Celebrating the 5th anniversary of CCCN Macau Series

On the 5th anniversary of Cardinal Newman Centre for Culture and Arts Performance of Macau (also known as CCCN Macau), we have cordially invited Mr. Leong Wai Chun Ivan to showcase his photographic works through years. Ivan switches from a designer to a photojournalist, from a photography enthusiast to the development of an indigenous photographic aesthetic; from aesthetic photography to the capture of existential value of every entity. Ivan has a keen sense to leave a trail of the exquisite yet almost instantaneous moment. Ivan is widely known as a Catholic Photographer, of whom can be spotted during Feast Days and Solemnities of the Macao Catholic Diocese. Furthermore, Leong is the only local photographer permitted to record the Catholic liturgy and the accompanying photographer to the Delegation of the Macao Catholic Diocese. The dual identity holds equal weight for Ivan, as it marks a milestone that changes his later life. However, these two identities are somewhat difficult to define in certain extend. So, let us explore through the transitions within Ivan’s dual identity.

Every photo reveals the connection between the photographer and the entity. Leong observes the genuine emotions keenly, showcasing the skills and thorough analysis about the state of the entity in that particular moment. Ms. Agnes Wong Kai Yiu, Director of CCCN Macau highly appreciates the way he works capture and highlight the beautiful bonding between people and God, people and people, and people and objects that we often overlook.

The constant influx of information overwhelm us, leading to fatigue and even numbness towards people and things. Human emotions are abundant, whereof  fostering our creativity, understanding, ethics, morality, and empathy. These qualities have a profound impact on individuals and the society. The Exhibition aims to awaken everyone to recognize the genuine truth, integrity, and  allurement through the unique perspective of photographer, Mr. Leong Wai Chun Ivan.

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Leong Wai Chun, Ivan

Born in Macau in 1964 and graduated from Pool Tou Middle School. His family was relocated to the United States in 1979. In 1992, Ivan returned to Macau and worked as a Graphic Designer in Hotels and took the role of Art Director in the Institute of Tourism Studies (currently evolved into “Macao University of Tourism”) respectively for more than 12 years. Ivan was dabbed into photographic production throughout the years. He was dedicated to photography after his retirement from the government in 2012, of whom operating a shop carrying Religious Articles. In 2013, Ivan was baptized in St. Joseph the Workers’ Church during Easter and became an activist in church services.

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Ivan’s frequent participation in church activities with his wife opened the door to volunteer work in church. Since 2015, he was invited to become a volunteer photographer for “O Clarim”. He has documented numerous Feast Days and Solemnities in the Macao Diocese, as well as being the accompanying photographer to the Delegation of Macao Diocese regarding Pope Francis's visits to Asian countries like Thailand, Japan, and Singapore, capturing over 500 religious events in total through years.

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| Opening Ceremony |
2025.08.02，SAT，3:00pm

| Exhibition Period |
2025.08.03 – 09.14

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| Opening Hours |
Mon to Fri 12:00 – 18:00
Sat & Sun 10:00 – 13:00, 14:00 – 18:00
(Closes on public holidays)

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|  Venue | 
CCCN Macau (Calçada da Vitória No. 55, RC, Macau)

Free Admission 

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