New Macau to march for universal suffrage

The New Macau Association urged for participation in its annual demonstration on December 20, the day of Macau’s return to China.
The march, endeavors to ensure that the region’s leader is elected democratically. Other demands include a thorough inquiry into the alleged suicide of the Macau Customs chief, the introduction of more public housing, and the imposition of a cap on the spending on the Light Rail Transit project, declared the association’s incumbent president, Chiang Meng Hin at a media briefing yesterday.
Since 2007, the group, formerly led by outspoken lawmakers Ng Kuok Cheong and Au Kam San, has been mobilizing citizens to take part in its democracy-themed march held on the same day every year. Last year, the march attracted a relatively small turnout of just over one hundred participants. Chiang told media that he did not care about the number of marchers this year, as he believes that it takes time to realize democracy.
The parade is expected to make its way from the Iao Hon Garden at three o’clock in the afternoon to government headquarters. The group also said it would approach neighborhoods to develop an understanding of citizens’ demands before the march took place. AU

Local and HK directors discuss film art in seminar

Cinematheque Passion will host a seminar titled “Film Arts – Theory and Application”, where local director Chan Ka Keong and Alex Mok, vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Film Arts Association, will share ideas on the theory and application of film art.
Topics for Sunday’s discussion will include “The Relationship between Arts and Film Arts”, “Self-Positioning of Art Directors in Films”, “How do Post-Production Techniques Influence Film Arts Development” and “Case Studies of Film Arts Production.”
Chan Ka Keong is the president of Macau’s Audiovisual CUT Association and is familiar with media art forms such as film, visual arts and graphic design. His first feature film, “Passing Rain,” was selected to feature in the “2013 Support Programme for the Production of Feature Films.”
Mok is an experienced art director for film, and has participated in over 50 works including “2 Young”, “Caution”, “I Corrupt All Cops”, “Cold War” and “The Viral Factor.”
The seminar will be held on December 13 at 3 pm. Admission will be free. As seats are limited, interested parties can register in advance via email (info.dpicc@icm.gov.mo). The deadline for registration is today at 12 pm.