Daily Times | Edition 2552 | 06 May 2016

Today’s Paramount Pictures, whose own lot stood in for Jack Woltz’s in “The Godfather,” has faded like so many one-time stars, a stripped-down outfit struggling to reclaim a long run of glory. Its parent, Viacom Inc., has put a stake up for sale. But the company is expecting an offer it can’t refuse. X3 A Paramount Sale

Movies: Dheepan Books: Redemption Road by John Hart Music: The Ship by Brian Eno Wine: The Valley of Mistral Food: Mother’s Day Celebration X2 PÁTIO DA ILUSÃO illusion

DRIVE IN Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer

Antonythasan, himself a for- n aris set heepan mer Tamil Tiger child soldier I P - 'D ,' turned acclaimed writer in ap photo France) who, having lost his a timely refugee thriller family in the war, cobbles to- gether a pseudo family. At a refugee camp, he picks rench director Jacques Festival last year, he travels a woman, Yalini (Kalieaswari Audiard is a curious com- from war movie to migrant Srinivasan) and an orphaned Fbination of art-house auteur drama to film noir, adding an 9-year-old girl, Illayaal (Clau- and genre filmmaker, a brazen atypically happy ending, to dine Vinasithamby) to pose as showman and gritty naturalist. boot. Audiard's restless shifts his family. "Dheepan" beco- He makes tender and brutal can be jarring, but the inten- mes his new name, taking the movies that recast themselves sity of his film doesn't waver; identity and passport of a dead as they twist their way toward the power of "Dheepan" is in man. unpredictable finales. To suit its volatility. Borders change, but the threat tales of transformation (his It begins in fire. Fleeting of violence merely mutates. specialty), he switches genres scenes capture a burning Sri Placed in a tenement block mid-movie like a character Lankan village in the bloody, in Paris' banlieues, Dheepan changing wardrobe. disorienting aftermath of civil warily eyes the drug-dealing In "Dheepan," which won the war. To gain asylum, a rebel gang members that patrol the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film fighter (played by Jesuthasan apartment building roofs and ap photo

Kalieaswari Srinivasan (left), and Vincent Rottiers in a scene from "Dheepan"

clog the stairwells. Lankan refugees. Some have mourned the He gains a foothold as a ca- It goes without saying that film's late, explosive turn into retaker of the tenement and a film about the dislocation thriller territory and been be- Yalini, slower to adjust, finds and confusion of refugees in fuddled by its dream-like epi- a job caring for the father of poor Europe neighborhoods is logue. But for Audiard, whose an imprisoned gang lieute- strikingly timely. The film has "Rust and Bone" chronicled nant. When she tries to gau- undeniable political relevance the revival of a badly injured ge the level of fearsomeness to France's immigrant poli- killer-whale trainer and whose the local gangs deserves, she cies, but it's not quite a social Oscar-nominated "A Prophet" wonders if they're like those issues film. depicted a small-time crimi- in Sri Lanka. Dheepan re- Audiard has said "Dhee- nal's rise in a prison's Corsi- plies, "Sort of, but less dan- pan" was inspired by Sam can mob, rebirth is a mean and gerous." Peckinpah's "Straw Dogs" messy business. But it's also They tersely, awkwardly be- (1971) and his focus on Sri beautiful. gin becoming more authen- Lankan immigrants was cho- tically a family. But pressu- sen largely for narrative pur- "Dheepan," an IFC release, re around them is gradually poses. But the movie is deeply is rated R by the Motion Pictu- growing, not just in alterca- invested in understanding the re Association of America for tions with the gang but Dhee- lives of migrants trying to re- "violence, language and brief Claudine Vinasithamby (left), and Jesuthasan Antonythasan pan's soldier past catches up calibrate on the margins of a sexuality/nudity." Running with him through other Sri foreign society. time: 115 minutes.

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‘Redemption Road’ by John Hart The Titanic and WWI inspire rian no s he hip ohn Hart’s first four novels in prison for murdering. Elizabeth B E ' 'T S ' earned two Edgar Allan Poe never believed Adrian was gui- JAwards and one nomination, as lty, remaining connected to him well as a myriad of other awards. because of an incident when she rian Eno combines ambient textures Five years have gone by since was a teen. Through the years, Bwith droning vocals and a sterling co- his fourth novel, 2011’s “The Elizabeth and her parents had trea- ap photo ver of a Lou Reed tune on "The Ship," a Iron House,” was published, but ted Gideon like a family member. powerfully challenging and gloomy recor- “Redemption Road” proves the The local polices target Adrian ding that ends in bright revelation. wait was worth it. While Hart’s when another woman is murdered Eno draws from what he sees as similar his- previous mysteries were atmos- following his release. torical events, the sinking of the Titanic and pheric tales enhanced by aspects Hart ties the two plot threads in World War I, and his idea that "the hubris of of the Southern novel, “Redemp- a gripping, believable story that our ever-growing power contrasts with the tion Road” is fueled by more of a doesn’t rest until the last sentence. paranoia that we're permanently and increa- thriller plot with acute attention “Redemption Road” spins on emo- singly under threat." to its well-sculpted characters. As tionally complicated relationships The album's 21-minute title cut reflects the the title implies, Hart’s novel is and realistic conspiracies that af- soundscape of the ocean's depth before Eno, Brian Eno, "The Ship" (Warp singing like a Byzantine choir of foghorns, about redemption, but also about fect each character’s life and choi- Records) trust and betrayal, and those emo- ces. “A stupid crime and a simple delivers the eulogy. Later, ghostly voices de- tional roads that most of us never misdirection, prison and pointless pict the aftermath, how it is now just "wave, want to travel. “Redemption Road” (St. Martins/ death, ripples on some foreign after wave, after wave, after wave." Deeply troubled North Carolina Dunne), by John Hart shore,” Elizabeth contemplates. The second track, "Fickle Sun," has three sections. The transition from "The police detective Elizabeth Bla- The daughter of a preacher with Ship" is initially smooth, the tragedy on the sea also enveloping the battlefields. ck prowls the streets of her ho- zabeth are both white; the two whom she’s estranged, the force- Eno's register rises, his voice skimming the land where "all the boys are going metown, wondering if she will assailants — caught in the act of ful Elizabeth harbors dark secrets down, falling over one by one" and humans are "turning back to clay." Distortion be charged with murder. Whi- assaulting the teen — are both bla- of her own that go beyond what and sound blasts evoke the combat and a horrified survivor repeatedly recounts le rescuing kidnapped teenager ck. Elizabeth shot them 18 times. happened in that abandoned hou- "When I was a young soldier ..." Channing Shore, Elizabeth killed Did she use excessive force? se’s basement. At the close, a bright light shines through the ocean and across the front — a the two men who were sexually Meanwhile, former police officer “Redemption Road” contains a more sumptuous, harmony-drenched version of The Velvet Underground's "I'm Set assaulting the teen in a desolate Adrian Wall’s first day of parole ambitious plot than Hart’s previous Free." It's about release, but it has a catch — "I'm set free to find a new illusion." house. The case became a politi- ends with him being wounded by novels, and he weaves this seemin- Eno keeps us in the dark for most of "The Ship" and it's taxing. There's hope, cal hand grenade. Channing, who Gideon Strange, the teenage son gly far-flung story with aplomb. however, that the chains of hubris and paranoia can be broken. is from a wealthy family, and Eli- of the woman he served 13 years Oline H. Cogdill, AP Pablo Gorondi, AP 06.05.2016 fri

NEWS OF THE WORLD Christopher Palmeri, Anousha Sakoui & Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg

re of the U.S. box office. In 2011 - the year of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” and “Mission: Impossib- ‘The Godfather’ studio is hoping le - Ghost Protocol” - it was on top. That was the peak. Grey cut back on the schedule, putting out 10 movies in 2013. The studio came for an offer it can’t refuse in seventh place in box-office - sa les that year - behind the so-called mini-major Lions Gate Entertain- in March a three-year production ment Corp. Paramount ended 2015 deal was sealed with Leonardo Di- last among the six majors with 5.9 Caprio, arguably the biggest acting percent of the domestic box office, star of the moment. despite “The Big Short,” nominated The lineup is “definitely a - rebuil for five Academy Awards and win- ding slate,” Bock said. It’s one with ner for best adapted screenplay, risks, particularly “Ben Hur,” a and “Mission: Impossible - Rogue co-production with MGM due in Nation,” which scored worldwide August - 57 years after the Charl- sales of $682 million. ton Heston version snared 11 Aca- Viacom didn’t put enough muscle demy Awards, a record unmatched into the studio, cutting back on until 1997’s “Titanic.” “You don’t film investments as it faced finan- remake a film that won Best Pictu- cial shortfalls, according to people re,” Bock said. “What are the odds familiar with the parent company’s you make a better film?” recent decision making. Viacom’s One of the biggest blunders for net debt has more than doubled the studio may have taken place a over the past five years to $12 decade ago, when Redstone, Via- billion. A six-year stock buyback com’s controlling shareholder and program ate up $15 billion - more chairman emeritus as of February, than net income over that time. stripped Paramount of its TV arm The stock has dropped 20 percent - whose hits include “NCIS,” one over the past five years, compared of the longest-running shows in with a 52 percent gain for the Stan- history - and gave it to CBS Corp. dard & Poor’s 500 Index. That was a painful loss, because Another problem, UCLA’s Kuntz television, it turns out, is the big said, is that competitors have ehind the fabled arch off Mel- the future.” billion. Hollywood business, the indus- mastered the franchise formula Brose Avenue, Hollywood his- Will auctioning off a chunk of turn “If they had DreamWorks Anima- try’s fastest-growing segment. “I that spits out endless sequels and tory is everywhere. Over here is things around? It depends on what tion and Marvel right now, they Love Lucy” reruns alone are worth adaptations and spinoffs. “Everyo- the stage where “Rear Window” Viacom does with the money, whi- would be possibly the No. 1 studio almost $20 million in annual reve- ne has their great series and Para- and “The Graduate” were shot. ch by some calculations could be still,” said Jeff Bock, an Exhibitor nue, CBS CEO Les Moonves has mount has fallen behind.” Over there is Lucy Park, a nod to USD1 billion. Relations Co. analyst. “Those are said. Disney, for instance, has splurged “I Love Lucy” and Lucille Ball. huge high-profile pieces to the The hand-off occurred when- Via on acquisitions, grabbing Pixar From “Prisoner of Zenda” in 1913 auman, also Viacom’s chief kingdom that they lost.” com and CBS were separated after and Lucasfilm in addition to Mar- to “The Big Short” in 2015, from Dexecutive officer, has said he’d six years under the same roof. CBS vel, guaranteeing a torrent of con- Valentino to Leo, Paramount Pic- like the buyer to be a technology aramount is valued at $4 also walked away with premium tent, chief among it “Star Wars.” tures is the longest-running studio company or one with international Pbillion, according to Barton cable’s Showtime. Showtime’s ope- Universal drilled into more from in Tinseltown, spanning the gol- reach. That could be of strategic Crockett, an analyst with FBR & rating profit has about tripled sin- “Fast and Furious” and “Bourne” den ages of both movies and tele- help in navigating the digital-me- Co. The studio was $136 million in ce, according to SNL Kagan. and produced a string of “Despica- vision. dia landscape or gaining traction the red in the quarter that ended ble Me” features. Warner Bros. has But today’s Paramount, whose in markets such as China. Bidders March 31, and Viacom has projec- he movie studio was a star for its DC Comics superheroes, and own lot stood in for Jack Woltz’s are being winnowed to a “handful” ted a loss for the unit for the year. Ta while, with huge releases made a mint off the “Harry Potter” in “The Godfather,” has faded like from more than 40, he said last Of course, studios fade and roar like “Indiana Jones and the King- books; Fox has “X-Men,” “Planet of so many one-time stars, a stri- week. back all the time, and Paramount dom of the Crystal Skull” and “Star the Apes” and “Avatar.” pped-down outfit struggling to Several potential bidders, inclu- may be into reboot mode already. Trek.” Grey, a former talent mana- Paramount was relatively late to reclaim a long run of glory. Its pa- ding Tencent Holdings Ltd., took a Its 2016 roster includes “Star Trek ger who produced HBO’s “The So- the animation game, setting up rent, Viacom Inc., has put a stake look at the stake but are unlikely Beyond,” another “Jack Reacher” pranos,” engineered a turnaround its in-house division in 2011; the up for sale, and the question capti- to bid because it will probably starring Tom Cruise and “Silence,” after he was hired as CEO months first offering was last year’s “The vating the entertainment business come without the power to make from Martin Scorsese. Shooting before Viacom and CBS separated. SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of is whether it can attract an outside changes or take control, according has started on “Fences,” direc- In 2007, Paramount ranked second Water,” a modest hit. The studio investor to help restore the mojo. to a person familiar with the mat- ted by Denzel Washington, and among the majors in terms of sha- got back into the television - busi “Paramount has fumbled away a ter. Tencent declined to comment. ness in 2013, and its dozen current lot of things in the last few years,’’ DMG Entertainment and Media productions include “Maniac” for said Jonathan Kuntz, a historian Co., the Chinese company that Netflix Inc., “School of Rock” for and professor at the UCLA School co-produced “Iron Man 3” with Nickelodeon and “Minority Re- of Theater, Film & Television. It’s Disney, has expressed interest, port” on Fox. been a hard fall for a studio “that according to another person who Paramount is getting back on tra- was the No. 1 biggest in Hollywood asked not to be named discussing ck, Grey said. Its animation- divi for most of the 20th century.” private information. That would sion is now targeting three film re- be a twist, considering the first leases every two years, and the TV nalysts can reel off missteps two “Iron Man” films were put out studio has sold 10 series and three Aand missed opportunities by Paramount. pilots. Marc Evans was brought in under former Viacom Chairman The studio lost distribution righ- last year to replace Adam Good- Sumner Redstone, current Chair- ts to movies from the action-hero man as president of the studio’s man Philippe Dauman and studio factory Marvel after Disney bou- motion-picture division. “After a chief Brad Grey. Among them: let- ght it for $4 billion. As for the deal dip in our theatrical production ting go of deals with DreamWorks with DreamWorks Animation, output, we have changed leader- Animation (now tying up with that expired in 2012. Then 20th ship and are on track to hit output Comcast Corp.) and Marvel En- Century Fox picked it up, taking targets of 15 films a year for 2016, tertainment (now in the hands of with it such franchises as “Kung 2017 and beyond,” Grey said. Walt Disney Co.). “We’ve obvious- Fu Panda” and “How To Train Crockett, the FBR analyst, said ly had a rough patch,” Grey said in Your Dragon.” Now DreamWorks whatever happens with the stake an e-mail. “But we have taken the Animation is set to be acquired by sale, what the studio needs to do is right steps to lay a strong founda- Comcast, which owns Universal make more TV and better movies. tion that has us optimistic about Pictures, in a deal valued at $3.8 Al Pacino and Marlon Brando “It’s kind of simple.” X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt

WORLD OF BACCHUS Jacky I.F. Cheong The Valley of Mistral fter the prolific Languedoc-Roussillon and richly flavoured Châteauneuf-du-Pape (literally: mighty Bordeaux, Vallée du Rhône (Rhône new castle of the Pope). In the 14th century, 7 AValley) is by volume the third largest wine-pro- popes resided in Avignon rather than Rome. Papal ducing region of France. Often overshadowed by presence gave a substantial boost to the local wine the BBC (Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne) industry, which affected the commercial interest triumvirate, Rhône Valley rarely grabs all the of Burgundy wines to the north. At one point, the headlines, but shrewd oenophiles would be all too Dukes of Burgundy actually banned the import of aware of the exceptional diversity and value avai- all Rhône wines in the duchy. lable in this region. Southern Rhône wines are often blends, with Gre- Named after the eponymous Rhône river, which nache Noir as focal point and complemented by stretches some 800km from the Swiss Alps in Syrah and Mourvèdre, hence the “GSM” as known Valais through Lyon and Bouches-du-Rhône to in Australia and other New World countries. The the Mediterranean, Rhône Valley as a wine-pro- most telling example is Châteauneuf-du-Pape, ducing region covers about 240km form north to which allows up to 10 red and 9 white varieties south. Marking the northernmost of Rhône Valley, in the blend. A host of other AOCs are scattered Coteaux-du-Lyonnais AOC is situated just west of across the region, including Côtes-du-Vivarais, Gi- Lyon. This appellation is perhaps more Beaujolais gondas, Grignan-les-Adhémar (formerly Coteaux – neighbour to the immediate north – than Rhône du Tricastin), Lirac, Vacqueyras, Ventoux and Vin- in character, focusing on Gamay, Chardonnay and sobres etc. Southern Rhône has 3 rather unusual Aligoté. AOCs: Tavel, which produces some of finest and Northern Rhône proper, representing merely 5 per- most ageworthy rosé wines in the world, as well cent of wine production of Rhône Valley, is hugely as Beaumes de Venise and Rasteau, renowned for prestigious and sought-after, with such illustrious their vin doux naturel (fortified sweet wine). names as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Cornas and Con- Marking the southernmost of Rhône Valley, Cô- Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes- Paul Jaboulet Aîné Gigondas drieu, followed by Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Jose- tes-du-Luberon and Costières-de-Nîmes closely Hermitages Les Jalets Blanc Pierre Aiguille 2008 ph, Château-Grillet and Saint-Péray. Here, Syrah, resemble Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon; 2009 Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne reign supreme, indeed, the latter was reassigned to Rhône Valley A blend of 80% Grenache Noir, 10% Syrah and 10 usually made into single-varietal gems. In between from Languedoc-Roussillon. A single-varietal Marsanne. Rich jonquil with % Mourvèdre. Dark garnet with carmine-crimson Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône is Clairette rim, the aromatic nose presents damson, dried bright saffron-sunglow hues, the fragrant nose de Die AOC, which specialises in sparkling and To be continued… bilberry, dried herbs, tobacco leaf and smoked offers nectarine, melon, pine nuts, fleur de sel still white wine. butter and honeysuckle. With ample acidity and ham. With generous acidity and rounded tannins, Southern Rhône constitutes the remaining 95 Paul Jaboulet Aîné wines are available via multiple clear minerality, the supple palate delivers lime the savoury palate supplies prune, dried cherry, peel, grapefruit, apricot, pistachio and toasted oak. eucalyptus, nutmeg and gunpowder tea. Medium- percent of wine production of Rhône Valley, and channels – wine merchants, duty-free outlets, ho- Medium-full bodied at 13.5%, the tangy continues full bodied at 14.5%, the fleshy entry persists its brightest has to be the impressively named and tels and restaurants etc. through a spicy mid-palate, leading to a nutty through a dense mid-palate, leading to a moreish finish. finish. Jacky I.F. Cheong is a legal professional by day and columnist by night. Having spent his formative years in Britain, France, and Germany, he regularly writes about wine, fine arts, classical music, and politics in several languages

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FAM: A Tea for a Dream - Dóci Papiaçám di Macau Drama Group

The wonderful world we have been dreaming of has MONDAY (MAY 9) slipped away forever, due to the transition, change Rubber Duck Macau Tour and development of modern society. What if this is TODAY (MAY 6) a story about the past Macao that no longer exists, is the artist who conceived the FAM: The Fairy Tales from the World of how will we face and deal with the unforeseeable Rubber Duck project, which has been touring Chaos - Breakthrough Association future? the world since 2007, with the Rubber Duck Tour Humour and sarcasm are the major features of China part of the grand plan, which is to display The Fairy Tales from the World of Chaos is a Patuá Theatre. Every year, local Macanese actors contemporary art in public to create a more open ground-breaking production that follows 2015’s stage an original play for the Macao Arts Festival, approach to art and public spaces. The Rubber The Bizarre Fairy Tales. Composed of three stories featuring an amusing plot and rich local atmosphere; Duck Macau Tour - plying the sea between Macao – Diligent Work, Collector and Hungry Ghost – the their play integrates current social events and love Science Centre and Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre performance surveys serious issues concerning of humanity, reflecting life aspects in Macao. Patuá – adds to the beauty of Macao. If you want to society and humanity, based on the framework of Theatre not only prompts laughter but also provides discover more on rubber duck, follow its path to fairy tales. Blending callousness, sorrow and black food for thoughts. Macao Science Centre and Macau Fisherman’s humour, it is an extraordinary fairy tale narrative with Wharf and have fun in a series of themed activities. exquisite music, fantastic stories and distinctive Time: 7:30pm (May 7-8) drawings that calls for contemplation. Venue: Macao Cultural Centre The Rubber Duck Macau Tour (April 29- Produced by Breakthrough Association, The Fairy Admission: MOP120, MOP180, MOP250 May 27) Tales from the World of Chaos assembles talent Organizer: Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau from literary, theatrical and musical circles. Through Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 Theme Games (April 29-May 27) this collaboration they are able to put their strengths http://www.icm.gov.mo/fam/27/en Time: 10am-6pm (Saturdays and Sundays) into full play and generate new artistic momentum Venue: Outside the Macao Science Centre with an innovative mode of composition. The performance elevates to a higher degree the Rubber Duck Garden (April 29-May 29) excellence of promising local artists. Time: 10:30am-8pm (Fridays to Sundays) Venue: Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Time: 8pm (May 6-7) 3pm (May 7-8) Free admission to all activities Venue: Teatro Dom Pedro V Enquiries: C-Vision Culture Development Co. Ltd. Admission: MOP150, MOP180 (853) 2870 6222 Organizer: Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau Organizer: Macau Culture Creativity & Arts Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 Association http://www.icm.gov.mo/fam/27/en/

SUNDAY (MAY 8) FAM: Glide - Le Patin Libre (Canada) TOMORROW (MAY 7) FAM: The Legend of the Purple Hairpin - Le Patin Libre is the world’s first and only Chu Chan Wa and Macao Cantonese Opera contemporary ice skating company. Actors It was founded on frozen ponds in Canada, when a bunch of international level figure skaters decided The Legend of the Purple Hairpin was written by to quit sparkles and medals and turned their athletic TUESDAY (MAY 10) Tang Xianzu during the Ming Dynasty, later adapted virtuosity into a legitimate mean of choreographic Macao Chinese Orchestra Solidarity and by Tong Dik Sang into a Cantonese Opera. The expression. Promotion Series - Museum Concert play tells the story of a young scholar in the Tang This short programme by Le Patin Libre was Dynasty, Li Yi who travels to the capital Changan specially created for their first show in Asia. It is a The Museum Concert features various popular to take the national civil examination. During the compilation of the most acclaimed performances pieces in a series of concerts held in the community Lantern Festival, he encounters Huo Xiaoyu in the created by the company in the last ten years. From specially tailored for locals and tourists. night market and picks up the purple hairpin she the raw energy of the early experiences to the leaves behind by chance. Using the hairpin as a sophistication of Vertical Influences, this programme Time: 11:30am token of love, Li proposes to her on that same night. is perfect to discover the new emerging art form of Venue: Macau Museum Entrance Hall However, “the course of true love never did run contemporary ice skating. Admission: Free smooth.” With the assistance of a mysterious man The virtuosity of award-winning figure skating Organizer: Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau in the yellow robe (Huangshanke), together they joyfully meets the attitude of street dance and the Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 have to fight against the wicked plot of Official Lu. sophistication of contemporary performance. http:// www.icm.gov.mo/ochm 06.05.2016 fri

WEDNESDAY (MAY 11) “Post Modern still life” Drawing & Painting by Marco Szeto

An exhibition of Marco Szeto, renowned artist of and Macau, will be held to demonstrate his artistic application of micro observation, in-depth examination, exaggeration, layering, penetration, deconstruction and restructuring in an attempt to seek for a new relationship between form and space. Media employed include pen and ink, bamboo pen, watercolor, pastel, oil, Chinese ink and collage; their complement and collision create unexpected experience and strong visual impact. This is in keeping with the artist’s view of conflict, contradiction, harmonization in the modern society as well as the convergence and contrast throughout the ages, which has nothing in common with traditional realistic expressions and logical spatial arrangements. Wandering between Chinese and Western, abstract and figurative, subjective and objective, the exhibition presents still life drawings and paintings of diversified styles.

Opening Hours: 10am-6:30pm Until: May 15, 2016 Venue: Calcada Da Barra, No. 16 R/C LJ A, Edif. San Chak, MacauAdmission Organizer: Dare to Dream Gallery Enquiries: (853) 2896 2820 http://www.daretodreamgallery.com

THURSDAY (MAY 12) Lu You and Tang Wan - Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe (Mainland China)

It has been said that if you only get to watch one Yue opera in your life, it must be Lu You and Tang Wan. Created in 1989, the romantic classic boasts an integration of national and love themes. Presented by Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe, the show delivers rich artistic features that emanate from the southern region of the Yangtze River and the aesthetic spirits of opera, in Xiaobaihua’s typical poetic and perfectionist style.

Time: 8pm Venue: Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium Admission: MOP100, MOP200, MOP280 Organizer: Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 http://www.icm.gov.mo/fam/27/en 06.05.2016 fri

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