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n “Sully,” Clint Eastwood’s film’s climactic grilling of haunted and sterile do- Sullenberger at a public hea- Icudrama of Capt. Chesley ring was referred to in news Sullenberger’s 2009 landing reports as “gentle, respectful of Flight 1549 on the Hudson, and at times downright con- Eastwood has drained away genial.” all the superficial, rah-rah he- But Eastwood and screenwri- roism of Sullenberger’s great ter Todd Komarnicki working feat, but he has also sucked off of Sullenberger’s book the life out of it. “Highest Duty: My Search for “Sully” is every bit an Eas- What Really Matters,” had to twood picture. Instead of the find drama somewhere. The rush of euphoria that the “Mi- entire flight lasted less than racle on the Hudson” swept six minutes. It was just 208 through a New York accusto- seconds from bird strike to the med to only tragedy from the frigid Hudson. air, we get a weary parable How do you make a film out that, as Eastwood has often of mere moments, handled done, pulls the curtain away with preternatural calm? Eas- from a celebrated public figu- twood lingers in its afterma- re and reveals the inner trau- th, as Sully remains holed in ma and sense of responsibility a Manhattan he has little love that lies inside a regular man for. The narrative is fractu- thrust into an unwanted spotli- red, flashing backward and ght. forward, into the pilot’s past Sullenberger, played with and occasionally into his ni- typical dignity and sensitivity ghtmares. Hanks, white haired by Tom Hanks, is not cele- and subdued, finds Sullenber- brated here with a parade of a ger’s essence not in the mira- Tom Hanks (right), and Aaron Eckhart in a scene from "Sully" movie. He is beset by demons culous but in the mundane: A and anxieties, and the almost man just doing his job, not so the landing but gives it its full is how the pilot explains his “Life’s easier in the air,” In testimony, Sullenberger comically harsh scrutiny of an unlike his “Captain Phillips.” due. Filmed on IMAX, his intuitive response, built up Skiles and Sullenberger criticizes the simulators for aviation safety panel, which, And though the film bears big, clear images nevertheless over 42 years of flying. It’s agree. Eastwood, of course, “taking all the humanity of relying on automated flight si- his name, “Sully” is really a remain somber — as does Eas- not hard to feel Eastwood’s does too. Only being aloft for the cockpit.” Eastwood has mulations, believes Sullenber- two-hander. With Sullenber- twood’s own quiet score — in own identification with him is to be in the director’s put it back in. But the story ger could have safely returned ger throughout is his co-pilot the big, awaited moment. the man. He, too, is an old chair, far from other con- of Flight 1549 was bigger to LaGuardia or made it over Jeff Skiles (a top-notch Aaron Nowhere is much of a sense hand who works quickly: cerns. His focus in “Sully” than that. the New Jersey shoreline to Eckhart), his partner in flight of New York or the cathartic workmanlike and instinc- is both its greatest attribute Teterboro. and on the ground. They hud- relief that lifted the city. tually, “eyeballing” it. You (this is, after all, a serious “Sully,” a Warner Bros. relea- Their snide, judgmental pre- dle together in midnight runs Instead, “Sully” remains, can imagine Eastwood, too, and thoughtful film that sees se, is rated PG-13 by the Motion sence is there throughout and in testimony, leaning on stubbornly, a refraction of up there on the stand respon- a universally known event Picture Association of America “Sully,” as they try to second each other through the surreal Sullenberger’s interior, as ding to what computers say through a fresh perspective) for “some peril and brief strong guess his decision-making. media storm. filtered through Eastwood’s he should have done diffe- and the reason for its disa- language.” Running time: 96 It’s an exaggeration. The Eastwood moves slowly to elegiac lens. “I eyeballed it,” rently. ppointing emptiness. minutes.

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Spy novelist le Carre ‘Schmilco’ is meditation relates stories from his life on loss, loneliness

f stories to dine out on, David Cornwell drinking Richard Burton, cast as the hard- ilco’s “Schmilco” has an abundance. Or should we say drinking lead in "The Spy Who Came in finds the Chicago OJohn le Carre has? Cornwell's pen name from the Cold," the 1965 film adaptation Wsextet in a mostly acoustic overshadows the title on the cover of this, of le Carre's early best-seller, needs a pal to "The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories from My mood, musing on happiness, his first memoir, "The Pigeon Tunnel." The keep him steady, it is Cornwell whom direc- Life" (Viking), by John le Carre loneliness, isolation and name "John le Carre" attracts the audience, tor Martin Ritt summons to the set. loss. but it's David Cornwell confiding in us here, Sober-minded Alec Guinness, who plays Not exactly arena rock an- as if over dinner, then chatting long into the George Smiley in two BBC miniseries ver- tgun fire. them material. evening over snifters of brandy, or, as he sions of le Carre novels, encounters an actor It's a troubling image. Does it haunt him And that should hearten unspools memories of Russia, glasses of showing up drunk and "the poor man might into his 80s because he's trapped by his own even the most hardened Wil- vodka. as well have gone to sleep on sentry duty," inherited nature? His father, Ronnie, looms, co fan. He is nearing his 85th birthday, so he reflects Cornwell recalls. But Guinness' anger gives at last fully formed, in "Son of the Author's “Schmilco” takes a break on his brief stint as a British spy during the way "to an almost desperate kindliness." Father," a chapter saved for late in the book. from Wilco’s last three re- Cold War and long career as a revered espio- When Sydney Pollack, Francis Ford Co- Roguish Ronnie cheats, lies, runs cons, cords that saw them delving nage novelist who does his own fieldwork. ppola and Stanley Kubrick call, Cornwell sends others to prison for his crimes, beds Wilco, “Schmilco” (dBpm Records) heavily into loud electric Fans of le Carre's fiction will use this as a jets off to discuss impossible projects. "One women, goes to prison himself and still ma- rock in sometimes brilliant code book where they will match up charac- day, I trust, it will be recognized that the best nages to send his sons to the best schools. fashion. Instead, it feels more akin to “Sukierae,” the 2014 side ters from "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy," ''The films of my work were the ones that were Later in life, Ronnie takes advantage of his project by lead singer and songwriter Jeff Tweedy and his son. Little Drummer Girl" and other titles to the never made," he laments. son's fame whenever he can. The songs are still melodic, although sometimes dissonant and real people who inspired them. The title "The Pigeon Tunnel" comes from In these pages, Cornwell becomes one of in minor chords, perfectly matching with the biting lyrics lon- To research the Palestine-Israel conflict for a much earlier memory. His conman father his most fascinating characters — the son gtime Wilco followers have come to appreciate from Tweedy. "Drummer Girl," for example, Cornwell (the inspiration for le Carre's autobiographi- who learns to dissemble at his father's knee, He’s described the record, Wilco’s 10th, as “joyously negati- works his way into the world of Palestinian cal novel, "A Perfect Spy") has taken him joins the British intelligence service and ve,” and it is. liberation fighters and eventually wins an on a gambling spree in Monte Carlo, Mo- rounds out his life creating false worlds as “I always hated those normal American kids,” Tweedy sweetly sings audience with Yasser Arafat. He interviews naco. At a sporting club, the teenager David a novelist. on the opener “Normal American Kids,” one of the standout tracks. a Russian mafia boss to gather material for sees "well-lunched sporting gentlemen" "Sometimes I walk round him, sometimes And on the ironically titled “Happiness,” Tweedy delivers this gut- "Our Kind of Traitor." For "The Mission shooting pigeons. He learns the surviving he's the mountain I still have to climb," he punch: “Happiness depends on who you blame.” Song," he seeks out warlords in east Congo. birds fly back to their home on the casino writes of Ronnie. We listen and nod, sipping “Schmilco” will make a lot of music fans happy, and you can blame Film offers came early, so there are actors roof where they are doomed to be trapped with pleasure, intoxicated by his words. Tweedy and company for that. and directors to befriend. When hard- in the tunnels that lead them again into sho- Carla K. Johnson, AP Scott Bauer, AP 09.09.2016 fri

MDT EXCLUSIVE Lynzy Valles Macau-born Filipina joins Miss World Philippines

I really hope that people from Macau can “But here people work really hard for what they [earn], and they will ‘experience’ life do whatever job to get them in a good place.” out of the city. “I really hope that people from Ma- SANDRA LEMONON cau can ‘experience’ life out of the city. In Macau things are easier. We have almost everything, it’s a good now [is] very into themselves, we thing [yet] it’s also bad because we just forget to enjoy life and the become a little bit dehumanized,” simple things of life,” she said. she added. The 22-year-old finalist currently According to Lemonon, she cur- volunteers with an orphanage in rently has no future plans of retur- Pasig city as an English and art ning to Macau, adding that she ho- teacher. She believes that the local pes for the city to showcase further youth could contribute to non-pro- talents in the pageant industry. fit organizations or foundations “We just have to find the right abroad through financial or mate- people. We have everything in Ma- rial donations. cau,” she said. She also hopes she can raise funds Miss World Philippines will hold with the orphanage in order to im- its coronation night September 25, prove the living environment for and Lemonon hopes to take home the children who live there. the crown, but if not, she’s confi- “When I was living in Macau, [we] dent that she will continue to par- had a good salary,” she recalled. ticipate in various causes.

iss World Philippines lippines for a year, and has since a Skype interview she is “more of 2016 has listed a Macau- trained for five months in a beauty a Filipina.” born Filipina as one of camp, “Aces and Queens.” Sandra, who is fluent in six lan- Mthe 25 finalists in its beauty pa- Although there were several cul- guages, said she had not always geant. tural adjustments to make after planned on joining the pageant, Sandra Lemonon, who is also half first arriving in the Philippines, as however the advocacy component French, decided to compete in the Lemonon grew up surrounded by of Miss World encouraged her to national Miss World pageant in the local and Portuguese culture in take part. Manila after residing in the Phi- Macau, she told the Times through “I feel like our generation right

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SANDRA LEMONON was born and raised in Macau to a Philippine mother and a French father. After graduating with a degree in Fine Arts from Escola Portuguesa de Macau (EPM) at the age of 18, she continued to pursue her studies in France. All the while, Sandra travelled to different parts of the world to learn about new cultures. This is where her love for languages grew. She is fluent in English, Portu- guese, French, Cantonese, Spanish and Tagalog. Sandra is “an adrenaline junkie by nature,” anything from rock climbing, jet skiing and cliff diving - you can count her in. She wishes to make meaningful contributions to society and let peo- ple know about her project “Beauty with a Purpose”. The project aims to help give a better life for youngsters in Tahanan Ng Pagmamahal, where abandoned children await adoption, so they can live happily with a family. (More about Sandra: youtube.com/watch?v=E7apI-EorRw) X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt

WORLD OF BACCHUS Jacky I.F. Cheong The Quintessence of Japan VII

(Continued from “The Quintessence of aged in barrels made with mugi (Japa- Japan VI” on 9 June 2016) nese cedar), resulting in a balsamically fragrant sake. Juxtaposed with wine, the vast majori- Whether sake is pressed and separated Kasugayama Tentochi ty of which is fined and filtered, sake from its lees gives rise to a further Junmai Daiginjo has an unusually wide array of pre- variety of styles. Well pressed and bottling treatment options post-fer- thoroughly filtered, the transparently Made with 100% Koshi Tanrei at 40% mentation. To begin with, the natural clear “seishu” (literally: clear sake) polishing ratio. Transparent clear with alcoholic strength of sake is generally is perhaps the most common style. If cream hues, the floral nose presents 18%-20%, but most sakes are diluted pressed but unfiltered, the sake may Japanese pear, crystal sugar and down to 15%-16% prior to bottling. add “muroka” (literally: without filtra- paperwhite. Medium-full bodied at Undiluted sakes may add “genshu” tion) to its label. Sakes that were pres- 16% with a supple texture, the elegant (literally: original liquor) to its label. sed but did not undergo maturation can palate supplies daikon, wagashi and While most sakes are pasteurised, tho- be labelled as “shiboritate” (literally: bamboo shoot, leading to a fresh se that did not undergo pasteurisation freshly pressed). A particularly pains- finish. Best served chilled. may add “namazake” (literally: raw taking method, “fukurozuri” (literally: sake) to its label; this style is meant to suspended bag) allows the sake to be be seasonal and consumed young, and filtered under its own weight without refrigeration is a must. external pressure, and the sake produ- Although most sakes do benefit from ced is called “shizukuzake” (literally: maturation ranging from a few months drip sake). Still containing much rice Kasugayama Tentochi to a full year, extended maturation is sediment, the “nigorkizake” (literally: uncommon, and sakes do not impro- cloudy sake) style is appreciated for Honjozo Ski Masamune Hana ve in quality after bottling. Aged for its full flavours. years and sometimes decades, “koshu” Established in 1916 in Joetsu, Niigata, Made with a blend of Gohyakumangoku and Daiginjo Koshiibuki at 65% polishing ratio. Transparent (literally: aged sake) is an expensive Musashino Shuzo has been run by the clear with beige hues, the aromatic nose offers Made with 100% Koshi Tanrei at rarity. With years of controlled oxida- Kobayashi family for four generations hami melon, chive and rock sugar. Full-bodied at 40% polishing ratio. Transparent clear tion, sakes of this style acquire darker and counting. Renowned for its pure 15% with an oily texture, the potent palate delivers with cream hues, the brooding nose colours as well as honeyed and nutty water source and high quality rice, Nii- rice sponge, shitake mushroom and sweet ginger, furnishes leek, miso and lily. Medium- flavours, not unlike Sherry, Marsala gata, a prefecture, is home to about 100 leading to a savoury finish. Can be served chilled, at full bodied at 17% with a rounded and Madeira. Meanwhile, wood in- of the 1,500 sake breweries in Japan. room temperature or warm. texture, the sturdy palate provides fluence is generally negligible in sake, horseradish, salted plum and rice with the notable exception of “taru- Available at Grand Wine Cellar; W: cracker, leading to a spicy finish. Can zake” (literally: bottled sake), a style www.gwc.com.hk; E: enquiry@gwc. be served chilled, at room temperature which requires the fine liquid to be com.hk; T: +852 3695 2389 or warm.

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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Preheat the broiler. Lightly oil the chili on all sides and set it on a BEEF, CHEESE, POBLANO AND BEER shelf about 4 inches from the heat source. Using tongs, turn the po- blano often, until the skin is blackened on all sides, about 10 to 15 – AN ADDICTIVE BURGER EMERGES minutes. Transfer the chili to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and set it aside until it is cool enough to handle. When the chili is cool, peel and he ancestor of this recipe commend roasting them under cumulate in the bottom of the seed it and cut it into thin strips: put it back in the bowl. Twas a beloved burger on the broiler, but if you have gas skillet can be deglazed with In a large skillet cook the onion in 1 tablespoon of the oil, over me- the menu of a bar where I was burners, you can place them ri- beer and turned into a “sauce” dium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown, a cook back in my college ght on top of a burner and char (more like drippings) to pour about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cooked onion to the bowl with the chi- days. them over a low flame. If you onto the burger at the end. If li and add salt and pepper to taste. Wipe out the skillet and set it aside. Working on a flattop grill (the want to skip this step to save you’re a beer lover, choose a In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, garlic and chipotle. same surface used in diners to time, you can swap in canned robust brand, which will amp In the skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium high heat. Season the cook hash browns), we’d top chilies instead. up the burger’s flavor. burgers on both sides with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. the burger with a special mix These burgers need to be I can’t pretend that this is a low- Reduce the heat to medium and cook them for 2 minutes a side. of veggies, top the veggies cooked on a burner on top of cal dish, but I do think it’s a Transfer the burgers to a plate and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of with a slice of American chee- the stove — not on a grill. justifiable (and delicious) end- the fat from the pan. Return the burgers to the pan and top each burger se, douse the whole concoction That’s so the juices that ac- of-summer indulgence. with one-sixth of the chili mixture, followed by a slice of cheese. with beer, then cover it with a Pour the beer into the pan on top of the burgers and cover the pan dome lid and steam the burger with a lid. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the burgers steam for 2 until the cheese melted. minutes or until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to the It was addictive — and I don’t chile cheeseburgers steamed in beer desired degree of doneness (you can nick and peek inside one). even like beer. While the burgers are cooking, spread chipotle mayonnaise onto the This recipe repurposes that Start to finish: 1 hour (40 active) bottom and top of each bun. Transfer the cooked cheeseburgers to the burger with fresher ingredients Servings: 6 bottom half of the buns. Turn up the heat in the skillet and boil the and sharp cheddar. I call for 1 large poblano (about 4 ounces) or one 4.5 ounce can chilies liquid until it thickened. Spoon some of the reduced cooking liquid ground chuck because it’s not 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided plus extra oil for oiling the chili over each burger. Top with the remaining bun half. 2 cups sliced onion too lean. The higher percentage Nutrition information per serving: 558 calories; 317 calories from fat; salt and black pepper of fat makes the burger juicier 35 g fat (11 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 96 mg cholesterol; 828 mg 1/2 cup mayonnaise and more flavorful. Whenever sodium; 27 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 34 g protein. you add fat to a recipe, it’s just 1 teaspoon minced garlic going to taste better. 1 1/2 tablespoons minced chipotle in adobo 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, divided into 6 patties (shape them so that all The poblanos are roasted for EDITOR’S NOTE: Sara Moulton is host of public television’s “Sara’s three reasons: to soften the chi- of them will fit into one large skillet without touching) 6 ounces sliced cheddar cheese Weeknight Meals.” She was executive chef at Gourmet magazine for li’s texture, to make it easier to 1/2 cup beer nearly 25 years and spent a decade hosting several Food Network remove the tough peel, and to 6 toasted buns shows, including “Cooking Live.” Her latest cookbook is “Home develop a slight char taste. I re- Cooking 101.” X6 PÁTIO DO SOL sun

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TODAY (SEP 9) Elvis Costello Solo TOMORROW (SEP 10) Flourishing Arts The legendary musician and performer is visiting us for an intimate display of musical brilliance, to Once again, Macau Orchestra will hold a concert reveal why he has been considered one of the most with the winners of Macao Young Musicians innovative, influential and best songwriters ever. In Competition this year. The Orchestra also invites this concert, the star musician brings us a lyrical Daniil Bulayev, the 2015 winner of the Zhuhai merge of guitar and piano chords to perfectly match International Mozart Competition for Young his entertaining chemistry. Musicians in the violin category to stage a Widely known for his unmistakable interpretation performance in the concert. Let’s see how these of She (soundtrack to “Notting Hill” movie, back young music talents shine on their dream stage! Time: 9am-7pm in 1999), Costello shot to stardom two decades Tickets will be distributed one hour before the Date: September 10 to October 16, 2016 earlier, thrust by the thrill of new wave and punk performance at the concert venue. Distribution is Venue: Chun Chou Tong Pavilion of Lou Lim movements. His creative restlessness would soon limited to a maximum of two tickets per person. Ioc Garden, located at No. 10, Estrada de Adolfo send him rushing through a wide spectrum of Loureiro pop hits and complex orchestral arrangements. Time: 8pm Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 An eclectic genius drive took him to acclaimed Admission: Free Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau partnerships with music giants, from Paul Venue: Macau Orchestra www.icm.gov.mo McCartney and Tony Bennett, to trumpet legend Enquiries: (853) 28366866 Chet Baker or country music icon Johnny Cash. Organizer: St. Dominic’s Church Inspired by a myriad of different genres, he kept http://www.icm.gov.mo/en pushing boundaries as he stepped into the classical and jazz music sphere with collaborations ranging from the Brodsky Quartet to the Mingus Orchestra or Swedish mezzo soprano Anne Sofie von Otter. After collecting prestigious awards, from the Grammys to the BAFTAs, Rolling Stone Magazine named him in 2004, one of the 100 greatest artists of all time!

Time: 8pm Date: September 9-10, 2016 SUNDAY (SEP 11) TUESDAY (SEP 13) Venue: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Exhibition “Geometry of the universe: 3D Auguste Borget: A Painter-traveller on Hai s/n, Nape and multimedia works by Akin Vong” the South China Coast Admission: MOP180, MOP280, MOP380, MOP580 Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre The artist combines the basic geometric elements This exhibition showcases nearly 30 works Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 with time, rhythm, patterns, sizes, angles and hues, representative of the abstract collection including http://www.ccm.gov.mo and creating unlimited images in these works. In the installations with rich painting qualities. The painting Ticketing Enquiries: (853) 2855 5555 world of geometry he sees an infinite universe, which media and techniques used include ink wash, mixed http://www.macauticket.com evolved from a point to a line, a plane and a cube. techniques, mixed media, ready-mades, oil paints, He thinks that the universe is infinite! Just in a single acrylic paints, etc.; The artists have conducted drop of seawater microscopic creatures abound. A outstanding experimentation and exploration on man can be very small or very big, depending on the the integrated techniques of abstract paintings and perspective. Everyone has his/her own value, once mixed materials with successful achievements. they have found their balance point! The works display strong personal styles through subjective abstract composition of shapes and Time: 10am-7pm (no admission after 6:30 pm, colours, or independent thinking with symbolic closed on Mondays) meaning regarding ready-mades. The variety of art Until: September 25, 2016 forms has fully resembled the laborious navigation Venue: Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, of abstract art languages explored by Macau artists NAPE since the 1980s, whose works feature immense Noises Off Admission: MOP5 (free on Sundays and public open-minded artistic characteristics of the Sino- holidays) Western cultural integration in Macau. The director of a theatre company desperately trying Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 to get his production together, despite the best http://www.mam.gov.mo Time: 10am-7pm (no admission after 6:30 pm, efforts of the cast, the crew, and lady luck. They closed on Mondays) follow the production from final rehearsals, through MONDAY (SEP 12) Until: October 9, 2016 opening night, and onto the tour: as with any group Exhibition “Innovative Inspiration – Painting Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, of actors forced to work closely together for any of Mak Kuong Weng” s/n, NAPE great length of time, romances and arguments are Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays and public bound to break out. Quite often, what’s happening The exhibition “Innovative Inspiration – Painting holidays) on stage is nothing compared to what’s happening of Mak Kuong Weng Winner of the Best Creation Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 backstage... Special Prize of the XXXI Collective Exhibition of http://www.mam.gov.mo Macao Artists” will be inaugurated on Friday, 9th Time: 7pm September, at 6pm, at the Chun Chou Tong Pavilion WEDNESDAY (SEP 14) Date: September 9-10, 2016 of Lou Lim Ioc Garden, featuring 39 works by Mak 60th Anniversary of the Macao Artists Venue: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Kuong Weng. Society – A Retrospective Hai s/n, Nape Mak Kuong Weng has won the Best Creation Admission: MOP120, MOP150 Special Prize of the “Collective Exhibition of Macau The exhibition features a selection of calligraphy Language: Cantonese Organizer: Associacao de Artists” on four occasions. His upcoming solo and oil paintings, watercolours and painting in 09.09.2016 fri

traditional Chinese ink, as well as a series of rare collaborative paintings created exclusively for the National Day of the People’s Republic of China. Encompassing Chinese and Western techniques, the artworks are of different genres, ranging from Chinese traditional paintings of natural landscapes, flowers and birds, portraits and still life, calligraphy, collage, abstract paintings as well as comics. These products of the Chinese and Western cultures are items of Macao’s cultural heritage featuring Macao’s unique human characteristics.

Time: 10am-7pm (no admission after 6:30 pm, closed on Mondays) Until: December 4, 2016 Venue: Macao Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Admission: MOP5 (free on Sundays and public holidays) Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 http://www.mam.gov.mo

THURSDAY (SEP 15) 28th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest

In an exciting departure from previous years, the themes of this year’s pyrotechnic spectacular are ‘Pyro Fantasia’, ‘Tribute to Bond’, ‘Mid-Autumn Harmony’, ‘Stars from Afar’ and ‘Celebration in the Sky’, with Thailand, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan, Korea, Italy, Canada, Romania and China duelling for the red-hot honours. Contestants are requested to choreograph their displays to both music and laser light projections to present a light and sound spectacular, while the five-day Fireworks Carnival returns to fill the event with fun and colorful dimensions. This year, residents and visitors can also enjoy the fireworks at Anim’Arte Nam Van, a new landmark for leisure, culture and creativity on the Praia Grande whilst relishing gourmet delights served at the cafe. Various artistic performances with unique colour and a craft market alongside cultural and creative shops to stroll around make for a sparkling evening!

28th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest Time: Approx. 9pm and 9:40 pm Date: September 10, 15, 24 & October 1, 2016 Venue: Seafront of Macau Tower Admission: Free Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Organizer: Macao Government Tourism Office http://fireworks.macaotourism.gov.mo

Fireworks Carnival Time: 5pm-11pm Venue: Adjacent to Macau Tower Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2833 3614 Organizers: Macao Government Tourism Office, the General Union of Neighbours Association of Macau 09.09.2016 fri

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