Arts & Culture

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

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 “living wisdom” of the Lingnan people – proof that heritage is still very much alive

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 custard tarts.

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

For the first time ever, a Macao playwright has won the prestigious Cao Yu Script Award. Lawrence Lei I Leong’s dark domestic drama, Hide and Seek, was recognised for its powerful portrayal of cross-cultural and generational conflict.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.