Whether they’re fleeing a revolution, looking for decent domestic work or even preparing to launch a Grand Prix, Indonesians have been migrating to Macao for more than half a century. Welcome to a vibrant community that has been integral in building our city.
The five-month arts and culture festival that is Art Macao has already captured the imagination of artists, residents and visitors – and there’s plenty more to see before it ends in October.
Macao is a hotbed of talent. We meet six up-and-coming young creatives who are shaping the future of the arts scene in the city.
Examining the art of indigenous people over thousands of years can tell us a lot about history and culture. We look at works from Portuguese-speaking countries and ask whether Macao can ever have a museum to display such pieces in public.
The exhibition explores some of the themes that characterise Renaissance art (14th to 17th centuries) from the human form to movement, light and shade and costume.
Once a feast that brought everyone together, today Chá Gordo is a rare tradition that should be preserved.
The Sinulog Festival, one of the most popular religious celebrations in the Philippines, is held annually every third Sunday of January. In Macao, this tribute to the Child Jesus is also an occasion for the Filipino community to come together and ease the homesickness, while others take centre stage to shine as dancing queens.
Carlos Marreiros’ architecture firm has been selected to design the new Macao Central Library. “It’s an important project and also a pleasure to contribute with such a building to my hometown.”
South Korea’s Clean Up, from writer-director Kwon Man-ki, took the top prize at the 3rd International Film Festival & Awards Macao held in December at the Macao Cultural Centre.
Take a long look at rare works of art and contemporary pieces inside Macao’s gaming establishments.