Author - Yuci Tai

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China – In the Eyes of the Press

In celebration of the 65th National Day of the People’s Republic of China, the China Photo Journalist Society, Hong Kong Federation Journalists, Guangzhou Journalists’ Association, Associação dos Trabalhadores da Imprensa de Macau, and...

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What’s on today: Sunday 14 September 2014

“The Adventures of the Non-Ugly Duckling” is a groundbreaking work of the Violet Dance Association. This time, the Violet Dance Association has specially invited “Big Bird”, who still has childlike innocence, as the director...

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Fireworks light up Macau

The 26th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest is currently being held at the seafront of Macau Tower between 8 September and 1 October. The fireworks industry used to be one of the three staple industries of the territory, influenced by...

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What’s on today: Thursday 11 September 2014

The Exhibition of China’s Lunar Exploration Programme features some 20 models and interactive exhibits, including replicas of the lunar lander and the Yutu Lunar Rover, with the objective of introducing the advances and accomplishments of...

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What’s on today: Wednesday 10 September 2014

Fu Zhiming’s Painting on Paper Series features some 40 abstract works, 10 of which are themed around Macau. His paintings – characterized by thick, layered textures – reveal a peculiar pictorial language, with a thinly veiled concern for...

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What’s on today: Tuesday 9 September 2014

More than 30,000 flowers and foil plants grace the Autumn Flower Show. Flowers common to Macau this season – such as Zinnia, gomphrenaglobosa, yellow coreopsis, Celosia cristata, Toreniafournieri, Salvia and more – will be artistically arranged...

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What’s on today: Monday 8 September 2014

The annual Macau International Fireworks Display Contest displays add a joyous atmosphere to holidays and festivals, and have become an annual must-see in Macau, with many spectators specially choosing this time of the year to visit for an exotic...

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What’s on today: Saturday 6 September 2014

Liza Wang, the multi-talented diva, has captivated fans with her talent to interpret songs of different styles including Chinese opera, Cantopop and Mandopop. Passionate about singing, “Forever Love of Liza Wang” will take the stage with...

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What’s on today: Friday 5 September 2014

At the Mid-Autumn Pastry Specialty Carnival 2014, local pastry companies will demonstrate how to make their tasty, lighter than air product with tasting opportunities, while a master craftsman will skillfully introduce the secrets of making...

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What’s on today: Thursday 4 September 2014

Symbols in Cultures maintains that symbols in society are unconscious forms of c ommunication – social, ideological, political and many others – that are important and integral elements in understanding culture and community. In this exhibition...

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What’s on today: Tuesday 2 September 2014

Macau is soon to find out why Christian McBride is considered an exhilarating and powerful force that has conquered the jazz world. A renowned bass player and composer, his big band’s swing is about to shake our town with a smashing musical...

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Macau’s Taxi Shame

This article first appeared in the Sep/Oct 2014 issue of World Gaming magazine. Taxis have become a huge problem in Macau. Not only are there not enough of them to fulfil demand, unscrupulous drivers are taking advantage of visitors and frustrating...

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What’s on today: Monday 1 September 2014

The Know Your Locks and Keys – Locks & Security Exhibition has everything we need to know about padlocks, latches, dead locks, door edge locks and mortise locks, plus a lot more.   Date Tuesday 1 April to Friday 31 October...

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What’s on today: Sunday 31 August 2014

Do you want to give your summer vacation a perfect finale? Come join the ARTmusing Fun: Creative Summer Party! It will have a variety of colorful plays and creative art workshops conceived to take everybody into a dynamic art universe of song and...

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What’s on today: Saturday 30 August 2014

Ten-time Grammy Award-winner Arturo Sandoval, one of the world’s most celebrated jazz musicians and a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer, is set to delight music lovers with his Arturo Sandoval Quintet concert at The Venetian...

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What’s on today: Friday 29 August 2014

The 30th Wedding, Banquet, Beauty & Jewelry Expo is the biggest wedding expo in Macau. It will be opened to the public for free and provide a free parking service as well this weekend.   Date Friday 29 August to Sunday 31 August...

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Stallone and Schwarzenegger wow Macau

The stars shone brightly last Friday night at The Venetian Theatre, as international icons Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger walked the red carpet for Asia’s only special screening of their latest film, The Expendables 3, marking...

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What’s on today: Thursday 28 August 2014

The Paintings on Silk – Exhibition on Macao Fashionable Scarves Design has acquired four masterpieces from famous Macau artists Mr Lai Ieng and Mr Chan Kai Chon. With the efforts of four young designers, namely Esther Leong, Maecenas Ng, Jane Chan...

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What’s on today: Wednesday 27 August 2014

With the aim of further promoting Macau’s cultural and creative industry development, IFT has offered diversified cultural and creative programs to the public. In order to further strengthen the Macau art culture atmosphere, the Tourism and...

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What’s on today: Tuesday 26 August 2014

Collotype * Recurrence – Spatial Convergence of John Thomson and Wong Ho Sang features over 200 wet plate photographs taken between 1868 and 1872 in far-flung Chinese cities by Scottish photographer John Thomson. To enrich the understanding of...

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What’s on today: Monday 25 August 2014

Bubble Fantasia in the Sky of Macau features a variety of family entertainment and dining activities to kick off the summer. Look for balloon columns in different weekly themes and take memorable photos with them.   Date Saturday 12 July...

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What’s on today: Sunday 24 August 2014

Through Streets and Lanes is a new way to tour the city. Trained guides walk residents and visitors through Senado Square, St Augustine’s Square, Lilau Square and Barra Square, providing information on points of interest along the way and...

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The House of Dancing Water turns 4

Asian celebrity Wu Chun took part in reality show “Daddy Return Home” earlier this year where he showered his paternal love on his daughter. From reality show to real life, Wu is seen as a perfect dad. To celebrate the upcoming fourth...