Exhibitions And Events
"Culture City of East Asia 2025" Lantern Art Exhibition
Exhibitions And Events
"Culture City of East Asia 2025" Lantern Art Exhibition
SJM and East Asian Artists Present a Celebration of Mid-Autumn Traditions
SJM Resorts is again partnering with the Macau Artist Society for the fourth consecutive year to present the "Culture City of East Asia 2025" Lantern Art Exhibition, celebrating this shared heritage of China, Japan and Korea. Come join us as we gather together to bask in the glow of lanterns bearing blessings of reunion, good fortune, enlightenment, peace and harmony.
Titled "Symbols of Culture and Light: Spreading Joy and Hope Across Borders", the exhibition honours Macau's designation as a Culture City of East Asia and its role as a bridge for intercultural exchange. For the display, three acclaimed artists from fellow awardee cities and one local Macau artist have each created a captivating lantern installation inspired by their cultural heritage and artistic discipline.
This year's exhibition extends beyond visual art, offering immersive cultural experiences and opportunities for public engagement including artist residencies, public workshops, thematic talks, AR-enabled lantern interactions and a special guided lighting tour. Through these interactive and educational encounters, locals and visitors alike can gain a more meaningful appreciation of lantern-marking as an artform rooted in East Asian heritage. Moreover, as a platform for cross-cultural dialogue, the exhibition will enable artists from different cities to connect with the younger generation, share creative perspectives, and contribute to the ongoing integration of culture and tourism in Macau.
This autumn, gain a newfound appreciation for the art of traditional lantern craftmanship with an illuminated celebration of one of East Asia's beloved traditions.
Exhibition Period
From 29 September until 23 November 2025Exhibition venue
Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau and Hong Kung Temple SquareAbout the Lanterns
The Grateful Crane 2025 – Ayumi Muramatsu
Inspired by "The Grateful Crane", a Japanese folktale about devotion and loyalty, Muramatsu blends calligraphy with origami and ukiyo-e to depict a white crane mid-flight, wings gracefully curved as if soaring across the night sky. A symbol of light and hope for the future, the crane symbolises longevity, peace and tranquillity in Japanese culture. With flowing calligraphic strokes and soft hues, the glowing lantern weaves traditional art into a luminous form that evokes both serenity and strength.
Exhibition Venue: Jardim Secreto, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau
The Tiger's Auspicious Message – DHAL
Calling upon the popular "Tiger and Magpie" motif in Korean folk art, graffiti artist DHAL reinterprets the traditional guardian tiger with his vibrant 3D style. Infusing the lantern with timeless artistic flair, DHAL reimagines the exaggerated brushstrokes of traditional tigers through the lens of graffiti aesthetics, fusing contemporary street language with cultural symbolism. Across the tiger's body, DHAL's signature graffiti totems animate the piece with blessings and protective energy, while the magpies invoke joy and hope.
Exhibition Venue: Jardim Secreto, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau
Fish of Fortune – Leong Kit Man
Centred around the auspicious and prosperous koi, this lantern vividly captures the poetry and vital energy of autumn in a lively fish leaping from the water, surrounded by lotus leaves transformed into blossoming waves. Using her refined gongbi painting technique, Leong captures the koi mid-leap, with scales adorned by red and gold leaves drawn from one of her own paintings. Evoking the colours and spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the work celebrates seasonal renewal, abundance and togetherness.
Exhibition Venue: Jardim Secreto, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau
Brush and Moonlit Peaks – Lyu Weiguo
This poetic installation by master brush-maker and cultural inheritor Lyu Weiguo is inspired by President Xi Jinping's observation, "Green mountains and lucid waters are indeed mountains of gold and silver". Symbolising the harmonious coexistence of nature and civilization, the installation feature twin golden mountains cradling a full moon, further reflected in the base's golden mirrored wave panels. In front of the display, three calligraphy desks invite visitors to experience this timeless art, merging the elegance of calligraphy with Huzhou's beautiful landscapes.
Exhibition Venue: Hong Kung Temple Square
Illuminated Encounters
Culture City of East Asia Lantern Festival Art Workshops
Express your creativity with an art and calligraphy workshop starring one of our featured artists. Explore the rich history and intricate techniques of traditional brush making and craft your own bespoke brush with Huzhou calligraphy brush master Lyu Weiguo, or learn the art of graffiti calligraphy with Korean artist DHAL and create a personalised lantern featuring your English name.
Date: 28 September 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Location: GLP Arte, Shop 204, Level 2, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau
Terms and Conditions Apply.
