Arts & Culture

The Poly MGM Museum unveiled its inaugural exhibition in November, bringing precious relics, cutting edge technology and an emphasis on cross-cultural dialogue to the city’s arts scene.

In celebration of the Macao Special Administrative Region’s 25th anniversary, a new exhibition is showcasing over 100 stamp designs by nine renowned Macao artists – bringing the city’s cultural legacy to life in a format where art, history and function overlap.

The Macao Museum of Art’s latest exhibition showcases more than 150 exquisite bronze artefacts, primarily funerary goods unearthed after thousands of years. These bronzes convey messages from ancient Chinese civilisations whose enduring influences still reverberate today.

Macao’s highly anticipated music festival returns with another vibrant programme of timeless classics and emerging talents, as well as remarkable maestros taking heritage to new heights.

Elisa Chan is a rising R&B star whose song about sloths earned her the prestigious 2024 Golden Award. As she approaches her 30th birthday, Chan reflects on how personal growth has shaped her evolving music career.

Benjamim Soares is a folk-rock songwriter who has always approached the music industry at his own pace. Now, with two new Best of the Pop awards under his belt, things are ramping up for the artist: he sees the recognition as a turning point.

The annual Feast of Na Tcha pays homage to one of Macao’s most revered deities while offering a vibrant portrayal of the historic traditions, values and beliefs that thrive in the SAR today.

A landmark collaboration between museums across the Greater Bay Area has resulted in Macao’s largest ever exhibition of export paintings – a genre offering glimpses of southern China during the 18th and 19th centuries, tailored for the foreign market.

Doors are opening for the proudly Macanese performer, who recently won season two of the Midlife, Sing & Shine! competition. Germano Guilherme tells the magazine about how he reached this point in his career, his upcoming projects, and the honour he feels when promoting Macao’s unique culture on stage.

The Ruins of St Paul’s neighbourhood is home to a variety of the city’s intangible heritage elements, including traditional herbal tea brewing, incense stick manufacturing and the creation of traditional wedding dresses.