Experience the Stunning Zodiac Heads Exhibition in Macau

Visiting the Zodiac Heads exhibition in Macau has become a must-see attraction. Located at the MGM Cotai Poly Museum's Blue Ribbon Exhibition, this event is free and offers online reservations or on-site ticket collection. Online reservations can be made up to 14 days in advance, while on-site tickets are available every hour, with 200 tickets on weekdays and 400 on weekends. The exhibition runs from November 2, 2024, to September 2025, with the possibility of genuine artifacts being displayed until late December or mid-January, after which replicas may be used. The exhibition's highlights include the gathering of four major zodiac heads from the Old Summer Palace: the ox, tiger, monkey, and pig. The lighting and scenery are beautifully arranged, allowing visitors to appreciate the artifacts without any glass reflections. The exhibition demonstrates a deep respect and care for these cultural relics. Macau is indeed the right place to witness these masterpieces of Qing Dynasty craftsmanship, with their impressive texture and detail. Pay special attention to the pig head, which has a dent that might have been caused by a robbery. Although these artifacts cannot speak, they hope to convey their stories to you. A little background: these zodiac heads were part of the fountain installation at the Haiyantang in the Old Summer Palace, each spouting water every hour to symbolize the cycle of time. Currently, the whereabouts of the snake, goat, rooster, and dragon heads remain unknown. Why are we so fascinated by the zodiac heads? They carry significant emotional and historical weight for us. The twelve zodiac signs symbolize the cycle of time and the hope for reunion, deeply rooted in our culture. Each zodiac head is a witness to history, scattered overseas, carrying the painful memories of our nation. The return of these heads is like a 'long-lost family member' coming home, causing a sensation and holding profound significance. The snake, goat, and others remain missing, and our wait for 'reunion' continues. Next year is the Year of the Snake. Will the elusive snake head bring us a surprise? Or does its return still require the passage of time? Every gaze upon the zodiac heads is a quest for completeness and reunion, a search for our connection with history, culture, and ourselves. #MGM #ZodiacHeadsExhibition #PolyMGMuseum