Arts | Cultural Heritage Day heralds various activities

To mark the 11th occasion of China’s Cultural Heritage Day on June 11, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will host a variety of activities to resonate with the theme, “Let cultural heritage by a part of modern life.”
A series of activities will be held at heritage sites, museums, and libraries, aiming to encourage residents and tourists to visit the historic center of the city.
Among these will be the exhibition, “Memories of Moments – Macau and Lusophone African and Asian Regions in Photograph Postcards,” and the thematic exhibition, “Exhibition of Pedro Nolasco da Silva’s Book Collection,” as well as lectures.
In addition to promotion of activities in the historic center, several heritage sites will offer free admission, according to a statement from the IC.
“Memories of Moments” is being organized by the Macau Archives in response to China’s Cultural Heritage Day, and will be held between June 10 and December 4. The exhibition will feature a selection of illustrated postcards from the collection. They will provide a broader perspective of the urban-architectural, historic, natural and socioeconomics aspects of Macau and other Lusophone territories.

One of the postcards featured in “Memories of Moments – Macau and Lusophone African and Asian Regions in Photograph Postcards”

The exhibition will explore the different aspects of Angola, Cape Verde, the former Portuguese India, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, and East Timor, and their relationships with Macau.
Meanwhile, between June 10 and 18, the Pedro Nolasco da Silva exhibition will be held at the Library of the IACM Building as well as a lecture and guided tour.
Nolasco da Silva was an important Macanese official during the 19th century. His book collection according to the IC, is representative of his dedication to the promotion of the Chinese and Portuguese cultures.
Additionally, the Jao Tsung-I Academy invites residents to join a coloring activity and to experience the art of Chinese calligraphy and painting, using drawing paper with lotus paintings by Professor Jao Tsung-I. The activity, held between June 8 and 12, will provide participants an opportunity to enjoy Jao’s calligraphy and painting masterpieces while coloring the sheets in their own creative style.
Moreover, the Chinese Orchestra will present a concert on June 18, called “Chinese Rhapsody – Works by Peng Xiuwen.”
The Guia Lighthouse will also participate in the cultural heritage activities, with special openings for the public between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 11 and 12.