2024 - 2025

Since the end of 2024, Sands China has held several Outdoor Sketching Workshops and exhibitions at the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and Taipa Houses. Four of Macao’s art masters – Lai Ieng, Lio Man Cheong, Lee Tak Seng and Lam Chi Ian — have been invited to lead local sketching enthusiasts in a series of workshops. Participants’ works had the opportunity to be showcased for public viewing at the Nostalgic House of the Taipa Houses. The events aim to encourage local residents and visitors to deeply experience the charm of Macao through sketching, enhancing their art skills while connecting with each other.

2025.01.15 – 03.16

Sands China has joined hands with the world-famous pop art master Philip Colbert for a limited-time programme - Philip Colbert’s Macao Art Tour, at the Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and Taipa Houses. Among the seven sculptures on display are a Lobster Firecracker and Lobster Cockerel specially crafted by Colbert by drawing inspiration from these two historic locations and will be on long term display.
In order to enhance the Lunar New Year ambiance for visitors during the festive season, Sands China specially arranged free distribution of lobster-themed fai chun by an on-site calligrapher and Chinese instrumental music performances at Iec Long.

2024.09.27 – 2025.03.16

In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to the Motherland, the Colorful Spark Pop-up Cultural Creative Playground was launched at the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory, featuring dazzling spark-shaped art installations, educational and entertaining parent-child workshops, and mini games to offer fun and excitement for both residents and visitors – while sharing in the joy of this year as Macao has been designated as a Culture City of East Asia 2025.

2024.11.30 & 2024.12.01

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, and Macao being designated a "Culture City of East Asia 2025", the Sands China Performing Arts Programme is delighted to bring the best classical musicians in the world to Macao by offering the not-to-be-missed "Classics Reimagined: Golden Hour Harmonies" outdoor concert at Macao Cultural Center Plaza, one of Sands China's community revitalization areas.

Under the patronage of the Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and co-organized by Sands China, the First Macao International Children's Arts Festival was held from July to August 2024. As a finale of the festival, Sands China co-presented the “MICAF Fun Day Arts Carnival” over the last two weekends of August at Macao Cultural Center Plaza. It featured large-scale outdoor installations, food and cultural creative stalls, workshops and game areas, a first-of-its-kind water fun and foam party in Macao and more to give families chances to enjoy quality time together. In addition, Sands China specially invited the Macau Youth Symphonic Band to deliver amazing performances that enraptured the audience. The six-day arts carnival successfully attracted a remarkable number of 63,000 visits.

2023.11.11 - 23
Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory

In celebration of the 70th Macau Grand Prix, Sands China supported the world-famous annual sporting event with a special community outing and with a series of Grand Prix themed workshops, photo booth and instant photo service at the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory to promote the integrated development of sports, culture and tourism.

2023.12.16 & 30
Macao Cultural Center Square

Sands China joined hands with the Macau Band Directors Association for Winter Showcase, which presented spectacular outdoor performances at Macao Cultural Centre Square on 16 and 30 December, as part of Sands China's revitalization efforts.

It was also an opportunity to enhance artistic and cultural exchange between a group of 230 gifted musicians – from Japan's Hachioji High School Wind Orchestra and the Macau Youth Symphonic Band – to learn from each other. The three shows attracted a combined audience of more than 3,200.

2024.02.01 – 2024.03.14
Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and the Taipa Houses

In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, Sands China presented a series of celebratory activities with the theme of "Spring Festival in Full Bloom" at the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and the Taipa Houses, featuring free attractions such as an interactive A.I. photobooth, family workshops, Chinese New Year-themed and romantic installations, live music and more – presenting a revitalized area with diverse features for residents and tourists to visit during Spring Festival and enjoy a new, fun-to-explore landmark.

2024.04.08 – 2024.05.31
Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and the Taipa Houses

In April and May, Sands China undertook the transformation of the historic firecracker factory into the delightful Iec Long Zoo, showcasing colourful and whimsical animal sculptures and the beauty of nature to create a joyful atmosphere, while the Taipa Houses continued to embrace love and offered a romantic and leisurely sanctuary for the public with Love at Taipa Houses. In addition, Sands China organized complimentary family activities, including face painting, balloon artistry and an instant photo service, for both local residents and visitors, demonstrating the company's commitment to promoting Macao as a renowned and desirable destination for both living and tourism.

Since 2024.04.08 onwards

In order to offer full support in promoting the Macao SAR government’s revitalisation plan, Sands China has launched an Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens since 8th April, 2024 to call for innovative business proposals from local entrepreneurs interested in starting businesses on Rua das Estalagens. Through providing support and operational subsidies, this programme aims at ultimately reviving the economy in the neighbourhood and assisting in revitalizing the historic street and unleashing its past vibrancy. After rounds of rigorous evaluations, seven distinctive business plans were then selected to receive subsidies from Sands China.