Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and the25th Anniversary of the Macao SAR with Macau Intangible Cultural Heritage 
“Kaleidoscope: Macau’s Canton Porcelain Exhibition”

“Countless golden threads, surrounded by birds and flowers with breathtaking landscapes in the gleeful sky.” Canton Porcelain once being one of the five manufacturing sectors in Macau, is famed for its full of blissful and the exquisite craftsmanship. During the golden era of Canton Porcelain in the early 20th Century, there were more than 28 active porcelain factories. Manufacturing process of Canton Porcelain is relatively complicated, techniques are delicate and condensed in various cultural features. Macau’s Canton porcelain is export wares fused with both Lingnan and Western style, which were widely exported around the world as in the United States and Europe. Canton porcelain has created significant economic, cultural and historical value at that time. It is a perfect hybrid of Chinese and Western culture. Besides, Macau’s Canton porcelain has played an important role in the legacy and development of traditional Chinese craftsmanship in Macau. However, in compliance with the changes in industrial structure and free trade policy in China, manufacturing of Canton porcelain gradually declined by times.

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Macau’s Canton porcelain has been a crucial component in the development of the society, research regarding the entire development in certain field is relatively incomplete. In 2020, Canton porcelain is being successfully inscribed into “Macau Intangible Cultural Heritage”. Guarding Artist in Macau actively promoting the craftsmanship, and aims at bringing this precious mastery back to the public. The Exhibition showcases artworks from Canton Porcelain Artists in earlier times and Macau’s Crafts & Art Master, Mr. Lee Iat Po to introduce this obscure part of history, learn about Artisans’ contribution to the industry through the Exhibition and extended activity series. By the promotion and conservation of the legacy, the craftsmanship of Macau’s Canton Porcelain will not only become our proud cultural element but also an everlasting expertise in Chinese Culture.