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USJ Arts & Heritage Contribution

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Annual Arts & Heritage Highlights

Each academic year, USJ hosts public exhibitions and cultural events celebrating Arts and Heritage. These are the highlights.

Arts – English Poetry Writing and Recital Contest
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The University of Saint Joseph Macao Held “The 4th Macao-wide English Poetry Writing and Recital Contest”May 2025
The University of Saint Joseph Macao Hosts “The 3rd Macao-wide English Poetry Writing and Recital Contest”May 2024
USJ successfully held “The 2nd Macao-wide English Poetry Writing and Recital Contest”Apr 2023
USJ successfully held “The 1st Macao-wide English Poetry Writing and Recital Contest”May 2022

Arts – Bamboo Pavilion

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DIFFUSE Bamboo PavilionJan 2025
MODULUS BAMBOO PAVILIONDec 2023
BOUNDLESS BAMBOO PAVILION OPENSDec 2022
INTERTWINE BAMBOO PAVILIONJul 2021

Arts – Graduation Show
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USJ’s BCM Graduation Show “Every 1” Shines Spotlight on Innovation and InclusionMay 2025
MOVIEMENT | Graduation Projects of the Bachelor of Communication and Media: Film Screening and ExhibitionMay 2024
SHADOW | Graduation Projects Exhibition of the Bachelor of Communication and MediaMay 2023
Final-year Students of Bachelor of Communication and Media present the Multimedia Exhibition “ImaginACTION”May 2020

Arts – Orchestra

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Macao Orchestra 2025-26 Concert Season “Music for Future” – University ConcertJan 2026
Macao Chinese Orchestra | College Concert: Flamboyant YouthMar 2025
Macao Chinese Orchestra | College Concert: Flamboyant YouthApr 2024
Macao Orchestra 2022-23 Concert Season: The Maestro of ViennaMay 2023
USJ 25th Anniversary Series | The Macao Orchestra’s University Concert: Rhythm of TangoNov 2021
University Concert by the Macao OrchestraApr 2021

Heritage – Cultural Carnival

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USJ International Cultural Festival 2026: Experience the Vibrancy of MulticulturalismMar 2026
USJ proudly hosted its 2025 International Cultural CarnivalMar 2025
USJ Macao Hosts Spectacular International Cultural Carnival Celebrating MulticulturalismApr 2024
USJ International Cultural Fair 2023Apr 2023

Heritage – Mid-Autumn Festival
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USJ Students and Staff Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, Embracing Tradition Heritage and Promoting Cross-Cultural ExchangeOct 2025
Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival at USJ: Embracing Tradition and Fostering Intercultural ExchangeSep 2024
A Mid-Autumn Festival With Mooncakes & RidesOct 2023
USJ students and staff celebrates Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 2021
Lantern making and mooncake tasting to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at USJSep 2020

Ad Hoc Activities

AY2024/2025

Throughout the 2024/2025 academic year, USJ hosted several public exhibitions, mostly offering free admission.

News & EventsDateAdmission
FJCU’s Bachelor’s Program in Catholic Studies Visits Macao for Pilgrimage and Academic ExchangeJul 2025Free
“Where’s Every 1?” | An Immersive Exploration Across H853 Fun FactoryJun 2025Free
Prof. Nuno Soares Serves as Jury Member for the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture 2026Jun 2025Invite-Only
“See” and “Hear” the Word of God: The Grand Opening of the “1568 Bishop’s Bible Leaves” Exhibition at USJ’s LibraryMay 2025Free
USJ’s First-Ever Green Graduation Show “EVERY 1” – Where Creativity Meets SustainabilityMay 2025Free
USJ’s Architecture and Design research project to exhibit at the Venice Architecture BiennaleMay 2025Free
“Parallel Worlds, Exhibition from Macao, China” was inaugurated in Venice Architecture Biennale, featuring USJ’s research project “Mapping Macau’s Urban Evolution 1557-2022”May 2025Free
USJ Launches Radio.Me – An Academic Web Radio for the Portuguese-Speaking WorldMay 2025Free
USJ Hosts Successful Tell.Me 2025 – Second International Symposium on Biographical Narratives and Media and Information Literacy CitiesMay 2025Free
USJ revealed the very anticipated film documentary “YAGI” about the acclaimed Japanese Architect Koji Yagi who designed USJ’s Green CampusMay 2025Free
USJ holds Public Lecture by Internationally renowned British writer and commentator Paul FrenchApr 2025Free
Brazilian Carnival in Macao Brought Music, Joy, and Vibrant ColorsMar 2025Free
Lecture of Rector Morgan at the Morrison Chapel and Tour of the Old Protestant Cemetery for German Protestant Pastors in AsiaMar 2025Free
A Fusion of Puppetry and Immersive Audio: ChongChong’s Hamster Premieres with OTTOsonics in MacauDec 2024Paid
Sands China Hosts University of Saint Joseph’s Wetland Biodiversity Photography Exhibition at The Venetian MacaoDec 2024Free
2024 Wetland Biodiversity Photography Exhibition Now Open!Oct 2024Free

AY2023/2024

Throughout the 2023/2024 academic year, USJ organised several public exhibitions, mostly offering free admission.

News & EventsDateAdmission
Book Launch of “Macao Philanthropist – Comendador Joel José Choi Anok”Aug 2024Invite-Only
USJ’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities participated in the Award Ceremony of the Macau Architectural Photography Competition 2024Jul 2024Free
Film Screening | Ageless China (Fr. Bernard Hubbard, SJ, and Fr. William Klement, SJ, 1949) 電影紀錄片:永恆中華Jun 2024Free
Primum Concilium Sinense (Shanghai Council): History and Significance | International Symposium on the Centenary of the First Council for China (1924-2024)Jun 2024Free
IFCU Centenary Digital Exhibition | University of Saint Joseph Art GalleryMay 2024Free
MOVIEMENT | Graduation Projects of the Bachelor of Communication and Media: Film Screening and ExhibitionMay 2024Free
“Encountering the Tang Dynasty: A Golden Age on the Walls” Exhibition Opens in Macao at USJApr 2024Free
A Golden Age on the Walls | Special Exhibition on Tang Dynasty Murals: Encountering the Tang DynastyApr 2024Free
Exhibition | ‘Unveiling the Artistic Journey of Eduardo Nery at Macau Airport’Apr 2024Free
Public Lecture & Documentary Exhibition Movie Screening: JA, ANDREI IWANOWITSCHApr 2024Free
Celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR & Parade for Celebration of the Year of the DragonFeb 2024Free
Guangdong Lacquer Art Inheritance Base Exhibition | “Inheritance of Lacquer Art – Colorful Lacquer”Dec 2023Free
Infinite Horizons – A Chen Heliang’s Contemporary Calligraphy and Painting ExhibitionDec 2023Free
USJ Music Club performed at the GBA Music Night 2023Nov 2023Invite-Only
CONCERTO “Tributo a Macau” | CONCERT “Tribute to Macao”Nov 2023Free
The University of Saint Joseph offers lessons on inclusive cultureNov 2023Free
Exhibition Celebrates Life and Contribution of “Chan Tze Por” – Pioneer of Education in MacaoNov 2023Free
Treasure of Ancient Books – Exhibition of Chen Zibao and Macau Civilian EducationOct 2023Free
ARTTECH FUSION 2023: Bridging Art and Technology for Sustainable SolutionsOct 2023 Invite-Only
“Happiness in Capital of Hakka in the world” – 2023 Guangdong Han Opera National Tour – Macau PerformanceOct 2023Paid
DIVERSAS: Diversity in Portuguese-Chinese Translation | 1st Exhibition of the works of the students of the Bachelor in Portuguese-Chinese Translation StudiesSep 2023Free