Catalog of Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Joseph’s Seminary

Introduction of the exhibition items of Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Joseph's Seminary

Flower Vessels from the Palace Museum

Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Macao International Music Festival

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Macao International Music Festival held by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the special publication Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Macao International Music Festival is published. It not only documents the development of the Music Festival, but also includes articles written by the Artistic Directors of the past iterations and Macao local scholars, offering significant views onto Macao’s history in music-related fields.

From Lorient to the Orient

It mainly presents the French and Chinese port cities of Lorient, Macao and Canton, located along the eastern maritime trade route. The exhibition shows how the Compagnie des Indes and the port of Lorient, built by King Louis XIV of France, contributed to the prosperity of the Eurasian maritime trade in the 18th century and their impact on culture, art, religion and daily life in that era. In addition, the Chinoiserie trend in Europe, a result of the continuous cultural exchange between the East and the West, extensively influenced the artworks and daily commodities.