introduces the legendary story of a Chinese trade caravan who struggled to open the Silk Road in the golden era of the Tang dynasty, presenting the audience the diverse and inclusive culture of the dynasty at its prime and the Silk Road as “a road of commerce and friendship”. Unlike traditional acrobatic shows, Rainbow over the Silk Road unrolls a picturesque history through breathtaking acrobatics, music, dance, costumes and storyline in five acts entitled “Dynamic Chang’an”, “Snowfield Fantasia”, “Mesmerising Dunhuang”, “Conjugal Fate in Persia” and“Passionate Rome”.
When: 8:00pm, Sunday and Monday, September 30 and October 1
Where: Macao Forum, Avenida Marciano Baptista Macau
How much: MOP $200 and MOP $100
Tickets on sale at the Macau Ticketing Network. For more information, check the event’s website.

Hot Pot Sensations at Broadway Macau
2018-10-01 - 2019-02-18 | Broadway Macau, AVENIDA MARGINAL FLOR DE LOTUS, COTA, Macau
With autumn just around the corner, it’s time to enjoy hot pot and clay pot dishes with family and friends. Until February 28, 2019, Broadway Macau will turn int0 Broadway Food Street into Hot Pot Street, and presenting 60 tasty hot pot and clay pot selections. In addition to classic hot pots such as braised lamb brisket casserole at lei ka choi, Broadway Macau also introduces 14 new hot pot and clay pot dishes.
This October, the popular braised lamb brisket casserole at Lei Ka Choi is back; once again bringing guests quality grass-fed Chinese black lamb, plus crisp water chestnuts, silky bean curd skin and secret sauce. Last year, more than 7,000 of these casseroles were sold in six months, representing more than seven tons of lamb brisket used. The signature casserole is prepared in a traditional clay pot over a charcoal flame to ensure slow, even heat that tenderizes the meat and creates a harmony of flavors.
If you are looking for an authentic Japanese hot pot experience, don’t miss the Chi Sasa Japanese Cuisine delicacy. The hot pot soup base features quality miso paste simmered with wagyu beef and assorted seafood. Apart from the indulgent assortment of fresh prawns, squid, fish and wagyu beef, the delectable pork meatballs are handmade with Japanese kurobuta pork, which is known for its tenderness. As one of the oldest and most well-established restaurants in Macau, Fong Seng Lai Kei is famous for its traditional Shunde dishes. This year, Fong Seng Lai Kei is bringing assorted seafood and suckling pig hot pot to welcome the autumn and winter seasons. Savoury suckling pig, sweet seafood and fresh vegetables are simmered together to create a hearty and chunky soup base. Parsley and coriander are added before serving to impart sweetness to this nourishing stew that is perfect for the cooler seasons.

Katong Corner’s chefs, meanwhile, have handpicked high-quality winter melon, ginseng, coconut and chicken, preparing chicken with ginseng and coconut Casserole. These choice ingredients are gently simmered to meld their flavors into a wonderful harmony, creating a nourishing dish for the body in the cooler season. Other must-eat hot pot and clay pot dishes include Pork Bone Marrow in Casserole at Lei Ka Choi, drunken goose flambé casserole at Xin Dau Ji, beef offal with turnip casserole at Chi Kei Ngao Chap, and braised Chongqing spicy chicken casserole at Ba Shan Spicy Noodles.
When: October 1, 2018–February 28, 2019
Where: Broadway Street Food, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor de Lotus, Cotai
How much: Dishes prices start at MOP $68
For more information, check the event’s official page

Festival Travessa do Armazém Velho
2018-10-06 - 2018-10-28 | Macau
Travessa do Armazém Velho is one of the oldest streets in Macau, located in Rua dos Ervanários (pronounced Guan Chin Kai). October 2018 will see Travessa do Armazém Velho transformed, with a new festival to color every weekend and enhance it by mixing place-based local culture with new modern entrepreneurship.
During the entire month of October, a series of ceremonies and activities will be held every Saturday and Sunday, including Rickshaw experiences, traditional clothing rental and filming, traditional craftsmanship experiences, site tours, and art exhibitions. Also, a “Happy Chinese Shortbread Trolley Competition” will be held on the opening day, with a “Halloween Special” on October 27 and 28. Experience this old Macau business district by joining their time machine in a flashback to the 1960s and 1970s Macau.

The purposes of the events are to promote the traditional culture of this old business district and, at the same time, to showcase elements of former industries and rising creative entrepreneurship activities as well. It is also expected to attract locals to revisit this historical community.
When: Every Saturday and Sunday, October 6–October 28, 2018
Where: Travessa do Armazém Velho, Rua dos Ervanários, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information visit the event’s Facebook page

Gudetama in Macau
2018-10-06 - 2018-11-04 | Anim’arte Nam Van, Lago Nam van, macau, Macau
Kawaii alert: Sanrio’s Gudetama, the famous Japanese cartoon character based on an egg yolk, is hitting Macau! For an overdose of cuteness, head to the Nam Van Lake area this month where there is a 10-meter high inflatable version of the character. It is the lovely egg yolk’s fifth anniversary and this month it can be found floating on the water next to the Anim’Arte Nam Van zone. It’s a cute photo opportunity for all. Other 3D versions of the animated egg yolk – a character famous for being portrayed as one of life’s slackers – are also on display near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, with models of the egg yolk as a chef and as a punter. Visitors can take photos with them, with the character also represented via delicacies provided by Gusteau’s Hong Kong, and via souvenirs distributed at the Ruins of St Paul’s. This is all organized by the Macau International Grand Event Promotion Association.
When: Monday–Friday: 4:00pm–9:00pm; Saturday and Sunday: 11:00am–9:00pm, October 6–November 4, 2018
Where: Anim’Arte Nam Van, 744B Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Nam Van, Macau
How much: Free
Photo credit: @marcshotz. For more information, check What’s On website

Paths Crisscrossed Into Imagery – Artwork From Members of Macao Artists Society
2018-10-06 - 2018-11-14 | Old Court Building, 舊法院大樓 (Old Court Building), 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau, Macau, Macau
Paths Crisscrossed into Imagery – Exhibition of Artworks of the Members of Macao Artists Society 2018 is open to the public until November, at the Nam Van Old Court Building. This exhibition, which showcases 176 recent works by three generations of members of the Macao Artists Society, is jointly organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Macao Artists Society.
The works on display reflect a variety of styles, from traditional landscapes and flowers and birds to abstract works and comics, and use different means of expression such as watercolor, oil, sketch, Chinese painting, calligraphy, and lacquer, among others. The public will have the chance to appreciate local work and skills honed over many years. The Macao Artists Society was created several decades ago. They focus on tradition while encouraging creativity, and are committed to training new talent. They strive to promote the development of Macau’s art scene. It offers a display platform for local artists by organizing all kinds of exhibitions and activities.
When: 10:00am–8:00pm, Tuesday–Sunday, October 6–November 14, 2018
Where: Old Court Building, 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau
How much: Free admission
For enquiries about the exhibition, please contact IC by calling +853 8988 4000 during office hours; or visit the event’s website

Puccini’s Turandot By Opera Hong Kong
2018-10-10 - 2018-10-14 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot is back in the region, this time presented in a joint production by the Opera Hong Kong and the New York City Opera. If you missed Puccini’s masterpiece performance two years ago in Macau, this is your chance to experience Turandot. Made of three acts, this is an opera set in ancient Beijing. The emperor is seeking a fearless prince to take Princess Turandot’s hand in marriage with only one condition: the suitor must solve three riddles posed by the princess; any wrong answers would lead to execution. Prince Calàf is mesmerized by the unforgettable beauty of Turandot and is determined to risk his life to win her heart. Puccini’s final and unfinished opera continues to captivate worldwide audiences with the infusion of beautiful Chinese cultural elements. The characters reflect elements of Puccini’s life experience.
When: 7:30pm, Wednesday to Sunday, 10–14 October, 2018
Where: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
How much: Prices range from HKD $150 to HKD $1080
For more informations, visit the Opera Hong Kong’s website

St. Lazarus Brides Exhibition
2018-10-10 - 2018-10-24 | Albergue SCM, Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro No.8, Macau, Macau, Macau
St. Lazarus Brides is a photographic installation by Vera Paz, which features 30 portraits taken with an iPhone 4 between 2015 and 2018 in the historical streets of St. Lazarus neighborhood. The exhibition, which is hosted by Albergue SCM until October 24, features brides and grooms as “real characters” in awkward and unexpected moments. The final emblematic pieces have film grain, blurriness, and low resolution – there is a lo-fi aesthetic sense to them.
These are couples’ stories – sometimes lonely ones – captured in public, failed poses and portrait staging intervals. The showcase is supported by a soundtrack of romantic classic and contemporary songs from the 40s to excerpts of old Hollywood movies. The artist behind St. Lazarus Brides is Portuguese, but photography and music are universal, so everyone is welcome. The event is organized by d’As Entranhas Macau Cultural Association, co-organized by Albergue SCM and sponsored by The Cultural Affairs Bureau.
When: October 10–October 24, 2018
Monday: 3:00pm–8:00pm; Tuesday–Sunday: 12:00pm–08:00pm
Where: D1 Gallery Albergue SCM, 8, Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, either check Albergue SCM’s Facebook page or the event’s Facebook page

“Y Show” Macau Art Graduates Joint Exhibition
2018-10-11 - 2018-10-14 | Regency Art Hotel, Address 2 Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro, Taipa, Macau, Macau, Macau
“Y Show”, the Macau Art Graduates Joint Exhibition will take place at the Regency Art Hotel, from 11 to 14 October 2018. The exhibition is organised by Chiu Yeng Cultural and Creative Industry Association (“Chiu Yeng Culture”) and co-organised by Chiii Design Ltd. (“Chiii Design”). It displays a collection of works from local and overseas art graduates and aims to provide an opportunity for graduates to showcase their talents.
This is also a platform for young artists to interact and stimulate their innovative ideas, at the same time, assist in the building up of international arts and cultural exchange channel to enhance Macau in becoming the Art Capital for young artists. “Y Show” invites well–known local and international design specialists as the assessment committee to select ten Outstanding Awards as recognition to the graduates for their efforts.
Besides, the third “Y Show”, with newly introduction of business and commercial elements into the event, aims to provide employment opportunities for young talents and also to provide a broader connecting platform for entrepreneurs to engage with the emerging and traditional commercial industries, so as to foster moderate economic diversification.
When: 11:00am–8:00pm, Thursday to Sunday, 11–14 October, 2018
Where: Regency Art Hotel, 2 Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro, Taipa
How much: Free admission.
For more information, visit the event’s website.

The Third Edition of “6075 Macau Hotel Art Fair”
2018-10-11 - 2018-10-14 | Regency Art Hotel, Address 2 Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro, Taipa, Macau, Macau, Macau
Macau is characterised by its vibrancy and uniqueness. The intersection of the Chinese and Western cultures sharps the city spirit of innovation and cultural diversity. Fusion of art and diversified development of different industries accelerate and sustain the cultural development in Macau SAR.
The first and second “6075 Macau Hotel Art Fair”, which took place in parallel with the auction of Poly Auction Macau, was successfully held at Regency Art Hotel in January and November 2016. The fair presents works by 60 young and talented artists from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and abroad, who were born after 1975, It aims to support the development of creative industries of Macau, bringing creativity into the homely hotel rooms. The attempt to introduce the hotel art fair in Macau achieved satisfying sales result and attracted a remarkable number of visitors including collectors and art lovers.
The third “6075 Macau Hotel Art Fair” is set to open on 11 to 14 October 2018 in parallel with “Y Show”. “Y Show” is the First Macau Art Graduates Joint Exhibition aiming to provide an opportunity for graduates to showcase their talents. These two events together will attract art lovers, collectors, entrepreneurs.
When: 11:00am–8:00pm, Thursday to Sunday, 11–14 October, 2o18
Where: Regency Art Hotel, 2 Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro, Taipa
How much: Free admission.
For more informations, visit their website.

Russian Autumn Culture Festival 2018
2018-10-11 - 2018-11-14 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The annual Russian Culture Festival known as “Russian Autumn” is coming to Hong Kong in October to showcase the Hong Kong Russian-speaking community with several different activities. Taste, feel, hear and discover real Russian Culture by joining a month-long program of events including art and photography exhibitions, Russian bazaars, films and performances, discussions and lectures, cooking classes, networking, and cultural workshops and promotions!
During the Russian Culture Festival, galleries will be hosting Russian art and photography exhibitions, and there is the chance to meet Russian artists, musicians, designers, vendors, and chefs, who have lived and worked in Hong Kong for several years, as well as famous artists and musicians who will come to Hong Kong to participate in the festival. The organization believes that this festival will bring people a little bit closer and tighten the bonds of friendship between cultures.

The exhibition “Sentimental Tales” will feature work from Russian contemporary artists, but there’s also a dining experience called “Noble Russian”, at Chef Studio by Eddy. The festival will take place throughout October and the full programme is available on the event’s Facebook page, with details on activities, locations, contacts and pricing. October 16 and 19 will have talks dedicated to travel in Russia, and there is also a cemetery walk to get to know more about Russians in Hong Kong on October 20. There will also be cinema sessions, book nights, a language exchange café, workshops on Russian ballet, and much more!
Where: Various locations, Hong Kong
When: October 12–November 14, 2018
How much: Prices vary according to activity
For more information, check their Facebook page

The City in My Heart — Creative Artwork Exhibition
2018-10-13 - 2018-11-18 | Ox Warehouse, 87-97 Av. do Cel. Mesquita, Santo Antonio, Macau, Macau, Macau
Ox Warehouse Art Group continues to function as a platform for young artists, supporting and encouraging new talents to showcase their creative endeavors in Macau. On October 13, 2018, at the new “Post-Ox Warehouse Experimental Field”, the association will usher in an art exhibition with a new generation of artists, entitled The City in My Heart — Creative Artwork Exhibition.
A total of 17 young creatives, including eight artists and nine university students, have been invited to participate in the exhibition. It is indeed commendable that amid busy daily routines earning their dough the eight artists are still able to maintain a passion for artistic creation and engage with the other nine participating university students who are still inexperienced, but with undeniable potential.
Taking to the theme of the exhibition, “The City in My Heart”, these young creators will present the Macau that their eyes and hearts see, reflecting on issues resulting from the enclave’s rapid transformation in recent years. Are they fascinated by the buzzing and glamorous Cotai Strip or those gambling games dubbed as wonderful entertainment? Or are they stuck in endless excavation works, congested traffic, and the ever-rising commodity and house prices of Macau? Do they indulge in nostalgia for the bygone era and world? Are they discontent? Do they feel helpless? Or just numb? Through this exhibition, visitors can take a glimpse at the new generation’s unique vision of their city, a place where they live, work, or study.
Participating artists are 2 UP Studio, Kinson Lam, Ella Lei, Natalie Pun, Ai Sio Pui Ian, Sour Graphik and Yang Illustration. Participating students are Kay Cheong, Benny Tang, Tonny Deng, Esther He, Cherry Huang, Doria Lin, Tina Loi, Shirley Sou and Mori Xu.
When: 4:30pm–7:00pm, October 13 (opening); 12:00pm–7:00pm, October 14–November 18, 2018 (closed on Mondays)
Where: Ox Warehouse, GF, 1F & 2F Gallery, 15 Rua do Volong, Macau
How much: Free
For more information, email them or go to their website

"KINO Macao 2018" German Film Festival
2018-10-20 - 2018-11-04 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
Cinematheque Passion and the Goethe-Institut Hong Kong will jointly bring you KINO/18@Macao, featuring eight of the latest German feature films and two special screenings of Swiss films demonstrating the power of contemporary image to the audiences.
A variety of ideas and storylines with a human touch, such as rebellion and courage, love and doubt, yearning and awakening, are explored in these remarkable films. Many films were nominated for or have won outstanding awards at the German Film Awards or Berlin International Film Festival 2018, including Transit, Styx, and Western, which was nominated for Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Award 2017. Other new German films include 303 and Away You Go, both focusing on a female perspective. The Garden is set against the background of a Germany family in the 1970s.

The film opening the Macau festival’s series, The Silent Revolution, is based on a true event, depicting how an idea could inadvertently bring about a dramatic change in the lives of teenagers during the sensitive political context of post-war East Germany in the 1950s. Director Lars Kraume won Best National Director at Munich Film Festival 2018.
A mini Director-in-focus on critically acclaimed film master Rainer Werner Fassbinder is specially curated for Macau audience in this edition, featuring four of his films from different periods, including Love is Colder Than Death (1969), which was his first feature film at the age of 24, Merchant of Four Seasons (1972), a popular and critically-acclaimed work, The Marriage of Maria Braun (1978), a tragic love film from the top of his career, and Fassbinder’s last film Querelle (1982). A film talk entitled “Despair, Love, Hatred – Rainer Werner Fassbinder” was scheduled during the film festival, with Hong Kong veteran film critic Born Lo as the speaker, to explore the style of this film master at the core of New German Cinema.
When: October 20–November 4, 2018
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macao
How much: MOP $60 for normal tickets and MOP $30 for seniors and students
Tickets available from October 2 2018 onwards via Cinematheque Passion’s box Office
The festival will happen in Macau and Hong Kong. The Goethe Institut Hong Kong website has information on full program and schedule, and Cinematheque Passion website has on Macau programming and schedules.

Exhibition of New Works in MAM Collection: Works by Che Ho
2018-10-26 - 2019-04-14 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
This exhibition will feature nine works by renowned local painter and calligrapher Che Ho. It will include five calligraphy works and four paintings donated last year by Che Ho. Organized by the Macao Art Museum (MAM) of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Exhibition of New Works in MAM Collection changes their new artist in focus often, and Che Ho’s work will be on display until April 2019.
Among these works, the calligraphy piece Jing Huan Xian Qu (Fairy Melody) was re-written in 1988 after being presented in several large-scale international calligraphy exhibitions. In turn, A Quote by Mencius is the original calligraphy work commissioned in 1998 which was offered to the Prime Minister of Portugal, António Guterres, while Spring in the Misty Rain is the original painting exhibited at the Art Exhibition of the Shanghai World Expo.
Che Ho served as a consultant for several art associations in Macau and has held numerous exhibitions on both sides of the strait. Through the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures and arts in Macau, Che Ho applies in his works through the combination of the concepts “using Western techniques in Chinese painting” and “applying ancient skills to today’s art”, aiming to explore innovation and integration so as to create his own style. His works showcase a profound traditional basis as well as distinct elements of its time and have earned him numerous accolades.
His Chinese calligraphy work Jing Huan Xian Qu (Fairy Melody) was awarded the first prize at the fifth Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists. He also won gold medal at the 1990 International Calligraphy and Seal Engraving Exposition, the gold medal at the “Confucius Cup” International Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition, the gold medal at the Cross-Strait Four Regions’ Exhibition, and was awarded at the exhibition of the Japanese Calligraphers Society. The piece was also included in the volume “A Panorama of International Contemporary Calligraphy and Seal Arts”, among others.
In addition to the exhibition “Landscape of Change – Macao Watercolour Paintings from the MAM Collection” and “Abstract Paintings from the MAM Collection”, the Exhibition of New Works in MAM Collection is about giving the public a chance to further understand Macau’s role and contribution in the history of the development of Chinese art.
When: 10:00am–7:00pm (open daily), October 26, 2018–April 14, 2019
Where: Special exhibition room 4, 3/F, Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call MAM at +853 8791 9814 or check the event’s official website

Ng Fong Chao: Untitled at Fifty
2018-10-26 - 2018-11-25 | AFA Gallery, Art Garden, Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues N. 265, Macau, Macau, Macau
Local artist Ng Fong Chao is having his works exhibited in an event curated by Alice Kok and organized by AFA Association. Within the period of the last two years, Fong Chao has been through two major events in his life: the death of his father and the birth of his son. The experience of his father’s passing has had a tremendous resonance in Fong Chao’s life. Since Macau AFA has invited him to hold a solo exhibition, he has taken the occasion to create a new series of artworks dedicated to his father, revealing in front of us the depth of his reflections upon the subject of life and death – two intrinsically interdependent subjects.
Ng Fong Chao arrived in Macau from Ningbo during the 80’s at the age of sixteen. He started work as a teenager. Although he was introduced to the harsh reality of society at such a young age, he has always carried with him the dream of art. He laments the fact that he was separated from his father since childhood and was not able to grow up near him.
Ng Fong Chao developed his art mainly based on practices. His exploration of the artistic medium is unusually wide, including printing, painting, sculpture, performance art, conceptual photography, video art and installation. Even though Fong Chao has a low-profile style and is a man of few words, he is however quite readily sarcastic to the affairs of our world. His humor is often acutely present in his artworks. One of his series of conceptual photographs sees him dressed in a wedding gown posing against the touristic and historical sites in Macau dressed as a demoiselle. His performance art is equally provocative. In many of his actions, he can be seen half naked doing various ceremonies with the chopped head of a pig. In another, he poses surrounded by a team of Barbie dolls that are “watching” him washing his feet.
Reaching middle age, Ng Fong Chao does not rebel just for the sake of it. In this season of change, he reflects upon decades of art practice in his life and reaches out for a mid-term assessment. He examines the proposition of life and death through the artistic means and life itself is his material. In the video installation artwork “Final Note” he filmed the final words of his dying father in a video. Death is not the end but a transition. In the work “Speech without Words”, both the deathbed testament of his father and the baby babbling sound of his six-month-old son were recorded and translated anew with the voice translation application on a smartphone. These unreadable translated sentences are printed and honorably framed on the wall. Through the artistic way of thinking, the artwork is a solemn response by the artist toward the interminable cycle of life and death.
When: October 26–November 25, 2018
Where: Macau Art Garden, 265 Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free entry
For more information, check AFA’s website or call them on +853 2836 6064

First Impression by Christophe Charpenel
2018-10-28 - 2018-11-29 | Macau
Alliance Française de Macao is bringing Christophe Charpenel to Macau and inaugurating an exhibition here focusing on the legendary artist. Christophe Charpenel is well known as a music photographer. He is truly fond of musicians and loves seeing them at work, rehearsing, improvising, and more. He is an artist who merges with other artists. A passionate musician himself, his ear is able to detect the musical moment and his photos reflect this. He was born in France (1985) and was influenced by his maternal grandfather to know music, drawing and photography. Since then, he has been photographing several jazz and music festivals around the world as a career.
His exhibition in Macau will run from October 28 until November 29 at Casa do Povo, in Coloane. He will do an art residency in Macau arranged by the Alliance Française de Macao – the language center invited the artist for a one week period and during this time he will explore the city and capture photographic moments of it. Wandering alone in the unknown, he will be present his own impression of a unique, yet personal glance of Macau.
When: October 28–November 29, 2018
Where: Casa do Povo Coloane, Travessa da Pipa, 4 Coloane, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page, Alliance Française de Macao’s Facebook page, call +853 2896 5342 or email them

Vietnamese Boat People in Macao: Photography by Chan Weng Hon
2018-10-30 - 2018-12-14 | 1844 Macau Photography Art Space, Rua do Infante, No. 17, Edf. Loi Fat, Lojas A e B, R/C, Macau, Macau
Vietnamese Boat People in Macao is a special and moving photography exhibition by Chan Weng Hon taking place at 1844 Macau Photography Art Space. It features 42 pictures taken by local photographer Chan Wen Hon during the 70s and the 80s. It’s the artist’s first solo exhibition and his images narrate the lives of Vietnamese boat people in Macau during this time, reflecting the living conditions and the temporary settlements of Vietnamese refugees. The exhibition was curated by Ieong Man Pan, Kim Chan, Weng Io Wong and Haruka Lau. Chan Weng Hon, who “accidentally” became a reporter in 1980 and has worked in newsrooms, TV stations and government departments since then.
The exhibition shows the reality of living for Vietnamese Boat People at the time. It represents a record of the historical moment for Macau when it was once the “port of first asylum”. The scenes documented in the photos are mostly about the lifestyle and the environment of the refugees.

The conflict between China and Vietnam occurred between 1978 and 1979, when large numbers of Vietnamese refugees escaped into Macau and other countries that consisted of asylum. On 27th July in 1978, at the request of the United Nations, Macau announced the establishment of a temporary camp for Vietnamese refugees. At that time, there were three places in Macau where traces of refugees could be found, including the area of Ilha Verde, Taipa (now the Scout Association of Macau) and Ka Ho Refugee Centre (now Salesian Youth Ministry of Macau).
When: October 30–December 14, 2018
Opening Hours: Monday–Saturday, 11:00am–1:00pm; 2:00pm–6:00pm
Where: 1844 Macau Photography Art Space, 17 Edificio Loi Fat, Lojas A e B, R/C Rua do Infante, Macau
How much: Free admission
For additional information, check the event’s Facebook page or the 1844 Macau Photography Art Space’s Facebook page

Mobile Voyages: Photos by Luis Gustavo Martins
2018-10-30 - 2018-11-18 | Regency Art Hotel Macau, 2 Estr. Alm. Marques Esparteiro, Macau, Macau, Macau
Luis Gustavo Martins is going to have some of his travel photographs exhibited at Regency Art Hotel lobby gallery in an event organized by YunYi Arts & Culture. During Luis Gustavo Martins’ several voyages around the world (mainly in the scope of his travels for teaching and conferences, as a researcher and as an academic), he likes to experience and capture the atmosphere of the places he visits and the charisma of the people he meets (usually total strangers), as a way to feel and assimilate his impression on different cultures, traditions, history, architecture and ways of living.
Being an enthusiast of technology, Martins always tries to explore new ways to take advantage of technology as a novel creative tool and medium. As a result, he started using his “always in the pocket” smartphone as a convenient lens through which he was able to register his personal and subjective view on the world around him, coming to grips with the smartphone’s inherent image and sound limitations, taking them as a creative opportunity, instead of an obstacle.
Traveling most of the times alone, he started sharing with family and friends the images of his voyages, in an attempt to let them experience vicariously his feelings and subjective impressions, while at the same time making him feel a little bit more accompanied in his journeys alone and away from home.
This exhibition presents a selection of images of some of these journeys. The exhibition is open to the public from 10:00am–8:00pm daily.
When: October 30–November 18, 2018
Where: Lobby gallery, Regency Art Hotel, 2 Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro, Taipa
How much: Free entrance
For additional information, check the event’s Facebook page, Yunyi Arts & Cultural Communications Association Facebook page or The Regency Art Hotel website

"Focus & Scatter” Borderless Arts 10th Anniversary Exhibition
2018-11-02 - 2018-11-30 | Taipa Village Art Space, Taipa Village Art Space 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau, Macau
Borderless Arts association is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an art exhibition at Taipa Village Art Space. There are a total of 16 artworks: 15 from Macau artists and one from a Taiwanese artist. Taipa Village is a venue sponsor and the exhibition will be open to the public until the end of November.
When: November 2–30, 2018
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua Dos Clerigos, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For further queries, please feel free to contact the organizer by emailing borderlessarts@gmail.com or take a look on their Facebook page, or the event’s Facebook page
