Event Overview

The inaugural "Meet in Macau: China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Culture and Art Festival" was a landmark event celebrating the cultural dialogue between China and the Lusophone world. Held in the summer of 2018, the festival presented a rich tapestry of artistic and intellectual exchange through five core programs.

Festival Programs

• China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival: A curated selection of cinematic works.
• "Chinese Documents – Stories of Macao from the Archives of the Torre do Tombo" Exhibition and Lectures: Featuring the "Chinese Documents," inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register in 2017. These archives record nearly two centuries of official Sino-Portuguese interactions, reflecting social conditions and Macao's pivotal role as a hub for international trade and cultural exchange.
• China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Cultural Gala: A large-scale performance showcasing folk customs and traditions.
• China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Cultural Forum: An academic forum gathering international cultural leaders and thinkers.
• China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Art Annual Exhibition: Displayed representative contemporary artworks from China and eight Portuguese-speaking countries. Exhibitions were spread across various venues in Macao, with public art installations entering communities.

Cultural Significance

Macao is described as a natural museum of Sino-Portuguese culture. The festival aimed to review centuries of precious historical moments and present the most cutting-edge cultural collisions between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. It served as a new chapter in cultural exchange, using culture as a bond and art as a vehicle to demonstrate the unique qualities and charm of both cultures, highlighting a historical trend of "harmony in diversity."

• Date: July 6–15, 2018
• Location: Various venues across Macao
• Admission: Ticketed event (specific pricing not provided in source).