Explore the beauty of China’s traditions and cultural heritage with SJM Resorts

In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region, SJM is proud to host the Fortune Realms exhibition in collaboration with whatelephant and the Association for the Development of Chinese Culture and Creativity. Designed to promote and enhance the public’s appreciation of tradition Chinese culture, Fortune Realms highlights the innovative fusion of classic and contemporary art through paper sculptures. By interweaving elements of ethnic cultures, intangible cultural heritage, traditional festivals, Chinese architecture and Macau’s UNESCO World Heritage landmarks, the exhibition invites viewers on an immersive journey through tradition and shared memories.

Event period: 12 December 2024 to 9 February 2025

Venue: Level 1, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau

Step into the Realms of Art

Fortune Realms – Art Creation of National Memory

Engage with 11 original works by Michael Yip that explore art’s deep integration in and preservation of Chinese culture, such as festivals (Red Lanterns Hanging High and Dragon Boat Festival), architecture (Courtyards and Suzhou Gardens), and folk themes (Peony Flowers and The Elegant Fairy). This collection also features works about the connection between art and intellectual property – whatelephant, symbolising Macau’s spirit, and 如花, an original IP from Hong Kong – as well as China’s intangible cultural heritage, the Peking Opera’s Guan Yu and Sun Wukong.

Fortune Realms – Macao 25th Anniversary Cultural Tribute Series

Explore the deep connections between Chinese culture and Macau’s local characteristics through 5 original works by Michael Yip: Galinha à Portuguesa X Thangka, Macau Tower X Blue and White Porcelain Patterns, Ruínas de São Paulo X Ink-Wash Painting, Fortaleza da Guia X Chinese Embroidery, and Golden Lotus Square X Paper Cutting.

National Memory and Macao Landmarks 3D Paper Art Series

Immerse yourself in artist Michael Yip’s original 3D paper art creations that blend national memories with popular Macau landmarks, including the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, Lotus Flower Square, Our Lady of Rosary Church, Ruins of St. Paul’s, and more.

whatelephant Art Space, Fortune Realms – Macao 25th Anniversary Cultural Tribute – Limited Edition Cultural Products

Discover Fortune Realms’ distinctive cultural and creative products, including their Returns Commemorative series of paper badges, portable case sets, cards and gift boxes, as well as their Peony-Inspired Cultural and Creative Series and more.