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Hooray for Summer 6月 JUN | NO. 132 2014 ENGLISH VERSION | Hooray for summer 13-15/6 Longer days mean more sunny hours to enjoy the Cultural events abound, on the informal side with song and The Macau Science Centre Feast of Na Tcha city’s outdoor scene, and visiting the many parks and dance in public areas all over town on the weekends, or turns the spotlight on the public spaces celebrating the Lotus Flower Festival, head over to the Macau Tea Culture House for a refreshing Planetarium, with the exciting and Near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, the World taking part in the Feast of Na Tcha and the Feast of pick-me-up. “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” illuminating IPS-Macau International Fulldome Festival Heritage-listed Na Tcha Temple is the Kuan Tai, revisiting the Historic Centre of Macau, or walking tours bring many of the city’s lesser-known 2014. There are also spectacular events and exhibitions scene of three days of celebrations for exploring off-the-beaten-track neighborhoods. June communities to life and shows visitors another side of galore in Cotai like the Transformers 30th Anniversary Expo. the Feast of Na Tcha (15/6) highlighted also brings traditional celebrations that emphasize Macau. Better known are Nam Van Lake and Sai Van, where by a ceremony (9 am to 5 pm on 13/6), Macau’s European influences, with the Procession of you can join a “Happy Safari”, and the Inner Harbor, where While exploring Macau’s neighborhoods, take in the Taipa parade (starts at 2:30 pm on 14/6) St. Anthony, the São João Festival, and the Portugal you can enjoy fishing boat cruises. Flea Market, 5 Outobro Street Art Fair and “Sun Never Left” from the Ruins of St. Paul’s to Senado Day, Camões Day and Portuguese Communities Day. and browse works of local artists in “Art Lands on the Bird Square, Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Rua Culture buffs won’t want to miss this month’s concerts and Paradise”. de Santo António before returning, a Summer arrives with a splash this month, as performances like “Champagne for Gypsies”, “DESH” and Cantonese Opera (8 pm on 13-15/6 for competitors arrive from all over the world to join their the Macau Arts Festival’s free performance “A Dream of “Experience Macau” App, “Macau Cultural and Creative public and 2 pm on 15/6 for senior citizens) and lion dance (15/6, 9 am). Next to the local counterparts in the annual Dragon Boat Races Light”, and many held in different historic settings. Another Map” App, “WiFi Go”, audio guide, free guided tours temple is the Na Tcha Exhibition Room where visitors can see articles found during the at Nam Van Lake, one of the year’s most popular must on the calendar of cultural events is “Masterpieces and Macau budget hotels website are all ways to make area’s archeological exploration. international sports events and a perfect way to usher Of Painting From French National Museums”, an exhibition exploring Macau easier and more fun whether you’re taking in the season. from this year’s Le French May. a walking tour or riding an open top bus. Another Na Tcha temple stands at Calçada das Verdades. The Na Tcha Ancient Temple holds a dinner (8 pm on 14/6), two ceremonies (11 pm on 14/6 and 2 pm on 15/6) and Prince Na Tcha Parade (10 am on 15/6) starting from the temple to Rua de São Domingos, Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Rua dos Mercadores, Senado Square (for 30 minutes) and St. Domingos Square, before Step Out, Experience Macau’s returning to the temple. 20/6 - 19/9 14-22/6 Communities Stamp Collection 14th Macau Lotus Festival Free admission for all activities. Na Tcha Ancient Temple Activities Na Tcha Temple Activities Enquiries: (853) 2838 8366 / 2835 5314 The Macau Government Tourist Office offers four walking This year’s Macau Lotus Enquiries: (853) 2836 6178 / 6686 1798 Organizer: Associação do Templo da Calçada tour routes: “A Tour of Historic Trails” follows Avenida da Praia Festival marks the Organizer: Associação do Templo Na Cha das Verdades de Macau Grande to Praça de Ponte e Horta; “A Tour of Nature and event’s 14th anniversary Creativity” promotes a walk from the Kun Iam Temple to St. with a host of lotus- Lazarus Church; “A Tour of East Meets West” directs strollers themed activities and 21-22/6 from Senado Square to the Maritime Museum and “A Tour of events, including a photo São João Festival Arts and Culture” starts at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and ends exhibition, workshops, at A-Ma Temple. (Look for the in these stories to find the seminar, tips on cuisine, Heroic actions of a Jesuit priest is credited with sites that are included.) etc. to demonstrate this sending a cannonball across the bow of an invading iconic flower’s versatility. Dutch ship on June 24, 1622, but Macau’s patron From 20/6 to 19/9, there’s a new way to enjoy the “Step Out, A new exhibition area of saint, John the Baptist is believed to have interceded Experience Macau’s Communities” campaign. Special stamps you can collect at specified points around 2,500 m2 at Taipa on behalf of the Portuguese. The day has been along the four walking tour routes can be redeemed for a great souvenir. Complete details, stamp Houses Museum has been commemorated ever since with a festival of collection cards and a printed guide are available at all MGTO tourist information counters. With a constructed to display over 1,000 types of lotus, in addition to more than 4,000 pots thanksgiving, dance, song, feasting and games. This printed guide and the free “Step Out, Macau” App downloadable from App Store and Google Play, of lotuses on display in the city’s parks and public areas. year local people celebrate by enjoying Portuguese you can “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” confidently. and Macanese delicacies and setting up handicraft booths and kids’ activities in St. Lazarus District. Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Flower fanciers don’t want to miss the festival’s opening ceremony, featuring a stage Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office performance (14/6, 4:30 pm) at the exhibition area at Taipa Houses Museum. Time: 12 noon to 11 pm Venue: Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2872 6828 Organizers: Casa de Portugal em Macau, Associação dos Macaenses, For details, please refer to Organizer. Free admission for all activities. Associação dos Aposentados de Macau, Instituto Internacional de Macau, Associação Promotora da Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Instrução dos Macaenses, Escola Portuguesa de Macau Weekends in June Wherever you may find yourself as you stroll around Macau on Saturdays and Sundays this month, 15/6 1/6 - 5/10 you’re not far from outdoor entertainment. There’s plenty of local color in the National Intangible Procession of St. Anthony There’s a lot going on in Cotai Cultural Heritage-listed Cantonese Opera and Drunken Dragon Dance, as well as lion dance, martial The one-of-a-kind arts demonstrations, Portuguese folk dance, and fun for all ages in the street dance, magic, and This event is held every year on the feast day Transformers 30th (1/6-5/10, 11 am balloon twisting shows. There’s music all over town, and lots of great opportunities to take photos. of the Saint. On 15/6 this year, after a mass at Anniversary Expo to 8 pm, Hall F, MOP80-100) features Along some walking tour routes, you’ll discover 20-minute performances as part of the “Step Out, 4:30 pm, the procession starts at around 5:30 10 zones with classic scenes from Experience Macau’s Communities” program. pm from St Anthony’s Church, goes around the “Transformers” film and television It’s not just for tourists either. There’s a wide the small fountain and rotunda and proceeds series. The interactive exhibition brings variety of shows and performances for tourists toward Camões Garden. Then it goes past the to visitors the legendary characters and residents alike to help them know Macau small square, passing by the main gate of the Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and better and celebrate both its eastern and western park and the entrances to the Casa Garden and Megatron; the world debut of two- heritage. the Protestant Church and Cemetery before it re-enters the church grounds. A 13-day meter-high “Transformers” holograms; Portuguese Folk Dance mass – at 7:30 am in Cantonese and 6 pm in collectibles; movie screenings; exciting 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/6, Sundays Ruins of St. Paul’s - 11 am Portuguese – starts from 3/6. game experiences; as well as a host of Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 12 noon “Transformers” merchandise of 30th Feira Do Carmo - 1 pm anniversary edition. Lion Dance Time: around 5:30 pm Starting point: St. Anthony’s Church, Rua de Santo António Street Dance 7, 14, 21, 28/6, Saturdays Enquiries: (853) 2857 1629 Organizer: St. Anthony’s Church 7, 14, 21, 28/6, Saturdays Bombeiros Square, Taipa - 2 pm Renowned Taiwanese magician Lu Chen mystifies audiences again in a one-night-only Bombeiros Square, Taipa - 12 noon Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 3 pm show Dazzle Lu Chen Macau 2014 as part of his latest tour (21/6, 8 pm, Cotai Arena, Ruins of St. Paul’s - 3 pm Ruins of St.
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