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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
December 2025

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
December 2025
One of many printed treasures in the “Regarding Books” exhibition is a 1566 edition of the Benoît Bible, once deemed heretical by the Catholic Church

Bound to Last: The Power of Print

An exhibition of rare books at University of Macau Museum of Art invites visitors to rediscover the printed word and reflect on books’ enduring value in the digital age.
August 2025
The Lisboa, Stories of Macau features a collection of exquisitely crafted furniture and art from the Qing court

Discovering Macao’s History Through Play

From battling pirates on the high seas during Macao’s maritime heyday to auditioning for the Patuá theatre, the city’s layered history and culture have been brought to life in a hands-on, high-tech exhibition at The Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery.
August 2025
Casa Garden was spruced up in time to celebrate Portugal’s national day and the 20th anniversary of its UNESCO World Heritage status

Casa Garden Reopens Its Doors

Shrouded inside a green tarpaulin for much of 2025, the heritage-listed building is once again ready to serve as a bridge between Chinese and Portuguese cultures.
August 2025
Tsang Tseng Tseng (left) and Leong Kit Man bring the skill and artistry of traditional Chinese ink painting into the modern era

Ink Across Eras

Macao artists Leong Kit Man and Tsang Tseng Tseng are helping keep ancient forms of Chinese ink painting relevant in the contemporary art world. Here, the pair speak to how new perspectives can complement traditional techniques.
August 2025
One of the visually rich show’s most riveting scenes involves a set piece called the Human Chandelier

Making a Splash

Macao’s beloved residency show is back. A new and improved House of Dancing Water debuted in May, bringing fresh energy, a new character and high-tech upgrades to the city’s theatrical marvel on a swimming pool stage.
May 2025
An alter dedicated to the worship of Tou Tei (the bearded figure on the left) and his consort, Tuo Tei Po

Meet the Keeper of the Earth God

Lo Seng Chung has dedicated much of his life to preserving the folk customs surrounding Tou Tei, revered in Macao as the guardian of land and locality. Earlier this year, his efforts were formally recognised by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
May 2025
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