ENGLISH VERSION | 2014 NO. 127

Celebrating the New Year all over town Every year, visitors flock to Macau for Chinese New Year and Everyone will enjoy finding out about Macau’s less-known contemporary – Yue Minjun Contemporary Sculpture, Stepping off the beaten track during the weeks before the holiday local residents, businesses districts through neighborhood walking tours, and now it’s Hong Wai Pop Ink – and everything in between at the Art and organizations are making preparations for a wide array easier than ever with the “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Fair at 5 Outubro Street. It’s easy to get to know Macau’s many colorful neighborhoods by just travelling around of festive events to celebrate. Flowers for good luck are an Communities” walking tour maps. town on foot. Macau Government Tourist Office has introduced four walking tour routes important part of the season, and brighten our winter days, Macau is more than ever an adventure for shoppers, with that encourage visitors to “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” with a guide especially at the Taipa Houses-Museum, where visitors will find Music fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming the Hong Kong Trendy Buying Expo 2014 in town this to various parts of the city. (Look for the in these themselves in a winter kaleidoscope of blooms. weeks. Pop stars Candy Lo and Jason Chan will serenade month, the Tap Seac Flower and Gift Market, and the Taipa stories to find the sites that are included.) us in concerts at the Macau Forum, World Heritage sites will Flea Market adding to the fun. Kids will delight in the Winter at Cotai Strip, with Dreamworks vibrate with jazz, mini concerts and Spring Music, and harp “A Tour of Historical Trails” follows Avenida da Praia stars and fabulous ice sculptures at Ice World, a 50-foot superstar Xavier de Maistre will interpret classical favorites While it’s a bustling, busy month, there are still some Grande to Praça de Ponte e Horta; “A Tour of Nature Christmas tree and real ice rink and “snow” falling outdoors, “Kid’s at the Macau Cultural Centre. Sinulog welcomes everyone to chances to relax, with a cup of fragrant tea at the Tea and Creativity” promotes a walk from the Kun Iam Dreams on Stamps” at Communications Museum of Macau, sing, dance and enjoy Filipino fare in a day-long festival. Culture House, wine sampling at the Wine Museum, a Temple to St. Lazarus Church; “A Tour of East Meets “A Starry Tale” at the Macau Science Centre Planetarium, and visit to historic temple for quiet contemplation, or a Harbor West” directs strollers from Senado Square to the Macau Tower X Tomica Exhibition and bone upon local history at Art buffs have a wealth of exhibits to appreciate at Cruise to get away from it all. Macau has something for Maritime Museum and “A Tour of Arts and Culture” the Guia Hill Military Tunnels and an exhibition of the fireworks Macau’s museums and galleries, among them the 9th everyone to enjoy all month long, with the “Experience starts at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and ends at industry. There’s fun for the whole family every weekend, with Macau Design Biennial at the Museum of Art, and a Macau” app, free citywide “WiFi Go”, ‘Macau Budget A-Ma Temple. Tour maps are available in traditional street performers putting on shows at popular tourist sites range of offerings from the classical – Arts of the Masters Hotels Site”, the Audio Guide Service and Tourism Hotline and simplified Chinese, English and Portuguese, with outdoors and a Baby and Child Products Expo indoors. of Xiling Seal Society, Luoyang pottery, and – to the to smooth your journey in the city. itineraries detailed in various promotional channels.

Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Guia Hill Military Tunnels share The Year of the Horse Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office 1-31/1 their secrets at last Rampa da Guia comes galloping in 23-31/1

Guia Hill is the highest hill on the Macau Peninsula and has had strategic importance in Every year, visitors flock to Macau for Chinese New Year especially fans of fireworks and the defense of Macau. In addition to the lighthouse, forts and blockhouses on the top of firecrackers, because Macau is one of the few Asian leisure destinations where fireworks Weekends in January the hill, a set of underground tunnels commonly known as air-raid shelters, that at one are legal. Getting ready for the Chinese New Year can be festive in its own right, especially time led to artillery forts and the barracks, forming an important defensive network. The at the Flower and Gift Fair in Tap Seac Square (+853 8988 4100 / 2833 7676), where Along with the excitement of pre-Chinese New Year anticipation, public performances tunnels were built in 1931, and opened to the public in the mid-1980s. Take free guided booths will offer holiday wares from 23-30/1. at popular gathering places around town enhance the spirit of the holiday season. tour to explore and experiences the mystery of this former restricted military area. Spectacular displays like lion dances, street dances, Portuguese folk dances, National A popular traditional way to say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the new is by Intangible Cultural Heritage-listed Cantonese opera and Drunken Dragon Dance, Chinese visiting a temple, and the best one in Macau for this is the 16-century A-Ma Temple, martial arts, magic shows and even crowd-pleasing acts like balloon twisting all entertain at Largo de Barro, which is also part of the UNESCO listed Historic Centre of Macau. A visitors to Macau’s popular tourist sites to enjoy the free show and take photos galore. beautiful place to visit any time of the year, A-Ma Temple is thronged with visitors around the Performances are now available at some sites in the “Step Out, Experience Macau’s New Year, paying their respects and praying for good fortune. You might see lion dancers, Communities” walking tour routes. drummers and fortune-tellers, among the crowds who gather there for the celebration.

The best is yet to come on the first day of the Year of the Horse (31/1 at 11:00am), a parade featuring a 238-metre golden dragon and 18 lions will start from the Ruins of St. Paul’s, traverse Guia Hill Military Tunnels (Team A) Admission: Free Senado Square and pass Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm daily except Venue: Rampa Da Guia by Macau SAR Government Mondays, and open on all public holidays Enquires: (853) 2882 7103 / 8988 4000 Headquarters, Lilau Square, www.iacm.gov.mo/scrweb A-Ma Temple and Sai Van Guia Hill Military Tunnels (Team B) Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm (Saturdays and Lake Square, in tandem with Sundays; Free guided tour; request booking for representations of the 12 animals other time) of the Chinese zodiac plus the gods of Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity wishing all good luck. ‘Lai See’ lucky money will Street celebrations in the old town be distributed in various spots Lion Dance (4,11,18,25/1 Saturdays) Chinese Martial Arts (11, 25/1 Saturdays) around the city, too. Venue and Time: Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre on Avenida de Sun Street celebrations in Macau’s old districts recall the 3-5, 10-12, Rua do Cunha, Taipa - 2:00pm Yat-sen – 4:00pm 17-19/1 Firecrackers and Fireworks Zones Golden Dragon Parade Barra Square A-Ma Temple – 3:00pm Praça da Amizade (Friendship Square) - lives of the citizens who lived in Macau in the 1960’s and Date and Time: Date and Time: 31/1 – 11:00am Ruins of St. Paul’s – 4:00pm 4:00pm (5/1 Sundays) 70’s. The first, in Rua de Cinco 30/1 – 12:00 noon to 2:00am (next day) Venue: Ruins of St. Paul’s Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre, Avenida de Sun de Outubro district 7:00pm to 31/1-1/2 – 10:00am to 2:00am (next day) Yat-sen – 2:00pm (5,12,19,26/1 Sundays) Portuguese Folk Dance (5,12,19,26/1 10:00pm Fridays to Sundays 2-4/2 – 10:00am to midnight All activities admission Free. Sundays) Venue: Macau – Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Dance (4,11,18,25/1 Saturdays) Venue and Time: features drama, music and dance (near Macau Tower) www.macautourism.gov.mo Venue and Time: Tap Seac Square – 3:00pm (4/1 Saturdays) and cabaret performances, Taipa – Shorefront of Est. Alm. Marques Organizer: New Year Flowers and Gift Stalls, Rua do Cunha, Taipa - 12:00 noon Ruins of St. Paul’s – 11:00am while the second, in the Rua de Esparteiro (near Regency Hotel) Incense and Pinwheel Stalls, New Year Ruins of St. Paul’s – 3:00pm Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 12:00 noon Felicidade district, 8:00pm to Flowers and Gift Stalls - Civic and Municipal Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 4:30pm Rua do Cunha – 1:00pm New Year Flowers and Gift Stalls Affairs Bureau Avenida Xian Xing Hai (near Macau Cultural 9:30pm on Saturdays features Date and Time: 23-29/1 – 9:00am to midnight Golden Dragon Parade - Macau Government Centre) – 3:00pm (5,12,19,26/1 Sundays) Magic show and balloon twisting eight film shorts plus some great 30/1 – 9:00am to 2:00am (next day) Tourist Office, Civic and Municipal Affairs (4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26/1 Saturdays and jazz and street performances. Venue: Tap Seac Square Bureau Cantonese Opera (4,11,18,25/1 Saturdays) Sundays) Venue and Time: Senado Square - 11:00am to 12:00 noon; Incense and Pinwheel Stalls Mount Fortress - 12 noon and 3:00pm 3:30pm to 4:30pm Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2826 9897 Date and Time: Organizer: The Industry and Commerce Federation of Macau Central and Southern District, 30/1 – 6:00pm to 31/1 – 6:30pm Drunken Dragon Dance (12/1 Sundays) Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Associação de Mutuo Auxilio do Bairro, Abrangendo a Rua Cinco de Outubro, Associação de 1-6/2 – 9:00am to 6:30pm Venue and Time: www.macautourism.gov.mo Mútuo Auxílio do Bairro, Abrangendo a Rua da Felicidade e Vias Circundantes Venue: In front of A-Ma Temple Praça da Amizade (Friendship Square) - 4:00pm Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office

Winter Kaleidoscope Global Flower Show 15/12/2013 19/1 Sinulog Festival 2014 at Taipa Houses Museum - 5/1/2014 Sinulog Festival, Macau’s biggest annual Filipino festival since 2003, is a dance festival to On the cobbled banyan tree-lined Avenida da Praia, five restored 1920s honor for the child Jesus, or the saint, Nino de Cebu, and commemorates the conversion to residences, the famous Taipa Houses-Museum, trace the history of the Christianity some four hundred years ago of the people of the Philippines. island and create a romantic atmosphere that is a favorite location for honeymooners. It’s also the perfect venue for this breathtaking winter The day-long festival starts with a mass at 11:15am at Selesiano School Chapel, and features flower show featuring a stunning variety of flowers from around the world, delicious Philippine food at noon. From 2:30pm to 4:00pm, Santo Nino devotees will parade a cheery reminder that spring is just around the corner. through Sai Van Lake carrying symbols of all the different Filipino communities in Macau. At 4:00pm, a stage program will be held at the plaza. Everyone is invited to come and join in!

Venue: Amizade Plaza (opposite Sintra Hotel) Admission: Free Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2876 2635 www.sinulogmacau.com Enquiries: (853) 8504 1218 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Santo Niño de Cebu Association in Macau Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau

Main events on or near ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ walking routes.

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The museum houses more than a thousand different 1/12/2013 On 20/1, the Lu Ban Temple celebrates its wine brands from the different regions in Portugal and also Tomica exhibits more than 19 - 20/1 Comê Qui Cuza, a new book by Carlos Cabral, is dedicated to Macanese cuisine. It is written - 28/2/2014 Year End feast. This temple, at Rua do Cal, from in China. 100 classic and limited cars in patuá, the dialect of the local Macanese community, in an effort to keep this colorful way of plus a 3M X 6M situational No.41, was built no later than 1859 but has speaking, which many consider in danger of extinction, as well as the wonderful local dishes undergone renovations several times since then. The ancient The Grand Prix Museum is a must for auto racing model showing local landmarks like Macau Tower, Ruins alive for future generations. In addition to more than 30 recipes, such as minchi, the author Na Tcha Temple by Calçada das Verdades holds a ritual of enthusiasts and is an exciting place to visit for young and of St. Paul’s, and the Grand Prix circuit in this show. T- shares many interesting personal experiences. Year End Blessing on 29/1. old. Visitors can wander among a collection of magnificent Kun, Tomica’s mascot, will also be there for photos. machines that were raced and won the Guia circuit, one of While the personal stories are written in patuá, the the most exciting circuits in the world, learn about famous recipes are written in Portuguese, English and Chinese. drivers and experience the thrill of an actual race in the The author also referred to the work of Miguel de Senna race car simulator. Souvenirs from the gift shop are perfect Fernandes, a Macanese lawyer and author of many ways to bring a little bit of Macau home. patuá theater works, and to his theater group, Dóci Papiaçám di Macau. The book is available for sale at the Portuguese Bookstore. All the money generated from the sale of the book will be donated to the Fu Hong Rehabilitation Association. Time: 10:00am to 9:00pm (weekdays); 9:00am to 9:00pm (weekends and public holidays) Venue: Macau Tower Atrium Venue: Portuguese Bookstore, Rua de S. Domingos, 18-20, Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2893 3339 R/C, Cidade De Macau, Macau www.macautower.com.mo Organizer: Macau Tower, Tomica Enquiries: (853) 2825 9897 www.temple.mo Enquiries: (853) 2851 5915

Time: 10:00am to 8:00pm daily except Tuesdays The Passion Venue: Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, 431, basement 1/12/2013 (Tourism Activities Centre-CAT) Macau Temples Adventures – 28/1/2014 of Tea Lovers Admission: Free Enquires: (853) 8798 4108 / 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo This activity is organized to introduce the public 2. Central Macau includes Chapel of Shi 4. Coloane includes Ancient Temple of Tin Hau, Exhibition on the Collections 23/11/2013 and tourists to Macau’s fascinating Chinese Gandang, Tou Tei Temple at Patane, Lin Kai Tam Kong Temple, Ancient Temple of Kun Iam, of Chui Chi Hin House - 2/3/2014 “Kid’s Dreams on Stamps” temples. A free booklet in Chinese about the Temple, Temple of God Tou Tei at Sam Pá Mun, and Sam Seng Temple, with gifts distributed at The exhibition, organized by Civic program is available at Macau Government Pao Kong Temple, Sin Fong Temple, with gifts Tam Kong Temple. and Municipal Affairs Bureau, includes a collection of 60 Stamp Festival 2013 Tourist Office Information Counters and each distributed at Edificio Ritz at Senado Square, items or sets of teaware of Chui Chi Hin House, tea trivia, ‘Kid’s Dreams on Stamps’ 09/10/2013 of the temples, and visitors can earn gifts by Na Tcha Ancient Temple by Calcada das such as certificates, photos, and manuscripts, valuable showcases interactive games - 05/01/2014 collecting stamps at some of them. Nineteen Verdades, Na Tcha Temple next to Ruins of St. teaware such as precious teapots and and classic toys recalling happy temples are included in the program, which can Paul’s, Temple of Kang Zhengjun. a model of Chui Chi Hin House. The childhood memories. A thematic guided tour and hands-on be visited by four different routes as follows: exhibition pays tribute to Lam Chi Wang activities for schools, organizations and elderly groups 3. Taipa includes Temple of Pak Tai, Temple of for his contribution to local tea culture. The plus ‘Funny Stamp Chess’, ‘Tour Rewards Card’, ‘Personal 1. Inner Macau includes Chapel of Shi Gandang, Tin Hau, Temple of Sam Po, Small Temple of Tea Culture House offers free tea tasting Picture Postcard’ and ‘Design your Own Stamp’ add to the Tou Tei Temple at Patane, Lin Kai Temple, Kun Iam, and Temple of Divinity of Medicine, Service between 3:00pm and 4:00 pm on fun. Catch the free daily ‘Yo Yo Kids’ workshop (11:00am & Temple of God Tou Tei at Sam Pá Mun, Pao with gifts distributed at the Taipa Design Shop. weekends and public holidays. 3:30pm) and ‘Draw My Story of Stamps’ competition. Kong Temple, Sin Fong Temple, with gifts Venue: Macau Tea Culture House, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, Avenida distributed at all but Sam Pá Mun. do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm (No admission after 5:00pm, Closed on Time: 9:00am to 7:00pm daily except Monday Mondays) Venue: Communications Museum of Macau, No. 7, Admission: Free (Registration required) Language: Cantonese Estrada de D. Maria II Admission: MOP10 * Booklet is in Chinese Enquires: (853) 8394 3783 / 8988 4000 Enquiries: (853) 2871 8063 Enquiries: (853) 2825 9897 www.temple.mo www.iacm.gov.mo/teamuseum www.macao.communications.museum Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office, Macau Temple Civilization Promotion Committee Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau

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Sands Cotai Central, now home to the exciting DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip This fair near the Hong Kung Temple, 11-12/1 A good time to visit the charming area An amazing variety of items can be found 26/1 Resorts (From 1/7) courtesy of its tie-in with world famous DreamWorks Animation is a great place to find creative around St. Lazaro Church is on weekend on Sundays at the colorful and entertaining SKG, Inc. is also featuring the DreamWorks characters in Asia’s biggest ice event, Ice products, and showcases Hong Kong afternoons, when the free public art flea market at the entrance to Taipa Village. World (11:00am to 8:00pm daily on 21/11/2013-16/3/2014; CotaiExpo; MOP100). and local indie artists’ works in the many booths and a variety performance “Sun Never Left” takes place amid stalls Vendors at stalls lining the square offer traditional delicacies, Sculptures carved from solid blocks of ice by of entertainment programs. The 200-year-old Hong Kung selling homemade vintage postcards and photos and stamps, decorative jade, the famous Harbin artists from the world- Temple, dedicated to Li Lie, a Han-dynasty general is worth a arts and crafts, costume jewelry, coins toys, collectibles, clothing, and bric- renowned Heilongjiang Provincial Ice and Snow visit in its own right for the boat-shaped sculpture in the main drinks and snacks a-brac of various kinds. It’s a rich source of one-of-a-kind Art Development Co. Ltd. Come and experience hall used for offering wine to the deities and live music souvenirs of Macau that a wonderful journey through seven different during religious rites. The 200-year-old that makes the are especially sought after zones ranging over 1,656 square meters, and Hong Kung Temple is for worshipping atmosphere festive by visitors. Shoppers and meet your favorite DreamWorks pals like Shrek, Li Lie, a Han-dynasty general. The and relaxing at the browsers can also enjoy Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda. Delight in the boat-shaped sculpture in the middle of same time. an interactive street event exciting Ice Slide. the main hall is for offering wine to the from 3:30pm to 6:00pm, deities during religious festivities. Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm (Saturdays and Sundays) featuring music and dance. Venue: Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District Enquiries: (853) 2882 8888 Time: 3:00pm to 8:00pm Venue: Hong Kung Temple Square, Admission: Free Time: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Sundays) www.cotaiticketing.com / www.venetianmacao.com Rua de Cinco de Outubro Admission : Free Enquiries: (853) 2834 6626 www.cipa.org.mo Venue: Bombeiros Square, Taipa Organizer: The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Enquires: (853) 8988 4100 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Creative Industries Promotion Association Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 or 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Supporting entities: Macau Government Tourist Office Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of St. Lazarus Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau

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January is a time to get ready for the coming new year. well as branches of blossoms, blooming bulbs and cut and vitality. Make up red Lai See packets to give out to It’s a chance to make a new start and try new things, flowers and are open in the days before New Year’s from youngsters and helpers, and plan to celebrate, visit your and there are plenty of new things to discover this morning until late at night. friends and family members and maybe even go down to month and even more to expect in the coming months of the waterfront to set off firecrackers with young and old 2014. But let’s not forget the tried and true traditions, There are many traditions practiced at home, too. For visitors and residents alike. and the run-up to Chinese New Year at the end of the instance, after the Chinese New Year’s Eve meal it’s month brings lots of these, like fairs, colorful decorations customary to leave some food on the plate because it’s Plenty of traditional goodies will be available all over all over town and bargain sales where fancy new a sign of abundance; left-overs will bring wealth in the town with hotels and restaurants featuring festive menus clothes for the holidays can be had at big discounts as coming year. Throwing out the trash or sweeping the floor and stalls selling seasonal snacks popping up wherever merchants ring out the old and make way for the new. on the first day of the year could result in throwing good people congregate to enjoy the season. So get ready Flower markets at public squares around town sell lots luck away, so these are avoided. By all means take out to take advantage of all the enjoyable activities and of decorations and tasty delicacies for the holiday as your best red clothes to wear, because red symbolizes joy customs this joyous season brings.

Macau Cultural Centre 15th Anniversary Programs 4, 11/1 The Jo Strømgren Company from Norway presents the dance l’arte del mondo” (8:00pm on 11/1; MOP100-250). He will theater “The Border” (8:00pm on 4/1; MOP140) . This be accompanied in his Macau debut by l’arte del mondo, a intense and unpredictable dance theatre piece explores the German ensemble whose outstanding performances in early dynamics of irrational human behavior depicted through a music have conquered world critics and audiences alike. De conflict between the opposite sexes. Maistre displays beautiful interpretations, impressing audiences with newly arranged baroque masterpieces for harp and International harp superstar Xavier de Maistre delights with ensemble, including “Winter” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. a rare concert featuring works by Vivaldi and other baroque A pre-performance talk is available before the performance masters, “Vivaldi’s Winter - Xavier de Maistre and (7:00 pm on 11/1, registration required +853 2870 0699).

Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 www.ccm.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre

Macau Science Centre 29/11/2013 Beautiful sounds 1, 4-5, 11-12, Macau Orchestra & Macau Chinese Exhibition and Show - 2/03/2014 in a historic venue 18-19, 25-26, 31/1 Orchestra Concerts

As part of its fourth birthday celebrations, the Macau Science Centre presents the Every Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, Macau Orchestra presents Incomplete Cathedral (8:00pm 11, 17, 25/1 “Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition” exhibition (29/11/2013- Jazz (1, 4-5, 18-19/1) – String Music (11- on 11/1; St. Dominic’s Church; free ticket distributed one 2/3/2014; Gallery 2, Exhibition Centre; 10:00am to 6:00pm, closed on Thursdays, 12/1) – Cordas (25-26/1) –or Chinese Music hour before the performance at the concert venue) brings us open on public holidays; MOP25), which features the best 100 images from 43,000 Instruments Show (31/1)Macau’s historic old a forever-innocent heart singing the praises of God in Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 in D submissions by 96 countries Leal Senado Building just opposite Senado Minor. New Year Celebration with the Elderly (3:30pm on 17/1; Clementina Leitão that promote the discovery, Square, is the venue for little 20-minute concerts Ho Brito Theatre) spreading the festive and joyous mood of Chinese New Year to the understanding and responsible that are open to the public. You don’t have to be entire city, in addition to delivering a loving message of harmony and understanding enjoyment of the natural world. a music lover to enjoy a visit to this historic site, across the generations. This afternoon performance of Jazz (4:00pm on 25/1; though, with its fascinating old library of historic Mandarin’s House; free) This month, the 30-minute full documents and lovely art gallery. offers the public an dome show, “A Starry Tale” opportunity to enjoy the (Planetarium; MOP50), explains Time: 3:15pm to 5:00pm Venue: Leal Senado Building, 163 Almeida Ribeiro Admission: Free beauty of this UNESCO how the constellations were created Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau listed World Heritage site. thousands of years ago and how Meanwhile, the Macau the movement of the sun, moon and Chinese Orchestra presents planets work. Music of Spring (8:00pm Macau Forum Events 11, 25/1 on 25/1; Dom Pedro V Venue: Macau Science Centre, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Admission: Exhibition Centre MOP25; Theater Gallery of Mirrors; Planetarium (Dome/Sky Shows) MOP50; Planetarium (3D Dome/3D Sky Shows) MOP65 Enquiries: (853) 2888 0822 www.msc.org.mo Nuri Candy Lo’s earlier concert, part 1 2012, was very successful in MOP30); Provisão de A Starry Tale narrated in Cantonese; English & Mandarin via headset. Hong Kong, so she is bringing Nuri Candy Lo Concert Part 2 2014 Inverno (3:00pm on 11/1; (8:00pm on 25/1; MOP220-580; Macau Forum) to her fans in Macau, Mandarin’s House; free). and this time bringing dancer Huen Tin Yeung along as her guest. 10-13, Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 www.icm.gov.mo/om Organizer: Macau Orchestra Same Time, Next Year 16-19/1 Hong Kong singer, Jason Chan, brings his pop music talent to the Enquiries: (853) 8399 6688 www.icm.gov.mo/ochm Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra Macau Forum for a live performance named Jason Chan Tales Live This remake of Canada’s popular sitcom of the same name by 2014 (8:00pm on 11/1; MOP180-580; Macau Forum). This is his Bernard Slade, which aired from 1974 to 1999, tells the story third appearance following concerts in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Exhibition on Taipa’s 1/12/2013 of a couple who overcome obstacles to be together. Venue: Macau Forum, Avenida Marciano Baptista, Macau fireworks industry - 16/02/2014 Enquiries: (853) 2855 5555 www.macauticket.com Language: Cantonese (No Subtitles) Organizer: Jason Chan Tales Live 2014 - Ritz Entertainment Produciton. Artifacts from the history of the Time: 3:00pm (12, 19/1) 8:00pm (10-13, 16-19/1) Nuri Candy Lo Concert Part 2 2014 - Corifer Interior Decoration Production House development of the fireworks Venue: Hiu Kok Experimental Theater, Nan Fung Industrial Building Tickets: MOP120 industry in Taipa are brought Enquiries: (853) 2855 5555 www.macauticket.com together for this exhibit, the Organizer: Hiu Kok Drama Association result of more than ten years The First Draft of research by Lai Hong Kin, which includes photographs, Pun Wai Sum, famous Hong 10-12/1 documents, items used in 23/11/2013 Kong screenwriter and a teacher fireworks manufacture and -19/1/2014 Seasons of Wonder at The Hong Kong Academy for the fireworks themselves, and Performing Arts School of Drama guides four local interviews with Taipa residents Winter at Cotai Strip screenwriters in creating four works to be shown that illuminate this very (23/11/2013-5/1/2014; here, each performance followed by a discussion important period in the history Façade adjacent to Lagoon; with writers and audience. of Macau and particularly free) returns, bringing a Cantonese (No Subtitles) Taipa. delightful wintry wonderland. Time: 8:00pm (10-12/1) 3:00pm (12/1) Amid cheery lights, a 50- Venue: Theater Farmers Black Box, No. 215, Av. Venceslau Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm daily except Monday (open on public holidays) Venue: Museum of de Morais, Edf. Air Way, 13-Andar C foot high brilliantly lit white Macau, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau Admission: MOP15 (adults), MOP8 (children under 11), Admission: MOP30 (Tickets available at Pin-to Livros Christmas tree surrounded no admission after 5:30pm; Free admission on 15th each month) & Musica, 1A, Veng Heng Largo do Senado, 31, Macau) Enquiries: (853) 2835 7911 www.macaumuseum.gov.mo by a real ice rink, Christmas Enquiries: (852) 5323 5023 Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau markets and non-stop Organizer: Brotherhood Art Theater entertainment all create a unique holiday atmosphere. A state-of-the-art 3D light and sound spectacular (6:00pm to10:00pm on 23/11/2013- Yueju Opera Celebrates Decade 5/1/2014; performance every 30 mins), spanning over 4,000 square meters, seasonal No smoking of UNESCO Recognition treats and falling “snow” will delight visitors at the Wi-fi equipped outdoor lagoon area. It’s official – Macau’s law to prevent and control tobacco use went into force in January of 2012. Yueju Opera (Cantonese Opera) - CotaiExpo hosts the 12th Baby and Child Products Expo (11:00am to 8:00pm on To protect citizens and visitors from exposure to second-hand smoke, smoking is prohibited in distinguished by its plain yet bold 3-5/1; Enquiries: (853) 6611 1339), Hong Kong Trendy Buying Expo (Spring) 2014 most public places, including hospitals, food and beverage establishments, hotels, ports, and performing skills, can be traced back (12:00 noon to 9:00pm on 16-19/1; Enquiries: (852) 3527 3551), International Food airports, passenger shelters (bus stops and taxi stands), public transport, shops, museums, over 300 years. Prevalent throughout Expo 2014 CNY (12:00 noon to 9:00pm on 16-19/1; Enquiries: (852) 3527 3551), karaoke clubs and lifts, in addition to parks, beaches, public swimming pools, escalators, southern China, Yueju Opera is listed Wedding and Peripherial Services Exhibition (12:00 noon to 9:00pm on 17-19/1; footbridges and subways. Designated non-smoking areas have been available in casinos since under “Masterpieces of the Oral and Enquiries: (852) 2116 1708). January 2013. Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO. Enjoy the free performances: It is also an offense for anyone to smoke or carry a lighted tobacco product in any designated Winter at Cotai Strip non-smoking area, with offenders subject to a maximum fine of MOP600. To report an offense Enquiries: (853) 2882 8888 www.venetianmacao.com or for more information about Macau’s anti-smoking rules, please see the Regime of Tobacco and Time: 7:30 pm on 11, 25/1 Venue: Teatro Kam Pek Man U Chong Sam Organizer: The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Control office at the Health Bureau atwww.ssm.gov.mo/smokefree or call (853) 2855 6789. Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 All activities are held at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel content.macautourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_shows_entertainment/Yueju_2014.pdf 21/11/2013 7/12/2013 Macau Museum of Art - 9/3/2014 Ox Warehouse Exhibitions - 10/02/2014

Yue Minjun: Neo-Idolatry (21/11/2013-16/2/2014), including sketches, watercolor paintings and oils, classical In this exhibition, Leong Mou Kit Artist-in-Residence Program are mainly known for a laughing bald-headed ‘idol’. These landscape paintings of the 20th Century collected by the Macau ¬Organ-ic (7/12/2013-10/2/2014) raises questions about how our idols are gorgeously colorful and grotesque, some even Museum of Art. current lifestyle is alienated from mother nature, compromising the bloody. Though it is a kind of shameless laugh, it expresses harmony between man and the cosmos. The exhibition presents the pleasure of breaking taboos. Taste and Essence: A special exhibition of Chinese works in mixed media, to highlight the intimate relation between diet, Yue’s artistic creation is an exaggerated narrative, indulged historic tea pieces from the collections of the Palace Museum health and the nature. imagination and continuous experiment. It highlights the and the Victoria and Albert Museum (14/12/2013-9/3/2014) absurdity of existence. features an array of more than 170 pieces or sets of tea culture Two curators, artists themselves in different media, Gigi Lee from relics from two of the world’s most prestigious collections in Macau and Li Tian-ning from Taiwan, explore the topic of cross- Form and Innocence – Macau Contemporary Beijing and London. boundary creativity together in The Cross-Boundary – Macau- Sculpture Exhibition (1/12/2013-9/2/2014), Meets-Taiwan: Artistic Exchange Exhibition (14/12/2013- showcasing the latest works by 26 Macau sculptors, Macau Arts Window (11/12/2013-12/1/2014) project aims 31/1/2014), showcasing works by Taiwan and Macau artists. A comprehensively displays the current development of the to provide local artists with a showcase for their latest artistic number of well known local artists’ works such as installations, local sculpture scene. and creative productions. multimedia, acrylics and oil paintings are featured. As part of this project, MAM presents The Second Sex, an Landscape Paintings of 20th Century Macau Installation by Io Weng Sam that explores young people’s (17/8/2013-11/5/2014) presents 64 works by 25 artists, attitudes toward sex. Time: 12:00 noon to 7:00pm daily except Tuesdays Venue: Ox Warehouse, Avenida do Coronel Mesquita at Avenida Almirante Lacerda Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm (No admission after 6:30pm; closed on Mondays) Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Admission: MOP5 (Free on Enquiries: (853) 2853 0026 www.oxwarehouse.blogspot.com Sundays and public holidays) Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Museum of Art Organizer: Ox Warehouse

The Handover Gifts 6/12/2013 1/5/2013 Museum of Macau Exhibition - 16/2/2014 Botticelli’s Venus - 31/3/2014 Albergue Gallery Exhibition

The Handover Gifts Museum of Macau Botticelli’s Venus: The Life and Times of a Tang Daxi Sculpture Exhibition (19/12/2013 19/12/2013 was built to celebrate the establishment Goddess, (20/12/2013 - 16/2/2014, 12:00 noon - 12/01/2014) is a collection of the works of this famous - 9/3/2014 of the Macau Special Administrative to 9:00pm daily except Monday, Level 2 MGM Art contemporary Chinese sculptor contains creations that Region, and houses gifts given to Space) a spectacular exhibition featuring Florentine interpret the ups and downs of half a century into works of art that can be touched Macau by the 56 ethnic groups of the Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli’s masterpiece, and felt. Chinese nation. Visitors will also find Venus, seen for the first time in Macau. The the exhibition of the 9th Macau Design painting is one of the most significant works of the Traditional and Creative Biennial which is based on the highly Renaissance period. Rabbit Lantern, Part 8, An representative design competition for Exhibition by Carlos Marreiros the Cross-Strait-Four-Regions, and World of Water Aurora Makes a Splash and Friends (1/1 - 9/3) is displays awards and selected works from (1/5/2013 - 31/3/2014, 24 hours daily, Grande Praça, MGM Macau) Shimmering, grand, popular among the public and different cities here. and aquatic effects immerse us in an intricate interplay of shadow and light, where the water supported by the government, meets the sky. Embrace breathtaking, larger than life surroundings of an underwater palace this exhibition continues to Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm (No admission after 6:30pm, closed on Mondays) beneath overhanging corals with a thousand of fish swerving into the horizon in Grande Praça. demonstrate a combination of Venue: The Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE Admission: Free creativity and traditions of many Venue: Grande Praça, MGM Macau, Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE Enquiries: (853) 8504 1800 http://handovermuseum.iacm.gov.mo/index.htm people and in many places. Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8802 8888 www.mgmmacau.com Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Organizer: MGM Macau Time: Mondays, 3:00pm to 8:00pm and Tuesdays to Sundays, 12:00 noon to 8:00pm Venue: Albergue Gallery, No. 8, Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro Admission: Free. 3/12/2013 Winter Collective Enquiries: (853) 2852 2550 www.facebook.com/albergue.scm Organizer: Albergue SCM 10Fantasia-A Creative Industries Incubator - 16/02/2014 Exhibition

The nine pieces in this exhibition, Seeking the artist’s views on nature, region, and 15/11/2013 Memories of the Splendor of Tang – Exhibition - 31/1/2014 Glaze: Pottery Exhibition by Wu Hin Long society. The Sau Sing in Macau Exhibition of Tang tri-color glazed pottery from Luoyang (3/12/2013-29/1/2014), including tea (15/12/2013-5/1/2014) brings Hong The Creative pots, utensils, and vases, are noteworthy Kong’s famous “Sau Sing” comics to life. Tang Dynasty 13/12/2013 Industries Promotion - 2/03/2014 for beauty of their glaze. This is the tri-color Association presents most important project this year for the The public is invited to a press conference glazed pottery an exhibition of Macau Sculpture Association. 2096… held by Musical Power of Macau to announce is typically rounded in appearance, while featuring 20 works of Who Inside My Heart-Exhibition by Tin a new music video by Crossline and the strongly built female figures, civilian pottery by artists from Hong Tou (26/1-16/2), sponsored by the release of three albums of local composers’ officials with tall hats and wide gowns, Macau, Zhongxhan Macau Foundation, brings to the public work performed by local groups including and armed warriors characterize its art. and Hong Kong. the work of this doctor, music composer, Baldemark, Crossline, Rush N’ Crush, Sinking This exhibition showcases 70 pieces psychologist and fine artist. His oil Summer, Fortes Sequeira, Jason Change, including figurines, animals, Vajra paintings use distortion and exaggeration Joselina Santos, Vanessa Yam, Ferdinand (Heavenly King), tomb-guarding beasts, to suggest the unrealities of the world and Choi, and Anson Lo (5/1 at 7pm). and daily household wares. Time: 11:00am to 6:30pm daily except Mondays Venue: 10Fantasia-A Creative Industries Incubator, No. 10, Calçada da Igreja de S. Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm daily except Mondays Lázaro Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2835 4582 www.10fantasia.com Organizer: 10Fantasia-A Creative Industries Incubator, Venue: G17 Gallery, Rua de Sao Miguel, No. 17A, Macau Time: 9:00am to 9:00pm daily Venue: Temporary Exhibition Gallery of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church, Macau Sculpture Association Admission: Free Bureau, No. 163, Avenida Almeida Ribeiro Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 www. Enquiries: (853) 2834 6626 iacm.gov.mo/museum Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau and Luoyang Museum www.facebook.com/CIPA.G17Gallery Century Traces of Epigraphy 1/12/2013 Organizer: Creative Industries Promotion Association – Arts of the Masters of Xiling Seal Society - 9/2/2014 Forbidden Sins Master, Affection, Painting 30/11/2013 The exhibition features 39 original calligraphy and painting works by renowned artists including Hong Wai Pop Ink - 26/01/2014 Wu Changshuo, Ma Heng, Zhang Zongxiang, Sha Menghai, Zhao Puchu, Qi Gong, and Jao - Exhibition of Che In Lei Tsung-I, and showcases 24 oracle bones with ancient Chinese script property of Macau collector Artist Hong Wai, curator Jose Peter Siu. The Xiling Seal Society was created 1904 in Zhejiang province with a mission to A collection of Chinese ink paintings by 22/11/2013 Drummond - 15/03/2014 preserve seal stones, study seal arts, and promote calligraphy and painting. Institute for Tourism Studies instructor This exhibition showcases 34 ink Che In Lei and her students. The Chinese Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm daily (Open on public holidays) Venue: Tap Seac Gallery, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, No. 95 paintings from “La Collection” and “Love Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2833 5140 www.macauart.net/ts Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Ink Painting course offered by this local educational institute and Peace” - two recent series by Hong focuses on not only Wai, a Chinese artist living in France, painting techniques, who shows her willingness to seek new 2/11/2013 but also personal challenges, and understands the dual Lisbon to Macau – A Fashion Journey - 5/1/2014 quality and self- side of culture thoroughly so that she cultivation, as well successfully blends the themes and To coordinate with the Forum on Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and as nurturing talents objects portrayed with the transient flow Portuguese speaking Countries ministerial conference, Macau Fashion Gallery orchestrated through delving of the black ink, calling up our attention this unique and flamboyant collections from two Portuguese designers, Clara Brito and Bruno into the essence of to the traditions of Chinese painting, while Baltazar. The fashions are distinctly different from traditional Portuguese style clothing. traditional culture. exploring a pop perception. Time: 10:00am to 8:00pm daily except Mondays (Open on public holidays) Venue: Macau Venue: Institute for Tourism Studies Educational Restaurant Fashion Gallery, Rua de S. Roque, No. 47, Macau (Bairro de São Lázaro of Macau) and Team Building, Colina de Mong Ha Time: 12:00 noon to 7:00pm daily except Sundays and public holidays Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2835 3341 www.macaofashiongallery.com Enquiries: (853) 2856 1252 www.ift.edu.mo Venue: AFA Macau, Estrada da Areia Preta No. 52, Edificio da Fabrica de Baterias N.E. National, Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau and Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre Organizer: Institute for Tourism Studies 3rd Floor Enquiries: (853) 2836 6064 www.afamacau.com Organizer: Art for All Society

HIGHLIGHTS PREVIEW: Two gala New Year’s parades will dazzle onlookers with glamor, color, music, dance and other entertainment on February 2 and February 8 with 12-15 elaborate floats that will be on display afterward in Sai Van Lake Square and Tap Seac Square.

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