Macau Lifestyle

Non Character Non View – Works by Leo Fan
2021-07-03 - 2021-07-17 | Livraria Portuguesa, 18-22, S Domingos, Macau
Titled “Non Character Non View”, the exhibition focuses on writing and photography as main art media. Combined with the Buddhist philosophical thought of “If all forms are seen not as forms”, the title aims to look at how “characters” and “views” can become bridges to transcend the self in the hands of the artist.
Born in the 1970s, Leo Fan loves and practiced calligraphy since the third grade of elementary school, and he had a strong passion and pursuit of copying calligraphy books. When he arrived at middle school, he performed very well in art subjects, apart from calligraphy and painting, he practiced dancing and sports as well.
In college, Leo Fan was enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in film and television arts at Beijing Normal University. After returning to Macau, he has been engaged in middle school calligraphy and visual arts education.
The only previous solo exhibition he had was Our Belle Epoque held in Ox Warehouse in 2017. After the 2017 painting exhibition, Fan’s daily practices are more about writing and photographing.
When: July 3–17, 2021
Where: Portuguese Bookshop, 16 R. de São Domingos, Macau
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Hong Kung Market
2021-07-03 - 2021-07-25 | Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Macau, Macau, Macau
Hong Kung Night Market has a wide range of booths, offering an extensive variety of local street food, cultural and creative items, family-friendly interactive games, and all sorts of themed carnival games. What better way to experience a vintage Macau than spending an evening at the Hong Kung Night Market?
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 6:00pm–10:00pm, July 3–25, 2021
Where: Largo do Pagode do Bazar Square, Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2825 9897 or send an email to centermacau@gmail.com

The Rising Stars Concert: 20th Anniversary of the Macao New Generation Musicians
2021-07-03 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
The New Generation of Music in Macau is a brand established by the Macau Youth Association for 20 years now. Many outstanding members have embarked on the professional road through this stage, and thus created the first batch of local music professionals in Macau.
The past 20 years have allowed us to see the gains of persistence and courage. The association is hoping these next 20 years foster the city with more aspiring people in Macau. The concert invites members who have played solo on the stage and studied music in the past 20 years, especially those who have entered internationally renowned music schools, to reappear on the stage; show the audience their superior musical skills and enthusiasm for music through the concert.
Musicians include conductor Stephen Lam Lik Hin, Wu Yutong Ng U Tong, Du Langming Michael, and Tou Long Meng (violin), Wu Zifen Emily, and Ng Chi Fan with cellos, Ouyang Weiting Alex, and Ao Ieong Wai Teng on the flute, Jessica Hoi Yan Ching on the oboe, Nelson Liang Leming, and Leong Ngok Meng on the trumpet, Lily Xu Lili, Hoi Lei Lei, Sabrina Li, and Lai Nga Leng on the marimba, and Zach Zhang, and Cheong Hoi Leong playing the piano.
When: 7:45pm, Saturday, July 3, 2021
Where: Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $200 per person
For more information, call +853 2825 2899 or check here

Experimental Imaging: Art Kaleidoscope – Contact With the Art of Photography
2021-07-04 - 2021-07-24 | Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial House in Macau, 1 Rua de Silva Mendes, Macau, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
Ark-Association of Macau Art (the “AAMA”) exclusively presents a photographic exhibition called “Experimental Images” under the art program of “Art kaleidoscope – Contact with the Art of Photography.” The program is sponsored by Macao Foundation.
This event is to promote the knowledge of photographic art by providing training courses from foundation to practice, to local young people and those interested in the field. It aims to promote the development and cultivation of photographic art in Macau.
They invited Alice Kok, a famous Macau artist, and experienced photographer, as the trainer and achievement exhibition curator. The training contains three intensive sessions which to be completed within one month. The first part starts from the foundation of photographic art, including the technique and application of photographic equipment, composition, and photo shooting skills; the second part is to the post-production knowledge, including photo selection techniques, retouching, photo printing, and production; the third part is the advanced session of photographic art-exhibition, including the curatorial process, activities, and practices. The participants will create a series of their own photographic artworks to be exhibited in this exhibition.
The features of the program allow the students to personally experience the entire creative process, both theoretically and practically. It aimed to motivate the participants’ interest in the art of photography and enrich the art experience for young people and photographic art lovers. Participating artists are: Chan Sio Fong, Cheong Leong, Hoi Lai Kei, Kou Weng Hang, Kwan Vai Meng, Lam Kok Kun, Lao Ka Lan, Leong Hou Fai, Leong Lai Na, Mok Peng Cheong, Tong Chau U, Un Chi Lok, and Wong Hou In.
When: July 4–24, 2021
Where: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial House in Macau, 1 Rua de Silva Mendes, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, send an email to ark2014assart@gmail.com or check their Facebook page

The Diversity of Macau Festival – 3D Paper Art Creation by Benson Lam
2021-07-07 - 2021-10-01 | Taipa Village Art Space, Taipa Village Art Space 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau, Macau
Taipa Village Cultural Association is launching a new exhibition this July, called “The Diversity of Macau Festival – 3D Paper Art Creation by Benson Lam”, featuring a collection of paper sculptural works in different forms to showcase the traditions of Macau festivals, the beauty of urban scenes, Macau’s lifestyle and traditional Portuguese charm, with the application of “low poly” interpretations of geometry.
Macau is a multicultural city with a unique blend of Chinese and Western festivals, which co-exist peacefully with their own identity and sustainable legacy of traditions and customs. In this exhibition, Benson, the paper engineer will showcase the traditions of Macau festivals, the beauty of the city scenes, Macau lifestyle and traditional Portuguese charm with a multitude of 3D creation of paper art through low poly interpretation, generating sculptural appearance to give vibrancy and vitality to the artistic and cultural city.
As the only 3D paper creation show in Macau, the collection consists of polygonal digital art mixed with low poly paper form, polygonal paper lightboxes and polygonal paper crafts to give rise to the diversity and functionality of paper art.
When: July 7–October 1, 2021
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua Dos Clérigos, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here

5th Macao International Documentary Film Festival
2021-07-09 - 2021-07-25 | Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau, Macau
Featured image above: Film still from “Radiograph of a Family”
The 5th Macao International Documentary Film Festival (MOIDF) takes place from July 9 to 25 and features a series of fantastic films to watch alone, with your date, family members and even friends. With screens at both Casa Garden and Cinema Alegria, it discusses several themes across different generations, focusing on vintage, classics, and new releases. If you’re interested in cinema and film, then this is the ideal thing to do this summer.
As the first and only film festival dedicated to documentary film in Macao, MOIDF hopes to build the bridge and connection between the documentary and Macau’s audience.
According to the curating team, “we have never been so dependent on videography to connect with the world. But could we simply connect with and understand the real world through videography? We have been forced to have a lot of “me time” by the pandemic. How could we stay at home on our own and reconcile with ourselves? Each film selected in this edition of the MOIDF, perhaps, tries to answer these questions.
This festival features films such as The Tree Remembers, The Witches of the Orient, Taivalu + A Study of Fly, Minamata Mandala (Part I) and many more.
The pandemic fluctuations continue to persist in different countries, alongside the wars and turmoils in various regions in the past two years, the world seems to “get dark by the time”*. For cinema, when it gets dark it means a new start — the start of a film. When the darkness is over, the lights are back. From the world of cinema to the real world, you might realize the world has changed a bit. Perhaps, it is due to the fact that while directors present the cruel reality in the films they also offer covertly a glimpse of hope. Like a quote from The Metamorphosis of Birds, one of the films in this edition of MOIDF, “Every day the earth’s orbit changes, as if it were telling us that we must change too.” We hope that the 5th MODIF, after being suspended for a year, could accompany everyone through films, and envision the pandemic world from a new perspective.
When: July 9–25, 2021
Where: Cinema Alegria, 85D-85E Estrada do Repouso, Macau and Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau
How much: MOP $60 (normal ticket), MOP $30 (discount ticket) per person
For more information, check their official website or send them an email to info@moidf.com. To purchase tickets, click here

Gugumelo’s Travel to the Blue Planet – Loretta Lai Eco-Friendly Creative Exhibition
2021-07-11 - 2021-08-21 | At Light, 1 PÁTIO DO PADRE NARCISO, MACAU, Macau, Macau, Macau
Gugumelo is a group of super mischievous alien creatures with a great sense of humor, and they love to travel around the universe and transform into different forms to meet people on earth. The exhibition showcases Gugumelo’s journey to our blue planet through toys and puppets made from second-hand clothing and other eco-friendly materials. There’re also Gugumelo Doll-making workshops happening at the gallery!
When: Exhibition – July 11–August 21, 2021
Workshop – 11:00am and 2:30pm–4:00pm, July 25, 2021
Where: At Light, 1 Pátio do Padre Narciso, Macau and Gallery A2, Albergue SCM, 8 Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro, Macau
How much: Free admission for the exhibition, MOP $100 for the workshop (per adult plus child)
For more information, call +853 6595 7203, send an email to aelartmo@gmail.com or check here

Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021
2021-07-15 - 2021-10-17 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
As a large-scale international cultural and artistic event, Art Macao is back from July to October 2021, bringing an immersive cultural atmosphere to the entire city as a gallery and an art garden and showcasing the exciting Macao International Art Biennale 2021.
Art Macao presents 30 art exhibitions in 25 locations, bringing an immersive cultural atmosphere to the entire city as a gallery and an art garden, allowing the public to enjoy the beauty and vividness of art. This edition is curated by Professor Qiu Zhijie, one of the most influential contemporary artists in China and Dean of the School of Experimental Art of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, focusing on contemporary visual arts.
“Art Macao” is divided into several sections: Main Exhibition, Special Exhibition of Resorts and Hotels, Creative City Pavilion, Public Art Exhibition, Selected Works by Local Artists and Collateral Exhibition, aiming to reshape the humanistic spirit in the post-epidemic era.
The Awakening Lion Exhibition takes place at MGM Macau and MGM Cotai and features numerous works from the Chairman’s Collection, including important works by such preeminent artists as Cai Guo-Qiang, Wang Huangsheng, Liu Jianhua, Yu Yang, Yuan Jai, and Chloe Ho, as well as the imperial carpet of the Qing Dynasty – Five Lions. These grandiose exhibits all explore the old and new artistic traditions with the audience and broaden their mind and sight of the future.
Juxtapose is exhibited at Galaxy Macau. All the sculptures exhibited in Juxtapose depict Macau’s important architecture, icons, trades of the past, and festivals, all that define what Macau is today – juxtaposing east with west, new with old, traditional with modern, serious with humorous.
Art Macao will also be heading to Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, where art aficionados will be amazed by Illusions and Reflections – Through the Eyes of the Masters. It showcases a wide range of world-renowned masterpieces of Chinese modern art, with a total of around 400 artistic treasures.
The Main Exhibition, themed “Advance and Retreat of Globalization”, is divided into three parts: “The Dream of Mazu”, “Matteo Ricci’s Labyrinth of Memory” and “Advance and Retreat of Globalization”, providing a space for reflection and discussion on globalization and individuality, life and dream, remoteness and proximity, security and happiness, among others. The Main Exhibition also echoes the geographical and cultural identities of Macau and triggers an in-depth dialogue between local and external artistic concepts in the globalization process.
The Magical Cycle of Birth and Death, by Pannaphan Yodmanee (Thailand)
Laying on the longitudes of different cities and in the latitudes of creativity, “Art Macao” not only hosts international masters and local celebrities but also attracts the participation of prestigious cities such as Macau, the City of Gastronomy; Nanjing, the City of Literature; Wuhan, the City of Design; Linz, the City of Media Arts. Whilst a point of convergence of unique cultural essences originating from various creative cities, Macau will once again become a great garden filled with artistic creativity. From July to October this year, Macau connects the whole world with creativity and allows the public to enjoy beauty and vividness. Create for the well-being of the world, create for the evolution of the world.
When: July 15–October 17, 2021
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai, Wynn Palace, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau, Wynn Macau, Rua Cidade de Sintra, NAPE, Macau, MGM Macau, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau and MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, send an email to webmaster@icm.gov.mo, call +853 8988 4000 or check the event’s Facebook page
Coral-red Glazed Armorial Eared Vase with Gold Lines Unknown Author and “Untitled” by Martin Klimas

Project Sands X: Beyond the Blue – An Exhibition of Ceramic Extraordinaire
2021-07-15 - 2021-10-31 | The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau, Macau
In support of Art Macao, Sands China Ltd. is presenting Project Sands X: Beyond the Blue – An Exhibition of Ceramic Extraordinaire, one of the special exhibitions of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021. The exhibition kicks off with an opening ceremony in July. It was curated by internationally famed artist Caroline Cheng, and features works from more than 20 world-renowned ceramic artists and institutions, showcasing both traditional and innovative creations.
The exhibition’s theme, Beyond the Blue, is layered in meaning. The works feature designs and palettes that are diverse, showcasing how the beauty of ceramics can go beyond the traditional colors of blue and white. Using innovative designs, techniques, and technologies, artists hope to bring positivity to the world through works that go beyond all expectations and imagination. The eye-catching exhibition seeks to elicit joy and inspire visitors to go beyond the blue mood of a pandemic world with optimism for a brighter future ahead.
Featured artists include Estonian-American artist Sergei Isupov, who is internationally known for his surreal, highly detailed and narrative works; American artist Richard Notkin, who is well-known for his series of Chinese Yixing-inspired teapots and ceramic artworks; and American artist David Furman, who draws inspiration from everyday life and is known for his hyper-realistic works. The exhibition also aims to reshape the audience’s perception of ceramic art production and enjoyment by presenting the innovative works of a new generation of artists. Among them are Adam Chau, Brooks Oliver, and Nicholas Lenker, who have been recognized in the United States as “Emerging Artists” by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA).
The exhibition’s works combine technology and ceramics with the innovative presentation, and visitors are able to interact with some of the pieces. Exhibits made from recycled ceramics promoting sustainability in the art will also be on display with a vision to create a better world. And visitors can use their smartphones to listen to a complimentary audio guide to learn about the artists and their works while viewing the exhibits.
Macau and ceramics share a centuries-long history, with Macau as a key port for porcelain export on the Maritime Silk Road. This powerful tie was why Sands China chose a gold-themed ceramics exhibition for Art Macao 2019, titled All That’s Gold Does Glitter – An Exhibition of Glamorous Ceramics.
Following up on that extremely well-received offering, Sands China is unveiling an even greater variety of ceramic masterworks with this revelatory exhibition. These exciting new works created on a new theme will once again surprise viewers and expand their appreciation of this multi-faceted art form.
When: July 15–October 31, 2021
Where: The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their official website

海洋 La Mer Art Exhibition at City of Dreams
2021-07-16 - 2021-10-21 | City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau, Macau
Celebrating the sea and highlighting the urgent need to protect it for future generations, Melco Resorts & Entertainment will be unveiling the groundbreaking multimedia exhibition 海洋La Mer Art Exhibition July and October, 2021 at City of Dreams.
As the Special Exhibition of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021, 海洋La Mer Art Exhibition draws together a collection of leading artists and explorers to pay tribute to the beauty, sensuality, inspiration and fragility of the sea and its inhabitants through a series of innovative installations.
Featuring specially commissioned works by pioneering video artist Ange Leccia, renowned composer Thomas Roussel, botanical sculptor Makoto Azuma, and visionary artistic director Franco Dragone, the exhibition takes place at one of Macau’s most iconic venues, the Dancing Water Theater at City of Dreams. Each of the pieces in the exhibition has been created to complement the others, creating a harmonious experience for visitors. This global collaboration of renowned talents also highlights what can be achieved through purposeful cooperation by people from different parts of the world, something that is necessary if humans are to protect the oceans effectively.
La Mer by Ange Leccia is a video work in which the artist records the endless movement of the waves as they emerge and then crash onto the beach. Through Leccia’s unusual perspective, viewers are invited to contemplate the rhythm, colors and relentlessly shifting shapes of the sea, demonstrating why it has been a source of inspiration for artists since the beginning of time.
Ange Leccia’s La Mer
W/AV/E by Thomas Roussel sees the acclaimed French composer using music and artificial intelligence to immerse the audience in a constantly changing audiovisual seascape. To make this cutting-edge work, Roussel wrote and recorded the score with an orchestra in Paris. The musical segments are activated and transformed by real-time oceanographic data collected in the Pacific Ocean to create an ever-evolving symphony. A collective of artists crafted the visual illustrations from digital recordings of around 35,000 marine species.
Sephirothic Flower by Makoto Azuma chronicles the avant-garde Japanese flower artist’s journey to the depths of the ocean. Having previously sent flowers into the Arctic and into space, this installation follows the artist as he joins an underwater research team to take a bouquet of flowers 1,000 meters down to the bottom of Japan’s Suruga Bay. In Oceans by Franco Dragone, the legendary artistic director uses the staging and machinery of the Dancing Water Theater to create a dramatic spectacle that combines baroque performance with modern technology. Addressing the issue of marine pollution, this poignant work draws attention to the destruction of the ocean environment and shows how its beauty hides a manmade monstrosity.
The House of Dancing Water Underwater Discoveries
In addition to the exhibition, City of Dreams is also hosting a series of activities and events that give visitors the opportunity to deepen their appreciation of the sea and make a meaningful contribution towards protecting it. Taking place every Saturday night at 7:30pm, the La Mer Film Festival turns the spotlight on a selection of the greatest movies inspired by the sea, from arthouse films and documentaries to big-budget blockbusters, such as The Big Blue, Finding Nemo, and Life of Pi. The screenings will incorporate some of the Dancing Water Theater’s signature aquatic effects, creating an unprecedented one-of-a-kind viewing experience for the audience.
The House of Dancing Water Underwater Discoveries, meanwhile, gives guests the opportunity to see Macau’s most famous artistic extravaganza from the perspective of the show’s divers, revealing the secret design of the underwater stage and the skills required to control its submerged mechanisms. Visitors can also connect with the oceans spiritually at the Flow Body Mindfulness classes. Led by the Head of Performer Wellness from The House of Dancing Water and featuring music composed by Thomas Roussel that is inspired by the sounds of the sea, this guided session allows participants to clear their minds, stay positive and progress towards a state of wellness.
Flow Body Mindfulness classes
In “Sea x Art” Forum, freediver Wang Aolin, the first person from China to descend to a subaquatic depth of 100m, and underwater photographer Uncle J, share their unique experiences below the waves, and how they relate to the fields of art and sustainability.
Melco has committed to reaching zero emissions and zero waste by 2030. Part of this program is the company’s fight against single-use plastics. Guests in search of a distinctive reminder of the exhibition can head to the Dancing Water Boutique, where Parley for the Oceans bags will be on sale. Created in collaboration with artists Ed Ruscha, Pipilotti Rist, Katharina Grosse, Doug Aitken, Tobias Rehberger, and Bharti Kher, each bag is made from approximately five intercepted plastic bottles and funds the removal of more marine plastic waste by the Parley Global Cleanup Network. Online donations to Parley for the Oceans, a global charity organizing ocean clean-ups around the world, are also encouraged.
When: July 16–October 31, 2021
“Sea x Art” Forum – 4:00pm–5:00pm, Sunday, August 8, 2021
Flow Body Mindfulness classes – Saturdays, 4:00pm–5:00pm
Where: City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai
How much: Free admission
*Online registration is preferred for the “La Mer” Film Festival, The House of Dancing Water Underwater Discoveries, Flow Body Mindfulness classes and “Sea x Art” Forum, limited seats will also be available on-site on a first-come-first-serve basis
For more information, call +853 8868 6767 or check the event’s official page

Arroz Music Festival – No. 002: Rootz & Tronicbeats
2021-07-17 | Live Music Association (LMA), 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau, Macau
The second gig of Arroz Music Festival – Mini Concert Series is on the way to deliver a different aspect of music to you and your friends! Spreading the love of music by Rootz & Tronicbeats, the Live Music Association is having concerts for the amusement of music lovers and dance addicts. Rootz & Tronicbeats are performing, so be sure to witness the passion and charisma of the local live music scene.
When: 10:00pm till late, Saturday, July 17, 2021
Where: Live Music Association, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, San Mei Industrial Building 11B/F, Macau
How much: MOP $120–MOP $180 (including one complimentary drink per ticket)*
*Pass for all three Arroz Festival shows is priced at MOP $330 per person
For more information, check their Facebook page

Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021 – Advance and Retreat of Globalization (Main Exhibition)
2021-07-17 - 2021-10-17 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
A four-month mega international cultural and artistic event, Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021 was inaugurated on July 15, at the Macao Museum of Art, presenting a movable feast of the city. On the occasion, the Main Exhibition themed “Advance and Retreat of Globalization” will also be inaugurated, with three exhibitions, distributed through various areas of the Macao Museum of Art, reflecting on the advances and retreats of globalization through the arts.
Curated by Qiu Zhijie, the Main Exhibition at the Macao Museum of Art is divided into three parts: “The Dream of Mazu”, “Matteo Ricci’s Labyrinth of Memory” and “Advance and Retreat of Globalization”, providing a space for reflection and discussion on globalization and individuality, life and dreams, remoteness and proximity, security and happiness, among others. The three thematic exhibitions feature over 40 artists from nearly 20 countries and regions, presenting more than 100 pieces/sets of artworks.

The first part of the Main Exhibition “The Dream of Mazu” brings together Ming’s and Qing’s export porcelain transhipped through Macao, the combination of traditional and contemporary creations of azulejo tiles by artists from Portugal, the brand-new blue-and-white porcelain works by artists from China and the Middle East; the second part of the Main Exhibition “Matteo Ricci’s Labyrinth of Memory” describes the Western world’s view of China over 500 years. Both parts of the exhibition are held until 15 August. The third part of the Main Exhibition “Advance and Retreat of Globalization” shows that artists around the world have been continuously working on the creation, striving to open a new spiritual path that leads the world from despair, and organizing the ideas about tradition and memory mentioned in the first two chapters. This part of the exhibition is held until 17 October.
Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture and the Secretariat for Economy and Finance, “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021” is organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macao Government Tourism Office, and co-organized by the Education and Youth Development Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, MGM, Sands China Ltd., SJM Resorts, Limited, Wynn Macau, Limited, and Nam Kwong (Group) Company Limited, with the participation of various creative cities and local higher education institutions, as well as the support of the Municipal Affairs Bureau and Air Macau.
When: July 16–October 17, 2021
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s official page

Juxtapose Exhibition at Galaxy Macau
2021-07-20 - 2021-10-15 | Galaxy Macau, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau, Macau, Macau
Galaxy Macau’s diverse entertainment facilities and events allow guests from different age groups to enjoy unparalleled experiences. From July 20, the very first art space in Galaxy Macau – GalaxyArt – hosts Juxtapose Special Exhibition of “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021”. Visitors can experience the culture and history of Macau through the larger-than-life steel rod sculptures. As a debut exhibition of GalaxyArt, Juxtapose is a highlight of the second edition of Art Macao, with the theme “To Create for Well-Being” to connect the community with art, and to bring together creative ideas from around the globe to enrich arts and culture in Macau. GalaxyArt, the dedicated art space managed and operated by the GEG Foundation, is inaugurated with the exhibition Juxtapose, presented as a Special Exhibition of “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021”.
Juxtapose is a homage to the rich history of Macau, with over four centuries of heritage, and is set to arouse collective memory and emotions, with “Stories of Steel” being narrated through larger-than-life steel rod sculptures. All the sculptures exhibited in Juxtapose depict Macau’s important architecture, icons, trades of the past, and festivals, all that define what Macau is today – juxtaposing east with west, new with old, traditional with modern, serious with humorous.
When: July 20–October 17, 2021
Where: Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Galaxy Macau, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check Galaxy Macau’s website or their Art Macao’s-related Facebook page

There is no There There – Works by Un Sio San
2021-07-22 - 2021-08-22 | Ox Warehouse, 87-97 Av. do Cel. Mesquita, Santo Antonio, Macau, Macau, Macau
There is no There There – Works by Un Sio San is an experiment of media expansion with poetry, which showcases the latest works of Macao poet and artist Un Sio San, after her art residency in the Arctic Circle (Svalbard). Using “space” as her visual motif, Un utilizes poetry as the major medium that is complemented by videography, installations, photography, and other means. This experiment of cross-media artistic creation initiates the discussions of non-places, the public sphere, urban ruins, and nature.
When: July 22–August 22, 2021
Where: Ox Warehouse, 15 Rua do Volong, GF, 1F & 2F Gallery, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the organizer’s Facebook page

Macao Chinese Orchestra Presents: Inheritance, Development – 100 Years of Chinese Music
2021-07-30 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Led by its Music Director and Principal Conductor, Liu Sha, the Orchestra will count on the cooperation of famous Huqin performer Jiang Kemei and young yangqin performer Wang Yujue. With these emerging and renowned musicians gathered in the concert, music aficionados will enjoy the legacy and development of Chinese music and spend an unforgettable evening.
In the concert, OCHM, under the baton of its Music Director and Principal Conductor, Liu Sha, will present the commissioned work “Macao Sketch” by Li Bochan, an emerging composer born in the 1990s. This national orchestral work set against the backdrop of Macao’s inclusive cultures portrays the humanistic spirit of Macau through a flowing melody. Renowned Huqin performer, Jiang Kemei, hailed as “A beauty who can play five types of Huqin”, will return to Macao to perform in this concert, presenting Banhu concerto Impromptu by Wang Danhong and Banhu and ensemble Peach Blossom Red by Jiang Kemei and Shen Dan, which expresses the artistic characteristics of the Shanxi Bangzi opera and the artistic charm of the Huayin Laoqiang opera. The concert also features young yangqin performer, Wang Yujue, presenting the Yangqin Concerto No. 2 “Harmony” by Zhang Chao, which shows the virtuosity of the artist. An appealing closing concert that music aficionados will certainly not want to miss.
Renowned Chinese Huqin performer Jiang Kemei, currently a national first-class artist and the honorary chief of the China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra, has been widely recognized throughout China, Asia, Europe, and North America, and is considered the most popular contemporary huqin performer. Young yangqin musician Wang Yujue, currently a lecturer at the Central Conservatory of Music, won several major awards, including the 5th Mandarin Art Academy Award and the laureate of the young professional group of 2009 CCTV Folk Music Competition. These two musicians will offer excellent performances to music aficionados.
When: Friday, 8:00pm, July 30,
Where: Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $120–200 per person
For more information and ticketing, check here

Intertwine Bamboo Pavilion at University of Saint Joseph
2021-07-31 - 2021-09-28 | University of Saint Joseph, 14–17 Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde, Macau, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
The Intertwine Bamboo Pavilion opens on Friday, 30 July in the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Ilha Verde Campus courtyard. This ephemeral architectural structure is built on the long tradition of USJ bamboo pavilions, combining the potential of vernacular bamboo techniques and local craftsmanship with the creativity and digital design skills of USJ fourth and fifth-year architecture students.
The Intertwine Bamboo Pavilion is a fluid and dynamic space with undulating surfaces and intricate bamboo densities. Its innovative form is designed to trigger people’s attention and imagination, creating an opportunity for multiple encounters.
Part of the Art Macao 2021, the pavilion is open for activities by the USJ and broader local community, standing as an invitation for cross-disciplinary collaboration, hosting exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and other events until the end of September.
When: 6:00pm, Friday, July 30, 2021
Where: Courtyard, University of Saint Joseph, 14–17 Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde, Macau
How much: July 31–September 28, 2021
For more information, check the event’s official website

Bok Festival 2021
2021-07-31 - 2021-08-08 | Albergue SCM, Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro No.8, Macau, Macau, Macau
Bok Festival 2021 is organized by a non-governmental association and features an independent and indie set of events including readings, concerts, exhibitions, performances, and much more. The festival kickstarts with an opening party at 7:00pm, followed by a sound and dance multimedia performance by AWPlanet. The festival continues with a VR dance film, a poetry session, a conceptual music ambience, DJ sessions, a Chinese ink painting with music performance, among other happenings. These are all part of the Bok Movement.
The M Mode 24 is a 24-hour community art festival at the St. Lazarus Festival, and the Bok Club, a session to socialise, drink and listen to people playing music. It takes place for a whole week, from Saturday to the next Sunday. The festival’s name derives from the pronunciation of a Cantonese character that reads “bok”, meaning connecting, striving, experimenting, and trying.
When: July 31–August 8, 2021
Where: Albergue SCM, 8 Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro, Macau, Ox Warehouse, 15 Rua do Volong, GF, 1F & 2F Gallery, Macau, Navy Yard 2, Rua de S. Tiago da Barra, Macau
How much: MOP $80–MOP $150 per person (per event)
For more information, check the event’s official website, and to get the whole programme, click here

The Shadow of Katana, Guns, Swords – Martial Arts, Samurai and Western Film Festival
2021-08-06 - 2021-09-18 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
Featured image above: The Fate of Lee Kan movie still
The Shadow of Katana, Guns, Swords – Martial Arts, Samurai, and Western Film Festival will be held from August to September, featuring a collection of 25 classic films in the martial arts, samurai, and western genres, categorized in five sections, namely “The Aesthetics of Violence”, “Literary Flavours in Action Films”, “Western Guns and Eastern Swords”, “Heroines” and “Special Screenings”. Martial arts, samurai, and Western are signature film genres in Chinese-speaking regions, Japan, and America, respectively. Cowboys, horses, and six-shooters in Western films, sharp swords in samurai films, and swordsmen in martial arts films are all vivid images in global films. They are characteristic and influential to one another. There are also been hybrid film works in recent years.
The festival selects 25 outstanding martial arts, samurai, and Western films for audiences in Macao. These works include grand classics, metaphorical breakthroughs, and fascinating post-modern hybrids that exhibit similarities and differences across three genres.
The Shadow of Katana, Guns, Swords – Martial Arts, Samurai, and Western Film Festival is held at the Cinematheque Passion. During the festival, a number of films will be screened, including Harakiri directed by the famous Japanese director Masaki Kobayashi, which received the Cannes Film Festival’s Special Jury Prize, and Once Upon a Time in the West, an epic Spaghetti Western film, which allows the audience to review classical films and introduces outstanding pieces to young spectators from the novel and interesting perspectives.
Two post-screening talks will be held during the Festival. On 28 August, local scholar Professor Lei Kun Teng and local writer Tai Pei will talk about literature and film after the screening of the film Warriors from the Magic Mountain. On September 5, local director Chan Nga Lei and local film reviewers Leng Wu Chio and Lei Ka Hon will take the audience to the world of martial heroes, cowboys, and samurais after the screening of the film Sukiyaki Western Django.
When: July 31–September 28, 2021
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macau
How much: MOP $60 per person
For more information and ticketing, check the organizer’s official website

The World in Microcosm Dance Performance
2021-08-07 - 2021-08-08 | Old Court Building, 舊法院大樓 (Old Court Building), 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau, Macau, Macau
Stella & Artists’ Production is having a dance performance for everyone to enjoy! The curator question “What is existence? What is self? What is a phenomenon? What is the meaning of life?” to explain to the audience what to expect. In a piece about love, friendship, and society in general, there’re no language barriers on a dance show. There are three performances to choose from.
The play is directed by Xing Liang, with music by Steve Hui. Dance performers include Chan Chi Cheng, Lao Pui Lon, Sio Ka I, and Fong Chan Ip.
When: 3:30pm and 8:00pm, August 7, 3:30pm, August 8, 2021
Where: Black Box Theatre, Old Court Building, 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau
How much: MOP $200 per person
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page
*25% discount for purchases before July 25, 2021, 50% discount for holders of valid full-time student card and seniors aged 65+ (proof is required)

Art Power Jamming: Rejuvenation “Live for Death – Works by Tracy Wong”
2021-08-07 - 2021-09-12 | Café Voyage, 31 Rua Do Padre Antonio Roliz, Edf. Pou Mei On, Macau, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
Ark-Association of Macau Art (the “AAMA”) exclusively presents Art Power Jamming – Rejuvenation “Live for Death – Works by Tracy Wong”. The exhibition is sponsored by Macao Foundation, organized by Ark-Association of Macau Art and Cclovethink, supported by Café Voyage and Graceart Design Studio.
“What is the meaning of existence that we have been searching for throughout our lives? How did it appear? If life has a time limit, will the meaning of survival be different? In the busy working life, people seem to forget the meaning of their existence, leading the same lifestyle at the same time at the same stage. We all hope that we can bring good things to the world during our survival, and we need the experience to grow up during the evolution from infant to old age”, the curator said.
Live for Death is appealing for Martin Heidegger. “People should live in the world like a dying passer-by and cherish it instead of manipulating the earth. There are many choices to live, and perhaps a choice has changed the trajectory of life”. Live for Death reflects Heidegger’s evaluation of this society, “As long as a person is still alive, he will live towards the direction of death. The life of this being runs through the entire process of death, which is a form of existence that precedes death. In this process of dying, people can truly feel the strong sense of self-existence, and they are present ahead of death.”
Tracy is currently the president of Oh My Hand Macau, project supervisor of Binshu Studio, illustrator of Thirty-seven Degrees, as well as the founder of Cclovethink. She is fully dedicated to culture, art and handicraft education, and is keen to record her daily occurrence and lifestyle through illustration, needle pen, handicraft, graphic design and printmaking After studying graphic design in secondary school, she obtained her professional qualification by enrolling in the Printmaking and Art Administration Certificate Programme under the major of Visual Arts in Macau Polytechnic Institute. Throughout these years, she has been involved in numerous artistic creations, including handicraft, art, printmaking, sketching, seal cutting, as well as participating in different collective exhibitions in Hong Kong, Macau, not limited to the Hong Kong Touch Art Festival.
When: August 7–September 12, 2021
Where: Café Voyage, 31 Rua Do Padre Antonio Roliz, Edf. Pou Mei On, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 6686 4091 or send an email to ark2014assart@gmail.com

Macanese and Portuguese Specialties at Rossio, MGM Macau
2021-08-09 - 2021-09-30 | MGM Macau, 1101 Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Taipa, Macau, Macau, Macau
MGM had the honor to be the first integrated resort in town to support the Macao Government Tourism Office in promoting the city’s unique Macanese cuisine at the Shanghai Macao Week roadshow last month. Together with its sister company Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, MGM hosted a two-week Taste of Macao Food Promotion at Bellagio Shanghai, bringing an array of signature Macanese and Portuguese classics to the vibrant city.
The menu showcased in Shanghai was meticulously designed by Rossio’s Chef de Cuisine Tiago Reis and Chef Redo Lo, to intrigue the city with flavors that showcases the perfect blend of East and West. To celebrate the success of this collaboration, starting from August 9, MGM Macau will bring back the much-welcomed renditions of some of the heartiest dishes of Macau’s culinary culture to Rossio for local residents to relish with friends and family. At the same time, guests may relish the experience while taking in the wondrous view of the installation art piece Valkyrie Octopus by renowned Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos in the European-inspired Grande Praça.
The Taste of Homecoming menu features the classic clams in white wine with coriander and lemon, as well as the octopus rice complemented with chef’s special bell pepper and green olive tapenade. Moreover, guests should not miss the signature specialties, Macanese crab salad with curry and cheese crust, a rendition from the traditional dish baked crab stuffed with meat. Guests who opt for the Rossio Set Menu may take advantage of exclusive privilege from an additional MOP $20* per dish to have a taste of the signature homecoming dishes. Last but not least, the fusion journey would not be complete without the cross-cultural sweet indulgence, chocolate mousse, and drunk pear with Portuguese port wine and spices, which is composed of three distinct layers of texture and flavors in every bite. What’s more, the African chicken with chili, coconut, peanut, and lemongrass from the a-la-carte is another finely tweaked specially crafted by chefs in the panoramic open kitchen, which truly delivers the taste of Macanese culinary legacy of over 450 years.
Portuguese wines
Weekend Portuguese Wine Tastings at Rossio
To indulge in the Macanese and Portuguese taste extravagance, guests can perfect their meal every Saturday night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with a two-hour free flow of wine selection from different regions of Portugal at only MOP $150* per person. August features wine from the Lisbon region, while the Bairrada region and Vinho Verde region will be highlighted in September and October respectively. Petiscos lovers may sample the classic Portuguese entrees alongside the wine. A choice of three petiscos (Portuguese-style tapas) is priced at MOP $100*, while MOP $150* for a selection of five.
What’s more, don’t miss the chance to say hello to Sea Odyssey friends that soar around at the Grande Praça every two hours between 1:00pm and 7:00pm daily, while dining at Rossio’s terrace. The gigantic turtle and inflated pufferfish which glide around the 8.3-meter-tall cylindrical MGM Aquarium will catch everyone’s eyes.
When: From August 9, 2021
Portuguese wine tastings – Saturdays, 6:00pm–8:00pm
Where: Rossio, MGM Macau, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Nape, Macau
How much: Prices depends on the dish
Portuguese wine tastings – MOP $150 per person for a selection of different wines
For enquiries and reservations, please call (853) 8802 2372 or visit www.mgm.mo
*Subject to 10% service charge
African Chicken

Cancelled: ARTmusing Film Carnival
2021-08-26 - 2021-08-29 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Particularly focused on family bonding through the experience of cinema, this year’s ARTmusing Film Carnival invites children, teens, and whole families to watch a series of eight works internationally awarded. Grownups and their offspring will peek through the windows opened by a diversity of awarded motion pictures.
All set for a colorful stream of visual and aural emotions as the ARTmusing Film Carnival starts buzzing, getting ready to welcome parents and kids. With the holiday excitement fast approaching, going to the movies may turn out as a great complement to the usual activity of the warmer months. That’s why we suggest the cozy, cool darkness of CCM’s Small Auditorium as an excellent spot for family bonding.
From animated adventures to live action stories and gripping documentaries, the silver screen will come to life with eight fine productions carefully picked from festivals around the world in a string of acclaimed European, American and Asian features. Depicting alien encounters, traveling to remote cultures, and telling both imagined and real stories, this Film Carnival is a journey of numerous paths and overlapping realities, unveiling classic art forms and unknown kingdoms. All films and box office details will be revealed by July, before the magic of the cinema is finally launched in our movie theatre!
When: August 26–29, 2021
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $60 per person
For more information, check here

Art Macao 2021 – Selected Works by Local Artists
2021-08-29 - 2021-10-24 | Green Townhouses, 55 - 57 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau, Macau, Macau
Featured image above: Landscape No. 2021, by Mak Kuong Weng
Part of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021, with the theme “Advance and retreat of globalization”, the Selected Works by Local Artists exhibition offers us an opportunity to review the globalization status in the time of a pandemic through visual arts. A public calling for visual artworks from local artists had been held. 12 pieces/sets of outstanding works were selected, including paintings, three-dimensional installations, sculptures, and photography. The artworks selected are exhibited at the Former Municipal Cattle Stable. This exhibition provides Macau artists with an international platform for exchanges, so as to improve the international vision and cultivate talents.
When: Daily, 10:00am–7:00pm, August 29–October 24, 2021
Where: Green Townhouses, Former Municipal Cattle Stable, Intersection of Avenida do Coronel Mesquita and Avenida Almirante Lacerda
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s official page
Scattered, by Ieong Man Pan

Cancelled: 2021 hush! Summer Concerts
2021-09-01 - 2021-09-16 | Macao Science Center, Macau
2021 hush! Summer Concerts take place at coastal performance sites, including the Macao Science Centre Square, the Navy Yard 2, and Ponte 9 Rooftop. This year, the event features a “hush! Kids” stage for the first time, in addition to a number of concerts, thematic performances, booths hosted by local practitioners, the art of installation and online music competitions.
The festival is dividing the participating bands into three categories, namely Hot Wave, Upbeat Power, and Summer Chill, and will also feature the ‘hush! Kids’ stage for bands formed by members with an average age of 12 or under. The Music Workshop features self-nominated or nominated instructors teaching pop music-related knowledge and sharing their experience, providing opportunities for music aficionados to exchange with and learn from each other, while Themed Music Development invites local bands, musicians, and curators to stage thematic performances through creative music programs, seeking to promote the development of pop music in Macau.

2021’s edition of the event is also having the hush! Products x Creative Industries to further stimulate the development of the music brand and collaborative units through their respective platforms. The selected partners will be authorized to use the ‘hush!’ trademark as a ‘cultural and creative partner’, produce and sell crossover products by assuming sole responsibility for their own profits and losses. They will also set up booths to sell products at a designated area of the concert venues this year.
When: TBA
Where: Macao Science Center, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nape, Macau, Navy Yard 2 Contemporary Art Center, Rua de S. Tiago da Barra, Macau and Rooftop, Ponte 9 Creative Platform, 9 Rua das Lorchas, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their Facebook page

“New Era” – Ark Association 2021 Members’ Exhibition
2021-09-01 - 2021-09-25 | Jao Tsung-I Academy, Macau
Ark-Association of Macau Art (the “AAMA”) is presenting its 2021 members’ exhibition “New Era”, showcasing a multitude of artworks created by 15 members in different mediums, with an aim to express their views on their main contributions to the society, to families, to themselves and even as a citizen. This collective exhibition is held at the Jao Tsung-I Academy.
According to the curator’s note, “we work together to create the entire scene we are in, from going to work daily, typing a message with the keyboard, dining in different restaurants, walking in the garden, smiling at strangers, volunteering to help others, learning new skills, taking care of our parents, educating others and more. Our small step pushes the overall scene changes. When we seem to be looking for our own satisfaction, indeed each of us is cooperating with each other and contributing to the entire society”.
Participating members include Coco Cheong, Yaya Vai, Celia Si, Betty Ng, Pamela Chan, Mei Mei Cheong, Fion Lei, Splendidsaber, Dophine Wong, Bezalel Ho, Judy Lei, Carol Sam, Jansky Karl Lei, Kong Leong, and Weng UU.
When: September 1–25, 2021
Where: Jao Tsung-I Academy, 95 C-D Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, send an email to ark2014assart@gmail.com or check the organizer’s Facebook page

Art Macao Outdoor Installations
2021-09-01 - 2021-09-30 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Featured image above: Learning from Macao, by the Drawing Architecture Studio. Handover Gifts Museum
Six eye-catching outdoor art installations are displayed at different corners of the city as part of Art Macao, a mega international cultural and artistic event in Macau, providing visitors with distinctive art and cultural attractions.
Learning from Macao is a mega-urban panorama. Using the signature language of architectural axonometric drawing, the mainland-based Drawing Architecture Studio has attempted to explore a new 21st-century urban design concept with Macau as its theme. It’s on display at the exterior wall of the Handover Gifts Museum of Macao.
The artwork “Gathering” by Su Xinping from Mainland China, sets the huge hands at an upward angle. The work combines figurative expression with surreal dimensions to create a mountain-like shape, allowing viewers to look up from a relatively low horizontal line of sight and feel the infinite space that extends out. The artwork can be visited at the Art Plaza of the Macao Cultural Centre.
Chakra was created by Riccardo Cordero, from Italy. The sculptures, located in Tap Seac Square, are formed into a circle, allowing people to visit and appreciate the work from various perspectives.
Global City, signed by Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich, uses steel and resin to interpret the concept of “a global village”, highlighting the advantages of human interconnectedness while showing the threat posed by human civilization to the earth, exploring the realistic significance of sharing the same house in the hustle and bustle in the development of humanity. You can visit this in front of the Taipa Houses-Museum.
Made of mirror and fiberglass, the installation Miss You, by Thailand artist Gongkan conveys the idea that “love” is freedom without boundaries, and everyone can express “love” without restraint. Open to the public at Anim’Arte Nam Van.
In Barra square, you’ll be able to see Sun Boat, a work that explores migration by Moataz Nasr (from Egypt), features a solar disc of 360 paddles to illustrate the endless, interconnected movement of human beings on earth seeking a better life.
When: September 1–30, 2021
Where: Handover Gifts Museum of Macao, 237–285 Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau, Art Plaza, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau, Taipa Houses-Museum, Anim’Arte Nam Van, 744B Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Nam Van, Macau, and Barra square, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s official page
Miss You, by Thailand artist Gongkan. Anim’Arte Nam Van

Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau's Autumn Offers
2021-09-01 - 2021-10-31
Autumn is almost here and Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau has crafted a series of interesting activities and deals for everyone to fully enjoy the season! From staycations with workshops, fado nights, and set lunches, there’s an array of events to be a part of, so don’t miss the chance to visit this property and take the whole family or a bunch of friends.
Staycations: Relax and Learn
The DimSum-cation is a staycation package that allows you and your family to stay at a Deluxe Room, but also participate in a dim sum cooking class for one adult and one child, where you’ll be able to create five varieties of steamed dim sum. Perfect for people who want to perfect their Cantonese food mastery, this is the perfect getaway for the whole clan.
The Museum Explor-cation package includes accommodation in a Deluxe Room, plus tickets to the Celebrity Wax Museum or the Macau Science Center for up to two persons. This might be just what you’re looking for to relax and do a bit of sightseeing at the same time! These are super fun and interactive museums, so be sure to visit them along with your loved ones.
The Suite Offer will have you stay at one of their One-Bedroom Suite with a balcony, inclusive of a MOP $500 F&B credit, a MOP $200 spa credit, and tickets to visit the Celebrity Wax Museum for up to two adults and two kids.
When: Ongoing
Where: Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau
How much: Starting from MOP $698, MOP $898, and MOP $1,130 per night

Dining: Welcoming Autumn with Food
If you’re into international and Portuguese cuisine, then this menu is just the right thing for you! Their semi-buffet lunch with a choice of one main course includes deep-fried octopus tentacles, tomato rice, grilled Liberian Port fillet, and Slow-roasted flank steak. Ideal for people who work nearby or simply someone who wants to have a delectable high-quality meal, this semi-buffet lunch takes place at Café Bela Vista.

Their semi-buffet dinner with a choice of one main course highlighting baked swordfish fillet, crispy-roasted suckling pig, pan-fried Chilean seabass fillet, and many other dishes is the to-go deal for everyone looking for a beautiful setting to have dinner and chill over food, drinks, and friends.
From Monday to Wednesday, their newly launched Portuguese “Boa Vida” set dinner features roasted free-range Portuguese chicken with spicy chili sauce, grilled octopus, crushed new potatoes, pan-seared USDA prime fillet mignon, Pata Negra ham, and much more! Get a taste of Portugal by booking a table at Café Bela Vista and have a great meal surrounded by loved ones.
When: Ongoing
Where: Café Bela Vista, Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau
How much: Semi-buffed lunch – MOP $228 per adult and MOP $109 per child
Semi-buffet dinner – MOP $328 for two persons
Portuguese Boa Vida set dinner – MOP $398 for two persons
For more information and reservations, call +853 2856 7888 or check their official website

Moon-Themed Walks Across Macau
2021-09-01 - 2021-12-31 | Macau Tower, Macau
It’s time for gatherings with family and friends during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and one of the festive activities is moon appreciation. The Cultural Affairs Bureau has crafted a selection of viewpoints suggestions from where people can watch the moon and all its surroundings. Despite the dense urban environment, there are actually many good spots for appreciating the full moon, some of which not only offer spectacular views of the moon, but also the iconic cityscape of Macau. Let’s enjoy a cosy evening with family and friends this Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes and lanterns!
At an elevation of 62.7 metres above sea level, Penha Hill is located on the east of the Inner Harbour and the west of Nam Van Lake. It is also next to Barra Hill, which is on its southwest. On the east side of Penha Hill is the official residence of the Portuguese Consul General in Macau (Former Hotel Bela Vista). Perched on top of the hill, Our Lady of Penha Chapel was built in 1622 and once served as the residence of the Bishop of the Diocese of Macao. Featuring the spire of a Gothic church, it has been praised as “a building of architectural value”, and is listed in the Classified Immovable Properties. Overflowing with plants, the hill is a tranquil and pleasing place for visitors to enjoy great views of Praia Grande.
At 223 metres above the ground, visitors can enjoy amazing 360° views of Macau Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane, from the Observation Decks of Macau Tower. Brave visitors can also experience the thrill of taking photos from above through the laminate glass floor of the Observation Lounge, overlooking the traffic on the ground. In addition to the great views during the day, visitors can also enjoy the sunset and twilight, brilliantly lit lights or the moonrise during the Mid-Autumn Festival, creating more memories of the trip to Macau.
The leisure area on the Taipa Waterfront offers a large number of leisure facilities, including a jogging track, bicycle track, children’s playground, workout area and recreational facilities. Bicycle rental services are also available for visitors to enjoy the Taipa coastline while cycling. On mid-autumn nights, visitors can enjoy the moon from the quiet seawall, a perfect place for busy city dwellers to relax and relieve stress.
Also known as “Lou Yun” (Lou’s Garden) and “Lou Kau Garden”, Lou Lim Ioc Park was named after the son of Lou Cheok Chi, a wealthy merchant of Macau in the 19th century. It is the only park on the Macau peninsula landscaped in the style of classical parks of Suzhou and Hangzhou in China. Acquired by the Macau Government in 1973, the park has elegant pavilions, ponds, bridges, grottos, water cascades, curiously-shaped rockeries and winding corridors. The architectural elements of its Chon Chou Tong Pavilion and park walls, styled after that of Southern Europe, blend in harmoniously with its classical layout. The park is indeed an embodiment of Chinese and Western influences, which also characterises the uniqueness of Macau’s culture. Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, residents and visitors come to the park to enjoy the moon, mooncakes and lantern riddles amidst the ancient and elegant scenery.
Acclaimed as one of Macau’s Eight Scenic Spots, the Taipa Houses represent the charming Portuguese architectural style in Taipa. The Portuguese residences along Avenida da Praia, together with the neighbouring Our Lady of Carmel Church and the garden, comprise a picturesque landscape in which the five greenhouses stand out as the most representative.
In 2016, the Macao SAR Government re-capitalised these five buildings by transforming them into the “Macanese Living Museum”, “Exhibitions Gallery”, “Creative Casa”, “Nostalgic House” and “House for Receptions” from west to east, respectively. This project has converted the place into a combination of culture and creativity, with outdoor performances and leisure elements, making it a showcase of not only the culture of the Portuguese-speaking countries but of culture from all over the world.
When: Ongoing
Where: Penha Hill, Hilltop of Penha Hill, Macau, Macau Tower, Largo da Torre de Macau, Taipa Waterfront, Zona de Lazer da Marginal da Taipa, Taipa, Lou Lim Ioc Garden, 10 Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro, Macau, Taipa Houses-Museum, Avenida da Praia, Carmo, Taipa
How much: Free admission for most of these spots*
*Macau Tower Observation Deck – MOP $165 per person
*Bike rent in Taipa – MOP $10–20 per hour
For more information, call (853) 8988 4000, send an email to info.dm@icm.gov.mo or check here

2021 Brand Story – Macao Original Fashion Exhibition VI: Demi*D
2021-09-02 - 2021-10-10 | Macao Fashion Gallery, Macau
The Macao Fashion Gallery’s “2021 Brand Story—Macao Original Fashion Exhibition VI”, through a collection of womenswear featuring a concise and decent style and a well-designed exhibition hall, provides an insight into Demi*D’s vision of modern urban women.
The exhibition runs from September 2 to October 10 at the Macao Fashion Gallery. Demi*D is a brand created by designer Demi Ding, whose works are mainly made of stiff suit fabric and embellished with unique embroidery patterns, adding more details to the clothes and achieving a three-dimensional effect. Her works highlight the minimalist style that combines stiffness and flexibility. This exhibition is themed “Sunflower”, which conveys a positive message of optimism and reminds people to always maintain an optimistic attitude towards life.
In addition, a sales space, the 2021 Exclusive Fashion Collections — Showroom, is available, bringing together clothing and accessories from 34 local original brands. Members of the public are welcome to participate and purchase their favorite products.
When: September 2–October 10, 2021
Where: Macao Fashion Gallery, 47 Rua de S. Roque, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2835 3341 or check their website

Macao Orchestra 2021-22 Concert Season
2021-09-05 - 2022-07-30 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Featured image above: Trombone player and conductor, Christian Lindberg | A Night with the World’s Top Trombonist
The Macao Orchestra’s 2021-22 Concert Season is themed Inheritance of German and Austrian Classics, and invites numerous internationally acclaimed musicians and art groups to present masterpieces of classical music, allowing audiences to appreciate the wisdom of the great masters and to pass on the beauty of music through a vast array of exciting works.
Due to the impact of the pandemic, the concert “Verdi Operas Gala”, originally scheduled for last year, will be staged on the new concert season’s finale, in which Italian renowned soprano Maria Agresta and tenor Marco Berti will perform a repertoire of melodious opera arias.
In addition, a number of internationally renowned artists were invited for the new Concert Season, offering the audience a variety of captivating performances. Song Yuanming, an internationally acclaimed soprano well-known for her mellow and delicate voice, will join hands with one of the most influential Chinese conductors, Zhang Jiemin, in the “Starry Vienna – New Year Concert”; conductor Lin Daye, winner of the 6th Sir Georg Solti International Conducting Competition, will join hands with the Macao Orchestra to present three introductory selections of classical music in the concert The Power of Music; young pianist Zhang Haochen, winner of the gold medal at the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will perform in Macau again, presenting Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in the concert The Fabulous Brahms – Zhang Haochen and Macao Orchestra; Xu Zhong, the Director of the Shanghai Opera House and Principal Conductor of the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, will present classical and romantic masterpieces in the concert “Fascinated Chamber”, showcasing his flawless technique and fluid musicality.
Violinist Ning Feng
The year 2021 marks the 110th anniversary of the premiere of Austrian composer Mahler’s famous work Song of the Earth in 2021, the Macao Orchestra will team up with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Macao Orchestra, Lu Jia, in collaboration with outstanding Chinese alto Liu Siman and tenor Xue Haoyin, to present a magnificent production. The work Song of the Earth, based on the poetry collection The Chinese Flute translated by German poet Hans Bethge, has an inexplicable connection to Chinese poems during the Tang dynasty.
Macao Orchestra and its special art partner, MGM, are jointly presenting the famous work The Planets by British composer Gustav Holst in the early 20th century, under the baton of the Assistant Conductor of the Macao Orchestra, Francis Kan. In order to enhance the presentation, the concert will combine the world’s largest permanent indoor LED screen at the MGM Theatre with special lighting effects, allowing the audience to relive the vastness of the great universe as if in the solar system.
In order to promote classical music to the public, the new Concert Season features three concerts When Music Speaks, in which the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Macao Orchestra, Lu Jia, will share the musical pieces and tell the stories behind the music. The Fun Music series of the new concert season continues to inject creativity into classical music in order to attract the younger generation, develop their interest in classical music and enhance their appreciation abilities. Conductor Jason Lai will present 11 dance pieces from different countries in the amusing and creative concert “Dancing to Music”, transforming the symphony orchestra into a versatile dancer; the Children’s Day Concert: Conductor’s Spellbook is a musical performance that combines fun, storytelling, and education, offering an exceptional musical experience to the children.
When: September 5–July 30, 2022
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, and Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the premiere of Mahler’s work: The Song of the Earth – Macao Orchestra and Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Christmas concert – Winter Fantasia and Starry Vienna – New Year Concert – MOP $100–400 (each concert per person)
For more information, call +853 2853 0782, send an email to ocm@icm.gov.mo, or check the Macao Orchestra’s official page
