Through the Lens
MACAO through the camera lens
![Expertly rendered sea wave, cloud and dragon patterns decorate this cloisonné enamel water pot, dating from the Qianlong reign (1736-1795) Expertly rendered sea wave, cloud and dragon patterns decorate this cloisonné enamel water pot, dating from the Qianlong reign (1736-1795)](https://macaomagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/zoom.jpg)
Auspicious Beginning: Spring Festival Traditions in the Forbidden City
To mark China’s biggest annual celebration, the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) has teamed up with the Palace Museum to exhibit “Auspicious Beginning: Spring Festival Traditions in the Forbidden City”. The Forbidden City, following its completion in 1420, served as the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties. For this exhibition, however, MAM and […]
![Sacred Heart Canossian College by Dennis Ho, 2022 Sacred Heart Canossian College by Dennis Ho, 2022](https://macaomagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MM73_13_01.jpg)
Accidentally Wes Anderson x Macao Art Exhibition
Featuring over 30 photographs captured in Macao and the surrounding region, the Accidentally Wes Anderson x Macao Art Exhibition is an ode to Wes Anderson’s whimsical universe.
![In Extremis, 2018 (brass, stainless steel, black iron, blue steel) In Extremis, 2018 (brass, stainless steel, black iron, blue steel)](https://macaomagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/09_Zoom.jpg)
Zhao Zhao: A Long Day
The Macao Museum of Art is displaying 82 pieces/sets of art from the Xinjiang-born artist, highlighted by some of his most important works over the past two decades.
![Cattle egrets Cattle egrets](https://macaomagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Zoom_01.jpg)
Vibrant creatures
Look at the sky, water or trees and you’ll see that Macao is blessed with some beautiful flying creatures. Bird photographer João Monteiro takes us through his lens, showcasing some of the city’s abundant bird life.
![Macao drone Gala Macao drone Gala](https://macaomagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220511152334-1627b6476e9fefb.jpg)
Drones take the spotlight
Spanning across four nights with two showings lasting 15 minutes per set, the drone gala was put on by a technology company based in Shenzhen, the same city which was designated a UNESCO City of Design in 2008. With eight shows in total, 880 drones took to the skies of Macao delighting thousands of spectators […]
![MM69_14_01 The Golden Dragon Parade began at the Ruins of St. Paul on 1 February.](https://macaomagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MM69_14_01.jpg)
The Year of the Tiger roars into Macao
Macao’s Chinese New Year festivities in the past two years were more restrained and quieter than usual, due to the pandemic and the preventative measures in place. But, this year, the city greeted the Year of the Tiger with a roaring celebration not seen in the city since 2019. Fireworks also lit up the night […]
![MM68_12_01 Team China Olympians](https://macaomagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MM68_12_01.jpg)
Team China Olympians visit Macao
A delegation of Team China Olympians visited Macao to an enthusiastic welcome from local people and even showed off some of their medal-winning skills.
![MM67_12_01 Macau Grand Prix 2021](https://macaomagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MM67_12_01.jpg)
F4 Racing: Macao’s very own Leong takes Grand Prix honours
Double champion and local hero Charles Leong Hon Chio made history in this year’s F4 championship race by successfully defending his title.