Sands China has extended its exhibition on Macau’s century-long firecracker industry until November 29 and will offer additional guided tours during the National Day “Golden Week” October 1-7 period, alongside a free seminar exploring the industry’s history and cultural significance, according to a statement by the integrated resort operator on Tuesday.
The exhibition, titled “A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance – An Exhibition on the Resonant History and Aesthetic Memory of Macao Firecrackers”, has been on display at Sands Gallery in Cotai since March, featuring more than 400 exhibits, including historical documents, firecracker-making tools and original packaging labels, the statement said.
The company will hold a seminar titled “Behind the Exhibition: Tracing Macao’s Firecracker Legacy” on October 24 at 3:00 p.m. at the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) auditorium in Nape, the statement said, adding that speakers will include exhibition curator Guilherme Ung Vai Meng, and visual designer Wilson Lam Chi Ian, chief executive officer and creative director of Macau Creations.
The seminar will explore the collection and research of firecracker artefacts, the historical context of the industry, exhibition design and the preservation of industrial heritage, the statement said, underlining that registration is free but places are limited.
From Tuesday to next Sunday, Sands Gallery provides additional guided tours daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except today, National Day, according to the statement. Professional guides will offer tours in Cantonese, Putonghua and English, supplementing the regular free tours held every Wednesday and Friday, the statement said.
Moreover, the statement noted that the parallel exhibition, “Legacy of Time – An Exhibition of Historical Documents on Macao’s Firecracker Industry”, hosted by the private Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) Library, has also been extended until November 29.
This poster provided by Sands China on Tuesday promotes the upcoming “Behind the Exhibition: Tracing Macao’s Firecracker Legacy” seminar, slated to be held on October 24, at the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) auditorium in Nape.
