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the barbaric tasks he's forced Holocaust tale 'Son of Saul' to commit. But whether his he autobiography of quest to give this boy some T ‘ ’ haunts and provokes final respect is one of- sin cerity, a selfish, desperate Katie King attempt to regain some hu- manity or a manifestation of his madness is a question that AP PHOTO only the viewer can answer. One fellow prisoner accuses him of favoring the dead at the expense of the living. It's hard to argue with that. Saul is both selfish and selfless and maybe, ultimately, he's neither. But confusion is the only reality here. No one speaks the same language — a subtlety lost in subtitles — and order only further dissol- ves as the film progresses. The filmmaking is extraor- dinary and somehow, merci- fully, not as visually exploi- tative as it could have been. Nemes, in his first feature, is a bold, experimental voice with Christian Harting, left, and Geza Rohrig in a scene from "Son of Saul" a clear vision — a filmmaker to watch and study for years on of Saul" doesn't just get We rarely leave Saul's point planning a rebellion of some to come. under your skin — it goes of view. In this way, the film sorts — doing what they can Ultimately, the nebulous Sstraight to the bloodstream. feels like one long tracking to document the atrocities, morality of everyone here There, it churns and festers as shot. The camera watches him which the Nazis take care to makes "Son of Saul" a fas- you try to make sense out of from the front and follows obfuscate as best they can, cinating investigation, but in “A Ghost’s Story”, by Lorna Gibb (Granta) the senseless horror of the Ho- him from behind — we grow and coordinating with a con- some ways an unsatisfying ne spring night in 1848, in Hydesville, New York, two bored locaust and the plight of the accustomed to recognizing tact at a women's work camp. one, too. The restraint could adolescent sisters decided to play a trick on their family. They Sonderkommando — Jewish him from the blood red X There's a rumor spreading that be admirable, but it could Osuspended an apple on a string and began bouncing it on their be- prisoners forced to assist the messily painted on his back. there's a list being made of also be dangerous. Is the one droom floor. Their gullible parents, in the room below, became con- Nazis with the genocide. Things go in and out of focus Sonderkommando to extermi- creating a narrative of this vinced that the rapping they could hear came from a lost soul trying This isn't a movie that's inte- regularly — possibly as Saul nate, too. horror responsible for neatly to make contact with them, and Spiritualism was born. rested in the big picture, re- comprehends them. He helps But these are just the back- presenting a conclusion to Much later, the Fox sisters confessed the sorry truth of their naughti- demption or reflection, thou- usher the prisoners into the ground conditions to Saul's the audience? ness, but the damage was done. Within a couple of years, it seemed gh. Understanding is not in its gas chambers. We hear their story. Not making a statement is that everyone was desperate to encounter spirits on “the other side”: vocabulary. This is inhuman screams, but we see his face, Early on, Saul spots a boy perhaps the most provocati- the craze spread across the Atlantic like rampant ectoplasm and even- cinema of desperation. not theirs. He scrubs the bloo- dying on a slab surrounded ve thing Nemes could have tually covered most of the globe. It is disturbing. It is imme- dy floors clean when it's over. by Nazi doctors. After he done. "Son of Saul" doesn't At that time, if you wanted your séance to outdo your rival’s, you diate. It is haunting. And it's Everything is loud, harried breathes his final breath, they tell, it shows, and it places the needed a medium — ideally a young girl — through whom spirits something that few will ever and chaotic, but somehow order an autopsy. This dead gnawing burden on the rest would make rapping noises, move furniture, and even speak, though want to see more than once. methodical, too. The guards boy — who he believes to be of us. Hungarian filmmaker László scream "work!" ''work!" and his son — becomes Saul's ob- they seldom said anything of great profundity. From the very early days until the 1980s, one of the most popular spirits to be thus widely, Nemes has created what feels the Sonderkommando oblige, session as he commits himself "Son of Saul," a Sony Pictu- serially and sometimes simultaneously summoned was known as Ka- like a new cinematic language whether it's stripping off the to finding a Rabbi to say the res Classics release, is rated R tie King. This novel purports to be her autobiography. to tell this hyper-focused story prisoners' clothes, offering Kaddish and arrange a proper by the Motion Picture Associa- Lorna Gibb is already the author of two proper biographies, of Re- of a Sonderkommando, Saul false reassurances on the way burial. tion of America for "disturbing becca West and Hester Stanhope. This is her first venture into the (Géza Röhrig) across two days to their deaths, or shoveling Saul is a shell of a man, and violent content, and some gra- heady world of fiction, and at first she doesn’t get very far, so many at the Auschwitz-Birkenau their ashes into a lake. the self-assigned objective phic nudity." Running time: real and readily verifiable historical sources does she cite. Published death camp in October 1944. The Sonderkommando are gives him purpose outside of 107 minutes. documents, witness accounts and newspaper articles attest to Katie’s feats, and there are even spooky photographs of her on the internet. The story she has to tell, purportedly in her own words, is, however, a fabrication. Yet so glorious is it that we, ridiculously, find ourselves half-believing in her. She is a preposterous character, of course. Ambitious, illogical and tTUNES given to inexplicable surges and lapses of power, she swoops around the globe, enjoying every advance in technology as it arrives. She is rather pleased with one photograph in which, having crossed her arms to maximise her bosom, she has inadvertently given herself “the appearance of the newly risen dead”: “an excellent look for a ghost”, Grammy-nominated country she comments. Often indifferent to human suffering, she can be mil- dly malicious, but she is sometimes capable of empathy, and she even singer am shines on debut falls in love and experiences the brief pleasure of a kiss. The end of C her story (if indeed it has ended) is genuinely moving. Hilary Mantel’s 2005 novel “Beyond Black” concerns a medium skilled at many a clever trick who is occasionally surprised when Southern California native who spent time shoveling manu- overtaken by happenings she hasn’t planned. This seems to be what re on her grandfather's horse ranch, Cam — born Camaron happened to some of the mediums who “channelled” our Katie —

A AP PHOTO Ochs — blends earthy, from-the-heart sentiments and urban pop and to some of the inquiring people whose wavering scepticism is rhythms on her country music debut, "Untamed." scrupulously documented in “A Ghost’s Story”. But Mantel’s book is The delicate acoustic strings and intimate vocal delivery of "Bur- not the only publication that comes to mind. ning House," Cam's Grammy-nominated breakout hit, offer an In Don Marquis’s “Archy and Mehitabel” stories, first collected in emotionally piercing counterpoint to the party-all-the-time the- 1927, Archy is a cockroach, living in a newspaper office in the 1920s. mes dominating country radio. The 11 songs on "Untamed" — In a previous life he was a poet of free verse. Every night he jumps on all co-written by Cam — suggest she's pursuing personal revela- to the keys of a typewriter to write lyrically, tragically, nostalgically tion more than superficial singalongs. about happier days, and about his adventures with Mehitabel, the of- Producer Jeff Bhasker — who has worked with Kanye West, fice cat. To work a shift-key is too much effort for a cockroach and Bruno Mars, fun. and Taylor Swift — and co-producing protege the resulting lower-case poems sit there every morning, for the office Tyler Johnson occasionally press too hard to bring a rhythmic staff to find and to publish. thrust to the arrangements, obscuring the power of Cam's lyrics Towards the end of “A Ghost’s Story”, Katie, who was once so strong and delivery. The emotion in "Cold in California," ''Hungover as to be able to inhabit, albeit briefly, a human body, finds her powers on Heartache" and the title cut are buried beneath overbearing waning. “I am,” she wails, “a faded phantom.” One night, in the (real) production flourishes. Katie King Bookshop at Cesenatico near Ravenna, she finds a com- That said, the clever way old-school sounds mix with modern puter left on and has just enough life in her to activate the keys. Every beats on "Mayday," ''Country Ain't Never Been Pretty" and Cam., "Untamed," (Arista Nashville/RCA) morning, a new page of her memoirs appears, and these are faithfully "Half Broke Heart" position Cam as a Dolly Parton for the 21st reproduced throughout this book. century. sical arrangements strain to push her into the future, but it's the Unlike poor Archy, reincarnated nearly a century ago, Katie also has "Untamed" introduces a talented singer who has charisma and timelessness of her strengths that make Cam an artist to watch. a Facebook page. She doesn’t often change her profile picture. an ability to connect with real-life issues in fresh ways. The mu- Michael McCall, AP Sue Gaisford, Financial Times 18.12.2015 fri

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Diving in the Marshall Islands with tuna, turtles and wrecks

t was clear right away it was a A little deeper, the helicopter pleted some 4,000 dives all over like the Internet, or the electrici- After the war, Bikini was at the tuna swimming past because of was shrouded in seaweed and tu- the islands, he said, and loves the ty, don't work. In populated areas, center of the U.S. nuclear testing the distinctive bumps along its be-shaped growths. Deeper still endless color and life he finds in the lagoon is ringed with trash, program. One of those tests sank Iback that lead to its angular tail. the coral. although some young activists are the USS Saratoga (CV3), an aircraft was the ship, its rooms and decks And what a whopper. It was about accessible with careful maneuve- But climate change is having an organizing drives to clean it up. carrier that is now a favorite for the size of a small person, and see- ring and the aid of an underwater impact throughout the Marshall There's little catering for tourists, divers. It remains unsafe to eat fish med unbothered by me bobbing flashlight. Islands, which are vulnerable to which is charming in its own way. from the Bikini lagoon. Perhaps just a few feet away. I thought at first we might have en- rising seas and storm surges. Last We went to a cafe in search of what ironically, that has led to an explo- It was my second dive, with a year, Ueda said, he saw extensive is apparently the island's only es- sion of sea life there. colleague, in the remote Marshall coral bleaching, which is when presso machine — only to find that Islands, located midway between There's little warmer water temperatures cause it had broken down. Perhaps the Hawaii and Australia. There's litt- coral to turn white, increasing its lack of caffeine is a good thing, if you go... le tourism here, but plenty to see catering for risk of dying. though, in place that is so relaxed, below the surface. During our first He took us outside the lagoon to and where the people are unfailin- MARSHALL ISLANDS: dive, in the Majuro lagoon, we'd tourists, which the oceanside coral for our second gly friendly and welcoming. United is the only major carrier explored a sunken plane, heli- dive. This time we went deeper and Most scuba divers that come to this to fly to the Marshall Islands. copter and ship in water that was is charming in I encountered the tuna at about 30 part of the world tend to head to the Tiny Nauru Airlines also offers warm and crystal clear. meters (100 feet). We swam alon- World War II wrecks found around some flights. United flights are We started with the plane, an old its own way gside a coral bank that dropped Palau and the Micronesian island relatively expensive and depart DC3 that was resting on the san- away steeply into the abyss below. state of Chuuk. Some make a stop at from Honolulu just three times dy bottom at a shallow depth of tered some kind of Bermuda Trian- We saw a turtle swimming lazily the Marshall Islands along the way. each week, so it's important to between 3 and 6 meters, making it gle where craft regularly come to along and swam next to it for a The Marshall Islands also have leave plenty of time for connec- accessible for novice scuba divers grief. But our guide, Hiroaki Ueda, short distance before it seemed to stunning wreck diving in the Biki- tions. Marshall Islands Resort and even experienced snorkelers. explained the wrecks had been sense it was being cornered and ni Atoll, although getting there is is located in the capital, Majuro, Fish darted about what were once towed there for divers to enjoy. darted away. only for the adventurous. From marshallislandsresort.net. Ray- the cockpit controls and we could Ueda first came to the Marshall Is- Ueda runs his business from the April through November, the Biki- crew dives are operated from an see an old strap still hanging inside lands from Japan in 2007. The dive Marshall Islands Resort, one of just ni government helps organize a office in the hotel complex by a window. Along the side we could outfit that hired him soon went two Western-style hotels in the ca- handful of trips in which divers Hiroaki Ueda at about USD75 make out most of the lettering: Sea bankrupt and so he opened his pital, Majuro. Life on the islands is live aboard a boat for two weeks per dive, depending on the trip. Star Pacific. own business, Raycrew. He's com- slow-paced, and sometimes things and are told of the atoll's history. X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt

WORLD OF BACCHUS Jacky I.F. Cheong The Cisalpine Ethos

Situated in northwestern Italy, Piemon- than any other wine regions in Italy, te (or Piedmont in English) neighbours Piemonte continues to occupy a unique France to its west and Switzerland to place in the vinous map as well as in its north. As revealed by its name, whi- the heart of oenophiles. Somewhat ietro assina ivis P C N Pietro Cassina Rosarum ch literally means “at the foot of the unusual for Italy, Piemonte traditio- oste della esia C S oste della esia mountains”, Piemonte is sandwiched nally focuses on single-varietal wines, C S between the Alps and the Ligurian with a host of household names such ianco B 2014 Rosato 2013 Apennine. Although relatively small as Nebbiolo from Barolo and Barbes- with approximately 4.6 million people co, Barbera and Dolcetto from Alba, Rich citrine with light golden reflex, and covering 25,000 sq km, Piemonte Moscato from Asti, Arneis from Roero Bright salmon pink with shimme- the zesty nose offers physalis, gra- is surely one of the leading wine re- and Cortese from Gavi, some of which ring copper reflex, the fragrant nose pefruit, thyme and lemon blossom. gions of Italy and indeed Europe. do not travel well, but rather feel more presents white cherry, red apple and With crispy acidity and clear mine- Piemonte has been famed for its fine comfortable with local terroir. This, potpourri. With tantalising acidity, rality, the composed palate delivers wines since Roman times, during whi- coupled with the family-owned quali- clean minerality and traces and bergamot, mirabelle, rock salt and ch it was known as Gallia Cisalpina ty-driven smallholdings, is the reason tannins, the fleshy palate provides white flowers. Medium-bodied at (literally: Gaul hither side of the Alps). why Piemonte is often compared to cloudberry, rosehip and mixed herbs. 12.5%, the tangy entry carries onto From the High Middle Ages to the Ear- Burgundy. Medium-bodied at 12.5%, the fruit- a vibrant mid-palate, leading to re- ly Modern period, it was ruled by the In Piemonte, the vast majority of vi- driven entry continues through a freshing finish. powerful House of Savoy, which acted ticultural area is located in the south. lively mid-palate, leading to a floral as the vanguard of the Risorgimento Situated in Lessona in northeastern finish. and produced all monarchs of the Piemonte, the family-owned Azienda Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1946. Vitivinicola Pietro Cassina covers no As revolutions swept across Europe more than 6ha of vineyards, grown on in 1848, the trigger for Italian theatre deep orange marine sand soil, hence was in fact directly related to wine: its pronounced minerality and unmis- Pietro Cassina Tèra Pietro Cassina Tanzo the Austrian Empire imposed high takable elegance. Rather than using tariffs on Piedmontese wines in other the traditional Slavonian oak or French Rùssa Coste della Lessona 2010 regions of northern Italy, which were oak, Pietro Cassina opts for Austrian Sesia Vespolina 2010 then under Austrian control. As this and Swiss oak. All elements carefully threatened to unravel the Piedmontese combined, the end products are wines Bright ruby with light carnelian- wine industry, the population rebelled, bursting with character and purity. Rich garnet with gleaming cardinal- crimson rim, the elegant nose effu- and Piemonte became one of the first carmine rim, the haunting nose exu- ses cranberry, redcurrant, rose, black Italian states to revolt against the Aus- To discover the gems of Alto Piemon- des blackberry, cranberry, redcurrant, truffle and cinnamon. With abundant trian Empire, a struggle that continued te, contact Ms Ada Leung of Cottage balsam and geranium. With generous acidity, silky tannins and fresh through the Risorgimento. Vineyards; W: www.cottagevineyards. acidity, palpable minerality and at- minerality, the poised palate ema- With more DOCG (Denominazione com; E: adaleung@cottagevineyards. tractive tannins, the exuberant palate nates raspberry, red cherry, forest di Origine Controllata e Garantita) com; T: +853 6283 3238 oozes blueberry, red cherry, plum, mushroom, balsam and fragrant oak. mixed herbs and sous bois. Medium Medium-bodied at 13.5%, the gra- ceful entry evolves into an animated -bodied at 13%, the fleshy entry per- Jacky I.F. Cheong is a legal professional by day and columnist by night. Having spent his sists through a redolent mid-palate, mid-palate, leading to a lingering formative years in Britain, France, and Germany, he regularly writes about wine, fine arts, leading to an indelible finish. finish. classical music, and politics in several languages

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otel Okura Macau’s Ja- like a frugal meal. Known as an panese restaurant, Yama- art form, it is an elegant, multi- zato, has been moved course dinner that is prepared by Hfrom its original 2nd floor lo- a skillful chef. Balancing colors, cation into the newly renovated flavors, textures and presenta- space on the 28th floor. Although tion, the chef creates memo- the new location does not have rable dishes using the freshest a garden, guest can enjoy the ingredients, adding flowers and breathtaking view of the surrou- leaves to garnish his works of nding Macau cityscape looking art. Details that determine the out from the windows of the sophistication of the overall ar- restaurant. Japanese waitress sta- rangement include the color and ff, dressed in seasonal kimonos the material of the plates that and sandals, set the tone for an are chosen to present the nou- exquisite, traditional dining ex- rishments. When it is done right, perience by greeting guests with the creations should be able to a customary bow and graciously evoke a sense of nature in the escorting them to their tables. hearts and minds of the diners. With striking floral chandeliers In the hands of Executive Chef that act as floating centerpieces Akira Hayashi, the Kaiseki above the tables, the new décor menus at Yamazato are eleva- conveys Japanese elegance and ted to a true art form. Having refinement. Decorative lighting trained in Kyoto, the birthplace blends beautifully with the na- of Kaiseki Ryori, Chef Hayashi tural lighting streaming in from skillfully balances a variety of the windows and accents the complementary and contrasting pale wood furnishings and trans- flavors, textures, temperatures, lucent screens, enhancing the colors, and shapes. He carefully overall feeling of serenity. selects the best seasonal ingre- Despite the modern setting, the dients and then meticulously harmonious ambiance makes an prepares and presents them in ideal backdrop for a traditional ways that subtly enhance their Japanese cuisine, Kaiseki Ryori, natural flavor and appearance, which places great emphasis on without any repetition between achieving balance. In Japanese courses. A personal favorite on Zen culture, stone is seen as a the signature winter menu is the concept for harmony and sim- shabu shabu, which features thin plicity. It is a symbol of purity slices of M5 wagyu beef cooked and concentration, two elements in a clear broth with vegetables. that are essential in meditation. While Chef Hayashi prepares In ancient times, Zen monks marvelous dishes, Sommelier would put warm stones under- Fufu Liao thoughtfully curates neath their robes when they feel an award-winning list of over 60 hungry after just having a simple types of sake, including hard- meal served in the style of the to-find premium sakes, limited Japanese tea ceremony. edition seasonal specials, and Kaiseki 懐石 literally means “ a smaller, lesser-known regional stone in the bosom.” Although breweries, working closely with this idea might indicate a sense Chef Hayashi to ensure perfect of austerity, the modern day “bo- sake pairings with the ever-chan- som-stone” cuisine is nothing ging, seasonal Kaiseki menu. X6 PÁTIO DO SOL sun

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TODAY (DEC 18) Ink Wash of the Forbidden City – Paintings Flourishing Arts by Charles Chauderlot

Every year, Macau Orchestra holds a concert Exhibition-goers can review his footsteps in the MONDAY (DEC 21) with the winners of Macau Young Musicians Forbidden City through his works. Every painting Exhibition – The journey of a Master: Júlio Competition. They will enjoy the rare opportunity of in the exhibition seems to be a retrospection of Pomar and friends performing with a professional orchestra. This year, his sketching and painting process. The number Macau Orchestra will work with rising local piano of exhibits this time is identical to the 81 golden Unquestionably one of the luminaries of stars as well as the upcoming winner of the 1st doornails on the gate of the Forbidden City. Eighty- contemporary international art, 95-year old Zhuhai International Mozart Competition for Young one doornails symbolise the extreme masculinity Júlio Pomar is renowned as one of the greatest Musicians. (Yang) which were the ornaments exclusively Portuguese artists of the 20th Century. In addition Tickets will be distributed one hour before the used by the majestic emperors of the past; other to showcasing his work from multiple perspectives performance at the concert venue. Distribution is architecture is not allowed to overstep its authority for the discerning public, this exhibition features the limited to a maximum of 2 tickets per person in order to celebrate the magnificent landscape of works of artists of Júlio Pomar’s generation, who the Palace. both lived and worked with him. Time: 5:30pm Venue: St. Dominic’s Church Time: 10am-7pm (no admittance after 6:30 pm, Time: 12pm-8pm (Tuesdays to Sundays) Admission: Free with ticket closed on Mondays) 3pm-8pm (Mondays, open on public Organizer: Macau Orchestra Until: June 19, 2016 holidays) Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, Until: January 15, 2016 http://www.icm.gov.mo/om s/n, NAPE Venue: Albergue SCM, Calçada da Igreja de São Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays and public Lázaro No.8, Macau Gallery A2 holidays) Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 Enquiries: (853) 2852 2550 / 2852 3205 Organizer: Macau Museum of Art Organizer: Albergue SCM http://www.mam.gov.mo

SUNDAY (DEC 20) 16th Anniversary of the Establishment of Macau SAR

Official Flag-raising ceremonies (8am, Lotus Square; TUESDAY (DEC 22) TOMORROW (DEC 19) 8:30am, in front of Macau headquarters of the 2015 Stamp Festival – The ‘Festive Stamps’ A Beautiful Day People’s Liberation Army) herald the day’s activities Special Exhibition in grand style. See the Sports and Art Show in A Beautiful Day is about a journey of a different Commemoration of the 16th Anniversary of the Stamps celebrating a dozen Chinese and Western reality. Each day is consisted of several journeys Establishment of Macau SAR (2pm, Olympic Sport festivals will be displayed in the Temporary and what we chose to experience forms our reality. Centre Stadium, Ave. Olímpica, Taipa; MOP200), Exhibition Gallery on the ground floor of the However, there is also another reality that exist featuring athletics plus artists’ impressions of the museum in tandem with a series of fun, interactive within the conflict between body and mind… territory, with song and dance performances by top activities. Through the stamps, visitors can view It was said, “Snakes can only see moving things, local artistes. A spectacular Fireworks Display (9pm, the important festivals of the year, recalling happy while the world of days is black and white. Dragon- seafront, free) serves as the perfect moments they had with families and friends on flies can see a thousand suns. Some fishes live in nightcap. those special occasions. Join the ‘Chocolate the deep blue sea have eyes that turned into two Guessing Game’, too! Just guess the correct white spots. It is our destiny that decides what we Fireworks Display quantity of Easter chocolate eggs in the big can and what we do not.” Our fate opens a unique Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 transparent Easter egg container for souvenirs. door for each individual. Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office http://www.macautourism.gov.mo Time: 9:30am-5:30pm (Closed on Mondays) Time: 8pm Until: January 10, 2016 Date: December 19-23, 2015 Sports and Art Show in Commemoration of Venue: Communications Museum of Macau, No.7, Venue: Old Court Building, Avenida da Praia the 16th Anniversary of the Establishment Estrada de D. Maria II, Macau Grande, Macau of Macau SAR Admission: MOP10 Organizer: Comuna De Pedra Enquiries: (853) 2823 6363 Enquiries: (853) 2871 8063 / 2871 8570 Enquiries: (853) 6630 8107 / (853) 6616 4804 http://www.sport.gov.mo Organizer: Communications Museum of Macau http://www.facebook.com/ComunaDePedra/ Organizer: Macau SAR Government http://macao.communications.museum 18.12.2015 fri

WEDNESDAY (DEC 23) Salpicos – Solo Exhibition of Sofia Bobone

Fulfilling the purpose of inviting, every year, an artist to work in Casa Garden, Orient Foundation presents the first solo exhibition of Sofia Bobone. Since always an artist, but with late public expression, Sofia traces the object of her canvas at first stoke to further manipulate it using a soft play of colours over subtle harmonious forms. The dominant figures for this exhibition are the woman and the horse, two commonly accepted elements as synonymous of beauty, but also of great strength and sensuality. All the works displayed are marked by the equilibrium between the figurative and the abstract, the beautiful and the misshapen.

Time: 10am-7pm (Closed on Mondays) Until: January 10, 2016 Venue: Casa Garden Orient Foundation Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2855 4699 Organizer: Orient Foundation http:// www.foriente.pt

THURSDAY (DEC 24) Macau Light Festival 2015 - Journey of Lights

Revolving around the theme about the Butterfly Fairy and little elves, the Macau Light Festival 2015 - Journey of Lights will dazzle a total of 11 famous attractions including some world heritage attractions in town. The Festival features three program highlights known as 3D Mapping, Light Installation and Interactive Games. People of any age group are welcome to join the event. Locals and visitors can follow the Butterfly Fairy to look for little elves and embark upon an enchanting journey of glittery lights.

Time: 7pm-10pm (Every half hour) Until: December 31 Venue: ; Lou Kau Mansion; Cathedral Lane, Cathedral Square; St. Dominic’s Church; Ruins of St. Paul’s; & A-Ma Temple. Admission: Free Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office http://www.macautourism.gov.mo 18.12.2015 fri

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