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Summer in the City 7月 JUL | NO. 133 2014 ENGLISH VERSION | Summer in the City 24/5 - 13/7 This month marks the 9th anniversary of the UNESCO example, in which local and international bands will flood Outobro Street Art Fair and ‘Sun Never Left’ experience Reel fun! listing of the Historic Centre of Macau, an area steeped in the city with exuberant sound, while the International Youth or browse local artists’ works in ‘Art Lands of the Bird history and dotted with cherished landmarks. The ‘Step Out, Dance Festival 2014 showcases grace and beauty in Paradise’. Art lovers can also enjoy a rare opportunity Fishing has long been an important part Experience Macau Communities’ walking routes enables movement. to see ‘Masterpieces of Painting from French National of Macau’s economy because of the participants to appreciate significant items of interest in Museums,’ a tour de force of unrivalled works from this proximity of the mighty Pearl River. A districts that are often off the beaten tourist track. The Transformers 30th Anniversary Expo gets you up close year’s major Le French May event. unique 90-minute cruise, casting off from to the famous movie characters, while the IPS-Macau Doca da Ilha Verde, passes by the Inner Seasonal themes dominate for music-lovers in July International Fulldome Festival 2014 in the Macau Science And let’s not forget that little Macau has relied for centuries Harbour, Sai Van Bridge, Governor Nobre and new and exciting art and installations are attracting Museum Planetarium offers visitors an out-of-this world on the bounty of the sea; one reason a 90-minute cruise in de Carvalho Bridge and Kun Iam Statue exhibition-goers. This month also features the temple feasts experience! coastal waters is proving so popular. So whether you sail, before returning. Learn about traditional of Sin Fong, Lu Ban, Kun Iam and Kuan Tai; and as befits walk or take a pedicab around the city, there’s plenty to fishing tackle and traditions, whilst this multicultural city, the Procession of St. Roque enables Macau’s Dynamic Street Life features outdoor film keep you informed, amused and entertained. enjoying a new perspective on Macau. visitors to witness the adoration of the ‘plague saint’ as shows, dance and music, with a popular night market Time: 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm weekends from 24/5 to13/7 adherents wind their way through the narrow streets. and arts performances providing great entertainment Exploring Macau is easy and fun - just log onto ‘Experience Admission: MOP30 (For coming weekend tickets sold from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm every Thursday and an opportunity to rub shoulders with the locals Macau’ App, ‘Macau Cultural and Creative Map’ App, ‘WiFi and Friday; limit of 4 tickets per person per purchase) Tickets: Macau Maritime Museum Macau is a spirited, fun-loving city, which it expresses in in their own districts. While exploring Macau’s Go,’ audio guide, free guided tours, the Tourism Hotline and Enquiries: (853) 2859 5481 / 6695 5265 Organizer: Macau Fishermen’s Mutual Help Association Supported by: Macau Government Tourist Office, Marine and Water Bureau many ways. The 15th Annual Macau Band Fair is a perfect neighbourhoods, take in the Taipa Flea Market, 5 Macau budget hotels website. International Youth Dance Step Out, Experience Macau’s 18-24/7 21/6 - 20/9 2, 9, 13, 15, 20/7 Festival 2014 Communities Stamp Collection A Month of Feasts This joyous event brings The Macau Government Tourist Office offers four The Parish of St. Lazarus will the youth of many countries walking tour routes: ‘A Tour of Historic Trails’ follows celebrate the Feast of St. Roque – together in a celebration of the Avenida da Praia Grande to Praça de Ponte e Horta; ‘A ‘patron saint against the plague’ universal expression of the self. Tour of Nature and Creativity’ promotes a walk from the - on Sunday, July 13 with a solemn A Parade of participants (5:30 Kun Iam Temple to St. Lazarus Church; ‘A Tour of East Mass at 9:30 am, followed by the pm on 19/7) starts from the Meets West’ directs strollers from Senado Square to the Procession of St. Roque around Ruins of St. Paul’s, passes St. Maritime Museum and ‘A Tour of Arts and Culture’ starts 10:20 am. The Procession – revived Dominic’s Church and finishes at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and ends at A-Ma Temple. in 2008 – lasts about 40 minutes in Senado Square, while an (Look for the stories for sites that are included). and will proceed through the streets Outdoor Performance (7:30 of St. Lazarus Parish to ward off pm on 22/7) can be enjoyed by From 21/6 to 20/9, there’s a new way to enjoy the ‘Step disease and help the sick. The one and all in Tap Seac Square. An Indoor Performance (8:00 pm on 21 & 24/7, free Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ campaign. Feast of Sin Fong (2/7) commemorates admission with tickets) will be held in Macau Forum I. Collect special stamps at specified points along the General Sin Fong and the Dragon-King of four walking tour routes to redeem a great souvenir. the East Sea, the Feast of Lu Ban (9/7) Free admission to all activities. Enquiries: (853) 2855 5533 www.dsej.gov.mo Organizer: Education and Youth Affairs Bureau Complete details, stamp collection cards and a printed guide are available at all MGTO tourist commemorates the first Chinese carpenter, information counters. With a printed guide and the free ‘Step Out, Macau’ App downloadable from the Feast of Kun Iam (15/7) celebrates the App Store and Google Play, you can ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ with confidence. goddess’s Enlightenment, and the Feast of Kuan Tai (20/7) commemorates a general 1/6 - 5/10 Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 en.macautourism.gov.mo/plan/our_suggested_tours.php of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period. Cotai Calling! Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Macau Temple Civilization: The interactive Transformers 30th Enquiries: (853) 2825 9897 macautemple.com Anniversary Expo (1/6-5/10; 11:00 am to Procession of St. Roque: 8:00 pm, Hall F, MOP80-100) features 10 Time: about 10:20 am to 11:00 am Starting point: Church of St. Lazarus, No. 11 Adro de S. Lázaro Weekends in July Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 6683 8363 Organizer: St. Lazarus Church zones with classic characters from the film and TV series. Holograms, collectibles, movie clips On any given weekend, you’re not far from outdoor entertainment in Macau. National Intangible and games plus Transformers merchandise to Cultural Heritage-listed Cantonese Opera performances, the Drunken Dragon Dance, lion dance, enjoy! Champions of Gold (19/7, 5:30 pm, martial arts demonstrations, Portuguese folk dancing, street dance, magic, and balloon-twisting 25/4 - 27/7 Cotai Arena, MOP80-4,680) pits two-time shows fill the city with drama, colour and fun! The town is alive with music, and there’re lots Streets Alive! Chinese Olympic gold medal boxer Zhou of photo-taking opportunities. Explore historic Shiming against Cuban sensation Guillermo Rua de Felicidade (Happiness Street) comes to life with walking routes in the ‘Step Out, Experience ‘El Chacal’ Rigondeaux, while Mayhem in outdoor film shows, dance and music (Saturdays and Macau’s Communities’ tour activity, and plug Macau (18/7, 6:30 pm Cocktail, 7:30 Dinner, Sundays 7:30 pm-9:00 pm). And the popular night into the Macau Awareness Campaign to enjoy Ballroom, MOP1,500-3,000) features nine market is back (Fridays 7:00 pm-10:00 pm, Saturdays a cornucopia of shows and performances. It amateur boxing clashes between white-collar and Sundays 6:00 pm-10:00 pm, Rua de Cinco de all helps tourists and residents alike to know professionals, cheered on by black-tie diners. Meanwhile, two of Hong Kong’s megastars Outubro). There’s fun in Macau’s warren of alleys Macau better, the East-West city on the sea! team up for Alan & Hacken 10th Anniversary Live in Macau 2014 (26/7, 8:00 pm, Cotai (Saturdays and Sundays 5:30 pm-6:30 pm at Nuwa Arena, MOP280-1080). Temple; 8:00 pm-9:00 pm at Rua de Felicidade, and Portuguese Folk Dance 6:30 pm-7:30 pm at Rua dos Ervanarios) with music 6, 13, 20, 27/7, Sundays Changing the pace, the Faces of Light Art Exhibition (19/6-3/8, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Hong Kung Temple Square – 11:00 am and arts performances tapping into the pulse of the city. Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 12:00 noon Lion Dance Level 3, free admission) features 38 small and large-scale handpainted portraits of people of Feira Do Carmo – 1:00 pm 5, 12, 19, 26/7, Saturdays different cultures from around the world. 19/7, Saturday Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 2:00 pm Admission: Free Enquiry: (853) 2825 9897 Tap Seac Square – 3:00 pm Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 3:00 pm Organizer: The Industry and Commerce Federation of Macau Central and Southern District Macau Franchise Expo 2014 (11:00 am to 8:00 pm on Hong Kung Temple Square – 4:00 pm Street Dance 6, 13, 20, 27/7, Sundays 4-5/7, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on 6/7, 4/7 for trade visitors and 5, 12, 19, 26/7, Saturdays Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre – 2:00 pm 5-6/7 for public, Hall A, free admission for public day), Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 12:00 noon Play Hub Expo (11:00 am to 8:00 pm on 4/7, 12:00 5 Hong Kung Temple Square – 3:00 pm Cantonese Opera /7 noon to 8:00 pm on 5-6/7, Hall D, free admission), Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 4:30 pm 5, 12, 19, 26/7, Saturdays SPLASH! 6, 13, 20, 27/7, Sundays Mount Fortress – 11:00 am and 3:00 pm Macau 2014 1st Taiwan Souvenir & Food Expo Avenida Xian Xing Hai (near Macau Cultural A stellar lineup of international DJs and (12:00 noon to 9:00 pm on 11-13/7, Hall A, free Centre) – 3:00 pm Music Performance top models are set to welcome summer admission), 2nd Hong Kong · Macau Quality Tap Seac Square – 4:00 pm (20/7) 6, 13, 20, 27/7, Sundays with a bang with the return of SPLASH this Lifestyle Fair (12:30 pm to 9:00 pm on 18-20/7, Albergue SCM – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm month.
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