Bar Stories Chapter 32 - The Nightmare Before Christmas
2018-12-20 - 2018-12-22 | Vida Rica Bar, n.◦945, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau, Macau
From 20 to 22 December, prepare to be wowed by fascinating cocktail creations from Elad Baruch, a former winner of Israel’s World Class Bartender and general manager of the renowned Clavis Club in Tel Aviv. Baruch is known for his exotic and sustainable cocktails involving tea and other unique ingredients one might not imagine to appear in a cocktail.
When: Thursday–Saturday, December 20–22, 2018
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Nape, Macau
For more information or reservations, please contact Vida Rica Bar by calling +853 8805 8928 or emailing momac-vidaricabar@mohg.com

Annual Concert by CCM Children’s Choir
2018-12-20 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
The Macao Cultural Centre’s golden voices will be on stage for another edition of CCM Children’s Choir Annual Concert in December! Bringing the theme of “Dreams” to the forefront, the show features meaningful songs performed in different styles, and plenty of surprises for the audience! On this happy occasion, CCM celebrates the end of yet another great year with an array of lively tunes, from Christmas classics to popular songs. Some of the sets will feature drama and choreographic moves conceived to let both kids and grownups enjoy a cheerful afternoon! Complementing all the singing and movement, the young singers will create various pictures based on the concert theme to be shared with families and friends! The show is part of ARTWarming Winter 2018 line-up.
When: Thursday, December 20, 2018
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
Ticket distribution for the free admission performance started on October 21 at CCM’s Box Office and Macao Ticketing Network Outlets. Each person may collect two tickets, available on a first-come first-served basis.
For more information, check the event’s official page

Join Me Macau Bazaar at One Central
2018-12-20 - 2018-12-31 | Macau
Join Me Macau@One Central is an initiative that aligns with the Macau Special Administrative Region Government’s imperatives of moderate economic diversification and supporting the development of Macao brands and local SMEs. Join Me Macau@One Central will present meticulous Macau brands at the Waterfront Promenade of One Central, and the beauty of small but excellent, compact but brilliant will be fully unleashed by the 50 booths of handpicked local brands and SMEs.
The bazaar also enhances convenient shopping experience for local citizens and Mainland visitors, facilitating spending by electronic payment through full installation of Mpay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and credit card terminals across all booths.
Join Me Macau@One Central bazaar is divided into three zones, including Lifestyle Zone, Authentic Specialties Zone and Cultural Creatives & Souvenirs Zone. Visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating shopping experience and feel the unique charm of the “World Centre of Tourism and Leisure”.
When: Daily, 12:00pm–9:00pm, December 20–31, 2018
Where: Waterfront Promenade, One Central Macau, Avenida de Sagres, Nape, Macau
How much: Free entrance
For more information, check the event’s official page

Belgian Theatre Narrow by Laika
2018-12-22 - 2018-12-24 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Staged by the Belgian theater Laika, this wordless play is one of the numerous examples of theater for the senses the troupe has created since 1991. Without flinching, the audience will follow a hilarious couple’s quest for domestic bliss that will turn slightly bitterer than one would expect. Sharing a minuscule house, the two protagonists contort their lanky frames to fit the flat’s interior. As flowers are exchanged, chocolates are shared and embraces become unavoidable, they seem to be made for each other. Laughing along with all other families, amused with the intimate simplicity of Narrow’s clever setting, in the end, we too will be wishing to stay, just a tiny bit longer.
When: Saturday–Monday, December 22–24, 2018
(Saturda, 3:00pm; Sunday, 3:00pm and 7:00pm; Monday, 11:00am)
Where: Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $180 per person

ICDA 20th Anniversary – “BLUE” Multimedia Dance Theatre
2018-12-28 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
“Blue” is a collaboration among ICDA members and local theatre directors, performers and designers. It is also a performance of dance, theatre, original music and multimedia projections based on historical references and images of various eras of Macau.
Against the waves and odds, the members of Macao Ieng Chi Dance Association sing the songs of dreams. The old and the new, the lost and the found, the dazzling and the gloomy are all reflected on the moonlit waters of Macau. As a peninsula, Macau and its waters are connected in a complicated way. The piece tells a story about this connection, its transformation and our affection to the city.
When: 8:00pm, December 28, 2018
Where: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $150, $120 and $100 per person
Tickets can be purchased at Macau Ticket official website
For more information, check the event’s official page

3rd Macao Printmaking Triennial
2018-12-28 - 2019-03-17 | The Navy Yard No. 1, RUA DE S. TIAGO DA BARRA, MACAO, Macau, Macau
The 3rd Macao Printmaking Triennial has set a new record after receiving 1,097 entries by 720 participants from 39 countries and regions. A panel composed of internationally renowned printmakers, specialists and academics from all over the world selected just the best, 175 winning and finalist works. These works are scattered in four different venues across town, including “Habitable structure” by Polish artist Łukasz Koniuszy, awarded the Gold Prize. The Silver and Bronze Prizes went to Thai artists Warranutchai Kajaree and Rattana Sudjarit for the works “The remains of the painful thing 6” and “The way of harvester No. 2”.
When: Various schedules, December 28, 2018–March 17, 2019
Where: Macao Contemporary Art Center – Navy Yard No 1, Tap Seac Gallery, Temporary Exhibition Gallery of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau; Exhibitions Gallery and Nostalgic House of the Taipa Houses
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s website, call +853 2836 6866 or email printmaking@icm.gov.mo

Once in a Jungle Performance
2019-01-04 - 2019-01-05 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Once in a Jungle is a drama performance inspired by the fables of Greek storyteller Aesop. The piece is presented in the physical theatre tradition, telling the story of a little mouse trying to navigate its way through a jungle full of danger. The show is suitable for all ages, and features acrobatics, stilt walking, aerial silk work – artists performing aerial acrobatics while hanging from a length of fabric – and puppetry. The play is performed by Black Sand Theatre and promoted by Clube dos Amigos do Riquexó. It lasts for approximately 45 minutes, without intermission.
When: 11:30am, 3:00pm and 7:00pm, January 4 and 5, 2019
Where: Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $100
For more information, check the event’s website, call +853 6650 7204 or 2855 5555, or email info@masanimation.org
Tickets are available for purchase at Kong Seng Ticketing Service and Macau Ticket website

Reincarnation Exhibition by Allen Wong
2019-01-10 - 2019-03-09 | Creative Macau – Center for Creative Industries, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, Xian Xing Hai Avenue, Macau
Artist Allen Wong is showcasing Reincarnation, a Chinese paintings with mixed media exhibition, which will be open to public at Creative Macau gallery. Wong Soi Lon graduated with a BA in Art Education in 2002, and then with an MA in Contemporary Art in 2008, from South China Normal University. His solo exhibitions include: in 2014, Art Exhibition by Wong Soi Lon at Portuguese Bookshop, Macau; Cage Game – Installation by Wong Soi Lon at the Macao Museum of Art in 2013, Cage Break at the Vantag Gallery in Porto, Portugal; in 2012, Wong Soi Lon Solo, at Art Gallery of Casino Estoril in Lisbon (Portugal) Liberal Bird, at the De Gaulle Chinese Library in Paris, France; Dragon Interception: Little Dragon Asking For Direction at Art for All Society (AFA) in Macau and much more.
Where: Creative Macau, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, Avenida Xian Xing Hai
When: January 10–March 9, 2019
How much: Free admission
For more information, email cci@creativemacau.org.mo

18th Macao City Fringe Festival
2019-01-11 - 2019-01-27 | Livraria Portuguesa, 18-22, S Domingos, Macau
The 18th Macao City Fringe Festival invites audience to rediscover the exceptional in everyday life, and to discover theatre spaces in every corner of the city, liberating creativity, injecting changes to daily life, and ultimately turning art into a daily routine.
The 18th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, features a series of outreach activities, including workshops, talks, art critique and sharing sessions, bringing the audience a rich programme of activities and diverse artistic experiences. It will take place from January 11 to 27, 2019.
There will be workshops, family events, outdoor activities, multimedia installations, exhibitions, interactive performances, music, dance and theatre. Their programme is vast and it includes artists from all over the world: UK, Taiwan, China, Portugal and much more!
Sigma is a performance from the UK with a mix of juggling, geometry and classical Indian dance. A Short Time Escape is a theatrical performance conducted in Cantonese, but worth seeing, since it takes place in a live supermarket in Taipa! Wet Sounds, by Joel Cahen (UK), is an underwater concert taking place at an actual swimming pool. Besides these, there are several other theatrical performances, musical concerts, installations and other events in different artistic forms.

Workshops for All
The “Interactive Installations Workshops”, conducted by local art group Little Studio Ensemble, illustrates how technology works with art and they do so with art pieces that respond on the canvas of the installations. Each participant will create a simple interactive piece that will be assembled and curated into a bigger composition. Macau choreographer Tracy Wong, Hong Kong artist Mao Wei, dance group Hung Dance from Taiwan and flamenco artist Sònia Sánchez from Spain will also host three dance workshops, “On-Site – Body Playground”, in which they will teach techniques of floor flow, contemporary dance and flamenco, exploring the charm and vigour of contemporary dance. In addition, American artist Morgan O’Hara will hold a “Life Cycle Drawing Workshop”, guiding participants to explore the phenomenology of the unconscious as evoked through the act of drawing.

This edition of the Fringe Festival also features family workshops, to bring families close with art and to experience the beauty of art. In “Edi’s Mime Workshop”, French mime and shadowgrapher Edi Rudo will teach participating families how to manipulate imaginary things, such as touching walls, climbing ladders and pushing imaginary heavy objects, and share with them a number of his best magic tricks and audience mime interaction skills. In the “Family Dance Workshop – I Love Balls” by the Changde Modern Dance Company, instructor Wu Bo will teach participants to explore the different properties of balls through impromptu dance choreography and physical interaction in a relaxed environment with no special requirements. Participants will also get to join an outdoor interactive performance after they complete the workshop. In the “Ephemeral Windows Creative Workshop”, Italian street artist Barlo and curator Filipa Simões and participants will jointly create a series of illustrations portraying people and their personal stories on rice paper.
When: January 11–27, 2019
Where: Several locations throughout Macau peninsula and Taipa, including Mount Fortress, St. Dominic’s Square, Lou Kau Mansion, Livraria Portuguesa, Macao Central Library and Senado Square
How much: Tickets range from MOP $50 to $120
Registration for the workshops can be made at here or by calling +853 8399 6699
For more information, visit the Fringe Festival’s website or their Facebook page; for ticketing, click here

The Charm of Northern Italian Cuisine at Bene's Food & Wine Mercato
2019-01-11 18:00 - 2019-01-12 23:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Sheraton Grand Macao, Estr. do Istmo, Macau, Macau
Bene Food & Wine Mercato aims to feature rich and hearty dishes made with the highest quality ingredients from northern Italy with “The North”. After all, northern Italy is home to some of the best cheeses in the world!
“The North” features canederli con burro e salvia – bread and pancetta dumplings served with butter sage and parmigiano, and crespelle alla valdostana – baked crepes stuffed with fontina cheese, ham and mushrooms. For something more substantial, feast on brasato al Barolo – slow red wine braised oyster blade beef served with mash potato or the Milan classic buseca alla Milanese – slow braised beef tripe and beans. The mouthwatering regional specialty, vitello tonnato – cold carved roasted veal loin with tuna, anchovy and caper sauce will also be featured.
Directed by Executive Sous Chef Luca Pecorari, the 2019 Mercato series is held on a Friday and Saturday every middle of the month. This gives diners the opportunity to experience the true Italian way of life – la dolce vita – through carefully curated, special menus and some of the best Italian wines available in Macau.

In its third year, Bene Food & Wine Mercato is a unique dining concept that explores the culinary traditions and authentic flavors of Italy. Featuring a vibrant market atmosphere, diners can wine and dine like a true Italian while browsing the wine displays and interactive cooking stations.
When: 6:00pm–11:00pm, Friday and Saturday, January 11 and 12, 2019
Where: Bene, Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Estrada Do Istmo, Cotai
How much: MOP $488 per adult and MOP $200 for children aged 6 to 12 years
Prices include entry ticket, unlimited food, wines and drinks. Retail items will be charged accordingly.
For reservation and more information, call +853 8113 1200 or email bene.macao@sheraton.com
For more details, visit www.sheratongrandmacaohotel.com or head to Sheraton Grand Macao Facebook page

2019 Brand Story – Macao Original Fashion Exhibition
2019-01-12 - 2019-03-31 | Macao Fashion Gallery, Macau
At the beginning of the Year of the Pig, Macao Fashion Gallery wishes all of you a happy new year and may all go well with you. In the new year, MFG will hold a series of wonderful events. Among them, the first is the 2019 Brand Story – Macao Original Fashion Exhibition, where the local fashion designers plan and decorate their exhibition venues at MFG. This show integrates fashion art into exhibition design, manifesting the design ideas and charm of Macao brands.
The show has three phases in total. The first phase will present ella épeler that is full of totem illustrations and MACON characterized by urban vintage and modern leisure. The audience may have a deep understanding of
the creation stories behind each brand through the unique arrangement and design of exhibits. In addition, there is a sales space of 2019 Exclusive Fashion Collections—Showroom", containing clothing and accessories from more than 20 local original brands and fully demonstrating the local creativity. You are warmly welcome to visit and shop here.
When: 10:00am–8:00pm, January 12–March 31, 2019
Where: Macao Fashion Gallery, 47 Rua de S. Roque, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their website or call +853 2835 3341

Filmmaker-in-Residence 2019 at Cinematheque Passion
2019-01-13 - 2019-01-20 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
Organized by Cinematheque Passion , the 3rd Filmmaker-in-Residence project will be held between January 12 and 19, 2019, where veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Pun-Leung Kwan – the cinematographer of 2046 – will hold a film talk on January 13. He will visit Macau to meet local audiences and host an intensive cinematography workshop and several film talks. Pun-Leung Kwan is the third Filmmaker-in-Residence at Cinematheque Passion after director Cheung King-wai and Adam Wong visited them in the previous two years. Pun-Leung Kwan has collaborated with renowned Hong Kong film directors as Wong Kar-Wai, Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang and Ann Hui. Kwan works not only in award-winning feature film productions, his enthusiasm also extends to photography, short films and documentary filmmaking.
“Film Talk – My Encounters in Cinematography” will be a sharing of his inspirations from learning cinematography at different stages of his career. Young filmmaker and planner Nicole Chan from Hong Kong is invited to be the guest speaker and will have a dialogue with Kwan about film.
Several films in which Kwan was involved will be screened at Cinematheque, including the award-winning documentaries Let The Wind Carry Me, co-directed with Hsiu-Chiung Chiang. 2046, in which he worked as director of photography with Christopher Doyle, won them Best Cinematography in the 24th Hong Kong Film Awards. The films Miao Miao and More Than Blue, in which Kwan worked as director of photography, will also be screened. To stimulate the interest in film culture, and cultivate audiences from an early age, Cinematheque will show Kwan’s documentary film Let The Wind Carry Me in campus followed by a talk with the filmmaker in which Kwan will share his cinematographic world and the challenges of being a cinematographer.

Filmmaker-in-Residence will finale with a Workshop on Cinematography aimed at elevating participants’ cinematographic creativity. The workshop will take a maximum of five participants to ensure the best tutorial effect. Participants must be experienced in film production. Interested parties will need to fill in the application form and submit a 300-500- word essay with the reasons for applying to this workshop, and the meaning of filmmaking in their world. Workshop fee (MOP 600) must be settled on or before 13 Jan 2019, or the enrolment will be cancelled. Enrolment for Film Talk and Workshop has already started.
When: Film Talk – My Encounters in Cinematography – Sunday, 3:00pm–5:00pm, January 13, 2019
Workshop on Cinematography – Friday–Sunday, January 18–20, 2019
Movie screenings: 2046 – Saturday, 8:30pm, January 12, 2019
Let the Wind Carry Me – Sunday, 7:30pm, January 13, 2019
More Than Blue – Saturday, 9:30pm, January 19, 2019
Miao Miao – Sunday, 4:30pm, January 20, 2019
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macau
How much: Film Talk – My Encounters in Cinematography – Free admission
Workshop – MOP $600
Movie screenings – MOP $60 per person
Full-time students and senior citizens aged 65 or above can enjoy 50% discount. Each purchase of 10 regular tickets or more can enjoy 20% discount at the ticket office of Cinematheque Passion. Ticketing for film screenings start December 29 onwards at the ticket office of the Cinematheque, as well as their official website
The film talk will be conducted in Cantonese with English simultaneous interpretation provided. Interested parties may enroll via email to cinematheque.passion@gmail.com before 10 Jan 2019
The essay for the workshop should be submitted on or before January 5, 2019 via email to cinematheque.passion@gmail.com (Subject: Enrolment for 2019 Filmmaker-in-Residence) or in person. Final entrants will be announced and contacted on January 10, 2019.
For more information, go to their website, their Facebook page or call +853 2852 2585

Joyce DiDonato – In War & Peace: Harmony Through Music
2019-01-13 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
The Macao Cultural Centre is celebrating its 20th anniversary and the New Year with a number of shows, starting with a concert by Joyce DiDonato. The North American opera diva is supported by Il Pomo d’Oro, an ensemble specialising in works from the baroque period, and which is conducted by Maxim Emelyanychev. In War & Peace: Harmony Through Music presents a collection of arias, with works by English composer Henry Purcell, German genius George Frideric Handel, and the Italian creativity of Leonardo Leo. DiDonato’s In War & Peace tour has featured performances at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including New York’s Carnegie Hall, London’s Barbican Centre, the Berlin Philharmonie, and the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris.
When: Sunday, 8:00pm, January 13, 2019
Where: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $180–$580
For more information, call +853 2870 0699 or 2855 5555, email enquiry@ccm.gov.mo or see the event’s official page
Tickets are available at Kong Seng Ticketing Service and Macau Ticket website

The Aesthetics of Ju Ming’s Sculptures at MGM Cotai
2019-01-14 - 2019-04-07 | MGM Cotai, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau, Macau, China, Macau
MGM is committed to promoting art and culture to the public. With the belief of art and life are inseparable, MGM presents Celebrating Life – Ju Ming Living World Sculpture Selling Exhibition to kick start as the company’s first public art project of the year. From now to April 7, the internationally renowned artist’s Living World series will be exhibited at MGM Cotai. The series features Ju’s survey on human relationships with an emphasis on the aesthetic concept of merging art into life, and life into art, which is in perfect harmony with MGM’s mission in making art more accessible to the public.
The Living World series is one of the most iconic series of Ju Ming’s, conveying Ju’s exploration on human sentiments using vivid and lively images and postures, with numbers of works particularly depicting traditional family values. Inspired by his multicultural experiences and over 30 years of development, Ju Ming applies both traditional and contemporary materials, such as wood and stainless steel in this series. The wood carving sculpture is the most significant, for Ju carves directly on a log with his signature sharp cutting strokes that create one-of-a-kind works. MGM is proud to exhibit over 40 pieces of unique wood carvings made by Ju, including painted wood, black and white painted wood, as well as wood relief sculptures, making it an extraordinary, must-see exhibition.
Ju has begun working on his Living World Series with his colorful Painted Wood sculptures. During his early apprenticeship, Ju was trained in the practice of painted carvings, continuing this traditional legacy. He also assimilates traditional wood carving techniques with modern abstraction to depict social phenomena, and preserve traditional virtue of filial piety.
Ju later shifted his focus to black and white Painted Wood and Wood Relief sculptures, as well as sculptures left in their original raw wood color. His intention in using a minimalist palette is to give more attention to the carving of the works, capturing the essence and gestures of his subjects in the series. The artist also twists and rolls stainless steel sheets, giving the stainless steel sculptures a complementary sense of hardness and softness, like the wood sculptures.
Born in 1938, Ju Ming is an internationally renowned Asian artist and master of modern sculpture whose works provide inspirational and exquisite forms, reminiscent of strokes used in Asian painting and calligraphy. The maturity of his sculptural language and aesthetic incorporates the free expression of forms and feelings, and embraces simplicity and environmentalism. Ju channels his life philosophy and approach in his works, by reconciling the traditional woodcarver’s technique with modern techniques and modes of abstraction.

From 1953, Ju was under the tutelage of master wood carver Lee Chinchuan studying painting and wood carving techniques. From 1968 to 1976, he studied modern sculpture with Yuyu Yang, a significant sculptor and pioneer of the modern art movement. In 1980, Ju left Taiwan for New York City to pursue more opportunities overseas. Ju’s works from his Taichi Series and Living World Series were exhibited in New York City during this time. In 1999, Ju announced the official opening of the Ju Ming Museum in Taipei. The mission of the museum is to record, document and archive the process of his art-making, as a home of the artist’s collections and to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of art.
Ju is truly an internationally recognized award-winning artist. In 1998, he was awarded the Fok Ying Tung Award by the Fok Ying Tung Foundation in Hong Kong. In 2002, he won the 2nd Enku Grand Award in Gifu, Japan. In 2003, he was conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Art, Fu Jen Catholic University in Taipei. In 2004, he was conferred the 24th National Cultural Award of R.O.C., which is a lifetime achievement award and the greatest honor presented to members of the cultural sector whose lives are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of art in Taiwan. In 2007, he was awarded the 18th Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize, Japan. In 2011, he was conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor for Literature, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
When: January 14–April 7, 2019
Where: Rippling Gallery, Roaming Gallery & Floating Gallery, Spectacle, MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, go to MGM Cotai’s website or check the exhibition’s catalogue

No Where There – Photography Works by Tang Jing
2019-01-15 - 2019-03-16 | 1844 Macau Photography Art Space, Rua do Infante, No. 17, Edf. Loi Fat, Lojas A e B, R/C, Macau, Macau
1844 Macau Photography Art Space will host a photography exhibition by artist Tang Jing, ‘No Where There – Works by Tang Jing’ January 15 to March 16, 2019 at 1844.
‘No Where There’ is a series of images photographed by Tang Jing since 2013. The artist selects the shooting places through careful selection and research. The creation process includes interviews, video recordings and on-site experiences etc. ‘No Where There’, which means ‘beautiful new world’ in the Chinese title, is inspired from one of the three most famous dystopian novels, ‘Brave New World’ (1932) by the English author Aldous Huxley. It is a novel set in London in 2540 CE, depicting the writer’s imagination about the future of the high-tech civilization, where there was no pain, but happiness. The novel depicted how such a ‘perfect world’ has brought huge influences on the mental world of people and their social civilization, the novel profoundly reflected the relationship between individual and collective, as well as problems between freedom, order and conditioning.
Sixteen images from the ‘No Where There’ series will be shown in this exhibition. The artist aims to explore the relationship between architecture, power and aesthetics. Through documenting the situations brought by tourism consumption and rapid urban development under the appearance of beautiful cityscapes, this series reflects a mass aesthetics trend and a lack of cultural identity recognition. Tang have photographed many European-style buildings in different cities in China, such as the ‘Arc de Triomphe’ on Guanggu road in Wuhan, Luodian Town in Shanghai, ‘Eiffel Tower’ in Hangzhou etc, recording the phenomenon of mimicry in architecture after the rapid urban and economic development.

The architectural styles of the replica buildings documented are different, including styles of northern European town, international landmarks, etc. Not only does it show the replication of their aesthetic appearances, but also presenting the difference between its imitation appearance and its inner function in public areas. The phenomenon exhibits the aesthetic demand on behalf of the local citizens, their expectation on lifestyle, identity and collective values. Observing these ongoing changes in the cities, by means of new documentary photography, the artist recorded the situation in acuity, within this context of urban development in China today: ‘Who built these buildings? Who are the users? What were the aesthetic views of the people who built them? How will people with such views affect Chinese society today?’
When: January 15–March 16, 2019
Where: 1844 Macau Photography Art Space, 17 Rua do Infante, Edf. Loi Fat, Lojas A–B, R/C, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, browse through the event’s Facebook page

Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa Special Menu at Chiado Restaurant
2019-01-18 - 2019-01-26 | The St. Regis Macao, ESTRADA DO ISTMO. S/N COTAI, Macau, Macau
Credited with reimagining and reinvigorating the Portuguese culinary scene, celebrity Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa will bring exceptional cuisine from his Michelin two-star Alma restaurant in Lisbon, to his newly-opened Chiado Portuguese restaurant at Sands Cotai Central for a series of exclusive dining events on January 18, 19 and 21–26, 2019.
An innovative fine dining establishment, with signature cuisine served informally in a sophisticated ambience, Alma blends the finest ingredients with peerless technique, creativity and passion (Alma means “soul” in Portuguese). Chef Henrique draws on influences including his knowledge of the country’s traditional cuisine, life in Lisbon, his travels around the world and his passion for Asia. Enjoy some of Chef Henrique’s finest dishes from Alma right here in Macao at an entertaining and interactive dining experience as he introduces the best Portugal has to offer.
Seats are limited, so make your reservation now for an exquisite five-course dining experience at Chiado. The menu includes glazed baby carrots (goat cheese, dried fruit, bulgur, cumin oil), seared foie gras (apple, granola, beetroot, coffee), salted cod (egg, bread, coriander broth), suckling pig confit (turnip top purée, picked onions, pepper jus), basil sorbet (lime, merengue) and blackberry textures and celery.

Chiado was developed in partnership with celebrity chef and Portuguese cuisine ambassador Henrique Sá Pessoa, and is a modern, fine-dining yet informal concept emphasising traditional dishes. Top quality ingredients are beautifully prepared and elegantly presented, complemented by an extensive Portuguese wine cellar and friendly, warm service. Offering generous sharing plates and a full à la carte menu, the emphasis is on flavours that epitomise the best of Portuguese cuisine.
When: 6:00pm–11:00pm, January 18 and 19, 21–26, 2019
Where: Chiado Restaurant, Shop 2206, Level 2, Sands Cotai Central, Cotai
How much: Five-course tasting menu – MOP $788 per person
Wine pairing additional MOP $300
For more information and reservations, call +853 8113 8988, email chiado.reservation@sands.com.mo or check Chiado’s website

International Gastronomy Forum Macao 2019
2019-01-19 - 2019-01-20 | Anim’arte Nam Van, Lago Nam van, macau, Macau
January is the month when Macau becomes the centre of the culinary world thanks to the three-day, International Gastronomy Forum Macao 2019. Experts, chefs and other culinary professionals from either the 21 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy or other related sectors are taking part. The event includes a Cooking Show for all the foodies out there. A highlight of the Forum is a culinary demonstration with tasting linked to Macau’s role as a one of the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy. The Forum also features promotional stands for the respective Creative Cities of Gastronomy, as well as stalls with local food offerings and games.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 12:00pm–8:00pm and 11:00am–5:00pm, January 19 and 20, 2019
Where: Anim’Arte Nam Van, 744B Avenida Panoramica do Lago Nam Van, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s website, call +853 2831 5566 or email mgto@macaotourism.gov.mo

Masterpieces of Russian Art from the State Tretyakov Gallery
2019-01-19 - 2019-04-22 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
To celebrate the coming 20th anniversary of the Macao Museum of Art (MAM), the museum joins forces with the State Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow) to launch the “Masterpieces of Russian Art from the State Tretyakov Gallery” exhibition in Macau, showcasing a total of 70 oil paintings and statues from the 18th to 20th century at the Russian gallery. All works are from world-acclaimed artists including I.N. Kramskoi, I.Y. Repin, I.I. Shishkin, V.Y. Makovsky, among others. The exhibition begins with the cityscapes of St. Petersburg and Moscow, followed by works that portray Russian culture, natural landscapes, people from all walks of life as well as still life.
When: January 19–April 22, 2019
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 8791 9814, email mam@icm.gov.mo or browse through the event’s page

Salute to Richard Strauss – Tianwa Yang and Macao Orchestra
2019-01-19 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
The year of 2019 is the 70th anniversary of the death of German composer Richard Strauss. To commemorate this talented composer, Macao Orchestra will present the unique charm of his musical art in this season. Strauss is the greatest composer of symphonic poems after Liszt. His two classic masterpieces, namely Don Juan and Tod und Verklarung (Death and Transfiguration), vividly demonstrate profound philosophical thinking with vivid musical narratives. The Macao Orchestra will work with the talented Chinese violinist Tianwa Yang to present the passionate Symphonie Espagnole. It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including one interval.
When: Saturday, 8:00pm, January 19, 2019
Where: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $150–250
For more information, check the event’s website

UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy Cooking Show
2019-01-19 - 2019-01-20 | Anim’arte Nam Van, Lago Nam van, macau, Macau
During the weekend of January 19 and 20, 2019, Anim’Arte Nam Van will welcome over 30 chefs from 20 Creative Cities of Gastronomy, including Macau, in addition to two more candidate cities from China. The chefs will take turns to go on stage to prepare starters, main courses and desserts live, sharing along with the public their passion about cooking, and on how they integrate their culture and innovations into their recipes. Creative Cities of Gastronomy will bring in some of their most talented young chefs, in reply to MGTO’s request of inviting professionals with ages ranging between 18 and 40, in order to display the new generations of culinary arts from different geographies and inspire those in Macau.
As the host city, Macau will conduct five special cooking performances during the two days. The public will have the chance to see three local celebrity chefs prepare their culinary creations and share their experience on site: Jacky Lam (honored by the Macau SAR with the Medal of Merit for Tourism in 2017), Joseph Tse (executive chef of three Michelin star restaurant, The 8) and Tam Kwok Fung (executive chef of Wing Lei Palace restaurant). Culinary arts students and one teacher from Institute for Tourism Studies and Macau University of Science and Technology will also conduct special performances to present their modern recipes of traditional Macanese dishes.
Aside from Macau, the stage at Anim’Arte Nam Van will welcome performances from chefs coming from the following Creative Cities of Gastronomy: Bergen (Norway), Buenaventura and Popayán (Colombia), Burgos and Dénia (Spain), Chengdu and Shunde (China), Ensenada (Mexico), Gaziantep and Hatay (Turkey), Jeonju (Korea), Östersund (Sweden), Panama City (Panama), Paraty (Brazil), Parma (Italy), Phuket (Thailand), San Antonio and Tucson (USA), and Tsuruoka (Japan). Two China candidate cities (Huai’an and Yangzhou) will join the cooking show as well.

On site, there will be also 10 gastronomy booths, four booths with drinks and three eateries located at Anim’Arte Nam Van, presenting Macao dishes, drinks and more, brought by local food and beverage industry operators. In addition, there will be information available about UNESCO Creative Cities Network and the participating chefs, along with games and more entertainment. The tableware used by the organization to distribute the foods is recycled and visitors to the cooking show are encouraged to bring their own.
All food will be free of charge, but while the food prepared by the chefs from Creative Cities of Gastronomy will be distributed in limited portions, on first come first serve basis, for the local gastronomy booths, residents and visitors will have to accomplish a few challenges in order to get gastronomy coupons to be exchanged for foods and drinks.
The cooking show is a main activity open to the participation of the public of “International Gastronomy Forum, Macao 2019”. In addition to UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy plus China Creative Cities internal meetings, delegates will also have the opportunity to tour the city, including local markets, visit some of the new developments and events in Macao for an in-depth experience of the city.
When: Saturday and Sunday, January 19 and 20, 2019
Saturday: 1:00pm–8:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am–4:00pm
Where: Anim’Arte Nam Van, 744B Avenida Panoramica do Lago Nam Van, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s website

Noise On Site 8 - LLLSD Live (Sweden) + Special Guests
2019-01-19 | Live Music Association (LMA), 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau, Macau
Lab For Life-Long Sound Dysfunctions (LLLSD) is a collaborative project by Swedish experimental composers and artists Lars Åkerlund, Lise-Lotte Norelius, Sten Backman and Daniel Rozenhall. In Lab for Life-Long Sound Dysfunctions, the four artists work in different constellations with each other, in order to create new meetings in the borderland between the notated, the fixed and the improvised; between the musical and the visual. The performers are Lab for Life-Long Sound Dysfunctions (Audio-Visual Electronics), Lars Åkerlund, Lise-Lotte Norelius, Sten Backman and Daniel Rozenhall. The opening guest is TBA. The event is organised by Day’s Eye Records and supported by Swedish Art Council.
When: Saturday, 9:00pm, January 19, 2019
Where: Live Music Association, 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau
How much: MOP $100 at the door
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Bar Stories Chapter 33 – The Art of Being Portuguese
2019-01-24 - 2019-01-26 | Vida Rica Bar, n.◦945, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau, Macau
Awarded Best International Portuguese Bartender two years running and a former mixologist at one of the World’s 50 Best Bars – Tales & Spirits – Wilson Rodrigues Pires is set to amaze guests with a unique cocktail experience that they have never seen before. Wilson Pires worked in bars and hotels in Portuguese cities, Amsterdam and other corners of the world. Head to Vida Rica Bar if you are looking for some Portuguese-inspired cocktails with a twist.
When: 8:00pm–onwards, Thursday–Saturday, January 24–26, 2019
Where: Vida Rica Bar, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
For more information and reservations, call +853 8805 8928 or email momac-vidaricabar@mohg.com

Contemporary Portuguese Tapas at Vida Rica Bar
2019-01-24 - 2019-01-26 | Vida Rica Bar, n.◦945, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau, Macau
Book a table at Vida Rica Bar as Chef André Sá Correia takes a new approach to Portuguese gastronomy by crafting traditional flavours and classic recipes using new techniques and contemporary cooking styles. Despite the dishes’ contemporary looks, there is a traditional taste to its culinary result, so head on to Mandarin Oriental, Macau if you are looking for a unique experience on Portuguese food with a different and original take! Baked lagareiro octopus, ceviche and a dish with Moscatel wine and plums are on the list.
When: 7:00pm–11:30pm, Thursday–Saturday, January 24–26, 2019
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Nape, Macau
For more information and reservations, call +853 8805 8928 or email momac-vidaricabar@mohg.com

Scenes of Macau Exhibition
2019-01-24 - 2019-02-21 | Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery, AVENIDA DA PRAIA GRANDE, Nº 749, R/C, MACAU, Macau
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, Fundação Rui Cunha is holding the exhibition Scenes of Macau. It brings together two Mainland Chinese artists, Gu Yue and Liu Shengli. They create paintings on ceramic boards, using techniques that require high temperatures. Gu Yue is known for using what are sometimes termed ‘post-modern’ means to mimic ancient or traditional Chinese painting styles. The Beijing-based Liu Shengli has won awards overseas during a career lasting more than 20 years, and has applied experimental materials and techniques to the painting and glazing of porcelain.
When: January 24–February 21, 2019
Monday–Friday: 10:00am–7:00pm, Saturday: 3:00pm–7:00pm
Closed on Sundays and public holidays
Where: Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery, 749 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the organizer’s website, call +853 2892 3288, email info@ruicunha.org or check the event’s website

Ferrari: Under the Skin Exhibition
2019-01-25 - 2019-06-17 | City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau, Macau
City of Dreams will be presenting the Asian Premiere of the Ferrari: Under the Skin exhibition on January 24, 2019. After a hugely successful run in Italy and London, this blockbuster exhibition arrives in Macau for a strictly limited time from January 25—June 16, 2019. The exhibition features a behind-the-scenes look at the design, people and engineering that created one of the most iconic car brands on the planet. The launch of the exhibition also coincides with the Hong Kong and Macau preview of the new Ferrari 488 Pista Spider.
Race through 70 years of passion, glamour and design innovation, with unique behind-the-scenes access to one of the most iconic car brands. The exhibition will explore Ferrari’s powerful personality, design and manufacturing process. Additionally, it will feature famous clientele and the future of the luxury car brand. From the very first Ferrari to Michael Schumacher’s winning Formula One car and the newest hybrid model, the exhibition features rare cars and memorabilia displayed in public for the first time. Discover the Ferrari experience through original sketches, sculpture-like models and engines, alongside films and interviews telling one of the greatest design stories of all time.
When: January 25, 2019–June 16, 2019
Where: City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
How much: MOP $80 (available at The House of Dancing Water ticket counters)
For more information, browse through City of Dreams website

A Taste of Bitters: Guest Mixologist Rogerio Igarashi Vaz at Wing Lei Bar
2019-01-25 - 2019-01-26 | Wynn Palace Cotai, AV. DA NAVE DESPORTIVA, MACAU, Macau
Japanese mixologist Rogerio Igarashi Vaz is the guest for a two-night cocktails mixology event at Wing Lei Bar, Wynn Palace. The founder and owner of Bar Trench (Japan) will be in Macau January 25 and 26, 2019 to present singular and unique cocktails.
Guest mixologist Rogerio pioneered the use of cocktail bitters in Japan. Precise and detail-oriented, he will create cocktails featuring his excellent, innovative combinations of flavors, which illuminate the Japanese and western influences in his bartending.
When: Friday and Saturday, 8:30pm–11:30pm, January 25 and 26, 2019
Where: Wing Lei Bar, Wynn Palace Cotai, Avenida Da Nave Desportiva Cotai, Macau
For more information, check the event’s official page, call +853 8889 3663

The Party Mansion in Macau by LMA
2019-01-26 | Live Music Association (LMA), 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau, Macau
Welcome to The Party Mansion! The Hong Kong party bands After-After-Party and Shumking Mansion are coming to Macau with their guitars and mirror balls. Kicking off the night with some fast fun rock’n’roll by After-After-Party, and then spin like a disco ball with some groovy psychedelic dance rock by Shumking Mansion.
When: Saturday, 9:00pm–onwards, January 26, 2019
Where: Live Music Association, 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information on the bands, check After-After-Party and Shumking Mansion, and LMA Facebook pages

Art Week at Tuk Chun Macau Art Garden
2019-01-26 - 2019-02-03 | Macau Art Garden, AV. DO DR. RODRIGO RODRIGUES N. 265, MACAU, Macau, Macau
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Macau’s Handover to China, as well as to enhance and promote Macau’s art development, the building facade of Art Garden Macao has undergone large scale painting with the support of Tuk Chun Group. The project has generated a positive image of Macau’s art promotion. The official opening of the newly painted facade will be held during the “Art Week at Tuk Chun Macao Art Garden” from January 26 to February 3, 2019, a festive time of the year as it’s approaching the Chinese New Year.
Activities such as artist joint exhibition, light installation, light photography, artist studio open, New Year Craft Market, pole dance performance and music performance by Rachel will be held during the Art Week. The opening of the Art Week will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Tuk Chun Macao Art Garden. Art Week is organized by Tuk Chun Macao Art Garden, partly sponsored by Macao Foundation, and supported by Trust Const & Invest Co. Ltd.
When: Opening – Saturday, 5:30pm, January 26, 2019
Art Week period – January 26–February 3, 2019
Where: Macau Art Garden, 265 Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2836 6064 or check their Facebook or Facebook page

Micro View – Collective Exhibition of Paintings
2019-01-27 - 2019-03-02 | At Light, 1 PÁTIO DO PADRE NARCISO, MACAU, Macau, Macau, Macau
Artistry of Wind Box Community Development Association has invited various local artists and institutions to create microscopical paintings and three-dimensional works for “Micro View – a Collective Exhibition of Paintings”. The showcase features, for instance, pieces coming from several non-governmental organizations working on prevention of drug abuse, such as ARTM – Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers of Macau, Christian New Life Fellowship’s Smart Youth and We Point programmes, and Macau Teen Challenge.
When: January 27–March 2, 2019
Opened from Thursday to Tuesday, 12:00pm–7:00pm
Where: At Light, 1 Pátio do Padre Narciso R/C, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page, call +853 6595 7203 or email aelartmo@gmail.com

Arabesque Dance Arts Centre 2nd Anniversary Performance
2019-02-03 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
The Arabesque Dance Arts Centre is celebrating its 2nd anniversary, with a showcase – by the institution’s ballet students – held at the Macao Cultural Centre. Arabesque Dance Arts Centre focuses on helping local youngsters make the most of their artistic talents by stimulating their interest in music and dance. The institution holds ballet classes for various age groups. The performance lasts for about one hour and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
When: Sunday, 3:30pm, February 3, 2019
Where: Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $80 per person
For more information, check the organizer’s Facebook page
For further details, call +853 2852 7017 or email arabesque.macao@hotmail.com
