10月 OCT ENGLISH VERSION | 2014 NO. 136
All Around the City 28th Macau International 3/10-1/11 National Day Celebrations starting October 1 promise to Thought you really knew Macau? Step Out, Experience Art lovers are well-served, too, with the Collective Music Festival (MIMF) put the golden in Golden Week, while the Macau’s Communities is a great way to experience the Exhibition of Macau Artists, Calendar Illustrations by Guan 26th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest city’s ‘secret’ districts by exploring little gems off the Huinong, and Fu Zhiming’s Painting on Paper Series all MIMF not only showcases a stunning culminates in a crescendo of light, sound and music on beaten track. Meanwhile, bargain hunters won’t want to speak to the soul, while the Shandong Province Acrobatic variety of musical genres but is often the same evening. The 28th Macau International Music miss the Taipa Flea Market, 5 Outubro Street Art Fair, and Troupe puts a new spin on a traditional tale. elevated by the historic settings in which Festival is packed with international performances, Sun Never Left community street-level activities. worldwide talent perform. The Dominic many of which will be showcased in UNESCO-listed If you’re just here for the weekend, it wouldn’t be complete Miller Band (9/10, Mount Fortress) and World Heritage venues, featuring jazz to Broadway to Leal Senado Building’s 20-minute concerts continue to without enjoying spectacular performances of martial Jiangnan Sizhu (17-19/10, Mandarin’s chamber music, while the 17th Lusofonia Festival brings enliven downtown Macau, while the Evening Concert arts, dragon dances, lion dances, Portuguese dancing, House) are both enhanced, as are other Portuguese-speaking countries together from around the series puts more magic in the air in the Taipa Houses- etc, in some of the city’s beautiful squares. ‘Experience performances, by UNESCO-listed World globe in a festive, party atmosphere. Museum Amphitheatre. Looking for easy-going piano Macau’ app, ‘Macau Cultural Map’ app, ‘WiFi Go’, the Heritage sites. Norma - Opera in 2 lounge music? A Night with Piano at the Gallery is the audio guide, free guided tours and Macau budget hotels Acts by Vincenzo Bellini (3, 5/10), Hairspray - The Musical (29/10-1/11), Russian Halloween hi-jinx is also on the agenda, with a parade and perfect way to round off an evening on the famous Cotai website make it easier than ever to get around the city that Romanticism (14/10) & Tales from Russia (15/10), Macau Chinese Orchestra Zombie Walk, while Government Headquarters Open Day Strip, which is bursting with concerts, exhibitions, expos, never sleeps. You’re just an app away from culture, dining, Invites George Lam (11, 12/10) and Macau Orchestra Meditator (18/10) hint at the is an annual opportunity to see inside the levers of power. dining and shopping. Meanwhile, culture vultures are entertainment – and pure relaxation! wide-ranging programme everybody wants to watch. The 45th Caritas Macau Charity Bazaar is an opportunity spoiled for dramatic choice of theatre options showing at Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.icm.gov.mo/fimm to help those in need, whilst having fun. the Macau Cultural Centre. Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau
17-19/10 1/10 Step out and explore Macau’s communities 17th Lusofonia Festival National Day Celebrations
One of the best things about The annual Lusofonia Festival has China’s National Day (1/10) starts with public Flag- this small city is that so become Macau’s biggest outdoor raising Ceremonies in Lotus Square (8:00 am) and many of its most important party, and celebrates the music, the PLA Barracks (8:30 am). Macau SAR Government sites are within walking traditions and diverse cultures of National Day Sports and Art Show (1/10, 2:00 pm, distance of each other, and Portuguese-speaking countries from Macau East Asia Games Dome, MOP200, free seating) on the way to see them you around the world. Enjoy traditional presents a full programme of athletics plus nine top can discover many diverse Portuguese games, Portuguese acts from Hong Kong and Macau. The acclaimed neighbourhoods and points cuisine, computer racing on the Shandong Province Acrobatic Troupe performs of interest. The Macau Government Tourist Office offers four walking tour routes so you can simulated Grand Prix race track, Kids ‘Legend of the Mountain’ (1/10, 8:00 pm, Macau ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ confidently, with a printed guide and the free ‘Step Corner, and Carmo Radio pumping Forum, MOP200), a love story employing stunning 3D Out, Macau’ App downloadable from App Store. (Look for the in these stories to find the out Portuguese-language country technology and LED big screen excitement full of drama sites included.) music. Snap up some handicraft bargains from the Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea- and unrivalled acrobatic skills. Bissau, Goa Daman and Diu, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, and East Timor ‘A Tour of Historic Trails’ follows Avenida da Praia Grande to Praça de Ponte e Horta; ‘A Tour of booths – and dance to live bands in the amphitheatre! Macau SAR Government National Day Sports and Art Show Nature and Creativity’ promotes a walk from the Kun Iam Temple to St. Lazarus Church; ‘A Tour Enquiries: (853) 2823 6363 www.sport.gov.mo Organizers: Macau SAR Government of East Meets West’ directs strollers from Senado Square to the Maritime Museum and ‘A Tour of Arts and Culture’ starts at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and ends at A-Ma Temple. Time: 17/10, 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight 18-19/10, 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight ‘Legend of the Mountain’ Venue: Taipa Houses-Museum Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 / 2833 7676 www.iacm.gov.mo Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizers: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Department of Culture and Education of the Liaison Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Organizers: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Macau Government Tourist Office Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau SAR
26th Macau International 1/10 25-26/10 Weekends in October Fireworks Display Contest Government Headquarters Open Day
On any given weekend, you’re not far from outdoor entertainment in Macau. National The month-long pyrotechnic extravaganza of the Macau Grab this opportunity to enjoy a series of Intangible Cultural Heritage-listed Cantonese Opera performances, the lion dance, International Fireworks Display Contest erupts in a performances by the Public Security Police martial arts demonstrations, Portuguese folk dancing, street dance, magic, and balloon- thundering finale on the evening of China’s National Day (1/10) Band and students from School of Music and twisting shows fill the city with drama, colour and when Italy and Spain slug it out in the skies above Macau Tower. School of Dance of the Macau Conservatory, fun! The town is alive with music, and there’re It’s also your last chance to join in the Fireworks Carnival fun, and admire the garden and hallways of lots of photo-taking opportunities. Explore historic check out the Macau Grand Prix booths ahead of the races next Government Headquarters festooned with walking routes in the ‘Step Out, Experience month, try your hand at several games and check out the stage floral displays. Guided tour to the upper floor Macau’s Communities’ tour activity, and plug performances in this grand finale. There’s lots of food and drink – of the Protocol Palace and ‘Marks of the Past into the Macau Awareness Campaign to enjoy and it’s an ideal photo-taking opportunity! – Photo Exhibition of Monumental Arches a cornucopia of shows and performances. It all for National Day Celebration in Macau between 1950s and 1970’ will be staged in the Multi- helps tourists and residents alike to know Macau 26th Macau International Fireworks Display Fireworks Carnival purpose Room. Remember to collect commemorative envelopes and postcards from the Macau better, the East-West city on the sea! Contest Time: starts at 9:00 pm (approx.) Time: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Admission: Free Post counter by nearby Nam Van Lake! Venue: Macau Tower seafront Admission: Free Venue: Adjacent to Macau Tower Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Enquiries: (853) 2833 3614 / 2833 3615 Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Venue: Government Headquarters, 131 Avenida da Praia Grande Lion Dance Street Painting 4, 11, 18, 25/10, Saturdays fireworks.macautourism.gov.mo Organizers: Macau Government Tourist Office, Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2872 6886 www2.gcs.gov.mo/openday 4, 11, 18, 25/10, Saturdays Albergue SCM – 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office General Union of Neighbours Association of Macau Organizer: Government Headquarters Auxiliary Bureau of the Macau Special Administrative Region Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 2:00 pm Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 3:00 pm (18, 25/10) Portuguese Folk Dance Hong Kung Temple Square – 4:00 pm (4/10) 5, 12, 19, 26/10, Sundays 5, 12, 19, 26/10, Sundays Hong Kung Temple Square – 11:00 am (5, 26/10) Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre – 2:00 pm Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 12:00 noon (5, 25, 31/10 15-25/10 19, 26/10) Walk on the Wild Side Oktoberfest 2014 Street Dance Feira Do Carmo – 1:00 pm 4, 11, 18, 25/10, Saturdays Macau Zombie Walk 2014 (25/10, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm) is certainly about fun – and raising Just sit yourself down at one of the classic long benches under a 25 metre-long tent, listen to the Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 12:00 noon Music Concert 5, 12, 19, 26/10, Sundays funds for Orbis, an international sight-saving and blindness treatment charity. Registration fee oompah music, get into the spirit of the buntings and Hong Kung Temple Square – 3:00 pm (4/10) Albergue SCM – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm required for participating in the walk. Get into the spirit of things with the Halloween Zombie carnival game booths, folk dancing and sing-alongs and Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 4:30 pm (18, Carnival (12:00 noon to 6:00 pm), theme booths, F&B and quaff down genuine Oktoberfest beer – the Spaten from 25/10) Music Performance 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26/10, live entertainment! In the Halloween Parade 2014 (31/10, Munich. Kick up your heels with the Högl Fun Band, flown Magic show and balloon twisting Saturdays and Sundays 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm) the Arts Troupe from Macau University in all the way from Germany, and for 11 knee-slapping 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 25, 26/10, Avenida Xian Xing Hai (near Macau Cultural of Science & Technology, donned in Halloween garb and days guests can feast on bratwurst sausages, roasted free Saturdays and Sundays Centre) – 3:00 pm masks, will walk to Taipa Village dressed as vampires, range chicken, roasted pork knuckles and other German Senado Square – 11:00 am and 3:30 pm Macau Awareness Campaign clowns and ghosts, where they will sing, dance, play music – specialties while enjoying a stein or two of Spaten beer. Cantonese Opera 4, 11, 18, 25/10, Saturdays Sunset Concert (11/10) and invite you to join in the fun! Mount Fortress – 11:00 am and 3:00 pm Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Halloween Parade 2014 MGM Oktoberfest 2014 Puppet show (18/10) Zombie Walk and Carnival Starting point: Cunha Street, Taipa Time: 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight Venue: Vista II, MGM Macau, Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE Chinese Martial Arts Senado Square – 4:00 pm to 4:20 pm Venue: Macau Tower Outdoor Square Destination: Macau University of Science & Admission: MOP120 (including one standard drink) 4, 11, 18/10, Saturdays Admission: Free Technology Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8802 2666 www.mgmmacau.com/mgm-oktoberfest Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre – 4:00 pm Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Enquiries: (853) 6545 1873 Enquiries: (853) 2852 3618 www.myf.org.mo Organizer: MGM Macau Partners: the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in 19/10, Sundays www.macautourism.gov.mo www.MacauZombieWalk.com Organizers: Macau Government Tourist Office, Hong Kong, the German Macau Business Association Praca da Amizade (Friendship Square) – 4:00 pm Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Organizer: Rena Plus (Macau) Limited Macau Youth Federation Supporting Unit: Macau Government Tourist Office
Main events on or near ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ walking routes. 1/10, 2/10 are Macau Public Holidays.
We need your support in transforming into a water conservation city! Guided Tour of Old Villages 6th Cultural Week of China and 12, 26/10 ; 16, 30/11 1/8-30/11 21/10-15/11 of Coloane Macau Temple Adventures Portuguese-speaking Countries
Coloane, long the remotest part of Macau, is fast Some 23 temples are participating in this activity, designed to inform and This event includes the Parade of Macau, Zhejiang, China and Portuguese-speaking becoming part of modern society. This tour recounts the educate the inquisitive visitor. Each of the temples will provide a unique Countries Artists (26/10, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Ruins of St. Paul to S. Domingos Church history of the ancient villages, their long association with stamp, redeemable for gifts once three different stamps are Square, free) which promises a feast of fishing and junk building and subsequent development. collected. Six temples in Inner Macau, four in central Macau, five cultural collaboration. Catch performances Wander the narrow, picturesque lanes and try the in Taipa and eight in Coloane are participating. You can pick at D. Pedro V Theatre (21-26/10) & traditional local food on a route taking in Ka Ho Village, up a free booklet, in Chinese, from Macau Government Senado Square (21-23/10) plus the Kun Iam Temple, San Seng Temple, Seac Min Pun Tourist Office tourist information counters and each of Handicraft & Art Fair at Carmo Fair in Ancient Path, Hac Sa Village and Tai Wong Temple. the temples, which includes a brief introduction to the Taipa (24-30/10, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, temples in Macau with their addresses on a map. Carmo Fair, Taipa, free), and a number of Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Language: Cantonese No. of participants: 30 Admission: Free art exhibitions at various venues. Shuttle Bus Pickup Location: Chinese Octagonal Pavilion Library bus stop, Avenida da Praia Grande / For more details please refer to the organizer. Olympic Sports Centre Enquiries: (853) 2825 9897 www.macautemple.com Free admission to all activites Enquiries: (853) 8791 3368 www.forumchinaplp.org.mo Enrollment or enquiries: (853) 8394 3783 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizers: Macau Temple Civilization Promotion Organizer: The Secretariat of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Economic Cooperation Forum Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Committee, Macau Government Tourist Office (Macau)
Strolling through 10, 21/10 ; 31/10-2/11 1/10 Religious Festivals The Historic Centre of Macau 3rd Carnival of Art Heritage 2014
The Buddhist Puja Blessing and Macau Handover Celebration What could be more pleasant than a leisurely weekend stroll through The Historic Centre Enjoy stage performances featuring Chinese martial (31/10-2/11 Macau Forum) features eminent monks and guests from of Macau? The old quarters of the city provide the perfect setting for a Chinese traditional arts, music, dance and song or sign up for a Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and mainland China. Ritual activities – include crafts exhibition (10:00 am to 6:00 pm) and folk art performances (3:00 pm to 4:00 pm) workshop booth for tips on cuisine, family fun and a Buddhist seminar plus painting & calligraphy exhibition, prayers and in Barra Square (A-Ma Temple). Meanwhile, Creative Markets Activities (10:00 am to 6:00 the territory’s traditions. It’s all part of the Macau chanting. The Xian Feng and Dragon Kings of the Four Seas (10/10, pm) and Western music performances (3:00 Awareness Campaign featuring Macau’s traditional Xian Feng Temple, near no.29, Travessa de Coelho do Amaral) celebration pm to 4:00 pm) can be enjoyed in Praça de culture, arts and food. features hanging flower boards, whileFeast of Hua Guang (21/10, Lin Ponte e Horta (Parish of São Lourenço). Kai Temple, Travessa da Corda no. 25-31) festivities begin with a lion dance performance at noon, followed by a Cantonese Opera performance (2:00 pm and 7:45 pm, free). Time: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October Time: 12:30 noon to 6:00 pm Buddhist Puja Blessing and Macau Handover Admission: Free Venue: Tap Seac Square Celebration For details, please refer to Organizer Feast of Hua Guang Enquiries: (853) 2832 4622 Enquiry: (853) 2825 9897 Admission: Free Admission: Free Opening & Closing: MOP10 Organizers: Associação de Mutuo Auxilio dos Organizers: The Industry and Commerce Federation Enquiries: (853) 2852 3618 www.myf.org.mo Enquiries: (853) 2834 2208 www.bcamo.com Moradores do Bairro ‘San Kio’, Associação of Macau Central and Southern District, Macau Organizers: Macau Government Tourist Office, Organizer: Macau Buddhist Centre Association Pagode Lin Kai Mio de Macau Government Tourist Office Macau Youth Federation
A Storytelling Tour: Macau Taoist Cultural 1/7-31/12 25/10-8/11 4,11, 25/10 Historical Quarter of Taipa Festival 2014 Live Entertainment in Coloane Square
A foreign-born Chinese youngster visits Taipa to fulfil the wishes Activities for Macau Taoist Cultural Festival Coloane Square on a Saturday afternoon of his grandfather, who lived there before emigrating. Their online 2014 include a grand Opening Ceremony means street performances of live music, video calls take him to the historically significant Museum of Taipa & Taoist Praying Ritual Marquee (25/10, magic shows, dance and associated avant- and Coloane History, Carmo Fair, Our Lady of Carmel Church, 3:00 pm, Senado Square) followed by a garde entertainment. One of Macau’s most Tin Hau Temple, Pak Tai Temple and the Kun Iam Small Temple. Taoist performance (25/10, 4:00 pm to attractive historic areas, Eduardo Marques During the journey, the young man is often challenged by his 6:00pm; 26/10, 2:00 pm, Senado Square). Square in waterfront Coloane Village could grandfather – why not help him complete his mission and make See also the Taoist Culture Exhibition from have jumped from the pages of a storybook, the old man happy! Henan Province (3-7/11, Mount Fortress with its picturesque church, restaurants, shops Corridor) plus Taoist Forum (8/11, 3:00pm, and local colour a firm favourite with visitors. Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (No admittance after 5:30 pm, Closed on Mondays) Macau Taoist Association, Av Do Almirante Venue: Museum of Taipa and Coloane History and peripheral districts Language: Cantonese Admission: Free for participation but admission fee to Museum (free on Sundays). Lacerda No.41, Edif. Industrial Iao Sik 2B). Venue: Eduardo Marques Square, Coloane (in front of Church of St. Francis Xavier) Enrolment & enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 / 8394 3782 www.iacm.gov.mo Time: 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2825 9897 www.funnyisland.net Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Admission: Free Enquiry: (853) 2825 9196 Organizer: Macau Taoism Association Organizers: Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands of Macau, Macau Government Tourist Office
45th Caritas Macau 31/10-2/11 23-26/10 Meet and Greet in the Streets Charity Bazaar Macau Golf Open 2014
Browsers and serious shoppers alike will find an amazing variety of items every weekend The bazaar, a major annual fun fundraiser, is one of the In this third edition of the Venetian Open, some 144 golfers, at Taipa Flea Market (5, 12, 19, 26/10, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Bombeiros Square, Taipa) largest charity events in the community, and typically attracts selected from the Asian Tour’s top 130 players, tee-off against in the heart of Old Taipa Village by Cunha Street. The open-air stalls are overflowing with thousands of people to its 80-odd booths providing assorted 4 players selected by the Macau Golf Association and 10 souvenirs and there are bargains galore. Plus lots of entertainment! Catch a magic show, games, specialty cuisine and charity sales. This year, the sponsor-invited players. Just the top 65 will make the final cut. a stilt-walking clown, costumed characters, and face painting activities (5, 12, 19, 26/10) ‘Unite Fun Workshop’ booth explains Caritas services, with Many eyes will be on former world number one Ernie Els, who from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, while late arrivals can be entertained by Saxophone/Singing a Friday show catwalk, band performances and raffle – only made his debut here last year, tying for third place and four (5/10), Chinese Folk Music Show (12/10), Children’s dance (19/10) and Variety Show MOP10 a ticket from Caritas’ head office! - to look forward shots behind 2013 champion Scott Hend of Australia. There (26/10) from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. to. Themed ‘With a Kind and Humble Heart, Spread Love is a full card of international players, several of whom are Everywhere You Go,’ the annual bazaar raises funds to multiple winners on the European and Asian Tour circuits. The popular 2-day event 5 Outubro Street Art Fair (11-12/10, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Hong support a variety of social services. Kung Temple Square, Rua de Cinco de Outubro) features 36 booths selling souvenirs, food, Tee-off: Please refer to official website Time: (31/10) 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, (1/11) 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm, (2/11) 12:00 noon to 10:30 pm Venue: Macau Golf & Country Club, No.1918, Estrada de Hác Sá, Coloane Admission: Free local creative products and many other items of interest, while musicians enhance the Venue: Nam Van Lake, Nautical Centre Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2887 1188 thevenetianmacauopen.com browsing mood with live performances from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Lots to see and hear, Enquiries: (853) 2857 3297 www.caritas.org.mo Organizer: Caritas Macau Organizers: Macau Sport Development Board, Golf Association of Macau and 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 Pedicabs put the pop 1/7-31/12 Sun Never Left art performance. Enjoy live music and browse the stalls selling homemade in your photos! Echoes of the Past arts and crafts, drinks and snacks; open every Saturday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Although fewer in number these days, the three-wheeled, two- Free guided tours introduce this formerly restricted Free admission to all activities seater pedicab has been a staple of Macau tourism for decades. military area on Guia Hill. Explore the network of Taipa Flea Market Ridden by hardy ‘drivers’ who never seem to tire, this mode of underground tunnels that once housed military Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 transport is a throwback to much older, slower, times. If riding ordinance as part of the integral defences of the www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau around the city in one is not your cup of tea, how about capturing territory. Built in 1931, this warren of tunnels was some great photos with pedicabs put on display specifically for that opened to the public in the mid-1980s. 5 Outubro Street Art Fair purpose? Find these wonderful vehicles at: Barra Square (A-Ma Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 www.iacm.gov.mo Temple), Lilau Square, Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre, Bombeiros Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Tour A Square, Taipa and the Taipa Houses-Museum, where you’re most Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily except Mondays (open on public holidays) Sun Never Left welcome to pose with the pedicabs for unforgettable photos! Tour B Venue: Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays Enquiries: (853) 2834 6626 cipa.org.mo Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Free guided tours on spot and can be booked for other times on request) Organizer: Creative Industries Promotion Association Organizers: Macau Pedicab Drivers Union, Macau Government Tourist Office Venue: Rampa Da Guia Enquiries: (853) 2882 7103 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo/scrweb of St. Lazarus Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Admission: Free Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
WiFi Go Experience Explore with Budget hotels – Way to go Macau App audio guide Take a guided tour of the Historic Centre of Macau at a glance Now it’s easier than ever for visitors to go Macau Government Tourist Office offers a A free audio guide service from the Macau Free guided tours led by professionally trained docents introduce urban explorers to the city’s The Macau Budget Hotels website online and stay connected during their trip free and easy-to-use mobile app in traditional Government Tourist Office makes it easy to acclaimed historic sites in the World Heritage ‘Historic Centre of Macau’. See the Ruins of St. maintained by the Macau Hoteliers and to Macau, just by using the free standard and simplified Chinese and English. The explore the Historic Centre of Macau. The Paul’s, St. Lawrence’s Church, St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church or St. Augustine’s Church Innkeepers Association, with the support WiFi Go service. It allows Internet access ‘Experience Macau’ app lets users create service is provided daily in Mandarin, Cantonese, . . . and much more. Guided tours are a great way to make the best use of your time visiting of the Macau Government Tourist Office, from almost anywhere in Macau, including customized ‘tours’ using audio guides and Portuguese, English, German, Japanese and Macau’s many fascinating sites and getting to know them better. Everyone is welcome to join provides budget hotel information and museums, sports centres, ports, and tourist AR functions. It also has panoramic photo Korean, and is available on a first-come, first- the tours, which include: offers booking services. It also lists room information counters. It’s definitely the way capability, a trip planner, a map, a game and served basis. Just pay a returnable deposit of rates and provides other travel information, to go if you want to stay online and update tips on tourist spots and other information MOP200 at the MGTO tourist information counter Churches in traditional and simplified Chinese as well friends back home about your adventures downloadable from App Store and Google in Senado Square from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Saturdays and Sundays, Ruins of St. Paul’s as English. without appointment and subject to staff availability) Time: 11:00 am and 3:00 pm (Cantonese) in Macau! Play. A multilingual 24-hour Macau Tourism and you’re on your way! Language: Cantonese & Mandarin 1:00 pm (Mandarin) (Saturdays, Sundays & public Hotline can be reached at (853) 2833 3000. Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Enquiries: (853) 2892 1438 holidays) Service available daily from 8:00 am to 1:00 am Macau Government Tourist Office website: www.macautourism.gov.mo Organizer: Pilgrimage Service of the Catholic Lay Enquiries: (853) 6238 6441 www.icm.gov.mo Log onto www.macau-budgethotels.org Enquiries: (853) 2828 3883 www.wifi.gov.mo www.macautourism.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Association of Macau Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau to find out more. Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau website: www.iacm.gov.mo Enquiry: (853)8988 4000 Celebrating Macau’s Cultural Potpourri Macau Government Tourist Office website: www.macautourism.gov.mo Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000
Evidence abounds of Macau’s close affinity to Portugal - in the matches, simulated grand prix races, and traditional children’s held at Gallery of Rui Cunha Foundation (25/10-6/11), Gallery architecture, streets, cuisine, music, language, etc of the territory games are all part of the fun, while live bands keep the adrenalin of Macau Military Club (25/10-6/11) and the Official Residence – and on certain occasions throughout the year it is celebrated in running throughout the evenings and ethnic Portuguese folk of the Consul General of Portugal (25/10-15/11), showcasing multicultural festivals. October is one such time. The 17th Lusofonia dances liven up the days. In between time, Carmo Radio pumps out comtemporary arts from Angola, Mozambique and Macau. Festival (17-19/10) continues a tradition which first started in 1998 Portuguese-language country music for a truly festive atmosphere. to celebrate Portugal Expatriate Day, since when it has evolved into The Carmo area is a recurring favourite with festival organisers as a multicultural party that just keeps getting bigger and better. The 6th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries it is uniquely Portuguese in flavour with its cobbled lanes, parade (21-30/10) soon follows, with a parade of performers from of early 20th Century Portuguese houses – including Taipa-Houses The epicentre of the action is Avenida da Praia, festooned with Zhejiang, China and Portuguese-speaking countries from the Ruins Museum – and its splendid lakeside setting overlooked by the bunting and a dozen booths manned by representatives from of St. Paul’s to St. Dominic’s Square. A fair in Taipa’s Carmo area church on the hill. It’s just one element of the historical quarter Portuguese-speaking countries from Brazil to Guinea-Bassau to will showcase handicrafts from Zhejiang, China and Portuguese- of Taipa, which has something of interest round every corner, Mozambique selling arts & crafts, food and beverages. Football speaking countries in Africa, while a number of art exhibitions are including the Museum of Taipa and Coloane History.
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Macau Cultural Centre ‘Muses in the Scrolls: 11, 17-26, 31/10 17, 25/10 18/10 Presents . . . Orchestral Treats Night of Dunhuang’
Diary of a Madman (11/10, 8:00 pm, Small Auditorium, As part of the city’s pre-eminent orchestras’ fascinating programme of performing in culturally This audiovisual feast of theatre and dance recounts the tale $180, Mandarin), performed by the Beijing-based New Youth significant sites around the city, Macau of a fairy kingdom released from the inanimate world of a Group, is an edgy adaptation of the iconic work penned by Orchestra presents Fragrance from collection of paintings destroyed by fire. Free of the painting Lu Xun, forefather of Chinese modern literature. The story the East - Heritage Concert (25/10, scrolls they frolic in the air and on the clouds. One day, the examines China’s history, culture and society through the 4:00 pm, Mandarin’s House, free), while painter revisits the grotto, where he encounters the fairies he eyes of a mentally disturbed narrator. View finder to Asian Macau Chinese Orchestra presents Drums had painted, and although his life’s work was destroyed by the film 2014 (17-26/10, Small Auditorium, $60) assembles Sympathetic Response (17/10, 8:00 blaze he finds deep contentment in the freedom the muses movies from a dozen countries with diverse, vibrant themes, pm, Garden of Iao Hon Market, free) featuring now enjoy. Appreciate the famous frescoes of Dunhuang from while Jeremy Carter Piano Recital (31/10, 8:00 pm, Small renowned percussionist and National Class an entirely new perspective! Auditorium, $100) promises a virtuoso performance by this One Performer Zuohui Chen. much awarded British pianist. Time: 8:00 pm & 9:00 pm Venue: Hong Kung Temple Square Admission: Free Enquiry: www.fmac.org.mo Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/m, NAPE Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 www.icm.gov.mo/om Organizer: Macau Orchestra Organizer: Borderless Arts Association Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 www.ccm.gov.mo Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.icm.gov.mo/ochm Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra Co-organizer: Ieng Chi Dance Association
Macau Grand Prix 11/10 1-2,4-5,11-12,18-19,25-26/10 3,4,10,11,17,18,24, 25/10 Evening Concert Musical Magic Museum & Wine Museum
In this last show of the year, Hong Macau’s historic Leal Senado Building facing The Macau Grand Prix Museum has it all: legendary racing Kong Tai Chi Band guitarist- Senado Square is the atmospheric venue machines – both cars and bikes – photos and videos of the stars, singer-composer Joey Tang and for 20-minute concerts performed specially and wonderful tales of their derring-do on the world famous Guia renowned Beijing guitarist Elaine for an appreciative public: Chinese Music Circuit. Next door, sample tantalising Portuguese wines (MOP10/per Gu hook up with local singer Arie Instruments Show (1-2, 18-19/10), Jazz (4- glass or MOP15/three glasses per person) in the Wine Museum and guitarist John. Prepare for an 5, 25-26/10) and String Music (11-12/10) and learn about viniculture on the Iberian Peninsula. The museum evening of pop, ballad and rock performances are sure to enthral. The ancient houses more than a thousand brands of wine from Portugal and in the fantastic lakeside setting of site also houses an old library of historic China; and you can catch a live performance of Fado by Portuguese the Praia Taipa amphitheatre. documents and a very cool art gallery. musician Paulo Pereira every Friday and Saturday (except 31/10), 11:00 am to 11:30 am. Time: 3:15 pm to 5:00 pm (four daily performances) Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Venue: Amphitheatre of the Taipa Houses-Museum Venue: Leal Senado Building, Avenida Almedia Ribeiro No.163 Admission: Free Time: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily except Tuesdays Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 www.iacm.gov.mo Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Venue: Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, 431, basement (Tourism Activities Centre-CAT) Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8798 4108 / 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo
1/6-26/10 Yueju Opera Cotai Calling!
Yueju, or Cantonese Opera, dates back more than The Transformers 30th Anniversary Expo (1/6-5/10, Daily 300 years. Distinguished by its bold performing skills, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, last entry at 7:00 pm, Cotai Expo, MOP80- 3, 10, 17, 24, 31/10, 6:00 pm it is beloved throughout southern China, and free 100) displays over 1,000 Transformers figures and fan collectibles. A Night with Piano in Gallery performances of this traditional art are especially See two-metre tall Transformers holograms and the development 11/10, 5:00 pm popular here in Macau. Yueju Opera is listed as one of the Autobots over the past three decades. The Cotai Jazz & Bel Canto Saturdays Venue: Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery, Avenida da Praia Grande, nº 749, r/c of UNESCO’s ‘Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Blues Festival 2014 (9-10/10, 6:00 pm to midnight; 11-12/10, Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2892 3288 www.ruicunha.org Heritage of Humanity’. This month, a number of 1:00 pm to midnight, outdoor lagoon area, free) features live Organizers: A Night with Piano in Gallery - Association for Creativity and Music Culture / free Yueju Opera classics will be performed for the music, flowing food and beverages, the Jazz & Blues competition, Bel Canto Saturdays - Rui Cunha Foundation, Macau Vocal Association enjoyment of the public. and Mardi Gras fun. Plus fairground with kids’ areas, face painting, Time: 7:30 pm Admission: Free gondola rides, chill-out zones and a floating stage. It’s a laugh- 10-12/10 Venue: Kam Pek Community Centre, Avenida Almedia Ribeiro, No.483 – 5, 14, 16-18, 29, 31/10 a-minute with Dayo Wong Stand Up Comedy in Macao (25- Play ‘Yao Lan Qu’ Time: 8:00 pm Admission: MOP80 Cinema Alegria, No.85E, Est. do Repouso – 3-5, 9, 11, 15, 27-28, 30/10 26/10, 8:00 pm, Cotai Arena, MOP280-780) who has quickly garnered widespread popularity Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Venue: Black Box Theatre @ Theatre Farmers, Avn. Venceslau Morais, EDF. Ind. Fei Tong content.macautourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_shows_entertainment/Yueju_2014.pdf throughout Hong Kong and Cantonese-speaking communities around the world. BL.2, 13th Floor CD Enquiries: (853) 2070 5005 www.tfarmers.org Organizer: Theatre Farmers Concertgoers are spoiled for choice with the Queens of KPOP’ s 2014 2NE1 World Tour “All or Nothing” in Macao (17/10, 8:30 pm, Cotai Arena, MOP380-1280), Ludian fundraiser 17-18/10, 8:00 pm; 19/10, 3:00 pm 3, 4/10 Perfect Voice, Warmest Love. (11/10, 8:00 pm, Cotai Arena, MOP280-1680) starring Hong New director program 2014 ’First Night‘ International DJ.s Spin at Club Cubic Venue: Hiu Kok Experimental Theatre, Rua dos Pescadores, no.82-86, EDF. Industrial Kong and Taiwanese stars, and an evening of R&B with soul singer Khalil Fong Soulboy Nam Fong BL.2, 12th Floor A Organizer: Hiu Kok Drama Association Dada Life (3/10) is a Swedish DJ duo from Lights Up World Tour 2014 Macao (4/10, 8:00 pm, Cotai Arena, MOP280-880) Admission: MOP80 Enquiries: (853) 2855 5555 www.macauticket.com Stockholm who frequently headline at North America’s two largest electronic dance festivals – Highlights of the 19th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (24-25/10, 10:00 23-25/10, 8:00 pm; 25-26/10, 3:00 pm Electric Daisy Carnival and Ultra Music Festival – and am to 8:00 pm; 26/10, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Cotai Expo, free) include themed pavilions Play ‘Copenhagen’ are best known for getting into the Guinness World of showcasing signature merchandise from Chinese cities/provinces and overseas. Creative Asia, Venue: Own Theatre, 9A, Centro Industrial De Macau, No.185, Avn. Venceslau Morais Admission: MOP120 Enquiries: (853) 2855 5555 www.facebook.com/mexptheatre Records for the world’s largest pillow fight in Chicago Chinese medicine, electronics and landscaping are some of the many product attractions, while Organizer: Macau Experimental Theatre a year ago. Afrojack (4/10) – highly ranked by DJ the International Food Expo 2014 - National Day (1-4/10, 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm; 4/10 to magazine’s Top 100 - has worked with Beyonce and received a European Breakers Award in 8:00 pm, Cotai Expo, free) introduces a market garden’s-worth of staples and gourmet delights 26/10 2012. Both acts are out to have fun, push the music envelope and get you out of your chair. just perfect for foodies. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Trendy Buying Expo 2014 (Autumn) (1- ‘Star Voices’ 4/10, 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm; 4/10 to 8:00 pm, Cotai Expo, free) is presented as eight different Time: 10:00 pm Venue: Whisky Bar, Star World Hotel, Avenida de Amizade Time: approx. 12:00 midnight Venue: Club Cubic, City of Dreams Hong Kong districts – plus Macau! – with each district underscoring the content of the theme. Admission: minimum consumption of MOP98 per guest (plus 10% service charge and Admission: Dada Life – MOP400 / Afrojack – MOP450 / Dada Life + Afrojack – MOP700 5% tax) Reservation: www.cityline.com Enquiry: (853) 6638 4999 All activities at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Enquiries: (853) 8290 8698 www.facebook.com/macauartistes Organizer: Club Cubic, City of Dreams Enquiries: (853) 2882 8888 www.venetianmacao.com Organizer: Macau Artistes Association
Macau Cultural Shop with and Creative Map Open-top bus tour Look for Lodging Licence No ifs, ands, or butts confidence The Macau Cultural and Creative Map in traditional See Macau’s famous landmarks courtesy of a Macau Open When visiting Macau, lodge in licensed hotels or inns, not illegal Macau’s 2012 law to prevent and control tobacco Certified shops, identified by the Macau Chinese and English and a mobile app in traditional Top Bus Tour One-Day Pass. Free hop-on, hop-off at 10 tourist accommodation operated without a licence. Currently, there is use prohibits smoking in most public places, even Consumer Council’s logo let you shop with and simplified Chinese, Portuguese and English, attractions – Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, Macau Science no legal ‘family hostel’ or ‘B & B’ (Bed and Breakfast) in Macau. casinos, which have designated non-smoking confidence in Macau, because the certification introducing the city’s cultural and creative spaces, is Centre, Kun Iam Statue, Wynn Macau, Hotel Lisboa Macau, All legitimate hotels, guesthouses and inns display a licence areas to protect the public from second-hand means you can register any complaints now available. The map is distributed at checkpoints, New Yaohan, Macau Tower, A-Ma Temple, Ponte 16 and The issued by the Macau Government Tourist Office, which should be smoke. Anyone smoking or carrying a lighted you may have with your purchase with the museums, hotels, travel agencies, cultural and Red Market. It’s a breeze! prominently placed in the premises. In the event of doubt about tobacco product in a non-smoking area may be Consumer Council and have your case referred creative entities, and so on. For details, the list of the legality of the premises you are staying in, you may consult fined as much as MOP600. to the Consumer Arbitration Centre. So always distribution locations, or free mobile app download, the Macau Government Tourist Office website, or call the Tourism look for the logo when you shop. please visit www.macaucci.com. Meeting and Purchase Point: Exit No 13, arrival hall, the Hotline at (853) 2833 3000. Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal Time: 9:30 am to 4:15 pm Daily (Departure every 45mins, duration of each tour 50-75mins) For more information, consult the Regime of Tobacco and For more details: call the Consumer Council at Enquiries: (853) 8598 6716 / 8598 6721 Price: Adult HK$150, Child HK$100 Enquiries: Control office at the Health Bureau at www.ssm.gov. (853) 8988 9315 or visit Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Enquiries: (853) 6292 6082 goldspark.com.hk en.macautourism.gov.mo/plan/legal_accommodation.php mo/smokefree or call (853) 2855 6789. www.consumer.gov.mo A Retrospective Exhibition of 10/7-28/12 30/9-31/10 Inspiring Art Decorated Arches of Macau
Calendar Illustrations by Guan Huinong (10/7-28/12) As 2014 marks the 65th Anniversary of the Establishment of the People’s Republic of examines early 20th Century ‘advertising’ calendars featuring China and the 15th Anniversary of Macau’s Handover 27/9-6/10 ‘Exhibition of Chinese Calligraphy by Ung Si Meng’ a potpourri of fashion, history, drama and mythology. On loan to China, this exhibition features 30 themed works, 11/10-19/10 ‘Exhibition of Watercolor Works by Chang Kuok Meng’ from the Palace Museum and Shanghai Museum, the exhibition specially commissioned for this occasion, by former pailou Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm daily (Open on public holidays) Chinese Art Treasures (27/9-16/11) will feature 129 works designers and artists from the Macau Artist Society. On Venue: UNESCO Centre of Macau, Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpção created and collected by Wu Hufan (1894-1968). By contrast, display are also precious photos showing old time pailou, 8-17/10 ‘A Photographic Exhibition by Vong Sek Kuan’ Pictures of Nothing at All – The Art and Poetry of Kit besides five actual replicas of them. The exhibition has an Time: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily Kelen (12/9-19/10) is a playful cross-media and cross-cultural extension in Tap Seac Square, where National Day pailou Venue: Lou Lim Ieoc Garden Pavilion, No. 10 Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro, Macau meditation on the idea of abstraction. reflecting the current trends in contemporary China and Macau SAR are hoisted using the former installation skills. 14-17/10 Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm daily except Mondays (No admission after 6:30 pm) ‘Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition of the Famous Chinese Artists’ Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Venue: Tap Seac Gallery, Av. Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, No. 95 Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm daily Venue: Macau Forum Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays and public holidays) Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8399 6628 www.macauart.net/ts Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Museum of Art Organizers: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macau Foundation, Macau Artist Society 15-17/10 ‘Painting Exhibition of Mr. Leong Jian’ Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Closed on obligatory holidays) Venue: Lin Zexu Memorial Museum of Macau, Avenida do Almirante Lacerda
31/7-31/12 25-30/10 ‘Painting Exhibition of Mr. Xiao He’ Macau Science Centre Designed to Delight Time: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm Venue: Room N108 at Library of Macau University of Science and Technology Know your Locks and Keys – Locks & Security Exhibition serves as a fascinating Still time to catch Macau Fashion Gallery’s Paintings on Silk insight into the march of civilization. Invented about 4,000 years ago by the Egyptians, the – Exhibition of Macau’s Fashionable Scarves Design (31/7- All activities admission free technology for locks and keys continues to evolve. The 5/10) not to mention the Macau Fashion Gallery – Autumn Enquiries: (853) 2872 7066 www.fmac.org.mo Organizer: Macau Foundation second phase of this exhibition (Oct to Dec) focuses on & Winter Pop-up Store (16/9-31/12). This intriguing concept modern and high technology pieces plus locally made showcases local brands Anonymous (simple, neat, quality detailing), 28/8-5/10 Galaxy Macau National Day and Moon Festival Celebration locks. To Space & Back 3D whisks audiences to the DARE TO DREAM (creative casual fashion), L.A.C.Y. BOUTIQUE (30 Lantern Design Competition 2014 Venue: Galaxy Macau Diamond Lobby Admission: Free far reaches of our known universe. Discover how the years in fashion design and production of wedding dresses, evening Enquiries: (853) 8883 8215 galaxymacau.com Organizer: Galaxy Macau technology that transports us through space is paving a gowns, uniforms and so on) and ZICS (unisex clothing collections way for the technology we use every day. that explore asymmetry and layering). See where fashion is headed 23/8-5/10 XXX Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists in an emerging local industry now on fire. Time: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily (except Thursdays) Venue: Temporary Exhibitions Gallery of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Venue: Macau Science Centre, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Time: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Closed on Mondays) Admission: Exhibition Centre MOP25; Planetarium MOP50-65 Venue: Macau Fashion Gallery, No. 47, Rua de S. Roque Admission: Free 13/9-5/10 Artworks of the Winners of New Talent Prize of Enquiries: (853) 2888 0822 www.msc.org.mo Organizer: Macau Science Centre Enquiries: (853) 2835 3341 www.macaofashiongallery.com Organizer: Macau Fashion Gallery XXVIII & XXIX Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists – Lam Hoi Leng, Pun Weng I and Mak Si Un Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Venue: Macau Military Club, Avenida da Praia Grande, 975
6/9-24/11 Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 / 2833 7676 www.iacm.gov.mo Tea Culture of Macau The Wonder of Ox Warehouse Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
The Tea Culture House, situated near the enchanting Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, is currently conducting A Relentless Passion for Artistry and Perfection: Fu 17/5-12/10 ‘L'art Chinois’ a Guided Tour on the History of Tea in Macau. Professional docents Zhiming’s Painting on Paper Series (6/9-12/10) features Permanent display ‘Water Aurora’ from the Association of Museum Student Researchers accompany some 40 abstract works, ten of which are themed around Time: 24 hours daily Venue: MGM Macau, Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE participants on a tour of the original sites of traditional Chinese Macau. His paintings – characterized by thick, layered Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8802 8888 www.mgmmacau.com restaurants and tea houses, during which they will share fascinating textures – reveal a peculiar pictorial language, with a thinly Organizers: L'art Chinois – Art for All Society, MGM Macau insights into their unique history, in addition to expanding on some of veiled concern for historical matters. Children’s Artland 9-23/10 the finer points of tea culture. 2014: See the World through Child’s Eyes (27/9-24/11) Journey to the Dreamland: Exhibition of Chinese Calligraphy and echoes Picasso’s words that: “It took me a lifetime to paint like The Nostalgic Tour of Macau Tea Culture (11/10, 2:30 pm, Cantonese) Painting by Su Jian Liang Guided Tour quota limited; please register in advance by telephone. a child”. The exhibition transports the observer into the pure, Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Saturdays – 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Closed on Sundays and Time: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily except Mondays (open on public holidays) Admission: Free primeval state of mind that only a child can inhabit. public holidays) Venue: Macau Tea Culture House, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida Venue: Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery, Avenida da Praia Grande, nº 749, r/c Free tea tasting: Weekends and public holidays (3:00 pm to 4:00 pm) Time: 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm daily except Tuesdays Admission: Free Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2892 3288 www.ruicunha.org Enquiries: (853) 2882 7103 / 2858 6250 www.iacm.gov.mo/teamuseum Venue: Ox Warehouse, corner of Avenida Do Coronel Mesquita and Avenida Do Almirante Lacerda Organizers: Rui Cunha Foundation Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Enquiries: (853) 2853 0026 www.oxwarehouse.blogspot.com Organizer: Ox Warehouse 10-26/10 Exhibition ‘The Worm Talks # Macau’ Commemorating Macau’s Handover Time: 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm 17/9-8/11 and China’s New Culture Movement Creative Macau – Exhibitions Venue: Macpro Gallery, 2/Fl., Centro Comercial Praia Grande, 429, Avenida da Praia Grande, Macau A splendid exhibition of gifts from the 56 ethnic groups of the Macau of my Own (17/9-7/10) is a photography exhibition by Enquiries: (853) 2833 7828 www.macprogallery.com Organizer: Macpro Gallery Chinese nation to the Macau Special Administrative Region on Eduardo Magalhães, who maintains that the “strongest foothold of 24-27/10 the occasion of its establishment in 1999 can be seen at the my passage through photography” is the recording of “the moment” “Precious Moments in Macau 2014” Handover Gifts Museum of Macau (12/1-31/12). Marking at once subjective and objective. In the PAINTS (10-27/10) Time: 9 am to 7:00 pm the 95th anniversary of China’s New Culture Movement, exhibition, Justin Chiang and Wu Lu Sheng lend their distinctive Venue: Lou Lim Ieoc Garden Pavilion, No. 10 Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro, Macau Pioneering the New Culture Movement – An Exhibition painting style in Chinese Ink and Acrylic to the world of animals, Admission: Free Enquiry: photo.gcs.gov.mo of Qian Xuantong (22/5-5/10) highlights an important period while Making Off (29/10-8/11) is an architectural exhibition by Organizer: Government Information Bureau of cultural progress in China’s history, showcasing more than 176 cultural relics relevant to Qian Maria Jose de Freit & AETEC-MO which explores the challenge of June to October Xuantong, a renowned scholar from Chinese Republic times in the early 20th Century. bringing a project to life from concept to finished product. Biennale of the Lions Time & admission: Please refer to Organizers Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm daily except Mondays (no admission after 6:30 pm) Time: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm daily except Sundays Admission: Free Venue: Macau landmarks, Macau Museum of Art and MGM Macau Venue: The Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE Venue: Creative Macau, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, Xian Xing Hai Avenue Enquiries: (852) 3752 9965 www.frenchmay.com Enquiries: (853) 8504 1800 handovermuseum.iacm.gov.mo Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2875 3282 www.creativemacau.org.mo Organizers: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Macau Museum of Art, the Consulate Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Organizer: Center for Creative Industries General of France in Hong Kong and Macau and La Biennale des Lions
10/6-7/12 The Times of Typhoon - Exhibition of Macau’s Archival Materials 9-12/10 6/9-5/10 12th Macau Christian Bookfair Autumn Flower Show Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Closed on Mondays and public holidays) Venue: Historical Archives of Macau - Nº 91 – 93, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida The Macau Christian Shuen Tao Church More than 30,000 flowers and foil plants grace Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2859 2919 www.archives.gov.mo and five publishers under the Christian this flower show. Flowers common to Macau in Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Literature Mission umbrella first initiated this season – such as Zinnia, Gomphrena globosa, this enduring event in 2003. Created to Yellow coreopsis, Celosia cristata, Torenia fournieri, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm every Saturday and Sunday promote Christian values and spiritual Salvia and more – have been artistically arranged Calligrapher Choi Chun Heng ‘Calligraphy Classroom’ life, the event features seminars and in flower beds to celebrate China’s National Day 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Tuesdays to Sundays workshops plus displays of more than on 1st October. The exhibition will be held in the The Collection Exhibition of Tai Fung Tong Art House 2,000 Christian books and gifts from enchanting environs of the lakeside Taipa Houses- Admission: Free Venue: Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro 7 more than 20,000 items compiled by Museum. Enquiries: (853) 2835 3537 / 2834 6626 Organizer: Tai Fung Tong Art House 20 Hong Kong and Macau Christian Dom Pedro V Theatre publishers and product manufacturers. Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily except Tuesday Venue: Taipa Houses-Museum Venue: Dom Pedro V Theatre, No. 3, St. Augustine’s Square Time: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Admission: Free Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.wh.mo/theatre Venue: Macau Christian Shuen Tao Church, 100, Av. De Costa, Macau Enquiry: (853) 2821 5245 Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Organizers: www.iacm.gov.mo Christian Shuen Tao Church (Macau District Union Association), Christian Literature Mission (Hong Kong) Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
PREVIEW HIGHLIGHTS: F3 single-seater rockets, race-prepared touring cars, the world’s fastest motorcycle road racers, and the notorious Guia Circuit in the heart of downtown Macau. Petrolhead heaven. It must be the 61st Macau Grand Prix (13-16/11)! Attention food fans, music fans, festival fans – The 14th Macau Food Festival (7-23/11) brings together all the culinary delights of the region in a great party atmosphere. What’s On Experience Macau App Experience Macau App The 14th Macau City Fringe (1-16/11) turns Macau into a giant stage. Interactive, intriguing, international – and zany! Android Version iPhone Version
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