12月 DEC ENGLISH VERSION | 2014 NO. 138

All Around the City Christmas at last . . . and it’s also the 15th Anniversary Christmas Toy Tree, Give the Gift of Joy this Christmas. purchases. Exhibition-goers are well served around the 14/12 of the Establishment of SAR. So there’s And Christmas wouldn’t be the same without gifts galore city with 3rd Asian Food Expo (Winter) & Home Delights Parade through Macau, Latin City plenty to celebrate! Witness the Official Flag-raising so jump right into the Macau Shopping Festival 2014 – Expo plus International Toy & Game Exhibition 2014 and Ceremony, fireworks display, and Sports and Art Show thousands of bargains await from hundreds of retailers! many more exhibitions and festivals. Concertgoers have a The purpose of the parade – in celebration in Commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of the large choice of venues and genres to choose from, while of the 15th Anniversary of the Establishment Establishment of Macau SAR plus the 3D Mapping Show. Take a guided tour of the Historic Centre of Macau, taking theatergoers must not miss the famously wacky Cookin' of Macau SAR, and themed ‘Let’s uncover Catch the Standard & Latin Dance Music Show, seasonal in not only the UNESCO Heritage-listed buildings, squares Nanta – Korean Cooking Show. And how better to wrap the mysteries of space!’ - is to generate and patriotic music by the territory’s fine Macau Orchestra and monuments but the wonderfully decorated public up the year than with Macau Countdown Concerts on ‘love, peace and cultural integration’. and Macau Chinese Orchestra, Macau Jazz Week 2014, spaces. And don’t forget to take your Macau Cultural and the Peninsula and , with live performances, fun and Parade mascot ‘Viva’ is the catalyst! This and the amazing multicultural music and performances of Creative Map pinpointing the best places to buy local fireworks. year’s parade, with some 2,000 people Parade through Macau, Latin City. And there’s the Thailand products. The Open Top Bus Tour is another great way participating, features more than fifty local Cultural Festival 2014 to look forward to. The spirit of the to explore the city, while walkers have several options There’s so much going on this month, so much to see, and foreign performing arts groups. Opera, season is also very much alive with the ‘Hope Faith Love’ with the ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ and so much to do. Want to pack as much into your theatre, music, martial arts, dance and Oriental dance are all thrown into the mix, with artistes Christmas Concert in Memory of Fr. Lancelote Rodrigues. programme – and runners won’t want to miss the time as possible? WiFi Go, Macau Budget Hotel website, from the Spanish Peninsula, Canary Islands, France, Argentina, Indonesia, Mainland , Hong 2014 Macau International Marathon. Still at street level, Experience Macau App, the Audio Guide and Macau Kong and Taiwan in addition to homegrown talent. Santa’s very busy, too, with I’m Santa Claus 2014 - The the Taipa Flea Market, 5 Outubro Street Art Fair and Cultural and Creative Map are all at your digital fingertips! Face Painting: 3:30 pm at Santo António Square, Rua de Sanches de Miranda, Adro de S. Lázaro Gift Factory, The Production and Exhibition of Creative Sun Never Left will pack some punch to your present Parade: 4:00 pm Route: Ruins of St. Paul’s -- St. Lazarus’ Quarter -- Enquiries: (853) 2836 6866 www.icm.gov.mo/macaoparade Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau

15th Anniversary of 28 20/12 /11/2014 Step out and explore Macau’s communities the Establishment of Macau SAR Christmas in Macau - 11/1/2015

One of the best things Official flag-raising ceremonies With its centuries-long links to about this small city (8:00 am, Lotus Square; 8:30 am, European culture, its mosaic is that so many of its Macau headquarters of the People’s of romantic architecture most important sites are Liberation Army) start a day packed with and its genuine embrace of within walking distance activities in grand style. The afternoon multiculturalism Macau could of each other, and on highlight is the Sports and Art Show have been made for Christmas. the way to see them in Commemoration of the 15th The thoroughfares and lanes you can discover many Anniversary of the Establishment of light up with decorations, diverse neighbourhoods and points of interest. The Macau Government Tourist Office offers four Macau SAR (2:00 pm, Olympic Sports the city gets into full festive walking tour routes so you can ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ confidently, with a Centre, Ave. Olímpica, Taipa; MOP200), swing, and there are seasonal printed guide and the free ‘Step Out, Macau’ App downloadable from App Store. (Look for the which as well as athletics and artists’ impressions of the territory, will feature song and activities of every stripe to in these stories to find the sites included.) dance performances by top local artistes. A spectacular Fireworks display (Macau enjoy. I’m Santa Claus 2014 - The Gift Factory (21/12, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 10 Fantasia Tower and Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre seafront, free) wraps up a wonderful day. Creative Industries Incubator, free) gets kids to make a present for themselves, friends A Tour of Historic Trails follows Avenida da Praia Grande to Praça de Ponte e Horta; A Tour of and family, developing both kinship and latent artistic talent. In The Production and Nature and Creativity promotes a walk from the to St. Lazarus Church; A Tour of Sports and Art Show in Commemoration for the 15th Anniversary of the Establishment Exhibition of Creative Christmas Toy Tree (1/12/2014-11/1/2015, 12:00 noon to of Macau SAR East Meets West directs strollers from to the Maritime Museum and A Tour of Arts Enquiries: (853) 2823 6363 www.sport.gov.mo Organizer: Macau SAR Government 8:00 pm, closed on Mondays, , Travessa da Fabrica No. 5, Macau; and Culture starts at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and ends at A-Ma Temple. free) Macau Design Centre recycles old toys to build a really creative Christmas tree, which Fireworks Display when dissembled will be distributed to needy children. All toy donations gratefully accepted! Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Time: please refer to Organizer Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Hope Faith Love Christmas Concert in memory of Fr. Lancelote Rodrigues (21/12, Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Organizer: Macau Government Tourism Office 8:00 pm, St. Dominic's Church, free) remembers the beloved Jesuit with the talent of the Macau Youth Symphonic Band.

Give the Gift of Joy this Christmas (28/11-26/12, Galaxy Macau East Square, MOP80) Weekends in December 3D Mapping Show Celebration in Christmas Charity Santa’s Village, with festive parade and choirs while enjoying freshly- made hot chocolate and traditional cookies. All proceeds from photo-taking fee go to the On any given weekend, you’re not far from outdoor entertainment in Macau. National A spectacular 3D Mapping Show - in which advanced Macau Deaf Association. The Frozen Christmas (21-26/12, Macau Tower) Intangible Cultural Heritage-listed Opera performances, the Drunken Dragon projection technology brings Macau’s building facades features a Christmas Parade with Santa, fairies, magician, and clown balloon twisting, while Dance, lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, Portuguese folk dancing, street dance, alive – will light up the Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, the annual Joy to the world on Christmas Eve 2014 (24/12, 8:00 pm) includes a choir, magic, and balloon-twisting shows fill the city with Church of Our Lady of Carmel in Taipa and Chapel of dance, hand bells, comedy show, games and more! drama, colour and fun! The town is alive with music, and St. Francis Xavier in in celebration of the 15th there’re lots of photo-taking opportunities. Explore historic Anniversary of the Establishment of Macau SAR. In keeping Enquiries: ‘Hope Faith Love’ Christmas Concert in memory Fr Lancelote Rodrigues: walking routes in the ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s with the theme of Past, Present and Future, imagery will Academia de Música S.Pio X (853) 2835 5654 Communities’ tour activity, and plug into the Macau depict the history of Macau, with the present represented Joy to the world on Christmas Eve 2014: Awareness Campaign to enjoy a cornucopia of shows and by residents and tourists interacting with the show, and the future by local kids’ drawings and Macau Christian Music Association (853) 2855 2435 performances. It all helps tourists and residents alike to creations projected onto the biggest canvas they could possibly hope for. I'm Santa Claus 2014-The Gift Factory: 10fantasia, Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District (853) 2835 4582 know Macau better, the East-West city on the sea! The Production and Exhibition of Creative Christmas Toy Tree: Date: please refer to Organizer Time: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm Macau Design Centre (853) 2852 0335 www.facebook.com/macaudesigncentre Street Dance Lion Dance Venue: Macau – Handover Gifts Museum of Macau; Taipa – Church of Our Lady of Carmel; Give the Gift of Joy this Christmas: 6, 13, 20, 27/12, Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27/12, Saturdays Coloane – Chapel of St. Francis Xavier Galaxy Macau (853) 2888 0888 www.galaxymacau.com Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 12:00 noon (6, 13, Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 2:00 pm (6, 13, Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Macau Tower Frozen Christmas: 27/12) 27/12) Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Macau Tower (853) 2893 3339 www.macautower.com.mo Hong Kung Temple Square – 3:00 pm (6, 20/12) Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 3:00 pm Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 4:30 pm Hong Kung Temple Square – 4:00 pm (6, 20/12) 7, 14, 21, 28/12, Sundays Cantonese Opera Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre – 2:00 pm 6, 13, 20, 27/12, Saturdays 1, 3, 5, 6, 7/12 3-31/12 Mount Fortress – 11:00 am and 3:00 pm Street Painting Macau Jazz Week 2014 Macau Shopping Festival 2014 6, 13, 20, 27/12, Saturdays Drunken Dragon Dance Albergue SCM – 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm The opening act of this much Now in its fourth edition, this year’s Macau Shopping Festival’s theme says it all: 7/12, Sunday anticipated week-long celebration ‘Lucky Draw Upon Arrival ∙ Irresistible Shopping Offers ∙ Citywide Celebrations’! With Praca da Amizade (Friendship Square)–4:00 pm Magic Show and Balloon Twisting is Talk: When Chinese Music literally thousands of outlets, big and small, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21/12, Saturdays and Sundays Meets Jazz (1/12, 6:30 pm, Rui participating in the scheme and more deals, Chinese Martial Arts Senado Square – 11:00 am and 3:30 pm 6, 13, 27/12, Saturdays Cunha Foundation Art Gallery, bargains and discounts on offer than ever Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre – 4:00 pm Music Concert free), Alessando Galati Trio before the ‘I Buy Macau’ slogan is sure to 7, 14, 21, 28/12, Sundays Concert (3/12, 8:00 pm, Mirror resonate with every kind of shopper on Portuguese Folk Dance Albergue SCM – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Hall, Dom Pedro V Theatre, free), every kind of budget. ‘Ola’ the red panda 21, 28/12, Sundays Hong Kung Temple Square – 11:00 am Macau Awareness Campaign Omah Concert (5/12,8:00 pm, will welcome all arrives to Macau, who Barra Square (A-Ma Temple)–12:00 noon (21/12) Sunset Concert (6/12) Macau Cultural Centre, MOP100), also get the chance to enter a Lucky Feira Do Carmo – 1:00 pm Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Gruvavenue FT. Poova Concert (6/12, 8:00 pm, Oriental Foundation, free), with the Finale Draw at the four main ports of entry, with Puppet show (13/12) Concert - Big Jazz Jam (7/12, 4:00pm, Taipa Amphitheatre, Taipa Houses-Museum, prizes valued at over MOP4 million. Music Performance Senado Square – 4:00 pm to 4:20 pm 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28/12, free) wrapping things up nicely. Saturdays and Sundays Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Enquiries: (853) 6229 8000 www.macaushoppingfestival.org Avenida Xian Xing Hai (near Macau Cultural www.macautourism.gov.mo Enquiry: macau-jazz.org Organizer: Macau Shopping Festival 2014 Organizing Committee Centre) – 3:00 pm Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Organizer: Macau Jazz Promotion Association Co-organizer: Macau Government Tourism Office

Main events on or near ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ walking routes. 8/12, 20/12, 22/12, 24/12, 25/12 are Macau Public Holidays.

We need your support in transforming into a water conservation city! 14/11/2014 8/10/2014 Street Smart - 8/2/2015 2014 Stamp Festival -1/3/2015 Exhibition and Festival City

Rua de Felicidade (Happiness Street) comes to life with Stamps have a special magic – just ask those who’ve discovered ‘Kid’s Playthings’ interactive Festivals, expos and exhibitions galore in outdoor film shows, dances and music (Saturday and Sunday games at the Festival! The ‘Large Stamp Projector’ – themed World Post Day – showcases December! The 1st Macau International 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm). And the popular night market serves stamps related to music, while ‘3-Dimensional Stamps’ Coins & Precious Metals Expo (5-6/12, up old style snacks, with traditional handicraft arts, booths, employ various materials and techniques to select 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; 7/12, 10:00 am to games and performances (Friday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, philatelic items with a movable magnifying glass. The 5:00 pm; The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Saturday and Sunday 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Rua de Cinco gallery also houses a huge 3-dimensional ‘Make a L1 Meeting Rooms-Milan, free) is tailor-made de Outubro). Street performances, revolving round music and Pose’ facility, enabling visitors to take photos with their for coin organizers, dealers, collectors, art, are always fun with plenty on offer in the old city districts. own cameras. The design uses the winning artwork communities and overseas businessmen. from last year’s ‘Draw My Story of Stamps Competition’. The 7th X’mas Shopping Festival Night market – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Fridays); 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Saturdays and Sundays) (6-8/12, 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm, The Street performance – 3:30 pm (Barra Square, A-Ma Temple); 5:30 pm (Rua dos Ervanarios); 6:30 pm Time: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (closed on Mondays) (Nuwa Temple); 8:00 pm (Rua de Felicidade) Venue: Communications Museum of Macau, No.7, Estrada de D. Maria II, Macau Admission: MOP 10 Venetian Resort, Cotai Expo, free) is stuffed with everything you’d like Santa to bring - including Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2825 9897 Enquiries: (853) 2871 8063 / 2871 8570 macao.communications.museum electronic products, fashion, bags, wine, skincare, Japanese & Korean snacks, etc. - plus stage Organizer: The Industry and Commerce Federation of Macau Central and Southern District Organizer: Communications Museum of Macau performance and lucky draw. Meanwhile, the 3rd Asian Food Expo (Winter) & Home Delights Expo (12-14/12, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, The Venetian Resort, Cotai Expo, free) and Asia Adult Expo 2014 (12/12, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; 13-14/12, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, The Venetian Resort, Cotai Expo, MOP120; Public visitors must be 18 or older) satisfy all types of appetite. 6-7/12 Thailand Cultural Festival 2014 Macau Grand Prix Museum & Wine Museum The 7th Macau International Ani-Com (19-21/12, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Macau Fisherman’s Held in Macau for eight consecutive years, this year’s The Macau Grand Prix Museum has it all: legendary racing Wharf Convention & Exhibition Centre, MOP30, free for children under 1.4 metres) Thailand Cultural Festival celebrates revered King machines – both cars and bikes – photos and videos of the stars, is strong on Japanese and international singing talent, competitions, Alice cross dresser Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 87th birthday. Enjoy various national and wonderful tales of their derring-do on the world famous Guia dance party and Korean creative culture pavilion. The Winter Food & Shopping Expo dishes prepared by local Thai restaurants at one of the Circuit. Next door, sample tantalising Portuguese wines (MOP10/ and the 2nd Green Living Exhibition (19-21/12, 12:30 noon to 8:30 pm, Macau many booths, while watching graceful, costumed dancers per glass or MOP15/three glasses per person) in the Wine Museum Fisherman’s Wharf Convention & Exhibition Centre, free), International Toy & Game enact age-old ritualistic movements to the accompaniment and learn about viniculture on the Iberian Peninsula. The museum Exhibition 2014 (26-28/12, 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf of traditional music. There’s also a show-stopping Tiffany houses more than a thousand brands of wine from and Convention & Exhibition Centre, free) and Asia Pacific Food & Shopping Festival 2014 cabaret on the menu plus exciting demonstrations of China; and you can catch a live performance of Fado by Portuguese (26-28/12, 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention & Exhibition Thailand’s renowned Muay Thai martial art. musician Paulo Pereira from 11:00 am to 11:30 am (4, 5, 6, 11, Centre, MOP30) are also conveniently located within minutes of each other in the Outer 12, 13, 19, 20/12). Harbour district just around 5 minutes from the ferry terminal. Time: Thailand cuisine booth – 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Thailand performance – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Venue: Rua de Abreu Nunes Admission: Free Time: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily except Tuesdays Enquiries: (853) 2856 0085 www.facebook.com/ThailandCulturalFestival Venue: Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, 431, basement (Tourism Activities Centre-CAT) For information about more expos this month, please contact: Organizer: Association of Thais in Macau Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8798 4108 / 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Macau Convention & Exhibition Association, (853) 2871 4079 www.mcea.org.mo

Live Entertainment in A Storytelling Tour: 31/12 6, 20, 27/12 1/7 31/12 Auld Lang Syne Coloane Square Historical Quarter of Taipa -

Events galore to see out the old year! The 2014 Macau Countdown Concert (10:00 pm, Sai Van Coloane Square on a Saturday afternoon means A foreign-born Chinese youngster visits Taipa to fulfil the wishes of Lake Square, free) stars crooner Andy Hui and songbird Fiona Sit, while Hong Kong street performances of live music, magic shows, his grandfather, who lived there before emigrating. Their online video singer Elisa Chan is joined by a foreign troupe from Macau for the 2014 Taipa Countdown Show dance and associated avant-garde entertainment. calls take him to the historically significant Museum of Taipa and (9:30 pm, Taipa Houses-Museum, free). Check out the Theme booths’ (8:00 pm to 11:30 pm, One of Macau’s most attractive historic areas, Coloane History, Carmo Fair, Our Lady of Carmel Church, Tin Hau Taipa Houses-Museum, free) special cuisine and games first – or get Eduardo Marques Square in waterfront Coloane Temple, Pak Tai Temple and the Kun Iam Small Temple. During the along to the 2014 Three Lamps District Countdown Show (8:00 pm, Village could have jumped from the pages of a journey, the young man is often challenged by his grandfather – why Rotunda de Carlos da Maia and Rua da Restauração, free) with stage storybook, with its picturesque church, restaurants, not help him complete his mission and make the old man happy! performance, cuisine street and booth games. A spectacular Fireworks shops and local colour a firm favourite with visitors. Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (No admittance after 5:30 pm, Display (Macau Tower Seafront, 12:00 midnight) will welcome in 2015! Time: 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Closed on Mondays) Enquiries: Three Lamps District Countdown Show: (853) 2833 3614 Venue: Eduardo Marques Square, Coloane (in front of Church of St. Francis Xavier) Venue: Museum of Taipa and Coloane History and peripheral districts Language: Cantonese General Union of Neighbours Association of Macau Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2825 9897 www.funnyisland.net Admission: Free for participation but admission fee to Museum (free on Sundays). Macau and Taipa Countdown Show: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, (853) 2833 7676 Organizers: Enrolment & enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 / 8394 3782 www.iacm.gov.mo Fireworks Display: Macau Government Tourist Office, Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands of Macau, Macau Government Tourist Office Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau

Pedicabs put the pop 1/7 31/12 Meet and Greet in the Streets in your photos! - Afternoon Tea

Browsers and serious shoppers alike will find an amazing variety of items every weekend The three-wheeled, two-seater pedicab has been a staple of Macau tourism for The Tea Culture House, situated near the at Taipa Flea Market (7, 8, 14, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25/12, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Bombeiros decades. Ridden by hardy ‘drivers’ who never seem to tire, this mode of transport entrance to the enchanting , Square, Taipa) in the heart of Old Taipa Village by Cunha Street. The open-air stalls are is a throwback to more leisurely times. How about is a place to find everything you need to know overflowing with souvenirs and there are bargains galore. Plus lots of entertainment! Catch capturing some great photos with pedicabs put on display about tea and a great way to acquaint yourself a magic show, a stilt-walking clown, costumed characters, and face painting activities (7, 8, specifically for that purpose? Find these wonderful with one of Macau’s lesser-frequented districts. 14, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25/12) from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, while late arrivals can be entertained vehicles at: Barra Square (A-Ma Temple), Lilau Square, Enjoy free tea tasting on weekends and public by Yoyo (7/12), Singing (8, 20, 21, 24/12), Jazz Show (14/12), Magic Show (22/12) and Band Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre, Bombeiros Square, Taipa and holidays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Music Show (25/12) from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. the Taipa Houses-Museum, where you’re most welcome to pose with the pedicabs for unforgettable photos! The popular 2-day event 5 Outubro Street Art Fair (13-14/12, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Time: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily except Mondays (open on public holidays) Hong Kung Temple Square, Rua de Cinco de Outubro) features 36 booths selling souvenirs, Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Venue: Macau Tea Culture House, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida Admission: Free Admission: Free food, local creative products and many other items of interest, while musicians enhance the Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Enquiries: (853) 2882 7103 / 2858 6250 www.iacm.gov.mo/teamuseum browsing mood with live performances from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Lots to see and hear, and Organizers: Macau Pedicab Drivers Union, Macau Government Tourist Office Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau places to stroll, such as old Rua de Cinco de Outubro Street – a slice of old Macau.

On weekend afternoons the picturesque St. Lazarus district plays host to the free public Sun 7/12 Never Left art performance. Enjoy live music and browse the stalls selling homemade arts 2014 Macau International Marathon Echoes of the Past and crafts, drinks and snacks; open every Saturday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. With all places for the half marathon and mini Free guided tours introduce this formerly restricted marathon snapped up months ago and only military area on Guia Hill. Explore the network of Free admission to all activities limited spaces left for the full Marathon race, the underground tunnels that once housed military Taipa Flea Market enduring popularity of this annual event is plain ordinance as part of the integral defences of the Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo to see. The starting and finishing point of the territory. Built in 1931, this warren of tunnels was Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau 2014 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International opened to the public in the mid-1980s. Marathon are both located inside the Olympic 5 Outubro Street Art Fair Sport Centre stadium in Taipa, with runners in the marathon and half marathon starting Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 www.iacm.gov.mo Tour A Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau at 5:00 am, and the mini marathon at 5:15 am. Different categories of competition give Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily except Mondays (open on public holidays) everyone a chance to shine in a diversity of road routes. Tour B Sun Never Left Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays Venue: Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District Venue: Olympic Sport Centre Stadium, Ave. Olímpica, Taipa (Free guided tours on spot and can be booked for other times on request) Enquiries: (853) 2834 6626 cipa.org.mo Enquiries: (853) 2883 9691 / 2823 6363 www.macaumarathon.com Venue: Rampa Da Guia Enquiries: (853) 2882 7103 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo/scrweb Organizer: Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Organizers: Macau Sport Development Board, China-Macau Athletics Association Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau

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Internationally renowned for its entertainment, festivals and Given the wide retail choice, it’s sometimes easy to forget that In addition, many visitors are now discovering St. Lazarus UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Macau, the territory has yet Macau itself produces many distinctive products in addition to Church District, where locally produced postcards, homemade another ace up its sleeve – shopping. In fact, the term ‘shop ‘til its popular souvenirs and mementos. There is a definite wall of accessories, paintings, ceramics, fashion and art can be picked you drop’ could have been coined for Macau. creativity surging through the city, which is finding expression in up; and street fairs like the ‘Sun Never Left’ held every Saturday the works of local fashion designers, artists and artisans – and in the St. Lazarus Church District, the 5 Outubro Street Art Fair Clearly something’s going on; and for shoppers it’s all good, in the Macau Cultural and Creative Map is a good place to start (13-14/12) in the Hong Kung Temple Square, and the Taipa Flea large part because of the huge variety of shopping experiences – tracking down the many brands proudly carrying the Made Market (7, 8, 14, 20-22, 24, 25/12) and nearby shops in Taipa prices, deals and discounts – on offer. Top-of-the-range goods in Macau mark! In addition to the many local product outlets are also happy hunting grounds. While the epicentre of authentic are available in up-market boutiques selling internationally peppering popular tourist areas, great pieces – from porcelain to antiques and fine reproductions is in the neighbourhood of the recognised brands in the thousands of retail outlets in stores and giftware to clothing – can be picked up in dedicated outlets such Ruins of St. Paul’s at the foot of Monte Fort. The whole city is hotel resorts on the Peninsula and Cotai. as the Mandarin’s House Cultural Relics Information Centre and a treasure trove for those seeking that special Made in Macau Gift Shop and the many museums in the city. piece. Keep looking – it’s out there!

Macau Cultural Centre China Disabled People’s 6-8, 27-28/12 9, 14, 17/12 12, 14/12 Presents . . . Grand Orchestral Occasions Performance 'My Dream Show'

Musical-SING HIGH (6-7/12, 8:00 pm, Grand Auditorium, MOP100-200) - included in CCM’s Widely known for his film and Beijing Olympics scores, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and Comprising 110 disabled performers aged around 20, the troupe is guided by a president, 15th anniversary celebrations – is an award-winning Macau story about a troubled young man composer/conductor Tan Dun joins Macau Orchestra to strike up art director, dance arranger and music arranger similarly disabled. They design and who finds redemption as a choir conductor.Flamenco with gusto for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (9/12, create programmes, train performers, and produce ‘Utopia’ (27-28/12, 8:00 pm, Grand Auditorium, MOP150- 8:00 pm, The Venetian Theatre, MOP280-680). Triple Concerto promotional and audiovisual products. Celebration of the 300) starring ‘Flamenco Queen’ María Pagés owes its (14/12, 8:00 pm, Macau Tower Auditorium, MOP100-300) 15th Anniversary of Macau's Handover to China - My inspiration to late, great Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer presents the works of Beethoven, Prokofiev and Brahms under the Dream Show is a dance drama in 12 parts, including At the and has toured the critically acclaimed work around the baton of Lu Jia. In Dragon Rising and Tiger Leaping (17/12, Crossroads; Jazz Quartet; Soul of a Peacock; Latin Dancing world. Meanwhile, My Homeland & Nostalgia Choi 8:00 pm, Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium, MOP40-100) & Listening; To See Spring; Secret Garden; Prologue My Sown Le Piano Recital (8/12, 8:00 pm, Small Auditorium, maestro Pang Ka Pang celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Dream; Yellow Earth; The Code of Life; Butterfly Lovers; MOP160-380) takes us to a place we all know and love. Establishment of Macau SAR with a full programme by the Macau and Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Chinese Orchestra and Fujian National Orchestra. For these and other great shows contact: Time: 8:00 pm Venue: Macau Forum Admission: MOP200 Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/m, NAPE Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 www.icm.gov.mo/om Organizer: Macau Orchestra Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 www.ccm.gov.mo Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.icm.gov.mo/ochm Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Co-organizer: Education and Youth Affairs Bureau

Coro Perosi Annual Concert 2014: 7/12 6/12 Musical Magic W. A. Mozart Across Locales Standard & Latin Dance Music Show

Macau’s historic Leal Senado Building facing Founded in 1997 with the objective of promoting the Marvel at the fluidity of the world's top dancers in the ‘Standard & Latin Senado Square is the atmospheric venue art of choral singing and nurturing Macau’s music Dance Music Show’ to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Establishment for 20-minute concerts performed specially culture, the Perosi Choir has held annual concerts since of Macau SAR, including Russia’s Dmitry Zharkov and Olga Kulikova; for an appreciative public: Jazz (6, 8, 24, & its establishment, travelling far and wide, garnering Saverio Loria and Zeudi Zanetti from Italy; and Umberto Gaudino and 25/12), String Music (13, 14, 27 & 28/12) numerous honours. In this concert, the Choir will present Louise Heise Jorgensen from Denmark. Dancers from the Guangzhou and Chinese Music Instruments Show (20 & both celebrated choral works from the 20th Century Art School international standards dance team – and the Blackpool World 22/12) performances are sure to enthral. The plus classical sacred music compositions by Mozart. The Dance Festival dance groups performing arts champion – plus Macau ancient site also houses an old library of historic concert takes place in St. Dominic’s Church which is part Sport Dance Federation youth sports dance team will also enchant with documents and a very cool art gallery. of the World Heritage - ‘Historic Centre of Macau’. ballroom and Latin Dance. Singers Cheung Ming Men and Natalie Sin further enliven a wonderful evening of dance and music spectacle. Time: 3:15 pm to 5:00 pm (four daily performances) Venue: Leal Senado Building, Avenida Almedia Ribeiro No.163 Time: 8:00 pm Venue: St. Dominic’s Church, Macau Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Venue: Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion, Rua de Ferreira do Amaral, Macau Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Admission: free Admission: MOP100 Enquiries: (853) 2852 5885 www.mdsf.org.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Enquiries: (853) 2856 9097 www.macauperosi.org.mo Organizer: Coro Perosi Organizers: Macau Dance Sport Federation, Macau Sport Development Board

27/11/2014 24/12/2014 Cotai Calling! - 8/3/2015 Cookin’ NANTA - 22/3/2015 Yueju Opera

Winter in Venice (3/12/2014- This comedic skit, playing to packed audiences all around Yueju, or Cantonese Opera, dates back more than 4/1/2015, 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm, the world, features three chefs who are ordered by their 300 years. Distinguished by its bold performing Outdoor lagoon area, The bad tempered manager to prepare food for a wedding by 6 skills, it is beloved throughout southern China, Venetian Macao, free) is a truly o’clock - and teach his young nephew how to cook. Thus, and free performances of this traditional art are spectacular light and sound show the scene is set for chaos in the kitchen. The musical, especially popular here in Macau. Yueju Opera is which employs one of the world’s non-verbal drama that unfolds is spiced up even more by listed as one of UNESCO’s ‘Masterpieces of the largest architectural 3D projection audience participation, who can take up the role of the bride or groom in a traditional Korean Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity’. This mapping systems ever created, wedding ceremony, competing to pile up dumplings whilst interacting with the performers. month, a number of free Yueju Opera classics will while Penguins Undercover Ice Time: Tuesdays to Fridays - 8:00 pm ; Saturdays, Sundays – 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm be performed for the enjoyment of the public. World with the DreamWorks 22/3 - 8:00 pm ; Monday off Gang (27/11/2014-8/3/2015, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, last admission at 7:30 pm, Cotai Venue: Sands Theatre at the Sands Macau/ No.203, Largo de Monte Carlo, Macau Time: 7:30 pm Venue: Kam Pek Community Centre, Avenida Almedia Ribeiro, No.483 – 2, 12/12 Admission: MOP280 up Reservation: cotaiticketing.com Enquiry: www.nantamacau.com Expo Hall F, The Venetian Macao, $120) is an ice sculpture exhibition extraordinaire Cinema Alegria, No.85E, Est. do Repouso – 2-5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 30/12 Organizers: Red's Group Holdings Limited, Chessman Entertainment Production Co. LTD, Nextra Admission: Free Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 in which families have the opportunity to embark upon a clandestine journey with the Marketing and Business Consulting Limited content.macautourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_shows_entertainment/Yueju_2014.pdf Penguins of Madagascar.

Be Three Grasshoppers In Concert – Macao (6/12, 8:00 pm, Cotai Arena, MOP280- 6, 20, 24, 27, 31/12 1280) brings back the popular Cantopop band, complete with elaborate costumes, Clubbing the Night Away energetic backing dancers and great set. Meanwhile, the legendary multi-Grammy award-winning Count Basie Orchestra (7/12, 7:45 pm, One of the most sought after new names on the dance music scene, mega producers The Venetian Theatre, MOP200-600) - ‘The Swingingest and clubbers are sitting up and taking notice of Kryder 13/12, 5:00 pm Bel Canto Saturdays Band in All the Land’ – rolls out a 19-piece orchestra for (6/12). Meanwhile, D-Wayne (20/12) remixes Tiësto, 5, 12, 19/12, 6:00 pm A Night with Piano in Gallery a catalogue of greatest hits. Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez, lapping up the star 27/12, 5:00 pm Saturday's Jazz Venue: Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery, Avenida da Praia Grande, nº 749, r/c treatment at festivals and clubs. DJ Hello Kitty (24/12) Admission: free Enquiries: (853) 2892 3288 www.ruicunha.org In Show Lo 2014 Over the Limit – Dance Soul - fresh out of Sanrio, Japan - crunches it up for X’mas Returns World Live Tour (13/12, 8:00 pm, Cotai Eve, while DJ Cookie (27/12) is without a doubt the 2/12 9:00 pm LMA Present : Dan Deacon Live in Macau Arena, MOP380-1480) you know you’re in for something most famous female DJ in Asia. The highly prodigious Venue: AV. DO CORONEL MESQUITA, NOS 50, EDIF. IND. San Mei,11B, Macau special, as you are with The Smurfs Live On Stage – Dannic (31/12) closes the year out big time! Admission: MOP120 Enquiries: (853) 2875 7511 www.facebook.com/LMA.Macau The Smurfs Save Spring (19-21/12, 3:45 pm and Organizer: LIVE Music Association 7:45 pm, The Venetian Theatre, MOP100-300). Time: approx. 12:00 midnight onwards 9-13, 16-18/12, 8:00 pm; 13-14/12, 3:00 pm Venue: Club Cubic, City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau All activities at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Admission: Kryder, D-Wayne, DJ Cookie MOP250 / DJ Hello Kitty, Dannic–MOP350 Long Run Theater Series “Lungs” Enquiries: (853)2882 8818 www.cotaiticketing.com Reservation: www.cityline.com Enquiry: (853) 6638 4999 Organizer: Club Cubic, City of Dreams Venue: Old Court Building, Avenida da Praia Grande no.459 Admission: MOP120 Enquiries: (853) 2855 5555 www.macauticket.com Organizer: Hiu Kok Drama Association

28/12 10:00 pm ‘Star Voices’ Budget hotels Open-top Look for No ifs, Admission: minimum consumption of MOP98 per guest (plus 10% service charge at a glance bus tour Lodging Licence ands, or butts and 5% tax) Venue: Whisky Bar, Star World Hotel, Avenida de Amizade Enquiries: (853) 8290 8698 www.facebook.com/macauartistes The Macau Budget Hotels website See Macau's famous landmarks courtesy of a Open When visiting Macau, lodge in licensed hotels or Macau’s 2012 law prohibiting smoking Organizer: Macau Artistes Association maintained by the Macau Hoteliers and Top Bus Tour One-Day Pass. Free hop-on, hop-off at inns, not illegal accommodation operated without a in most public places has been updated. Innkeepers Association, with the support 10 tourist attractions – Macau Tower, The Red Market licence. Currently, there is no legal ‘family hostel’ or From January 1, smoking in saunas, 1-21/12 Every Thursdays to Mondays; except Tuesdays and Wednesdays of the Macau Government Tourist Office, and more. It’s a breeze! Due to the International ‘B & B’ (Bed and Breakfast) in Macau. All legitimate massage parlours, pubs and clubs will 22-31/12 Every Wednesdays to Sundays; except Mondays and Tuesdays provides budget hotel information and Marathon (7/12) & Walk for a Million (14/12) activities, hotels, guesthouses and inns display a licence also be prohibited, with smoking in casinos The House of Dancing Water offers booking services. It also lists the Open Top Bus Tour will start on these days at 2:45 issued by the Macau Government Tourist Office, strictly limited to VIP areas effective October Admission: HKD406-1580, Ticket prices quoted in Hong Kong dollars for reference only. pm from Macau Ferry Terminal, with an additional tour Payment will be charged in Macau Patacas. Time: 5:00 pm and 8:00pm room rates and provides other travel which should be prominently displayed on the 6 Anyone smoking or carrying a lighted Venue: Dancing Water Theater at City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau information, in traditional and simplified departs at 5:00 pm for each day. premises. In the event of doubt about the legality of tobacco product in a non-smoking area may Chinese as well as English. Meeting and Purchase Point: Exit No 13, arrival hall, the premises you are staying in, you may consult the be fined as much as MOP600. Every Tuesdays to Fridays, 9:30 pm; Saturdays10:00 pm; except the Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal Time: 9:30 am to 4:15 pm Daily (Departure every Macau Government Tourist Office website, or call For more information, consult the Regime Sundays and Mondays 45mins, duration of each tour 50-75mins) the Tourism Hotline at (853) 2833 3000. of Tobacco and Control office at the Health TABOO Admission: HKD580-1180 visitors must be 18 or older Log onto www.macau-budgethotels.org Price: Adult HK$150, Child HK$100 Enquiries: en.macautourism.gov.mo/plan/ Bureau at www.ssm.gov.mo/smokefree Venue: City of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, Macau to find out more. Enquiries: (853) 6292 6082 goldspark.com.hk legal_accommodation.php or call (853) 2855 6789. Enquiries: (853) 8868 6767 www.cityofdreamsmacau.com Organizer: City of Dreams 1/9/2014 26/9/2014 It’s an Amazing World – Macau Science Macau Museum of Art - 8/3/2015 Unearthing the Past -11/1/2015 Centre 5th Anniversary events

Photographs of Macau Old Shops (1/9-31/12) ooze nostalgia whilst recalling the city’s rich The exhibition Historical Imprints of Lingnan: Major Archaeological Discoveries This month, the brand new DNA Gallery (Gallery 10) opens where visitors can learn the legacy, while Art Arena - Project from Centre Pompidou of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau showcases more than 400 archaeological basics of DNA and biotechnology. Cocomong - A Space Adventure (Planetarium) involves (17/10/2014-4/1/2015) inspires children to observe and artefacts from the three regions’ Stone and Bronze Ages. Divided into four parts, aliens, the Virus King, Star Gems . . . and a lot of skulduggery, while The Rocket Trilogy improve their imagination and creativity, while Return to the exhibition displays handmade tools, ceramics and cultural implements used in Chapter 2 – The Nations of Spicy and Sour (Gallery 5, Exhibition Centre) the Origin - Restoring MAM collection (28/10/2014- succeeding dynasties which enhanced the civilization of the Lingnan region, which recounts the zany tale of warring brothers locked in a tussle to make 8/3/2015) showcases five paintings painstakingly restored in turn played a significant role in the commercial exchange between China and the perfect sour and spicy soup! Also catch the Award-winning Works by Lu Zongrun. Red Masterpieces (13/12/2014-8/3/2015) West. The items reveal insights into the society, culture, Exhibitions of the ‘2014 Macau Science Centre Multimedia features 120 items of scintillatingly refined lacquerware from technology, warfare, livelihoods and trade of the times. Design Contest’ and the ‘Macau Science Centre on the Reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (ticket counters close at 5:30 pm) Camera’ Photo Competition 2014 (Lobby Exhibition Gallery). Venue: Macau Museum Admission: MOP8-15 Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm daily except Mondays (No admission after 6:30 pm) Enquiries: (853) 2835 7911 www.macaumuseum.gov.mo Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily (except Thursdays) Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Organizers: Department of Culture of Guangdong Province, Venue: Macau Science Centre, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays and public holidays) Home Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong S.A.R. Government, Admission: Exhibition Centre MOP25; Planetarium MOP50-65 Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Museum of Art Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau S.A.R. Government Enquiries: (853) 2888 0822 www.msc.org.mo Organizer: Macau Science Centre

3/11/2014 16/9 31/12 16/11 14/12 Artistic Perspectives -11/1/2015 Designed to Delight - Creative Exhibitions -

A cappella music - meaning ‘in the manner of ‘Style∙Encounter Moment’ - Fashion Exhibition of the 2013 Subsidy Programme for This exhibition of award-winning works from the Award the church’ - features group or solo singing Fashion Design on Sample Making (10/10-31/12) presents eight local designers’ men’s and Incentive Programme for Encouraging University/ without instrumental sound. This delightful women’s daywear, eveningwear, leisurewear and fashion wear, showcasing the potential of local College Students to Participate in International Art and technically difficult technique is given full up-and-coming fashionistas. Meanwhile, Macau Fashion Gallery – Autumn & Winter Pop- and Design Competitions by the Taiwan Ministry of rein in Footprint in the Snow - A Cappella up Store (16/9-31/12) spotlights Anonymous (simple, neat, quality detailing), DARE TO DREAM Education features 49 works including posters, products, Mini Concert (7/12, 3:30 pm) in the delivery (creative casual fashion), L.A.C.Y. BOUTIQUE (30 years film and television works. Meanwhile,Tremendous Value of both pop songs and beloved Christmas in fashion design and production of wedding dresses, of Illustration-The 3rd Greater China Illustration carols. May We Dance 2014 (20/12, 2:00 evening gowns, uniforms) and ZICS (unisex clothing Awards Macau Roving Exhibition showcases the pm to 8:00 pm) continues a great tradition emphasising asymmetry and layering). See where fashion multimedia works, designs and illustrations of artists from with a dance competition in the afternoon, and is headed in an emerging local industry now on fire. around the region. stage performance at night, which primarily Time: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Closed on Mondays) Time: 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm daily (expect Mondays and public holidays) comprises improvised street dance plus lots Venue: Macau Fashion Gallery, No. 47, Rua de S. Roque Admission: Free Venue: Macau Design Centre, Travessa da Fabrica No.5, Macau of crossover music. Meanwhile, I'm Santa Enquiries: (853) 2835 3341 www.macaofashiongallery.com Organizer: Macau Fashion Gallery Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2852 0335 www.adm.org.mo Claus 2014 -The Gift Factory (21/12, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 10 Fantasia Creative Industries Incubator, free) encourages kids to fashion presents for themselves, friends and family Ox Warehouse – 1/11/2014 whilst nurturing their interest in art. Looking Back, Looking Forward - 8/2/2015

Touch comic exhibition (to 26/12) displays works created by local comic creation In the Macau International Performance Art Festival 2014 enthusiasts (Hyper Comics Society members), with 10 artists creating ten great 4-box (10/12, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm) artists from distinctive cultural 9/10-31/12 comic sets, themed around the sixth sense. The Huang Pei Jiang Chinese ink backgrounds exchange concepts, converting responses to their "Beyond Pixels" by Victor Marreiros Time: 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm (Open on public holidays) painting Exhibition (19/12/2014-11/1/2015) presents some 40 paintings by the current surroundings into on-the-spot performances. Macau in a Venue: SIGNUM Living Store, 285 Rua do Almirante Sérgio, R/C, Macau artist which reflect his immersion in Taoism and ‘going with the flow’. The participants Gentle Wind - Solo Exhibition by Hsiao Mei (1/11-7/12) looks Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2896 8925 www.signum.mo in Artists or Art Groups-in-residence Project are an eclectic bunch representing forlornly at this city’s past, while Below Laobeishan: Hengqin Organizer: SIGNUM Living Store diverse interests and talents, and is a great opportunity for visitors to know more about Today Photos and Videos Creative Exhibition (13/12/2014 Macau’s blossoming arts culture, which is currently highlighting AP22 – ‘INSANELY - 8/2/2015) asks the same questions the march of ‘progress’ by 10/6-7/12 Wesley Chan Printmaking Art Exhibition (3/11/2014-11/1/2015). juxtaposing the surviving humble villages encircled by vociferous development. CaiGuoJie’s The Times of Typhoon - Exhibition of Macau’s Archival Materials Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Closed on Mondays and public holidays) Exhibition on Ox Exhibitions (21/12/2014 –2/2/2015) is fresh, tanatalising and inquisitive. Free admission to all activities Venue: Historical Archives of Macau - Nº 91 – 93, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Time: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm daily except Mondays Time: 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm daily except Tuesdays Admission: Free Almeida Venue: 10 Fantasia Creative Industries Incubator, Calçada da Igreja de S.Lázaro, 10 Venue: Ox Warehouse, corner of Avenida Do Coronel Mesquita and Avenida Do Almirante Lacerda Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2859 2919 www.archives.gov.mo Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2835 4582 www.10fantasia.com Enquiries: (853) 2853 0026 www.oxwarehouse.blogspot.com Organizer: Ox Warehouse Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau 18/12/2014-20/1/2015 Celebration of 15th Anniversary of Macau Handover – 8/11/2014 20/11/2014 “Sketching by Yu Chang” The Polish Marco Polo -18/1/2015 The Tide of Time - 22/3/2015 Time: Every Tuesdays to Sundays – 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm; Mondays – 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Venue: Albergue SCM – Gallery A2, Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro No.8, Macau Between Science and Art: The Marvels of Asia in the Eyes of Polish Jesuit Michał Piotr The China Red Sandalwood Museum revisits the historic Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2852 2550 / 2852 3205 Organizer: Albergue SCM Boym, SJ. exhibition vividly portrays the world of the renowned 17th Century Polish missionary, charm of the capital city with ‘Imperial Wood’ via the Red sinologist and painter through 40 reproductions of Boym’s works. Maps, scientific illustrations Sandalwood Art Exhibition of Old Beijing City Gates (Tuesday 16-19/12 Exhibits Collection of Tianyige Museum Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm of fauna and flora, a human anatomy chart of immense historical significance and artistic value to Sunday, 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm; Open on Mondays that Venue: plus drawings and valuable books relating to Boym showcase the amazing breadth of knowledge fall on a public holiday, Level 2 MGM Art Space) showcasing Lin Zexu Memorial Museum of Macau, Av. Almirante Lacerda( inside Lin Fong Temple) and insight of a man – known as the ‘Polish Marco Polo’ – who played a ancient Chinese urban planning, while the One Hundred Admission: Free Enquiry: www.fmac.org.mo Organizer: Macau Foundation paramount role in early Sino-Western cultural exchange. Photographers Focus on Macau Exhibition (L2 Showcase) illustrates Macau’s unique development over the years as Sound & Image Challenge Worldwide 2014 Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (Mondays to Saturdays); traced by the usually unforgiving but sometimes flattering 4/12 Venue and date of screening, public vote and award ceremony 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (Sundays) photographic lens. Meanwhile, the Water Aurora (Grande Time: Public Screening Sessions: 11:00 am to 1:30 pm; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Award Ceremony: 7:00 pm Venue: Sir Robert Ho Tung Library, No. 3 St. Augustine’s Square Praça) permanent display continues to delight. Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2837 7117 www.library.gov.mo Venue: Auditorium in Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Organizers: Cultural Affairs Bureau–Macau Central Library, Time: 24 hours daily Venue: MGM Macau, Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE The Consulate General of Poland in Hong Kong, The Macau Ricci Institute Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8802 8888 www.mgmmacau.com Organizer: MGM Macau 17/12/2014-17/1/2015 Exhibition of the awarded audiovisual productions Time: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Closed on Sunday) Venue: Creative Macau, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, Xian Xing Hai Avenue Sea of Flowers: Snapdragon 13/12/2014 Xavier Toubes and Patricia Rieger 30/11-19/12 Flower Exhibition - 4/1/2015 ‘Figures and Shadows’ Admission: Free Enquiry: (853) 2875 3282 The Snapdragon – known as the goldfish flower This joint exhibition brings the almost surreal ceramic works of Spanish artist Xavier Toubes Organizer: Centre for Creative Industries www.creativemacau.org.mo – symbolises wealth in Chinese culture, and in together with those of Adjunct Associate Professor the celebrations of the 15th Anniversary of the of Ceramics Patricia Rieger, who says there is an 7/11/2014-25/1/2015 Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays Establishment of the Macau SAR represents the intentional poetic attitude in her art that allows her to Exhibition of Commercial Photographic Work by Derry Sio & His Students ‘Flower of the sea’ of our maritime city. One floral work and to imagine with a sense of purpose: “There Time and Venue: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm - scene depicts a lighthouse and ship loaded with is an attempt towards precision; meaning is always Team Building, Institute for Tourism Studies, Colina de Mong-Ha, Macau floral decorations, while another represents an ambiguous and metaphorical”. A Master of Fine Arts, 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm - undersea palace, with sailing vessels returning home. Toubes joins Rieger in “an intense and quiet search Educational Restaurant, Institute for Tourism Studies, Colina de Mong-Ha, Macau Auspicious whales, hippocampus and coral scenes for a moment in time to highlight the contradictions Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2856 1252 www.ift.edu.mo Organizer: Institute for Tourism Studies feature, courtesy of 60,000 pots of many varieties between the private and the public world”. and colours of snapdragon, while 20,000 pots 12/1-31/12 Handover Gifts Museum of Macau Time: 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm (Closed on Sundays) feature numerous varieties of winter flower. Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm daily except Mondays (no admission after 6:30 pm) Venue: Sky & Earth Ceramic Gallery / 5/F, Iau Son Industrial Building, No. 14-14C, Avenida do Venue: The Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE Almirante Lacerda, Macau Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8504 1800 handovermuseum.iacm.gov.mo Venue: Taipa Houses-Museum Admission: Free Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2825 7587 skyearth.org.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Enquiries: (853) 8504 1209 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Organizer: Sky & Earth Ceramic Art Association

PREVIEW HIGHLIGHTS: 2015 gets off to a resounding start with traditional countdown parties in Senado Square and Taipa bridging the old year with the new. The Year of the Sheep makes its entrance on 19th February, when Macau erupts in a riot of colour with Chinese New Year activities – and then it’s action all the way! Major events include the Macau Arts Festival (May), Dragon Boat Festival (June), Lotus Flower Festival (June), Macau International Fireworks Display Contest (September-October), Macau International Music Festival (October), Lusofonia Festival (October/November), Macau Food Festival (November) and Macau Grand Prix (November). What’s On Experience Macau App Experience Macau App Android Version iPhone Version

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