[MACAU, October 8] In a blend of visionary collaboration, Poly Culture Group Corporation Limited (Poly Culture) and MGM are set to debut the Poly MGM Museum, Macau’s latest world-class cultural tourism landmark. This groundbreaking venue is slated for its official opening in November 2024 at MGM MACAU, marking the introduction of the first museum of international standing within an integrated resort across the Greater China region. Equipped with state-of-the-art, innovative technology, the museum is designed to foster novel exhibition experience for its audiences. For its inaugural exhibition, the museum collaborates with close to 20 national museums and premier cultural institutions, showcasing an exquisite array of top-grade national treasures alongside modern and contemporary works by Chinese and international artists.
Nestled on the second floor of MGM MACAU, the Poly MGM Museum spans almost 2,000 square meters. It has been constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of first-class cultural relics, with highly precise environment regulation technology on par with global standards for institutions of such capacity.
The museum showcases traditional Chinese intangible heritage crafts through the language of modern architecture. A pivotal attraction is the Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft Column that pays homage to quintessential Chinese palatial architecture such as dougong and ornate cloisonné enamel, alongside art and cultural elements from the main countries along the “Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road”. Together, they present a vibrant scenographic interior that brings traditional craftsmanship’s rich cultural and historical value to the fore.
The museum innovates with features such as caisson ceilings, movable LED screens and flexible display panels to create a dynamic and versatile exhibition space. Cutting-edge technologies, including Poly’s proprietary OLED screens for interactive displays and directional audio systems, introduce a realm of possibilities for diverse exhibitions, offering visitors a multi-sensory immersive experience.
In its design essence, the Museum is a seamless embodiment of “East meets West”, “Antiquity and Modernity”, “Virtuality and Reality”, and “Culture and Technology”. It harnesses innovative forces to breathe fresh life into the junction of history and the contemporary, enriching the narrative of heritage treasures and unveiling a harmonious mosaic that blends the rich tapestries of Eastern and Western cultural synergy.
The Poly MGM Museum is steered by a top-tier professional team, including local Macao professionals, who actively contribute to the talent development of the local art and culture industries and lay the foundation for the city to serve as a cultural tourism destination.
Wang Bo, Chairman of Poly Culture, said, “The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China underscored the imperative of transforming China into a stronghold of vibrant socialist culture, setting a definitive course for the flourishing of cultural enterprises and industries. As the cultural development operational entity of Poly Group, Poly Culture actively embodies the national strategic vision and proactively executes its responsibilities as a state-owned enterprise. The Poly MGM Museum is a manifestation of our commitment to this vision, serving not just as a venue to champion premier Chinese culture and display the splendor of intangible cultural heritage but also as a confluence for cultural and artistic exchange, fostering dialogue and mutual enrichment between civilizations. This is particularly inspiring given its location in Macau—a historic critical juncture on the Maritime Silk Road and within the Greater Bay Area, a forefront of China’s connection to the world. President Xi has emphasized that the evolution of civilizations and the betterment of humanity is inseparable from tolerance, coexistence, exchanges and reciprocal learning. Looking ahead, the Poly MGM Museum aspires to be an important connector among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, enhancing our historical heritage and penning a new chapter in the narrative of Chinese civilization.”
Pansy Ho, Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, said,
“Amidst Macau’s drive towards economic diversification, the city embraces its strategic role as ‘One Base’, capitalizing on the significant opportunities presented by the Nation’s development initiatives, such as the Belt and Road, the Greater Bay Area, and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. Our Poly MGM Museum leverages Macau’s vital role as a crucial juncture on the Maritime Silk Road, acting as a gateway for international exchange and a crucible for the melding of Chinese and Western cultures. It captures the city’s distinctive urban essence, linking history with today, thus fueling a multifaceted local economic expansion. Bound by our collective enthusiasm for the Nation and our cultural heritage, Poly Culture, with its vast repository of artistic resources, and MGM, with our integrated resort capabilities, inject new life into the storied legacy of Chinese culture using cutting-edge technology. We employ the universal language of art to broadcast the splendor of our culture and to convey good Chinese narratives on the international stage. This endeavor also honors the momentous 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of Macau’s reunification with the Motherland. Featuring world-class artistic expression, the Poly MGM Museum serves as a conduit linking the heartbeat of global cultures via Macau.”
The rich tapestry of traditional Chinese culture is a cradle for burgeoning creative forces. Like a vessel laden with invaluable cultural gems, propelled by culture and steered by artistry, the Poly MGM Museum is set to sail through the vigorous tides of global interchange, fostering cross-cultural understanding and dialogue, elevating the profile of Chinese culture on the world stage, advocating innovation, and ensuring that the profound narratives of China resonate deeper and more meaningfully across the globe.
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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 the Greater China region. 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, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau.
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. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, 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.
MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. 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.
