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Theme: Purify

This event occurred on
November 30, 2024
2:00pm - 7:00pm CST
(UTC +8hrs)
Macau, Macao
Macao

A purified heart, undisturbed by external distractions, remains calm and serene, capable of reflecting the boundless brilliance of the world.

In the beginning, the door opened, and light first appeared.
Through five years, we have built bridges, sought truth, and embraced new clarity.
After five years of refinement, purification has replaced the murkiness, allowing us to rise to greater heights.

Today, we stand at the crossroads of time.
The past is both a prologue and a foundation.
The future is both a promise and a call to action.
With a purified heart, the world becomes clear.

Five years of dedication shall not betray the promise of rising clouds.
We look forward to joining hands with you in this journey of purification, embarking together on a grand feast of ideas.

Galaxy Macau
Galaxy Macau
Macau, Macao, 130012
Macao
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Chao Yin

Chao Yin uses photography as a way to explore culture, shaping his unique Eastern visual narrative through the portrayal of diverse ethnic faces and experimentation with various media. By employing ethnic aesthetics with strong colors and a grainy texture, he infuses his interpretation of his own cultural background, exploring topics related to fashion, spirituality, nature, and humanity—everyday subjects that provoke thoughtful reflection.

Ken Lai

Dr. Ken Lai is an expert in artificial intelligence and robotics, with extensive academic and professional experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Cranfield University in the UK and participated in a drone development project during his internship at BAE Systems, where he won the Best Research Paper Award at an international academic conference. Dr. Ken Lai has also made outstanding contributions to research and teaching, serving as a part-time assistant professor at the Macau University of Science and Technology and leading several research projects as a principal investigator.

Lavender Chang

Lavender is a visual artist renowned for her photography, which revolves around the core concepts of time and process. Her work deeply reflects a keen sensitivity to subtle changes in her surroundings, aiming to capture these delicate moments and record the traces of time’s passage. She creates an artistic experience that encourages viewers to engage in deeper contemplation as time unfolds. Her works have received international honors, including the Singapore President's Design Award, and have been exhibited and collected by museums, art galleries, photography exhibitions, and film festivals.

Nianxi Chen

Nianxi Chen, a contemporary writer and poet, has published two poetry collections and four essays, with some of his works translated into English and French. His representative works include "Records of Explosion", "To Live is to Shout to the Sky", "The ground is white with frost", and "The Poems of Chen Nianxi." At the age of 29, he began working in blasting at mining sites thousands of meters underground, a job he continued until 2015 when he returned home due to illness. His works are simple yet powerful, vast and profound, establishing him as a writer and poet with a highly distinctive style. He has been invited to participate in the recording of programs like "The Reader," offering strength and inspiration to countless ordinary people striving to live their lives.

Tong Zhou

From graduating in International Journalism to becoming a financial host at Hong Kong's Viu TV; from being a Billboard DJ in the U.S. to working as a PM at Tencent Music Entertainment Group, Tong Zhou has always been searching for her "opportunity to take the stage." Over the past decade, the hustle of both work and life has enriched her with a wealth of experience and a strong desire to express herself. At the end of 2020, she decided to start her own business and build her personal brand. In just four years, she garnered 4 million followers across various platforms. Three years ago, she took the stage at TEDx to share how she became a content creator. This year, she looks forward to telling a story about "how creating content might just change the world."

Yuting Chen

Chen Yuting, Boeing 737 pilot, graduated from Southwest University of Political Science and Law with a major in Criminal Science and Technology. She is passionate about exploring life's various possibilities and unlocking multiple identities, including those of a forensic expert, lawyer, barista, model, marathon runner, and more. In 2024, she participated in the first aviation-themed career reality show, "The Pilot Season of Beginner" where, as the only female flight pilot, she earned a perfect score in the assessments with a clear advantage. In the same year, she piloted the Xiamen Air 40th-anniversary honorary flight.

Organizing team

Haoran
Zheng

Organizer
  • Boning Su
    Curation
  • Yang Song
    Curation
  • Yining Zeng
    Curation
  • Ziyun Feng
    Curation