Wu Man gives the pipa a global voice
Wu Man has spent more than three decades expanding the pipa’s horizons, collaborating across cultures and introducing the Chinese instrument to audiences worldwide
Chan Hin Io shines a light on Macao’s past and present
For more than 20 years, photographer Chan Hin Io has walked the streets of Macao, building one of the city’s most extensive visual records of change, nostalgia and continuity
Finding Macao through a lost violin
Can a lost violin artwork help propel Macao’s film industry onto the international stage? Local director Max Bessmertny is hoping his debut feature, “The Violin Case”, might do exactly that
Slow reading, deep thought: lessons from Bi Feiyu
In a world increasingly defined by speed, Bi Feiyu – one of China’s most acclaimed contemporary novelists – embraces stillness. Literature, he insists, like life itself, is a journey to be savoured slowly
The Taipa art connection
The 10th anniversary of the Taipa Village Cultural Association tells a story not only of exhibitions and events but of community engagement. What began as an effort to expand the experiences available to tourists visiting Old Taipa Village has evolved into a cultural anchor for
Gu Yue: Life as artist and academic
Acclaimed artist and revered academic Gu Yue receives support from the China National Arts Fund for his oil painting “Pursuit – Setting Sail”, a work rooted in Macao’s cultural imagination
Lingnan’s heritage comes to life
The Macao Museum has creatively woven together the multi-layered tapestry of Lingnan cultures in an immersive exhibit. The “New Momentum – Cultured Bay Area, Brilliant Intangible Cultural Heritage” is far more than a static collection of artifacts; it is a thoughtfully curated journey through the
Preserving Macao’s identity
Macao is a place shaped by centuries of encounters and cultural exchanges. To safeguard the city’s time‑honoured traditions, the MSAR Government has recently added 12 new entries to the official intangible cultural heritage list, with local practices ranging from lion dances to the making of
Macanese moviemaker races to the top
Eight thrilling minutes, packed with roaring engines, daring overtakes and heart-pounding crashes, but also stunning visuals of Macao’s vivid urban landscape. “Macau Races On” clinched the ‘Best Event Film’ award in October, at the International Motor Film Awards 2025