To celebrate China Cultural Heritage Day and International Archives Day, an exhibition "An Art of Precision - Shipbuilding in Macao: People, Craft and Society" is presented by the Historical Archives of Macao under the auspices of Cultural Affairs Bureau. The exhibition will be inaugurated at 15:00 on 8^th June 2013 at the Historical Archives of Macao on Tap Seac Square and open to public from 9^th June to 7^th December 2013.

Shipbuilding is a traditional economic industry with a time-honoured history in Macao. The operation and changes of Macao’s shipbuilding was a close reflection of Macao’s social and economic development and industry evolution in the 19^th to 21^st century. On the other hand, Macao's shipbuilding adopts traditions and customs of different industries and trades, and thus has a profound cultural significance.

The exhibition will present over 100 records and items, ranging from records of oral interviews, documentations, photographs to different forms of objects. With a special focus on the people, craft and society of Macao's shipbuilding, the exhibition seeks to acquaint visitors with the historical background of the industry, its craft, interpersonal relations, worships and customs, practices and taboos, mode of operation and unique way of continuity. Lectures and workshops on the theme are also scheduled during the exhibition period to offer a further insight to Macao’s shipbuilding.

Members of the public are welcome to visit the exhibition at the Historical Archives of Macao on Tap Seac Square (open daily from 10:00-18:00, except for Mondays and public holidays). Admission is free. For enquiries, please visit www.archives.gov.mo or call 28592919 for more details.