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All Around the City 18Th Lusofonia Festival 10月 OCT | NO. 148 | NO. 2015 ENGLISH VERSION | 23-25/10 All Around the City 18th Lusofonia Festival Celebrations – even more than usual! – are in the air. Kicked off best golfers together, and the 2015 Chung Yeung Festival - This very popular three-day event brings by China’s National Day on 1/10, the joy extends to the grand Hiking promises fresh air and spectacular views from Coloane’s together live bands in the lakeside open- finale of the27th Macau International Fireworks Display country park hills. air amphitheatre – with plenty of room for Contest. This month, the territory’s 10th Anniversary of the dancing! - traditional games, handicraft Historic Centre of Macau as World Heritage is celebrated, The 18th Lusofonia Festival brings together Portuguese products, art collections plus snacks and while the 29th Macau International Music Festival gets off features, while Taipa’s amphitheatre serves as the magical beverages sold from booths manned by to a flying start with Mahler’s Symphony No. 3! setting for the Evening Concert Series. Add Step Out, people from the Portuguese-speaking Experience Macau’s Communities plus the Bus Highlights territories of Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, The bands, floral displays and exhibition ofGovernment Tour, and you’re really getting into the fabric of the local Goa, Daman and Diu, Guinea-Bissau, Macau, Headquarters Open Day is always a treat, and the inimitable community. There are concerts galore to see in Cotai and Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé e Príncipe and East Timor. Högl Fun Band are back for the MGM Macau Oktoberfest. in Macau Cultural Centre – plus art galleries and exhibitions Adding to the atmosphere, the Taipa Houses-Museum promenade and The Millennium Celebration of the Ascension of A-Ma, both throughout the city and nestled in ‘creative community’ surrounding streets and lanes of Taipa Village are decked out in traditional Feast of Dou Mou Yuangjun, Feast of Jui Seng, Feast enclaves. All at the swipe of a hand on your smart phone with Portuguese style - with everyone welcome! of Sin Fong and the Dragon King promise lots of traditional tailor-made apps pointing you in the right direction! Time: 23/10, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 24/10, 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm; 25/10, 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm local colour. The Venetian Macao Open brings the PGA’s Venue: Taipa Houses-Museum Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Co-organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office 27th Macau International Fireworks Government 1 17-18/10 25/9 - 28/12 Display Contest /10 Headquarters Open Day Macau x LEGO® Exhibition Ten teams from around the world face off for the Enjoy performances Get another perspective on 27th edition of this pyrotechnic spectacular. The by the Public Security life! The Macau x LEGO® whole of the Praia Grande and Nam Van Lake Police Band and Exhibition (25/9-28/12, waterfront are ideal spots from which to view the students from the Macau Government Tourist cascading night skies. The fascinating fireworks School of Music and Office Tourist Information displays from Australia and China will add even more School of Dance of the counter in Senado Square sparkle to the celebrations on China’s National Day Macau Conservatory, & Macau Science Centre) (1/10) which is also the day to conclude the contest! and admire the features models of Macau’s Teams will choreograph their displays to music and garden and hallways major attractions in the World Heritage ‘Historic Centre laser projections. The music, food & drink of the of Government Headquarters festooned of Macau’ and more. Photo booth and the photos of traditional Fireworks Carnival on each fireworks with floral displays and bonsai plants. A ‘Macau Attraction x LEGO® mini-figures’ by local evening is guaranteed to add more fun and colour to guided tour to the upper floor of the Protocol photographer António Leong will also be displayed. The the event. Palace and Photo Exhibition on ‘The Historic latest car racing products - Speed Champion Series - of Centre of Macau’ as World Heritage will LEGO® will be displayed in Macau Science Centre, where 27th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest be staged in the Multi-purpose Room, photography seminar (18/10) and LEGO® workshop Time: 9:00 pm and 9:40 pm (approx.) Venue: Macau Tower seafront Admission: Free while Macau Post will set up a special (3/10) conducted in Cantonese are open for on-site Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 fireworks.macautourism.gov.mo Exhibits are built by Mr. Andy Hung, the LEGO® Certified Professional, and his team. Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office counter at nearby Nam Van Lake to issue free registration, first-come-first-served. Photos are provided by Macanese photographer Mr. António Leong. commemorative envelopes and postcards with postmark service! Fireworks Carnival Time: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Venue: Adjacent to Macau Tower Admission: Free Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Venue: Government Headquarters, 131 Avenida da Praia Grande Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2833 3614 Organizers: Macau Government Tourist Office, General Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2872 6886 www2.gcs.gov.mo/openday Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Union of Neighbours Association of Macau Organizer: Government Head Office Auxiliary Bureau of the Macau Special Administrative Region Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office 29th Macau International 30/9 - 1/10 4/10 - 1/11 Weekends in October National Day Celebrations Music Festival On any given weekend, Celebrations for China’s 66th National There could be no grander opening to the 29th Macau you’re not far from outdoor Day (1/10) start with public Flag Raising International Music Festival than Gustav Mahler’s entertainment in Macau. Ceremonies in Lotus Square (8:00 am) Symphony No. 3 (4/10, 8:00 pm, Macau Cultural National List of Intangible and the PLA Barracks (8:30 am) followed Centre Grand Auditorium, MOP200-300) which - Cultural Heritage Representative by ‘Macau People Celebrate National under the baton of Lu Jia and the soaring sounds of Items including Cantonese Day’ World Walking Day Fun Run (1/10, the Macau Orchestra, China NCPA Orchestra and Opera and other performances Lotus Square). Macau SAR Government Choir, and Macau Youth Choir - features Mezzo- such as lion dance, martial arts National Day Sports and Art Show soprano Charlotte Hellekant. The Festival magnificently demonstrations, Portuguese (1/10, 2:00 pm, Macau East Asia Games concludes with Faust – Opera in 5 Acts by Charles folk dancing, street dance, Dome, MOP200, free seating) topped up with leading acts from Macau and Hong Kong Gounod (30/10-1/11, 7:30 pm, Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium, MOP200- magic, and balloon-twisting follows. Performance to celebrate the 66th Anniversary of the National Day of 600). Meanwhile, St. Dominic’s Church, one attraction of the World Heritage ‘Historic shows fill the city with drama, the People’s Republic of China - A Chinese Acrobatic Version of ‘Nutcracker’ Centre of Macau’, (8:00 pm, free admission by ticket) hosts Northern Lights (9/10); colour and fun! The town is alive with music, and there’re lots of phototaking (30/9-1/10, 8:00 pm, Macau Forum, Avenida de Marciano Baptista, MOP200) features Washing of the Water (14/10); Songs of Praise (18/10); II Mantovano Hebreo opportunities. Explore walking routes in the ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s The Dalian Acrobatic Troup of China. (28/10); Lamenti and Love Songs (29/10). Communities’ tour activity to enjoy a cornucopia of shows and performances. Enquiries: (853) 2823 6363 www.sport.gov.mo Organizer: Macau SAR Government Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.icm.gov.mo/fimm Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Lion Dance 3, 10, 17, 24, 31/10, Saturdays Street Painting Step Out and Experience Bombeiros Square, Taipa - 2:00 pm 3, 10, 17, 24, 31/10, Saturdays (10, 17, 24, 31/10) Albergue SCM - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Macau’s Communities 29th MIMF Outreach Programmes Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 3:00 pm Hong Kung Temple Square - 4:00 pm Portuguese Folk Dance Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) During the 29th Macau International Music (3, 17, 31/10) 4, 11, 18, 25/10, Sundays recommends eight walking tour routes themed ‘Step Festival (MIMF) period a series of master 4, 11, 18, 25/10, Sundays Hong Kung Temple Square - 11:00 am - plus Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre - 2:00 pm (4, 18, 25/10) out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ classes, workshops, backstage tours Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 12:00 noon ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ and children’s corners will be personally Street Dance Feira Do Carmo, Taipa - 1:00 pm Bus Highlights Tour with Wi-fi for passenger led by music professionals, allowing 3, 10, 17, 24, 31/10, Saturdays use. Hop off at different stops for a stroll around participants to exchange ideas on music in Bombeiros Square, Taipa -12:00 noon Music Concert (10, 17, 24, 31/10) 4, 11, 18, 25/10, Sundays local districts of interest. Ticketing counters are depth. Music in Films can be enjoyed in Tap Hong Kung Temple Square - 3:00 pm Albergue SCM - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm located at Macau Ferry Terminal, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and pathway between Zhuhai Seac Square (2/10, ‘Quartet’, English with (3, 17, 31/10) Gongbei and Macau checkpoint at Border Gate (10:00 am to 5:00 pm, MOP50-100). With the Chinese & English subtitles); Cinematheque. Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 4:30 pm Music Performance 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31/10, fun Take Selfies to Win Prizes activity (12/6-30/11) you need only
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