[October 8, 2025, Macau] On the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival, POLY MGM MUSEUM, in collaboration with UNESCO Global Goodwill Ambassador and internationally acclaimed composer-conductor Tan Dun, proudly presented the Macau premiere of “The Vanishing Mogao Caves” concert on October 6 at MGM MACAU’s Fantasy Box. As an essential extension of the Museum’s newly opened exhibition “Silk Roads Beyond Borders”, the concert drew nearly 500 guests, including prominent figures from Macau’s cultural, arts, and performing sectors, to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and explore the enduring legacy of Dunhuang civilization.

Guided by the concept of a “living museum”, Tan Dun conducted the performance alongside the Dunhuang Academy Ancient Music Consort, reviving Tang Dynasty compositions such as Changsha Maiden Prelude, Ruyi Niang, and Konghou Yin. These works were performed using ancient instruments reconstructed from Dunhuang murals—including reverse-held gourd pipa, tang sheng, bamboo flute, xiqin, bili, five-string pipa, and phoenix-headed konghou. The concert fused multimedia visuals and AI technology to create an immersive Mogao Caves experience, allowing audiences to hear the spiritual echoes of the Mogao Caves and witness the power of cultural continuity beyond artistic expression.

During the post-performance sharing session, Tan Dun said, “Following ‘Buddha Passion’, it is an honor to join forces once again with MGM to continue our journey into the depths of Dunhuang’s cultural soul. ‘The Vanishing Mogao Caves’ is the culmination of years of research and contemplation on the ancient musical instruments depicted in Dunhuang’s murals, as well as the music and dance scores once housed in the Mogao Caves. Macau, as a vital crossroads of East and West, is an essential stop on this journey. Whether through the exhibition of ancient Silk Road instruments I’ve reconstructed, or this concert that revives millennia-old melodies, we offer a tribute to the spirit of the Silk Road. I hope this inspires more people to reflect on how culture disappears, revives, and shines anew through time.”

Pansy Ho, Chairperson & Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, shared, “MGM is committed to amplifying the narrative of Chinese culture and illuminating its timeless brilliance on the global stage. ‘The Vanishing Mogao Caves’ reimagines Dunhuang’s legacy into a multisensory artistic experience. Drawing from the shared Silk Road heritage between Macau and Dunhuang, and powered by the advanced technology of Fantasy Box, we’ve created a culturally unique and high-quality original performance for Macau. This complements the ‘Silk Roads Beyond Borders’ exhibition at the POLY MGM MUSEUM, together advancing and extending the essence of Chinese civilization. Looking ahead, MGM will continue joining hands with Poly Culture to integrate tourism, leisure, and the arts—telling China’s story in a global language and ensuring Chinese culture continues to resonate through time, with Macau as the bridge to the world.”

“Silk Roads Beyond Borders” to Bridge the Past and Present

To mark the 12^th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, POLY MGM MUSEUM unveiled its brand-new exhibition “Silk Roads Beyond Borders” on October 1, 2025. Drawing from the rich cultural heritage along the Eurasian Silk Road and framed by the dynamic exchange between Eastern and Western civilizations, the exhibition features four thematic chapters—Through Sand and Wind, Gilded Threads, The Golden Bough, and Road to the Future—and over 200 rare artifacts, vividly reimagining the epic narrative of millennia-long civilizational exchange.

A key highlight of the exhibition focuses on Dunhuang civilization, showcasing the works of generations of scholars including Chang Shuhong and Chang Shana—paying tribute to over 80 years of dedication to the preservation of Dunhuang art. Also featured are ancient Silk Road instruments meticulously reconstructed by Tan Dun after years of research, forming a cross-media cultural dialogue with “The Vanishing Mogao Caves” concert. MGM invites the public to experience the contemporary revival of Chinese civilization on a global stage, extending the artistic and cultural resonance of the concert. The Museum will also present a series of immersive, intergenerational arts and cultural programs, offering audiences of all ages a journey through time and space to explore the enduring spirit of the Silk Road.

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About Tan Dun

The world-renowned Chinese conductor and composer Tan Dun is the UNESCO Global Goodwill Ambassador. Tan Dun graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Columbia University. He is currently Dean of the Bard College Conservatory of Music in New York and an Honorary Artistic Director of the China National Symphony Orchestra. Tan has been promoting the messages of peace and green environment. His music has made an indelible mark on the world's music scene, which earned him many prestigious honors, including the Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Biennale, the Grammy Award, Oscar/Academy Award, Bach Prize, the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France, Shostakovich Award, Grawemeyer Award, the 50th Istanbul Music Festival Lifetime Achievement award, and more.

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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