2nd China & Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival
2019-07-04 - 2019-07-17 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
Macau plays a key role in connecting and developing the cultures of China and Portuguese-speaking countries. Last year, the China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival was enthusiastically introduced, becoming a part of the arts-development project “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”. The festival aims to broaden local audience’s vision of Chinese and Portuguese films.
This year, the festival returns with an engaging programme to draw the interest of the Macau audience to Portuguese films, and of the Portuguese community to Chinese films. In addition, a session of local filmmakers’ works is presented. This year’s festival consists of more than 20 films screened in three sessions – “Classics’ Review”, “New Vision of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” and “Olá Macao”, complemented by post-screening talks and sharing sessions.
Poet-and-director Fei Mu’s glorious classic Spring in a Small Town sees its Macau premiere in a digitally remastered version provided by the China Film Archive. This year, we are honored to invite Dai Jinhua, professor at Peking University, to open the film festival with a talk on Chinese cinema and its focus on rural landscape and urban perspectives. The closing film is The Portuguese Woman by Rita Azevedo Gomes. Adapted by Austrian writer Robert Musil’s novel, this poetic period drama follows a Portuguese woman’s married life in another country while her husband is at war.
In regard to Chinese film, guest curator Joyce Yang explores the rural imagery and urban depiction in the Chinese cinema, touching upon different themes and styles. The “Classics’ Review” session features Jia Zhangke’s internationally- renowned feature Still Life and director-in-focus Zhang Yang’s early gripping storytelling. As for the contemporary works, they illustrate beguiling and intimate stories. One of them is Zhou Jie’s recent work Blue Amber. Its award- winning cinematography is led by Macao director Mike Ao Ieong Weng Fong, who has won the “Asian New Talent Award – Best Cinematographer” at the Shanghai International Film Festival 2018.

Clarence Tsui, guest curator and aficionado of Portuguese works, carefully selects six outstanding films shot and produced in Portugal, Brazil, Angola and Guinea-Bissau, creating a cinematic feast for the audience. Moving beyond last year’s broad, panoramic study of cross-continental Lusophone cinema, the festival goes more specific this year by exploring how identities are manifested in films from this very diverse sphere. The Portuguese films will be screened in the “New Vision of China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” and “Classics’ Review” sessions, three works for each session.
Last but not least, the “Olá Macao” session presents four remarkable features from the “Support Programme for the Production of Feature Films”, and five enchanting animation works from the first edition of the “Subsidy Programme for the Production of Original Animation Short Films”. Both programmes are introduced by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao S.A.R. Government. Through this session, we not only connect different cultures but also invite local audiences and audiences all over the world to witness the creative growth of local works and the unique film stories produced in Macau.
When: July 4–17, 2019
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macau
How much: Each ticket costs MOP $60
For more information, check their website

Bar Stories Chapter 40 – Kumquat Tree Speakeasy
2019-07-04 - 2019-07-06 | Vida Rica Bar, n.◦945, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau, Macau
Discover east-meets-west concoctions by bar manager Sean Halse, representing one of the best bars in Vietnam – Hanoi’s Kumquat Tree. Hiding in a humble corner nearby Hanoi Opera House, behind the iconic red door, Kumquat Tree is an East-meets-West speakeasy bar, where the voyage of time starts and endless stories about the golden age being told.
When: 8:00pm, July 4–6, 2019
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Each cocktail has its own price
For reservations, +853 8805 8928, send an email to momac-vidaricabar@mohg.com or check the event’s Facebook page

The Little Kid in the Forbidden City Children's Theatre
2019-07-05 - 2019-07-06 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
A little kid is taking the day to visit her grandfather who works as a relic restorer at the Forbidden City. They haven’t seen each other in a long time, so when grandpa’s birthday comes, the young girl decides to surprise him, popping by with a beautiful cake. Delighted to see his granddaughter, the old man has his own surprise too, a cool mini-set of tools and a large magnifying glass! When the little one uses the big lens, she is suddenly taken into a strange, wonderful world.
The Little Kid in the Forbidden City is a children’s theatre brought by the Beijing Poly company to celebrate the beauty of our past. Taking the gaze of a young girl, the show tells us about the importance of history and tradition, inspiring children to protect heritage and treasure our roots. The performance features a recorded soundtrack by Cai Guoqing, a well-known singer, and his son. Written in tandem with a team of historians, this lively adventure ensures children will make the most of collective memories.
When: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
Where: Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm, July 5 and 6, 2019
How much: MOP $100–180
For more information and ticketing, check here

Double Guest Shifts: The Legendary Ueno from Tokyo Vs. Kumquat Tree, Sean from Hanoi
2019-07-05 | Vida Rica Bar, n.◦945, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau, Macau
Quirky and witty mixologist Sean from Hanoi battling against the legendary Japanese mixologist, Hidetsugu Ueno aka ice carver from Tokyo. A spectacular event not-to-be-missed.
When: 8:00pm–till late, Friday, July 5, 2019
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Each cocktail has its own pricing
For more information or bookings, call +853 8805 8928 or email momac-vidaricabar@mohg.com

Wynn Guest Chef Series: 28 HongKong Street, Singapore
2019-07-05 - 2019-07-06 | Wynn Palace Cotai, AV. DA NAVE DESPORTIVA, MACAU, Macau
28 HongKong Street in Singapore, ranked on the World’s 50 Best Bar list and 21st on Asia’s 50 Best Bar list. Bar captain Lukas Kaufmann and senior bartender Jez Carreon will soon descend upon Wing Lei Bar, where they will introduce their creatively concocted cocktails rooted in American culture. Guest chefs will join forces with the team of award-winning chefs at Wynn to curate captivating and innovative dishes. Guest mixologists will also lead guests on a journey of multi sensory cocktail experiences.
When: Friday and Saturday, July 5 and 6, 2019
Where: Wing Lei Bar, Wynn Palace Cotai, Avenida Da Nave Desportiva Cotai, Macau
How much: Each cocktail has its own pricing
For more information, call +853 8889 3663

Taste the Perfection by Sushi Master Hiroyuki Sato
2019-07-05 - 2019-09-29 | MGM Macau, 1101 Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Taipa, Macau, Macau, Macau
MGM is delighting the local food scene with exquisite traditional sushi crafted by the renowned Michelin starred sushi master Hiroyuki Sato, now the chef-owner of sushi restaurant Hakkoku in Tokyo. The master and his culinary team will offer diners the most authentic Edomae sushi at Rossio’s sushi pop-up of MGM MACAU, for a very limited period from July 5 to September 29, 2019.
Previously known as the chef of a Michelin 1-star sushi restaurant Sushi Tokami, which has been recognized as one of the best sushi restaurants in Japan, Hiroyuki Sato has helped the restaurant to reach 1-Michelin star in just half a year, and has successfully secured the Michelin honor during his tenure. Later on, Sato created his own vision of the Japanese delicacy at Hakkoku, one of the most anticipated new sushi restaurants in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo that only serves very exclusive numbers of diners every night.
Lauded as a culinary innovator with great respect to tradition, rice is always at the heart of Sato’s sushi. He mixes the Shari, the sushi rice, with his trademark Akazu seasoning composed of two different red vinegars, so that every grain is coated a ruby shine that offers umami of with sourness, saltiness and a mellow aftertaste. This unique rice always takes the center stage and pressed with the right temperature to pair perfectly with the finest seafood on top – thanks to the chef’s determination of sourcing the finest seafood at Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo everyday by himself – delivering the most traditional flavor of Edomae sushi. With Sato’s utmost attention to detail, each piece of Nigiri pressed and served by him is truly an expression of his sushi perfection.

This limited-time culinary residence offers a premium Japanese style dining experience, serving in Omakase or in a-la-carte style with the most seasonal ingredients freshly arrive to Macau every two days from Toyosu Fish Market. The pop-up will be staffed by five skilled Japanese chefs from Sato’s restaurant in Tokyo. Omakase is offered in courses of seven-piece, 10-piece and 13-piece of sushi,
When: 11:00am–1:00am, Tuesdays–Sundays, July 5–September 29, 2019
Where: Rossio, MGM Macau, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Starting at MOP $688
For more information and reservations, call +853 8802 2372 or check the event’s website

Marine and Water Bureau Day and Associated Activities
2019-07-06 - 2019-07-28 | Macao Museum, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau, Macau, Macau
Marine and Water Bureau Day is marked not only by a 24-hour period but also by a range of activities by that government unit throughout July. It includes the opening of the Guia Lighthouse–part of the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Macao, and usually off-limits to visitors–to the public every weekend during the month. Entry to the Maritime Museum is also free of charge on selected days in July. During those particular days, visitors can also try their hand at activities presented in several workshops. For the Marine and Water Bureau Fun Day (July 14), the Government Dockyard grants visitors the opportunity to board one of the bureau’s vessels or have their photograph taken standing next to it. Several booths offering games are also available on the site during the Fun Day, to help visitors learn more about the work of the Marine and Water Bureau, as well as about maritime safety and water conservation. Visitors can try their hand at tying seafarer knots or firing a water cannon. In addition, there are boat rides available across the Inner Harbour on selected days.
When: July 6–28, 2019
Guia Lighthouse Opening – July weekends (6 and 7, 13 and 14, 20 and 21, and 27 and 28, 2019, from 10:00am to 5:30pm)
Where: Throughout the city, including the Maritime Museum and the Guia Lighthouse
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s website, call +853 2855 9922 or send an email to info@marine.gov.mo

World’s First BE@RBRICK Exhibition At Galaxy Macau
2019-07-06 - 2019-09-15 | Galaxy Macau, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau, Macau, Macau
The Promenade Shops at Galaxy Macau welcomes the world’s first BE@RBRICK MACAU 2019. Available until September 15, 2019, BE@RBRICK MACAU 2019 is presented by the iconic BE@RBRICK and WF Fashion, Macau’s fashion and lifestyle multi-brand store. Bearbrick (rendered Be@rbrick) is a collectible toy designed and produced by the Japanese company MediCom Toy Incorporated.
Since its inception in 2001, BE@RBRICK has risen to global popularity and has forged partnerships with some of the world’s most prestigious artists and brands. This year’s fashion art exhibition at Galaxy Macau sees participation from WF Fashion and seven leading international fashion brands – La Maison Du Chocolat, MARNI, Neil Barrett, Pinel et Pinel, Roberto Cavalli, Sergio Rossi, VITAL MATERIAL. There will be seven unique 3000% BE@RBRICK installation that stands 2,1 meters tall in different corners of The Promenade Shops. Make sure you visit all of them! For a BE@RBRICK to call your own, you may shop their collection of 100%, 400% and 1000% BE@RBRICKS.
The all-time popular MY_FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY collection features an exclusive crossover edition with WF Fashion with the word “Macau” on it. This unique collection comes in limited colors, together with a special edition chrome gold version BE@RBRICK_AROMA_ DIFFUSER from Japanese organic fragrance brand Vital Material, will be available for sale.
Shop at the exhibition or WF Fashion or selected brands to get a 100% BE@RBRICK worth MOP $200. Included brands are WF Fashion, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Underwear, CK Calvin Klein, Ed Hardy, HOGAN, MARNI, MOSCHINO, Neil Barrett, Philipp Plein, Sergio Rossi, UM Club, UM Junior, Under Armour, Zimmerli
When: July 6–September 15, 2019
10:00am–10:00pm (Sunday–Thursday)
10:00am–00:00am, (Friday and Saturday)
Where: Pearl Lobby, The Promenade Shops, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Galaxy Macau, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their official website

Macau Band Fair 2019 Indoor Concerts
2019-07-07 - 2019-08-13 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Macau Band Fair is coming to its 20th anniversary. Macau Band Directors Association keeps on carrying out its idea of hosting Macau Band Fair throughout these 20 years – “build on the traditional art of wind music and open up the future of the Chinese culture with the western music!” This year, with the participation of various wonderful international music groups and teams, amazing performances enhance the quality of Macau Band Fair.
Macau Band Directors Association has been popularizing the local art education since its foundation. At the same time, it also takes the responsibility on developing artistic environment for the local artists. Featuring more than 20 concerts and master classes every year, Macau Band Directors Association offers numerous opportunities for the local musicians to perform on stage and also provides a linkage for the youth to study music.
The theme of this year’s Macau Band Fair 2019 is “Build on Past Achievements and Open up the Future by popularizing the art of wind music”. In terms of programming this year, music groups and soloists are invited from different countries, including France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Australia, Belgium, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, etc. performing at the Macau Cultural Centre, The Dom Pedro V Theatre and Chapel of Colégio de Santa Rosa de Lima English Secondary School. Besides, the wind band from local primary and secondary schools will also be performed during this Festival in summer.
The key concert of Macau Band Fair 2019, Yeh Shu-Han Brass Quintet from Taiwan. Yeh Shu-Han, one of the renowned trumpet player in Taiwan, China, the pioneer of the art of wind music in Macau. What is more, the Macau Wind Symphony, conducted by Lio Kuok Man, will be performing a resounding finale. Other famous musician and ensembles include David Zambon, Concorde Clarinet Quartet, Amigo Saxophone Collective, Federica Lotti.
In order to promote Macau Band Fair to next level, performing numerous influential world-renowned wind music, would definitely make the audiences to understand the current state of the development of the art of wind music. For the moment, the listeners can experience the music among the world in Macau, opening up their mind in the world of wind music. With the assist of all the musicians over the world, the professional local musicians will make the art of wind music shine and form a perfect ending of the Macau Band Fair 2019! Participant schools include local Choi Kou Middle School Band, Pooi To Middle School Band (MACAU), Keong Peng Middle School Band and Taiwan school, Tainan Citizens Youth Winds Band.
When: July 7–August 13, 2019
Indoor Concert 1 – 8:00pm, Sunday, July 7, 2019
Indoor Concert 2 – 8:00pm, Monday, July 8, 2019
Indoor Concert 3 – 8:00pm, Saturday, July 20, 2019
Indoor Concert 4 – 8:00pm, Monday, August 12, 2019
Indoor Concert 5 – 8:00pm, Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information and ticketing, check here or call +853 2825 5555

Daddy Exhibition: Works by Kay Zhang
2019-07-08 - 2019-08-02 | AFA Gallery, Art Garden, Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues N. 265, Macau, Macau, Macau
As early as the summer of 2016, when the Art For All Society moved to the Macau Art Garden, the first exhibition was that of Zhang Ke. At that time, Zhang Ke established a form of artistic expression that looked like the inner pages of ancient Western religious handmade books. Over time, In Zhang Ke’s works, the skills of hand-painted pen drawings become more and more sophisticated; the collage images are slowly receding.
The exquisite hand-painted decorative side is gone, replaced by a straight line that mimics the frame. The frame with rich specifications and symmetrical and orderly arrangement is transformed from the original pages of ancient religious handmade books into solemn altarpieces. This change also allowed Zhang Ke to determine the form of the current exhibition. Altarpieces are usually displayed in front of a Christian church, painted with the story of the Virgin Mary or Jesus, for the worship of the believers.
In this exhibition, a total of three works were drawn in the form of an altarpiece. This form itself has a sense of sacredness. The expectations of oneself are also drawn on the altar, and the artist borrows this form to gain strength. At the same time it is a statement of the eagerness to be understood. On a deeper level, it doesn’t matter whom you might choose to confide, these works are just saying and reaffirming the choices she has made for her life—live as an artist and be understood.
When: July 8–August 2, 2019
Where: Macau Art Garden, 265 Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2836 6064, send an email to info@afamacau.com, or browse through their website

2nd Macau Ocean Culture Festival
2019-07-10 - 2019-11-10 | Sai Van Lake Square, Macau
The Macau Ocean Culture Festival returns in 2019 – following an inaugural edition in 2017 – with a series of cultural activities to celebrate the city’s history as a port, and its maritime traditions. The programme includes an exhibition featuring a junk boat berthed near Sai Van Lake Square, offering outings on the lake. There’s a creative design competition exhibition, boat rides and traditional song performances.
When: July 10, 2019–December 19, 2019
Exhibition – opened 24 hours
Boat rides and traditional song performances – 5:00pm–5:20pm, November 10, 2019
Where: Sai Van Lake Square, Largo da Torre de Macau, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 6301 7404, send an email to macauporthistory@gmail.com or check the organizer’s Facebook page

Le Petit Chef – An Illuminating Journey of Culinary Discovery
2019-07-12 - 2019-09-13 | MGM Macau, 1101 Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Taipa, Macau, Macau, Macau
As the long waited sun-drenched days are just around the corner, MGM is delighted to present the Le Petit Chef sensational dining experience to provide an extraordinary gastronomic journey, as well as other exciting offerings to fill everyone’s summer with fun and surprises.
From July 12 to September 13, MGM invites a special guest chef to town–Le Petit Chef, a small animated chef will be cooking at MGM Macau for a limited two-months, after over 50 stops worldwide! He is bringing a unique and extraordinary multi-sensory dining and entertainment experience that combines rich visuals and storytelling with delicious cuisine, and the latest cutting-edge 3D projection technology presented on the dining table.
Le Petit Chef leads guests for a gastronomic adventure that retraces the steps of the explorer, Marco Polo, taking in the highlights of the Silk Road. The journey starts with a delightful French seafood starter, then off to the next dish of tagine to entice the palate with Arabian spices. Soon after, a curry dish will be served to send the senses to India, and then all the way up north to the snowy Himalayan Mountains for a breezy refreshment. It then continues to Ancient China for a great dose of mysterious sights, sounds and tastes of the oriental, before finally returning to Le Petit Chef’s homeland of France, for a dessert to savor.
When: 7:30pm–9:30pm, Friday–Sunday, July 12–September 13, 2019
Where: MGM Macau, Vista, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Six-course menus – starts at MOP $688 per guest (children’s special menu is priced at MOP $388 for the petit guests aged six to 11)
For more information, call +853 8802 2555 or email petitchef@mgm.mo

Lyric Poetry – Works of Artists in Macao and Portugal from the MAM Collection
2019-07-13 - 2019-11-04 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
(Featured image: Valkyrie, by Hélio Cunha)
Organized by the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) under the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the exhibition “Lyric Poetry – Works of Artists in Macao and Portugal from the MAM Collection”, is open since July 13, at the Special Exhibitions Gallery, 3rd floor of the Macao Museum of Art. The exhibition showcases over 90 outstanding works from the MAM collection, from oils, acrylics, and watercolor paintings, to mixed-media paintings, sculptures and installations that fully reflect the creative outcomes of contemporary artists, as well as rich Chinese and Portuguese cultural connotations. The exhibition is open to the general public.
The exhibition features works by 60 artists, including local Chinese and Macanese artists, as well as Portuguese artists who have settled or exhibited in Macau, presenting works by Júlio Pomar, Vieira da Silva, Bartolomeu dos Santos, Luís Demée, Carlos Marreiros, Mio Pang Fei, Kwok Woon, Manuel Cargaleiro, José de Guimarães and other masters. The six themes of the exhibition, “View Perspective”, “Colour of Macao”, “Dialogues of Materials”, “Abstract Soul”, “Masters’ Ripples” and “On the Journey”, showcase the results of exchange between Macau and Portuguese artists over the past 30 years, involving the audience in a poetic journey of exchange.
Underwater City (1985), by Luís Demée
Since the 1980s, with the rapid development of Macau’s economy, many Portuguese artists, local Chinese and Macanese artists explored their creative inspiration under the environment rich in Chinese and Portuguese cultures, constantly bringing new thoughts and driving force, and forming one of the important cultural symbols of Macau. Over the years, the Macao Museum of Art has collected modern and contemporary works from award-winning works, donations and acquisitions since the 1980s.
The exhibition “Lyric Poetry – Works of Artists in Macao and Portugal from the MAM Collection” is one of the events of Art Macao and the “2nd Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”.
When: 10:00am–7:00pm, July 13–November 4, 2019
Where: Special Exhibitions Gallery, 3/F, Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s official website

The 2nd Annual Arts Exhibition between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries is part of the mega international art and cultural event Art Macao.
Happening from May to October this year, Art Macao brings together cultural institutions, hotel and resort operators, consular missions in Hong Kong and Macau to create an unforgettable atmosphere and cultural vitality to thrill residents and tourists alike.

International Youth Music Festival 2019
2019-07-17 - 2019-07-21 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Portugal, music will be the element of communication of this event. With the invitation of youth orchestras from Portugal and regions and countries along the Belt and Road, they will collaborate with local youth orchestras to present spectacular and diverse performances. These performances will promote exchange among the different groups of youths, providing opportunities for them to learn and show their artistic abilities, and establishing a platform for friendship, in order to achieve cultural integration.
The pre-events start on July 17 at several locations, including Macao Museum, the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, and Macau International Airport. Featuring performances by Les Cordes et Voix Magiques d’Ukraine, Albaluna from Portugal and Tang Jungqiao Bamboo Flute Orchestra of Shanghai Conservatory of Music, there are also workshops at Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, with the Traditional Music Ensemble of the University of Macedonia, Italian collective, Loris Lombardo, and also performances by Project Locréa and the National Youth Orchestra of Macao Moradores School.
July 18 starts up with outdoor performances at Anim’Arte NAM VAN, from Poland, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ukraine, Hungary, among others. The indoor performances take place in July 20 and 21. The Macao Cultural Centre is their main venue, with shows from the Macao Youth Cantonese Opera Culture and Art Development Association, Tokos Band, the Asia Pacific Youth Choir, and many others. So be it rain or shine, head to these shows and be amazed by the groups’ performances!
When: July 17–21, 2019
Where: Macao Cultural Centre (Grand Auditorium), Square of the Macao Museum, Anim’Arte Nam Van, and Lou Lim Ieoc Garden
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s page

International Youth Music Festival 2019: “The Belt and Road – Music Throughout Macau” is part of the mega international art and cultural event Art Macao.
Happening from May to October this year, Art Macao brings together cultural institutions, hotel and resort operators, consular missions in Hong Kong and Macau to create an unforgettable atmosphere and cultural vitality to thrill residents and tourists alike.

Kasak State Conservatory of Music Kurmangazy National Chamber Orchestra

Confusion of Confusions II: Chaos – Works by Weng Io Wong
2019-07-18 - 2019-08-28 | 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 is having Confusion of Confusions II: Chaos, a set of works by Weng Io Wong. It showcases a series of original paintings made by the local artist.
Wong Weng Io was born in Macau in 1993. In 2015, she finished a Bachelor of Art (Fine Art) with First Class Honours, in Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Her focus looks into the relationship between human consciousness and technology as well as the nature of self and virtual identities in a contemporary digital age. She now lives and works in Macau.
When: July 18–August 23, 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

Wellington Nights at Vida Rica Restaurant
2019-07-19 - 2019-07-21 | Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Macau, Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen Nape, Macau, Macau, Macau
A rare indulgence of the British classics: beef and monkfish Wellington prepared by executive Western chef, Matthias Knilling. The menu includes three different types of Wellingtons: two beef Wellington (inspired by Gordon Ramsay recipe and the first Duke of Wellington) and one monkfish Wellington (recipe by executive Western chef Matthias Knilling).
When: Friday–Sunday, 6:00pm–9:30pm, July 19–21, 2019
Where: Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Nape, Macau
For more information, check their website for and bookings, call +853 8805 8918 or send an email to momac-vidarica@mohg.com

Dining Under the Stars: Four Hands Dinner at Glasshouse
2019-07-19 | Galaxy Macau, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau, Macau, Macau
The Michelin Guide has been the yardstick for culinary excellence since its debut over a hundred years ago. Only chefs who meet Michelin’s exceptional standards can win the coveted recognitions. To take your dining experience to a new level, Galaxy Macau presents the new Michelin Chef Series, where guests can indulge in special themed menus curated by renowned and celebrated Michelin chefs.
Acclaimed chefs from around the world will join forces with our award-winning culinary talents at Galaxy Macau, presenting you the innovative and tantalizing dishes to impress every guest’s palate. Fook Lam Moon and Lai Heen chefs produce an exquisite four-hands dinner to everyone’s delight. It includes crispy suckling pig with foie gras terrine, seared Hokkaido scallop, egg white and wild mushrooms, but also a double boiled deluxe fish maw soup with snow goose and sea horse, braised abalone with pomelo skin and matsutake. There’s also steamed fillet of spotted grouper in rich fish broth and Jinhua ham, braised winter melon with superior stock, hairy crab roe, pea shoots, crispy chicken roulade with truffles and lobster spirulina noodles soup, among others.
When: Friday, July 19, 2019
Where: Glasshouse, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Galaxy Macau, Cotai
How much: MOP $1,988 (plus 10% service charge)
For bookings, call +853 8883 2221

International Youth Dance Festival 2019
2019-07-20 - 2019-07-25 | Ruins of St. Paul’s, Macau, Macau
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 20th anniversary of Macau’s handover to China, the International Youth Dance Festival 2019 “Marvellous Dance for the 20th Anniversary of Macao’s Handover to China” has invited young people from regions and countries along the Belt and Road to perform in Macau. This event gives the Macau youth a chance to learn the cultural characteristics of each region and country, promoting exchange among the different groups of youths, providing opportunities for them to learn and show their artistic abilities, and establishing a platform for friendship, in order to achieve cultural integration.

The programme includes a series of activities: from outdoor to artistic performances, a parade and workshops, there is an array to enjoy! Full of life with international artists and dancers, this festival aims to promote Macau as an international city where everything can happen. On July 22 and 23, the public can appreciate an outdoor performance at the Anim’Arte area, with groups such as Radix Dance Crew (Norway), Yu Hua Dance Club (Malaysia), Dance Clube of Taipei University Marine Technology (Taiwan), Ballet Folklorico Guijarro (Mexico) and much more! The next day highlights are Akragas Folk Group (Italy), Dancingstar (Portugal), Manu (New Zealand) and lots of local collectives.
July 24 and 25 focus on indoor performances by international groups, taking place at the Macau Forum. Russian, Israeli, Hong Kong and Chinese groups are also going to perform here.
When: July 20–25, 2019
Where: Ruins of St. Paul’s, St. Dominic’s Square, Senado Square, Macau Forum I, Anim’Arte Nam Van, Zheng Guanying Public School
How much: Free admission
For more information and schedule, check here

International Youth Dance Festival 2019 is part of the mega international art and cultural event Art Macao.
Happening from May to October this year, Art Macao brings together cultural institutions, hotel and resort operators, consular missions in Hong Kong and Macau to create an unforgettable atmosphere and cultural vitality to thrill residents and tourists alike.

Movie Night at The Roadhouse Macau
2019-07-22 | The Roadhouse Macau, Galaxy Macau, Broadway, Macau, Macau
Open air cinema in Cotai? Why not! The Roadhouse Macau is here to keep you entertained! On July 22, they bring some old school classics to our big outdoor screen. Grab your friends and enjoy the films with delicious movie night specials. Get set for Fist of Fury at 8:00pm and for Rush Hour at 10:15pm.
If you’re not familiar with these, here’s a tiny bit of info: Fist of Fury is the story of Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee) a student of renowned martial arts teacher Huo Yuanjia, returning to Shanghai to marry his fiancée. He discovers his sifu has died. During the funeral, members of a local Japanese dojo show up and insult the Chinese students. The bullying continues, with Chen fighting back, but when he discovers the truth–that his teacher was poisoned on the orders of the dojo’s master–he sets off on a doomed mission of revenge.
Rush Hour is where cultures clash and tempers flare as the two cops Detective Inspector Lee, a Hong Kong detective, and Detective James Carter FBI, a big-mouthed lone wolf Los Angeles cop who are from different worlds discovers one thing in common: they can’t stand each other. With time running out, they must join forces to catch the criminals and save an eleven-year-old Chinese girl of the Chinese consul named Soo Yung. Special movie menu includes seasoned popcorn, RH lava cake, hotdog on a stick, bacon and egg roll and nuggets and chips.
When: 8:00pm onwards, Monday, July 22, 2019
Movie sessions – 8:00pm and 10:15pm
Where: The Roadhouse Macau, E-G016-G019 Broadway Food Street, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor De Lotus, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Life Photography Exhibition
2019-07-23 - 2019-11-30 | Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery, AVENIDA DA PRAIA GRANDE, Nº 749, R/C, MACAU, Macau
The concept of “Life”, a long-standing subject in philosophy with various ideas being continuously advocated by philosophers throughout the history of human civilization, is the most crucial theme in myths, religions and theories. The understanding of Life influences people’s interpretation of life and their perspectives on society, culture, social norm, power structure, identity, self-identification and so on. The concept of Life is the root of all issues. Each individual takes their entire life in quest of their own meaning of “Life”. Its meaning not only lives in the narrative of history and religion, but also resides in our mind, awaiting intellectual collision and discourse.
Photographers in the “Life” photography exhibition use photographs as carriers to embody their understanding of life and death. In place of expounding ideas by verbose writing, the photographers deliver the notion by creating visual tension in their photographs. They anticipate an open “debate” with every exhibitor and ask questions regarding Life to all of us. Through this exhibition, Lifehope Caritas Macau looks forward to starting a dialogue that transcends space with all of you.
When: July 23–November, 2019
Where: Café Philo, Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery, Tap Seac Square, M Dimensions, A Porta da Arte, Luís de Camões Garden, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, Café Voyage
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here

What Are You Thinking? Picture Book by Un Chi Wai
2019-07-24 - 2019-09-30 | Taipa Village Art Space, Taipa Village Art Space 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau, Macau
Taipa Village Cultural Association is proud to present their first solo exhibition entitled “What Are You Thinking? Picture Book by Un Chi Wai” created by talented Macau illustration artist Un Chi Wai. The exhibition showcases a self-published picture book which addresses daydreaming–a normal phenomenon occurring in everyone’s daily life including both children and adults. The storyline of this picture book has an open ending that’s subject to the reader’s own interpretation and imagination, hence making it an entertaining reading experience for parents and grownups.
When: July 24–September 30, 2019
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua dos Clérigos, Taipa Village
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the official website or their Facebook page, call +853 2857 6118 or send an email to info@taipavillagemacau.org.mo

Israeli Pop-Up: Imperial Craft x Vida Rica
2019-07-24 - 2019-07-27 | Vida Rica Bar, n.◦945, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau, Macau
This pop-up is a block party presented by chef Aliran Samorai and mixologist Shauli Edelman from Tel Aviv. Hidden within the Imperial Hotel of Tel Aviv, Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar is a creation of veteran bartenders of the city, to create a temple to the lost art of the cocktail. Guest chef Aliran Samorai and bartender Shauli Edelman will present a menu related to the heart of the city itself to the discerning visitors of the pop-up.
When: Wednesday–Saturday, 6:00pm–11:00pm, July 24–27, 2019
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
For more info and bookings, call +853 8805 8928 or send an email to momac-vidaricabar@mohg.com

Legendary Allen Harris at The Roadhouse Macau
2019-07-24 - 2019-09-30 | The Roadhouse Macau, Galaxy Macau, Broadway, Macau, Macau
Macau’s famous master guitar player, Allen Harris is fronting Doble Dorias, The Roadhouse Macau’s house band from July 17th to the end of September. Get ready for guitar solos that will blow your mind! Allen Harris first started performing in Macau in 1998 way before The Roadhouse Macau, or even before Cotai Strip’s first casino was opened. Since that time, the renowned guitar player has been rocking the stages of basically all major entertainment venues such as MGM Macau, The Venetian Macao and Galaxy Macau!
After years of traveling and working all around Asia from Korea to Indonesia, he finally landed in our city to play at The Roadhouse Macau until the end of September. Inspiring, energetic and open-minded, Allen Harris promises that his performance at The Roadhouse Macau will make everyone stand up and dance. Jimmy Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Santana and more are what Allen includes in his repertoire. Stop by and maybe catch Allen playing your favorite song!
When: 9:00pm–2:00am, Wednesdays–Sundays, July 17–September 30, 2019
Where: The Roadhouse Macau, E-G016-G019 Broadway Food Street, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor De Lotus, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For reservations, call +853 2875 2945 or check the event’s Facebook page

Little Max Theatrical Performance for Kids
2019-07-25 - 2019-07-28 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Born slightly different from everybody else, having a flipper for a foot, little Max lives isolated, seeking to be happy, away from everyone’s gaze. One day, the sudden appearance of a stranger little bird will change everything. The new friend will offer Max a fresh start, a chance to break free from solitude. Max lives alone, isolated from the world. She seeks her happiness far from the critical gaze of others. This is because Max is different: she was born with a flipper for a foot. She has constructed her own world, half real and half invented, and made that world her refuge.
Only when an intruder invades her small, fragile world will Max understand that she never really wanted to be alone. Unlearning everything she has learned will make her light, able to dance to her own tune, unique: perfect. Then she can open her arms and embrace the world once more. If you ever meet someone like Max one day, smile at them and look into their heart. Who knows what challenges they face? By Elisa Vargas and Jokin Oregi, the play is directed by Jokin Oregi.
When: July 25–28, 2019
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: TBA
For more information and ticketing, check here

Splendid China: The Macao Chinese Orchestra Season Closing Concert
2019-07-26 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Under the baton of Music Director and Principal Conductor of The Macao Chinese Orchestra, Liu Sha, this season closing concert kicks off with “Cantonese Classics”, a piece of Chinese traditional music featuring elements of Guangdong music. It is written in a concerto for orchestra, highlighting the superb playing technique of the orchestra.
This is followed by the world premiere of Fantasy for Macao No. 2, a suona concerto commissioned by the Macao Chinese Orchestra to famous composer Kuan Nai-chung, which is themed on the land and the ocean. Fantasy for Macao No. 2 is based upon elements of the “saltwater song” popularized among the boat dwellers and of the traditional Portuguese folk music, conveying the aspirations of the Chinese and Portuguese for peace and happiness.
Tang Junqiao, the most influential Asian dizi performer and Professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, will then perform the dizi concerto “The Song of Flight”, while Tian Ding, Principal Suona of the Macao Chinese Orchestra, will perform a suona concerto commissioned by The Macao Chinese Orchestra to famous composer Kuan Nai-chung. “The Mohe Tribe Suite”, depicting the life of the ethnic groups of Northern China, closes the concert. These works convey the natural beauty and the historical glories of the country, ending the Orchestra’s 2018-2019 Concert Season on a high note.
When: 8:00pm, Friday, July 26, 2019
Where: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $80–150
For more information, head to the event’s website

Splendid China: The Macao Chinese Orchestra 2018-2019 Season Closing Concert is part of the mega international art and cultural event Art Macao.
Happening from May to October this year, Art Macao brings together cultural institutions, hotel and resort operators, consular missions in Hong Kong and Macau to create an unforgettable atmosphere and cultural vitality to thrill residents and tourists alike.

“The Most Insane Garage in the World” at City Of Dreams
2019-07-26 | City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau, Macau
Forever synonymous with ultra-luxury and excitement, City Of Dreams has unveiled another thrilling and exclusive attraction with “The Most Insane Garage in the World” – the first TheArsenale showroom in Asia opening at the iconic resort. A name whispering amongst the IT crowd searching for their latest high-powered toy, TheArsenale showcases the world’s most sought-after rare finds from land, sea and air.
TheArsenale is the first worldwide marketplace dedicated to the motion universe, connecting the world’s best niche vehicle makers, brands and talented designers with petrol heads, discerning collectors and art nuts. Sitting proudly at the crossroads between motion and art, between tradition and technology, the meticulously curated store brings together a remarkable array of rare cars, private jets, submarines, custom motorcycles, exclusive branded boats, bicycles and graphic skateboards, timepieces, artworks and more.
Following the launch of high-profile locations in Paris, Miami and Dubai, TheArsenale showroom at City of Dreams features more than 40 extraordinary machines and other unique items guaranteed to excite collectors and speed demons alike. These include a Formula 1 and Formula E, two speed machines showcasing the ultimate racing technology from one of the fastest motorsports disciplines in the world, together with Roborace, the first pilot-less car ever to compete in racing events, and Centauri’s pioneering Valkyrie. With interior design mastered by Maserati, the Valkyrie is one of the most beautiful lightweight aircrafts in the world offering unmatched luxury and ease of piloting with its engine that takes the aircraft up to 461 km/h. By using the widest canopy in the world, the driver and passengers will have an incredible field of view as they fly through open skies. The showroom retail space also features The Rezvani Tank, the Hellcat-Powered beast that stole the show in the action-packed movie ‘Men in Black’. Nearby are the luxurious BMX bikes created in collaboration with Dior and surfboards branded by Ferrari and Bentley.
The ArtPark — the art section of TheArsenale — also highlights The Tank designed by music legend Pharell Williams, a striking artwork in the form of a pink chair with gleaming tank-treads. For the first time, visitors will have the chance to see, interact with and purchase machines that are straight out of their wildest dreams in the most insane garage in the world, unlike anything you have ever seen.
When: 11:00am–11:00pm, July 26, 2019–onwards
Where: Level 1, The Boulevard, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
For more information, check their website

Bar Awards on Tour at Vida Rica Bar
2019-07-27 | Vida Rica Bar, n.◦945, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau, Macau
A celebration of achievements and excellence in the bar community featuring a series of renowned bartenders showcasing the best of cocktails. Presented by four international bar teams that include Tep Bar, Jigger and Pony, Coley and Imperial Craft.
Started by Tron Young in 2014 in Singapore, The Bar Awards expanded to the neighbouring cities Hong Kong (in 2016), as well as Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur in 2017 in light of the cocktail and better bar culture sweeping across the region in recent years.
When: Saturday, 9:00pm–1:00am, July 27, 2019
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
For more information, call +853 8805 8928 or send an email to momac-vidaricabar@mohg.com

Kirill Gerstein and The Macao Orchestra: Macao Orchestra Season Closing Concert
2019-07-27 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Celebrating Romanticism, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Macao Orchestra, Lu Jia, joins hands with renowned pianist Kirill Gerstein to present the fabulous “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini”, in a wonderful dialogue between two generations of piano virtuosos. In the second part of the concert, Macao Orchestra will perform Schubert’s “Ninth Symphony”, a work that embodies the maintenance and and the rebirth of the classical tradition in the Romantic period. A much-anticipated performance!
The concert features Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C Major, “The Great”. Rachmaninoff offers a wonderful dialogue between two generations of virtuoso piano masters and Schubert’s work embodied the continuation and renaissance of the classical tradition in the romantic period and the peak of poetry and imagination in Schubert’s late works.
The Russian-born American pianist, Kirill Gerstein, attended one of Russia’s special music schools for gifted children and taught himself to play jazz by listening to his parents’ extensive record collection. He came to the USA at 14 to continue his studies in jazz piano as the youngest student ever to attend Boston’s Berklee College of Music. However, he also continued working on the classical piano repertoire. Following his second summer at the Boston University program at Tanglewood, he decided to focus mainly on classical music and moved to New York City to attend the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with Solomon Mikowsky and earned Bachelors and Masters of Music degrees. He continued his studies with Dmitri Bashkirov in Madrid and Ferenc Rados in Budapest. Among his teachers were Alexis Weissenberg. Gerstein was awarded First Prize at the 2001 Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition in Tel Aviv, received a 2002 Gilmore Young Artist Award, and was chosen as Carnegie Hall’s “Rising Star” for the 2005-2006 season.
Kirill Gerstein is one of today’s most intriguing young musicians. His masterful technique, musical curiosity, and probing interpretations have led to explorations of classical music and jazz, advanced degrees by the age of 20, a professorship in piano by the age of 27, and a full performance schedule at the world’s major music centers and festivals.
When: Saturday, 8:00pm, July 27, 2019
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $150–400
For ticketing, please visit www.macauticket.com
For more information, check the event’s website

Kirill Gerstein and The Macao Orchestra: Macao Orchestra Season Closing Concert is part of the mega international art and cultural event Art Macao.
Happening from May to October this year, Art Macao brings together cultural institutions, hotel and resort operators, consular missions in Hong Kong and Macau to create an unforgettable atmosphere and cultural vitality to thrill residents and tourists alike.

Kirill Gerstein and The Macao Orchestra: Macao Orchestra Season Closing Concert

Bathing in the Spring Breeze – Paintings by Liu Mengkuan
2019-07-27 - 2019-08-25 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
(Featured image: Eagle, 2017, Colour on paper with frame)
The Macao Museum of Art presents Bathing in the Spring Breeze – Paintings by Liu Mengkuan, an art exhibition open to public until August 25, 2019. The Lingnan School of painting, led by master artists Gao Jianfu, Gao Qifeng and Chen Shuren, has experienced different aesthetic developments in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau since the founding of the People’s Republic of China. In the 1960s and 1970s, aspiring artists in Guangzhou absorbed the stylistic vocabularies of Realism from art academies on top of the revolutionary spirit they had inherited from the Lingnan School of painting. With this they formed a painting style that both reflected the times and breathed vigorous life into their work.
In Hong Kong and Macau, artists continued to ‘integrate Chinese and Western techniques’ to help Chinese art catch up with the times. At that time, master artist Deng Fen, an advocate of preserving Chinese painting characteristics and a key founder of the Guihai Painting Cooperative (later Guangdong Chinese Painting Research Society), opposed random Chinese and Western integration. Another master named Yang Shanshen, who at a young age studied under Gao Jianfu and later in life befriended Deng Fen, spent much time contemplating the state of modern Chinese painting. At the end of the 1970s, Yang began to establish a style and aesthetics in which ‘richness is seen in dry, withered ink strokes’ that would later influence Liu Mengkuan, who studied under Yang in 1977.
Born in Hong Kong in 1950, Liu Mengkuan is a founding member of ‘Xiang Gang Mei Xie’ (Hong Kong Art Association), and president of the Mu Feng Art Club. He graduated from the Wah Yan College, Kowloon, and in 1977 began studying under Yang Shanshen, a second-generation master of the Lingnan School. In 1983, Liu decided to be a full-time painter, becoming an active member of the third generation of the Lingnan School. In 1986, he hosted his first solo exhibition at the American Library in Hong Kong, followed by a second solo at the Museum Luís de Camões in Macau in 1987. Over the years, he has exhibited around the world, including in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Martinique in Central America, as well as at galleries in Tokyo, Yokohama, Fujisawa and Nara, in Japan. Since 2000, he has held solo exhibitions in several cities in Mainland China, including Jiangmen and Zhongshan in Guangdong and Wuzhou in Guangxi. In 2017, his work was selected to the international exhibition Ink Global in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to the motherland.
When: July 27–August 25, 2019
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s official page
Red Cliff Legend, 2016 (Colour on paper with frame)

Art Macao: "Journey" Exhibition at Studio City Macau
2019-08-01 - 2019-11-15 | Studio City, STUDIO CITY MACAU, ESTRADA DO ISTMO, Macau, Macau
Continuing the momentum of Art Macao, Melco presents “Journey”, a diverse selection of works inspired by the highly varied culture of anime. Forming part of Melco’s contribution to Art Macao: International Art Exhibition, this unique exhibition is a visual adventure that explores the evolution of contemporary Japanese anime from its beginnings rooted in ukiyo-e, the traditional art of Japanese woodblock print and painting.
The visual references of anime abound in Japan and beyond are seen as a visual signature of the nation. Both the contemporary genres of anime and manga can trace their roots and influences in the woodblock art form of ukiyo-e and its Edo period heroes. Today, its influences can be readily identified in such varying media as computer games, toy culture, and the work of multimedia artists around the world. This first-of-a-kind exhibition for Studio City Macau includes such highlights as Amanami Animated by MAP Office, Mr Waterloo by Rainbo, Waves in Time by Southbend, Blingee by Han Yanjuan, and the “Modern Art of Floating World” collection by Horihiro Mitomo and Ukiyoemon.
Amanami Animated
Amanami Animated is a contemporary animated drawing from the roots of the Edo period in Japan, from ukiyo-e, and from the Japanese contemporary expression of the history, culture and traditions of the ama-san free divers who work in the Bay of Ise in Japan. This animation revisits and reimagines the patterns of the genre ukiyo-e, not as a technique, but as a fictional ethnographic representation of the coastal landscape during the Edo period.
The story is divided into eight scenes, framed by a screen and defined by three main tableaux–water (blue), land (green), and home (yellow). The eight panels depict scenes derived from specific sets of narratives, which are combined with a collection of myths, beliefs and dreams that were collected by the artists during many trips to Japan. In this contemporary interpretation of the ukiyo-e, the numerous drawing layers made by a computer replaces the traditional wood block and colored print processes.
In addition to “Journey”, the installation of vibrant activations and cartoon characters designed by Hiroshi Yoshii has transformed Studio City Macau’s main lobby into an exciting world of Japanese anime. A series of interactive anime experiences are available for guests throughout the property as well!
When: August 1–November, 2019
Where: Studio City Macau, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here

“Journey” Exhibition at Studio City Macau is part of the mega international art and cultural event Art Macao.
Happening from May to October this year, Art Macao brings together cultural institutions, hotel and resort operators, consular missions in Hong Kong and Macau to create an unforgettable atmosphere and cultural vitality to thrill residents and tourists alike.
