Xian Xinghai (1905-1945) was one of the outstanding Chinese musicians of the 20th century. To honour the Macao-born composer, the Government has set up the Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum, to explain to younger generations his contribution to the country and his artistic achievements.

The Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum has several sections, including an exhibition room, a ‘discovery corner’, and a multipurpose hall. Visitors to the Museum have the chance to learn more about his life and the path of artistic creativity.

The Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum has several sections, including an exhibition room, a ‘discovery corner’, and a multipurpose hall. Visitors to the Museum have the chance to learn more about his life and the path of artistic creativity.

A violin Xian Xinghai used in performances, a suit jacket, letters, and his identification documents, are among personal items on display at the Museum.

A violin Xian Xinghai used in performances, a suit jacket, letters, and his identification documents, are among personal items on display at the Museum.

A violin Xian Xinghai used in performances, a suit jacket, letters, and his identification documents, are among personal items on display at the Museum.

The Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum also has a number of authentic manuscripts. One of the composer’s renowned works, “Yellow River Cantata”, was popular during the period of China’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. The musical work boosted morale and inspired patriotism among people across the nation.

The Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum also has a number of authentic manuscripts. One of the composer’s renowned works, “Yellow River Cantata”, was popular during the period of China’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. The musical work boosted morale and inspired patriotism among people across the nation.

The Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum also has a number of authentic manuscripts. One of the composer’s renowned works, “Yellow River Cantata”, was popular during the period of China’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. The musical work boosted morale and inspired patriotism among people across the nation.

Xian Xinghai is hailed as ‘the people’s musician’, and is renowned for his great contributions to the history of China’s music in the contemporary era. One of the purposes of the Museum is to inspire younger generations, by revealing Xian’s assiduous pursuit of musical excellence and spiritual merit.