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Dr. Wilfred Wong: “It is the largest exhibition of art installations in Macau’s coastal area”

Coastal Fantasia: The Lobster King’s Vacation in Macao is a milestone in the city’s history, marking it is the largest exhibition of art installations in Macau's coastal area. Sands China spearheaded this initiative with the purpose of boosting coastline tourism, revitalizing old neighborhoods, and fostering cultural growth through Macao’s “East Meets West” global identity.

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“Sands China is committed to its ongoing support for the government’s vision to promote Macao’s diversification, ushering in a new chapter for the city’s cultural and arts industries in the beginning of 2025 with this world-class large-scale exhibition,” said Dr. Wilfred Wong, Executive Vice Chairman of Sands China Ltd., at the opening ceremony of the exhibition.

“Strolling along the Macao Science Center’s shoreline towards the statue of Kum Iam, you’ll find a setting that intertwines technology, art, religion, and spirituality, encouraging reflections on life,” he described. By combining these diverse elements, the initiative seeks to establish Macao as a premier destination for large-scale cultural events, showcasing its potential to host innovative and impactful exhibitions.

We hope that Philip’s global influence in the art scene can help promote Macao’s charm as a world center of tourism and leisure and attract more international tourists to visit.

Dr. Wilfred Wong, Executive Vice Chairman of Sands China Ltd.

Revitalizing Macao’s Coastline

Dr. Wong highlighted the exhibition’s goal: to spotlight Macao’s underappreciated coastline. Through Philip Colbert’s vibrant artwork, Sands China transforms this scenic area into a cultural attraction, blending natural beauty with contemporary art.

“We aim to enhance coastal tourism while showcasing the city’s rich heritage to residents and tourists alike. This initiative also underscores the importance of preserving our oceans and ecological environment,” Dr. Wong said.

This current exhibition builds on a successful partnership with Colbert, which goes back to Sands China’s Art Macao 2023 exhibition. “His passion and joyful energy inspire everyone,” Dr. Wong noted.

The event creates an artistic, festive atmosphere for communities while generating trending attractions for the city.

Leong Wai Man, Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau

Merging Art with Historic Revival

On the other hand, the exhibition spans other historic sites in the city, such as the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and the Taipa Houses, where Colbert’s unique creations integrate seamlessly, as seen in Lobster Firecracker and Lobster Cockerel. These two installations will remain permanently in Macao as cultural legacies, fostering deeper appreciation for Macao’s heritage.

Leong Wai Man, Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, stated, “The event creates an artistic, festive atmosphere for communities while generating trending attractions for the city.”

Celebrating East Meets West

Lobsters represent longevity, wealth, good fortune and prosperity in different cultures. Macao’s identity as a cultural crossroads is central to Coastal Fantasia. By fusing contemporary and historical elements, Sands China intends to strengthen the city’s position as a global cultural destination.

“We hope that Philip’s global influence in the art scene can help promote Macao’s charm as a world center of tourism and leisure and attract more international tourists to visit Macao. In the future, we will continue organizing a variety of arts and cultural activities to boost the artistic ambiance in the Macao community, creating ‘vibrant Macao’ and ‘cultural Macao,’ where the East-meets-West culture blooms in extraordinary splendor,” Dr. Wong said.

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