Culture

Group urges graft busters to probe Lok Kok Teahouse demolition

11 Sep 2020

Group urges graft busters to probe Lok Kok Teahouse demolition

The Macau Synergy Association think tank said in a statement on Thursday that it has sent a letter to Commissioner Against Corruption Chan Tsz King calling for an official investigation into the “suspected illegal approval” of the demolition of Lok Kok Teahouse in Rua Cinco de Outubro.

New Macao Central Library to be built on former Hotel Estoril site

10 Sep 2020

New Macao Central Library to be built on former Hotel Estoril site

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced that the new Macao Central Library will be built in the land plot of the former Hotel Estoril in Tap Seac Square.

UNESCO asked China for clarification on buildings near the Macao Guia Lighthouse

09 Sep 2020

UNESCO asked China for clarification on buildings near the Macao Guia Lighthouse

UNESCO asked China for clarification on issues raised by the Concern Group for the Protection of the Guia Lighthouse regarding the construction of high-rise buildings in the vicinity” of the lighthouse – a monument classified as a world heritage site – according to Rádio Macau.

Macao Museum reopens its 1st-floor permanent exhibition area today

08 Sep 2020

Macao Museum reopens its 1st-floor permanent exhibition area today

The Macao Museum, which is run by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), has concluded a comprehensive safety inspection and enhancement work of some of its facilities, and will reopen the permanent exhibition area on the first floor today.

20% of Macau Public Library books are in languages other than Chinese

08 Sep 2020

20% of Macau Public Library books are in languages other than Chinese

The Macao Public Library has a collection of approximately one million books, of which 80% are in the Chinese language, while 20% are in other languages.

Macau Cathedral to close in October for renovation

06 Sep 2020

Macau Cathedral to close in October for renovation

Macao’s Catholic Cathedral will close next month for about nine months for renovation.

Xian Xinghai museum in China’s list on monuments dedicated to the victory against Japan

04 Sep 2020

Xian Xinghai museum in China’s list on monuments dedicated to the victory against Japan

The Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum in Macao has been added to the list of Chinese monuments and sites dedicated to the victory against Japan in World War II.

Cinematheque•Passion vows to operate within its monthly budget

02 Sep 2020

Cinematheque•Passion vows to operate within its monthly budget

Jenny Ip Chao Mui, the operations manager of Cinematheque•Passion, told reporters on Tuesday that the cinema’s monthly budget is around MOP 400,000 to 500,000, predicting that this month it will be able to operate within its budget.

Top court to move to old courthouse (Update)

31 Aug 2020

Top court to move to old courthouse (Update)

Macao’s top court will move to the long-vacant old courthouse in the city centre, while several civic leaders suggest the government redevelop the long-abandoned Estoril Hotel in Praça do Tap Seac into the new central library.

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