25/2 Feast of the God Tou Tei Former Home of Revolutionary Leader Ye
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English VersionNO.104 2012 We need your support in transforming Macau into a water conservation city! All Around the City Visitors keen to learn more about the revolutionary roots of Macau This month, the celebration of traditional Chinese festivals is in full swing, will want to visit the newly restored house of military leader Ye Ting 25 - 26/2 Procession of the Passion of Our Lord including the Feast of the God Tou Tei, the much-loved Lantern Festival, the House, the first time it has been opened to the public, while the museum The unique annual event known as the ‘Procession Opening of Kun Iam Treasury and the Feast of Nuwa, as well as the Western in the Holy House of Mercy has added a new exhibition hall and is of the Passion of Our Lord, the God Jesus’ is a pilgrimage of the Procession of the Passion of Our Lord. On top of which, receiving a steady stream of visitors keen to see its centuries-old Jesuit commemoration of long standing significance visitors won’t want to miss the traditional Chinese Lion Dances, the unique artefacts. And don’t miss the free guided tours of St. Lawrence’s Church. in Macau, and dates back to missionary steps of the Drunken Dragon, Chinese martial arts and Portuguese Folk Meanwhile, art lovers are visiting the Heritage-listed Lou Kau Mansion to activity in the territory from the 16th Century. Dances performed every weekend in several historic sites around Macau. watch demonstrations and join workshops being held by award-winning Christians in Macau participate in a solemn Mainland Chinese artisans. Visitors are also welcome to enjoy the procession through the streets in a re-enactment Renowned Taiwanese magician Lu Chen brings his magic sleight of hand exhibitions of ‘Beauty & Entirety’ and ‘A Century of the Imperial Palace of Jesus carrying the cross to his crucifixion. to the Macau stage, and Hong Kong crooner Leo Ku stops off in the city and Gardens’ at the Macau Museum of Art and the ‘The Printed Legacy’ Starting at St. Augustine’s Church, a figure of to introduce his Amazing World. Macau Orchestra and Macau Chinese exhibition in the Leal Senado Building gallery, which is currently displaying Christ bearing the cross is carried through Orchestra are in top form and are sure to delight audiences with ‘Exceptional the printed works of Picasso, Matisse and other European masters. S e n a d o S q u a r e , a l o n g Tr a v. d o R o q u e t e t o Reverberations’, ‘Taiwan Charm’, ‘Music as Emotion’ and ‘Valentine’s Day the Cathedral in Cathedral Square, where it is left during an overnight vigil. On its return to Concert.’ And look out for young Italian pianist Stefano Rover’s renditions Despite its rapid development, getting around the city has never been St. Augustine’s Church the following day, it is carried across Senado Square, St. Dominic’s of three of the world’s most accomplished composers. In the theatre, ‘I Love easier, thanks to MacauMap, the Tourism Hotline, WH Macau App and Square, Rua do Campo and Av. da Praia Grande. Steam Dumpling’ presents a funny, poignant rags-to-riches tale set to WiFi GO. And when shopping, remember to look for the new ‘Certified Time: 7:00pm (25/2) / 4:00pm (26/2) Chinese Opera, while ‘Open Box’ unwraps five different styles of performance Shops’ logo for guaranteed goods and service quality. By the way, Happy . and ‘Macau Band GAG Series’ puts a local band under the spotlight. Valentine’s Day in Macau! 16 - 17/2 The ‘Open Treasures’ of Kun Iam 4 - 12/2 Dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kun Iam Temple (Pou Chai Sim Un) is foremost among 21 - 25/2 Feast of the God Tou Tei Lots to Enjoy During Lantern Festival the temples of Macau completed Fok Tac Chi Pagoda hosts Chinese The fifteenth day of the first moon of the during the Ming Dynasty. It is Opera over the course of five days lunar calendar (6/2 this year) - also known also the busiest temple in the and nights (21 - 25/2, 2:00pm & as Chinese Valentine’s Day - heralds city this month because the 7:30pm) during the annual festival various celebrations held throughout the ‘Open Treasures’ of Kun Iam are of the Feast of the God Tou Tei c i t y. T h e C i v i c a n d M u n i c i p a l A f f a i r s B u r e a u on display from 16 - 17/2. Many on the second day of the second will hold the ‘Lunar New Year Celebration believers pray from 11:00 pm on moon of the lunar calendar (23/2 of the Year of the Dragon’ in Tap Seac 16/2 to the next morning in order this year). Visitors can also enjoy Square, Park of Iao Hon Market to ‘return money’, ‘borrow money’ another three evenings (22 - 24/2, and the Carmo Fair in Taipa (4-6/2, and attract ‘good luck’ from Kun Iam. The ‘Open Treasures’ ceremony, derived from southern 7:30pm) of Chinese Opera performances in the environs of Tou Tei Enquiries: 89884100) whilst the ‘Lunar Chinese folklore and with a strong local flavour, is one of the few overnight religious Temple. Visitors are also welcome to visit the ceremony with lion dance New Year in Hong Kung Carnival’ activities to be held in the enclave. in these two temples at 11:00am (23/2). (5-7/2, Enquiries: 28921409) held in front Incense & Pinwheel Stalls Fok Tac Chi Pagoda of the Hong Kung Temple will include Cantonese Opera and a lucky Date & Time: 16/2 - 8:00pm to 7:00am (next day) Address: Rua de Tomás da Rosa (near the Horta da Mitra Market) draw. Location: Kun Iam Temple, Ave. do Coronel Mesquita Enquiries: (853) 6661 7207 Enjoy free dumplings, participate in lantern riddles and lantern bidding Tou Tei Temple Address: Rua da Palmeira on the last night plus a parade during the ‘Lantern Festival Lion Dance Enquiries: (853) 2895 5745 Celebration’ (6/2, Enquiries: 28373746) which will wend its way from 11/2 Hey, Presto! Magical Macau Ponte 16 to Senado Square and Hong Kung Temple. Join the ‘Fiesta Master magician Lu Chen keeps you guessing to the end with his amazing music, imagery, Felicidade’ on the same day and pick up ‘Lai Si’ at Rua de Felicidade practiced timing, and incredible sleight of hand. Or is it really magic? Decide for yourself at (Enquiries: 28333142). The ‘New Year Celebration in Barbosa’ (12/2, Weekends in Feb - his very first performance of ‘Dazzle Lu Chen Macau 2012’ in Macau. Just when you think Enquiries: 28400425) will feature game booths and stage performances Stepping Out in Old Macau you’ve figured it out, he’s sure to have something extra up his sleeve! Be prepared to in the recreational area of Bairro Tamagnini Barbosa. Frenetic drumming, the clash of tambourines, and the spectacle of be bedazzled, bewitched and enchanted by a magician who’s up to all the tricks in Chinese martial arts - every weekend, the Macau Government Tourist the book. Office hosts the highly emotive national dance performances of Time: 8:00pm two countries that have harmoniously co-existed for almost half a Venue: CotaiArena, the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel millennium to make Macau what it is today, in tandem with thrilling Former Home of Revolutionary Leader Admission: MOP980, 680, 280 Ye Ting Now Open to Public Enquiries: (853) 2882 8818 www.cotaiticketing.com Kung Fu and Drunken Dragon demonstrations. Performed against the Organizer: The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel backdrops of the city’s iconic historic squares and monuments, tourists In order to commemorate the role that military leader and residents alike never fail to thrill to these wonderful free, open-air Ye Ting holds in the history of modern China, the performances. Performances last about 20 minutes. Great photo-taking Macau SAR Government, in collaboration opportunities, great memories! with the Women’s General Association, recently commissioned the repair of Lion Dance Performance (4, 11, 18, 25/2 Saturdays) the revolutionary’s former residence in No Smoking Ordinance Now in Effect in Macau Venue & Time: Rua do Cunha, Taipa - 2:00pm addition to organizing a photographic Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 3:00pm Law no. 5/2011 Regime of Tobacco Prevention and exhibition of his life as ‘a tribute Ruins of St. Paul’s - 4:00pm Control entered into force in Macau on 1st January to the revolutionary and his Drunken Dragon (5, 19/2 Sundays) 2012. To protect citizens and visitors from exposure choice of Macau as a second Venue & Time: Praça da Amizade (Friendship Square) - 3:00pm to second-hand smoke, smoking is prohibited in most home’. public indoor places such as hospitals, food and beverage establishments,hotels, ports and Chinese Martial Arts Performance (12, 26/2 Sundays) Venue & Time: Praça da Amizade (Friendship Square) - 3:00pm airports, passenger shelters, shops, museums, karaoke establishments and lifts. In order to faithfully restore the Portuguese Folk Dance Performance (5, 12, 19, 26/2 Sundays) old building’s façade and mount Smoking is also prohibited in public outdoor areas such as parks, beaches, public swimming Venue & Time: Ruins of St. Paul’s - 11:00am the exhibition, the Cultural Affairs Bureau enrolled the help of Ye Ting’s pools, escalators, footbridges and subways as well as on public transportation. Please note Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - Noon Rua do Cunha, Taipa - 1:00pm sons and the city of Huizhou, who provided photographs and materials that it is an offence for any person to smoke or carry a lighted tobacco product in a designated from the Museum of Ye Ting.