Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai of Macao inaugurated the exhibition Reflections of the Sea of Mirrors in Lisbon over the weekend, according to Portuguese and Chinese media reports. The exhibition explores 500 years of cultural exchange in the SAR and is being held in Lisbon at the Scientific and Cultural Centre of Macau (known by the Portuguese initials CCCM).
Performers and artisans from Macao presented Cantonese opera, lion dancing, wing chun, and wood carving demonstrations during the opening day celebrations.
Portugal’s secretary of state for science and innovation, Helena Canhão; the Chinese ambassador to Portugal, Yang Yirui; Macao’s secretary for social affairs and culture, O Lam, and other officials were in attendance at the opening ceremony.
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The exhibition has four themed sections: The transmission of arts and crafts, the harmony of rituals and customs, the taste of artisanal knowledge, and the art of confluence. The displays draw on Macao’s World Heritage sites and intangible cultural heritage to illustrate the city’s historic role as a meeting point between the East and West.
In addition to the exhibition, Macao’s Cultural Affairs Bureau organised a series of workshops focused on traditional performing arts, handicrafts and festive rituals, showcasing the living heritage of Macao’s communities.
The exhibition runs until 30 June on the third floor of the CCCM. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5:30 pm, with free admission.
