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The Special Exhibition, presented by the six integrated resorts, is a distinct segment of the large-scale international cultural and artistic feast “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale” (Art Macao). This year’s Special Exhibition presents a kaleidoscopic art fair with unprecedented lineup and diversity of forms, featuring everything from the modernist enlightenment of Picasso’s prints and the interactive digital fireworks art of Cai Guo-Qiang and his custom-developed AI artist cAI™️ to Bruno Moinard’s deconstruction of the spatial poetics of French decorative arts; from the Haas Brothers’ light and shadow installations evoking industrial memory, Craig & Karl and multiple international contemporary artists’ whimsical exploration of dopamine aesthetics featuring the classic IP “Sesame Street” to the digital rebirth of Jingdezhen porcelain through 4K projections.
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The mega international cultural and artistic event “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “Art Macao 2025”) will be held from July to October this year. The event, jointly developed by the Macao SAR Government and various sectors,brings together global creativity and has become a landmark cultural tourism brand of the city, injecting strong momentum into Macao’s development toward “One Centre” and “One Base”.
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The 3rd Tsinghua University-Hong Kong Polytechnic University-University of Macau Academic Exchange Camp took place at the University of Macau (UM). With the theme of ‘China and the World: Society, History, and Culture’, the five-day camp brought together 123 students and faculty members from the three universities to explore the contemporary value of and ways to promote traditional Chinese culture through in-depth academic discussions and cultural activities.
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To encourage international talent in higher education institutions of Macao to build a bridge for educational exchange with the Mainland, enhance their understanding of national realities and Chinese culture, and expand their international circle of friends, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) organised a study visit to Beijing, from 16 to 20 June, for a total of 28 foreign or non-Chinese-speaking middle and senior-level staff members and key personnel engaged in teaching and research at higher education institutions of Macao. These staff members come from various countries such as Portugal, United Kingdom, United States, Japan and Malaysia.
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The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election is now verifying each candidate’s eligibility and compliance with all relevant requirements to run for the Legislative Assembly Election, which will be held on 14 September.
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Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the 2^ndMacao International Children’s Arts Festival(MICAF) continues to offer a series of exciting events. From 5 July to 17 August, the weekend parties of “Little MICAF’s Paradise” will be held at the end of every week, while the “Macao International Children’s Film Festival” will present two community screenings at Iao Hon Park in August. Meanwhile, the “Thematic Book Exhibition of the Public Library Collection” and a “Pop-up Bookshop” will be also set up to invite children and families to enjoy a vibrant summer immersed in the artistic ambience. Due to public demand, an additional performance of the multimedia puppet play Chong Chong's Hamsters will be offered on 11 July at 7:30pm, and the tickets will be on sale from 10am on 6 July through the Enjoy Macao Ticketing.
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The exhibition “The Magic of Lines: Serge Bloch’s Wonderland of Picture Books”, jointly presented by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and MGM, will be open to the public for free from 4 July at the “•Art Space” and at the Navy Yard No.1 & No. 2. Serving as one of the highlight programmes of the 2^nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival, the exhibition invites visitors of all ages to join the imaginative space crafted by the French illustrator Serge Bloch. The space is infused with enchanting lines, setting up to embark on an artistic journey full of imagination, joy and inspiration, as well as uncover the subtle yet precious moments of life.
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In order to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the inscription of the “Historic Centre of Macao” on the World Heritage List, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will host a series of activities from July to December this year. The event is divided into five series, featuring a total of 20 intriguing activities resulting in more than 50 sessions. On 15 July, a date that is of great significance for the inscription, the “Opening Ceremony of the 20^th Anniversary of the Inscription of the Historic Centre of Macao on the World Heritage List” will be held at the Dom Pedro V Theatre, sharing the beauty of Macao’s World Heritage with residents and tourists and celebrating the 20^th anniversary of the inscription of the “Historic Centre of Macao” on the World Heritage List.
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The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) organised a workshop as part of its ‘Science in Action: FHS Youth Research Mentorship Series’, with the aim of enhancing the understanding of and interest in health sciences among young people in Macao, as well as providing senior secondary school students with hands-on experience in experiments beyond the traditional classroom setting.
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In order to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the inscription of the “Historic Centre of Macao” on the World Heritage List, the Online Book Shop of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will launch special offers from 1 to 31 July this year. Readers may enjoy a 20% discount on all books on the website, as well as 50% and 10% discount on back issues and recent issues of the Review of Culture, respectively. In addition, readers may receive a complimentary set of the “Strolling through the World Heritage sites – Postcard Collection of the Historic Centre of Macao” on any book purchase on the Online Book Shop (by each transaction) during the abovementioned period. The gifts are available while stocks last.
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