[June 11, 2025, Macau] In celebration of China’s Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 14, the POLY MGM MUSEUM (“Museum”) proudly presents the “Intangible Cultural Heritage Conversation Series”, a cultural initiative running from June through August. Each month, the Museum will host engaging sharing sessions, each spotlighting a distinct intangible cultural heritage craft—cloisonné, Guangcai porcelain, and pith painting—inviting participants to explore their rich histories, cultural significance, and intricate craftsmanship.  Open to the public, the series aims to deepen appreciation for these heritage skills while fostering greater awareness and wider international recognition of Chinese intangible cultural heritage. Additionally, exclusive sessions will be arranged for the Museum’s docents, equipping them  with enhanced expertise to enrich visitors’ cultural tourism experiences.

The inaugural session, held today (June 11) at the POLY MGM MUSEUM, explored   “Cloisonné: The Inheritance and Innovation of Imperial Palace Art”. The event welcomed distinguished guest speakers,  including Li Li, Director of the Palace Art Specialized Committee of China Arts and Crafts Society and Former Deputy Director of the Shenyang Palace Museum; and Zhong Liansheng, Deputy Director of the Palace Art Specialized Committee of China Arts and Crafts Society, National Arts and Crafts Master, Representative Inheritor of Cloisonné Crafts, and designer of the POLY MGM MUSEUM’s cloisonné “dougong” brackets. The session attracted a diverse audience of more than 200 participants from the cultural and arts sectors, academia, and the general public, sparking insightful discussions on the preservation and contemporary reinterpretation of traditional craftsmanship.

The event successfully established a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue. Li Li shared the Committee’s achievements in preserving and modernizing intangible heritage, illustrating how imperial artistic elements have been seamlessly incorporated into contemporary design, a testament to the enduring evolution of traditional culture. Zhong Liansheng, drawing upon more than five decades of expertise, provided a comprehensive overview of cloisonné’s historical progression and contemporary innovations. He also shared his invaluable experience in adapting this traditional craft into modern architectural and artistic elements within the POLY MGM MUSEUM.

Cristina Kuok, Senior Vice President of Arts and Culture at MGM, stated: “At MGM, we embrace the philosophy of ‘Art of Living’, and the ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage Conversation Series’ reflects this vision. Through collaborations with intangible cultural heritage inheritors and cultural experts, we aim to offer visitors more than just a museum experience—we strive to immerse them in a rich cultural journey that extends beyond physical spaces, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative exchange that revitalizes traditional crafts. At the same time, recognizing the important role of cultural transmission for every key player, we have arranged exclusive learning opportunities for our Museum docents to engage directly with intangible cultural heritage masters, nurturing local talents in arts and culture through a variety of dedicated events.”

The two upcoming sessions, scheduled for July and August, will delve into the rich histories and modern development of Guangcai porcelain and pith painting. Interested participants can register via the official POLY MGM MUSEUM website. Looking ahead, the Museum will continue to roll out a variety of cultural promotion and exchange events, solidifying its role as a bridgehead for Chinese culture’s global outreach and empowering the vitality of intangible cultural heritage in contemporary society. These ongoing efforts will contribute to Macau’s vision of becoming a dynamic hub for exchange and co-operation, where Chinese culture remains the foundation while embracing the coexistence of diverse cultural influences.

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About POLY MGM MUSEUM

POLY MGM MUSEUM is a cultural landmark dedicated to preserving China’s invaluable intangible heritage and promoting global cultural dialogue. Located at MGM in Macau — a city at a historic crossroads on the Maritime Silk Road — the museum adheres to Chinese national standards for the exhibition of grade-one cultural relics, positioning it at the forefront of China’s connection to the world. The museum embodies the harmonious blend of “East meets West”, “Antiquity and Modernity”, “Virtuality and Reality”, and “Culture and Technology”. It offers visitors an immersive experience by combining traditional Chinese craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. The exhibitions feature traditional Chinese intangible heritage crafts from key countries along the “Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road”, all expressed through the lens of modern architecture. The POLY MGM MUSEUM stands as a testament to the 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization and reflects Poly Culture and MGM’s commitment to preserving the cultural treasures of the Chinese nation for generations to come.

About Poly Culture

Poly Culture is a leading enterprise group primarily focused on cultural and artistic operations, supervised by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC). Established in 2000, it was honored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China as a “National-level Cultural Industry Demonstration Base” and has amassed more than 10 wins of “China’s Top 30 Culture Enterprises”.

Poly Culture Group owns and controls over 150 subsidiaries, including well-known brands like Poly Theater, Poly Auction, Poly Film, Poly Art Education, Poly WeDo, and Poly Art Museum. In recent years, Poly Culture has actively expanded its presence in cultural communication, tourism, asset management, digitalization, and other sectors, achieving notable growth.

Poly Culture, guided by the principles outlined by President Xi Jinping and anchored in his thoughts on culture, is committed to delivering top-notch cultural products and services to the public. The group aims to present China’s stories and amplify its voice through refined cultural and artistic endeavors. It strives to be a “leading creator of a brighter future”, focusing on key missions such as upholding socialism, rallying public support, fostering a new generation with sound values and ethics, developing Chinese culture, and building a positive image of China. Poly Culture is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of China’s rich traditional heritage, fostering the growth and prosperity of cultural endeavors and industries, and contributing to the advancement of cultural confidence and the construction of mode.

About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.  MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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