This month is packed with exhibitions, festivals, and concerts and in this article, we’ve listed 11 events bringing you in a deeper dimension on Macau’s culture or even to inspire your artistry skills.
A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORY OF MACAU – EXHIBITION
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In celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Macao Postal Savings service, the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau has published a photo album – called “A Contribution to the History of Macau” – featuring photographs of buildings that became part of Macao Postal Savings’ portfolio of assets during the 1930s and 40s. Some of the selected photos are on display at the Gallery of Carmo Post Office in Taipa, offering visitors a glance at a bygone Macau. The album is available for purchase at the post office, priced at MOP $380.
When: 10:30am–5:30pm, from now until March 3 (closed on Mondays)
Where: Gallery of Carmo Post Office in Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information please call +853 2837 8138 or visit www.macaucep.gov.mo
“IMAGINARY BEINGS” EXHIBITION BY PORTUGUESE ARTIST ANA ARAGAO
Taipa Village Cultural Association is proud to invite Portuguese illustration artist Ana Aragao to debut her solo exhibition in Macau. Her collection of artworks will showcase an array of building features in different forms and shapes that are drawn spontaneously.
She has an intensive background in architecture but builds her dream houses in illustrations and paintings. Fascinated with cities and their real or imaginary representations, Ana creates her own masterpieces. In 2014, Ana was selected as one of the 200 best illustrators worldwide by Lurzer’s Archive. The talented artist often takes part in exhibitions, lectures, and workshops.
When: 12:00pm–8:00pm, December 6, 2017–February 21, 2018
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details, visit www.taipavillagemacau.com, www.anaaragao.com or +853 2857 6118
THE GOLDEN PARADE FEATURING WEAPONRY FROM THE BEIJING PALACE
The Golden Parade’s exhibition marks the 19th year of collaboration between the Macao Museum of Art and the Palace Museum in Beijing. During recent years, its theme has been co-organised by two parties that have been closely related to the everyday life. In accordance, this exhibition showcases over 150 pieces/sets of weaponry and military equipment of the Qing imperial court, part of the collection of the Palace Museum which ranges from imperial armaments to court paintings that allows the viewers to get a sense of the political and military aspects of the Qing period, the life of emperors in the Imperial Palace and the court’s emphasis on military prowess.
When: 10:00am–7:00pm, December 16–March 11, (closed on Mondays)
Where: Macao Museum of Art
How much: Free
For more information, please contact +853 8791 9814 or [email protected] or visit their website
17TH MACAO CITY FRINGE FESTIVAL
Art breaks free from performance halls and invades all corners of the city, creating unlimited possibilities. This year’s theme for 17th Macao City Fringe Festival is “Treasures Hunting” and will be held from featuring a total of 23 wonderful programmes, as well as 10 outreach activities, such as workshops, talks and art critique, among others, leading the public to uncover the city’s treasures and explore overlooked values in the interaction between people.
The 10-day long festival offers creativity and surprises featuring other excellent programmes. Offering workshops, talks, and art critique, among other outreach activities, aimed to offer the public an even richer and varied arts experience. It also sets up the “Fringe Intelligence Division” to train Fringe reporters who, under the guidance of instructors from Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, will be able to learn about the different methods of cultural and art production works and explore the possibility to create local media dedicated to arts and culture.
When: January 12–21
Where: Different cultural venues around Macau
How much: MOP $80, $120
Ticketing: www.macauticket.com
More information please call +853 2855 5555 or visit their website at www.macaucityfringe.gov.mo
LANGUAGE AND THE ART OF XU BING
In this exhibition, you can take a closer look at some of the most important works of Xu Bing, an internationally acclaimed Chinese contemporary artist, who expresses his creativity through calligraphy, ink-wash painting, and installation art. With the invitation of the Macao Museum of Art, Xu Bing has created a new work for this exhibition. Writing in Portuguese for the first time, using his trademark “Square Word Calligraphy”. The exhibition also features a reading area, providing access to over 20 publications about Xu Bing’s work, research, and writings.
When: 10:00am—7:00pm, from now till March 4 (closed on Mondays)
Where: Macao Museum of Art
How much: Free
For more information please contact +853 8791 9814 and [email protected] or visit their website.
THE MEMORABLE TIME – TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFT INDUSTRIES OF MACAO
Macau’s incense, firecracker and match industries had a prosperous period in the 1950s and 60s and has become an important source of income for the city at the time. This exhibition allows visitors to witness the golden years of those industries and have a better understanding in the development and subsequent decline. It features around 210 exhibits in six areas, including replicas of the façades of bygone local incense and firecracker factories. Guided tours are available on January 6 and 20 and on February 10 and 24.
When: 10:00am–6:00pm, October 28–Febuary 25, (closed on Mondays; open on public holidays)
Where: Macao Museum
How much: MOP $15 (for adults), free admission for children aged 12 and below, and senior citizens aged 65 and above and free admission on Tuesdays and on the 15th of every month.
For more information please contact +853 2835 7911 and [email protected] or visit their website.
THINK BRICK–PLAY AND LEARN WITH LEGO® EDUCATION
This fun exhibition aims to encourage children and young people to put their creativity to work. Cultivating their rational thinking and interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. Participants can enjoy building structures with LEGO® bricks, including assembling or programming robots. There are several interactive classrooms available that allows children to learn basic principles of physics and engineering while having fun.
When: 10:00am–6:00pm, from now until February 25 (closed on Thursdays; open to public holidays)
Where: Macao Science Center
How much: MOP $25 (entrance fee)
For more information please contact +853 2888 0822 and [email protected] or visit their website.
FILM SELECTION NEW AMERICA CINEMA: CINEMA OF POSSIBILITIES
The Cinematheque Passion is going to present you New America Cinema: Cinema of Possibilities—the first film festival of Modern American films in Macau, in January of 2018. Inviting Mr. Francisco Lo, co-founder of Film Monitor, an independent film review journal in Houston, US. Multicultural themes are the features in this festival and selected ten widely acclaimed American films, to unfold a modern America for you. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the United States has played a significant role in world cinema. New America Cinema: Cinema of Possibilities staged for 3 weeks, at the Cinematheque Passion. The festival will be unveiled with The Love Witch, directed by Anna Biller, which made a great reputation in the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Besides, the other nine films have received praises from all over the world.
When: January 13–28
Where: Cinematheque Passion
How much: MOP $60 (standard ticket), 50% discount full-time students or senior citizens aged 65
EXHIBITION BY ZUO ZHENG YAO (18TH ANNIVERSARY OF MACAU HANDOVER TO CHINA)
In celebration of Macau’s 18th Handover Anniversary is an exhibition aiming to promote cultural exchanges between Mainland China and Macau. It features artworks by Mainland Chinese artist Zuo Zheng Yao whose pieces are renowned for featuring ink on ceramics and has participated in several solo and collective exhibitions.
When: 3:00pm–8:00pm, Monday, 12:00pm–8:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday; January 18–February 4
Where: Albergue SCM
How much: Free
For more information please call +853 2852 2550 or visit their Facebook page.
MACAO CHINESE ORCHESTRA 2018 SPRING CONCERT
The Macao Chinese Orchestra will be performing a joyful and festive program to welcome the Chinese New Year and provide a blessing for music aficionados as spring arrives. The concert will last for about 60 minutes with no interval. Including pieces of “Dance of the Golden Snake”,“Dance of the Yao Ethnic Group”,“Rowing to the Margin” Dizi Duet,“Rosy Clouds Chase the Moon”,“Portuguese Celebration”,“Chinese Celebration”, and “Spring”. The orchestra will be led by, Sun Peng.
When: 8:00pm, Saturday, January 20
Where: Pak Wai Activities Centre
How much: Free admission
For more information please contact +853 8399 6699 / 2836 6866 and [email protected] or visit www.icm.gov.mo/ochm
2018 SINULOG FESTIVAL
The Sinulog Festival is one of the largest and most colorful festivals in the Philippines, with a very rich history. To honor the “Santo Niño” – the child Jesus. It is essentially a dance festival, which pays tribute to the country’s pagan past and its acceptance of Christianity. An extensive Filipino community in Macau has brought the festivities to the city. It was first held in 2003 and is considered now to be the largest annual event of the local Filipino population. This year’s festival starts with a Mass at 11:00am at St. Lawrence’s Church, followed by a lunch, a procession with an image of the Santo Niño, a colorful parade, and lots of dancing and music.
When: Sunday, January 21
Where: Sai Van Lake Plaza
How much: Free admission
