Exhibition showcases city’s urban transformation

The exhibition “A Pearl of the Sea – Exhibition of Macao’s Urban Evolution” is showcasing a total of 101 exhibits on the integration of different cultures over the past centuries that have resulted in the city’s current architectural styles.

Showcased at The Macao Museum, the exhibition is divided into four sections, including “Geographical Change,” “Past View and New Image,” “Infrastructure Constructions” and “A New Chapter.” The exhibition is aimed at both residents and tourists and seeks to foster a better understanding of Macau’s history over the last 20 years since the handover.

Macau has been increasing its land resources through reclamation since the mid-19th century, which has subsequently had an impact on its overall urban development.

As cited in a statement issued by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the integration of different cultures over the centuries has resulted in the combination of Chinese and Western styles in the city’s architecture and the emergence of new urban landscapes.

Meanwhile, to complement the exhibition, an educational area and multimedia installations have been made available inside the venue to give visitors a more accessible perspective of the city’s urban development.

The exhibition is open to the general public until April 19, 2020. LV