4月 APR ENGLISH VERSION | 2014 NO. 130

Celebrating ’s East-West culture Happy Safari at Nam Van 19/4 - 17/5 Macau’s blend of east and west cultures tops the bill this Museum, exhibitions of works by local artists, and the and the “Cultural heritage meets literature” tours at the () and Sai Van month, with a wide selection of entertainment from both Animamix Biennale at the Macau Museum of Art, where Mandarin’s House and Kun Iam Temple. spheres. Portuguese folk dance, Chinese martial arts, we also get glimpses of the past in photographs and The less well-known areas of Nam Van and Sai Van are magic show, National Intangible Cultural Heritage-listed paintings of old Macau. Macau’s public libraries are inviting the public to a series attractive and historically important parts of the city, Drunken Dragon dance and Opera, are all part of events to mark the Macau Library Week and introduce and they are a stage for special events. Community of the ongoing fun around town. Off the beaten track, lesser-known neighborhoods are their facilities, some of which are worth visiting for their Development Carnival (19/4, 3 pm to 7 pm, upper doing their best to attract visitors, with Happy Safari architectural or historical interest as well. and lower decks of Nautical Centre of Praia Grande), an It’s a time for spiritual reflection, with Easter and the bringing Nam Van and Sai Van to life and plenty to see opening ceremony unveils the game booths and stage A-Ma Festival demonstrating centuries of cultural around the beautiful St. Lazarus district with its galleries, Cinema buffs will be flocking to the Macau International performances. Installation: Watch Out for Pandas! harmony in this truly international city. The wet and shops and cafes. Picturesque fairs bring us to Film and Video Festival 2014 to enjoy local and (19/4-17/5, different districts in Macau), panda wonderful Macau Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Village for the weekly flea market, St. Lazarus for “Sun international films. sculptures and paper carving art galore make great Festival is back again, with plenty of spectacle and exotic Never Left”, the 5 Outubro Street Art Fair, and street photo backdrops. Stage performance (27/4, 4,11/5) food and performances. theatre makes weekends in more fun than ever All these activities are more accessible than ever, with and Closing concert (17/5) bring a series of events for young and old. the Experience Macau app, free citywide WiFi Go,the inclusive of stage entertainment performances, game Meanwhile, art exhibitions emphasize Macau’s role as Audio Guide Service and Tourism Hotline. The Macau shows and so on from 5 pm to 7 pm at the upper deck. a showcase for contemporary artists’ work, as in the Exploring Macau’s history and heritage is easier than Budget Hotels Site makes it easy to find reasonably Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2852 3618 www.myf.org.mo “Conforming to Vicinity” exhibition at the Handover Gifts ever with guided tours from Institute for Tourism Studies priced accommodation. Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office, Macau Youth Federation

Step out and explore 20-24/4 21/4 Macau’s communities A-Ma Festival Here comes the Easter bunny

One of the best things about this small city is that so A-Ma, the Goddess of Seafarers is indisputably the most popular deity in Macau, since Macau is a city where many religions are practiced, but at this time of the year, its Christian many of its most important sites are within walking historically local people have had close ties with the surrounding sea. The famous A-Ma heritage is demonstrated in sacred music concerts and in celebrations of Easter in many distance of each other, and on the way to see them you temple in Macau’s Inner Harbor now stands on the spot where churches around town, most famously the Cathedral, near Senado Square, built in 1622. You can discover many diverse neighborhoods and points the boat reached land safely. The annual A-Ma Festival may also visit the charming little St. Francis Xavier Church in Coloane Village, and enjoy the of interest. The Macau Government Tourist Office falls on 22/4 this year. Visitors are welcome to enjoy peaceful environment of the village. offers four walking tour routes so you can “Step Out, the Chinese Opera Performance in the environs Experience Macau’s Communities” confidently, with of the World Heritage-listed A-Ma Temple from On a more secular level, Easter a printed guide and the free “Step Out, Macau” App 20/4 to 24/4, 2:30 pm goodies and fun activities downloadable from App Store. (Look for the in these at Barra Square. can be found in many stories to find the sites that are included.) shopping centres, hotels and tourist sites. “A Tour of Historic Trails” follows Avenida da Praia Grande to Praça de Ponte e Horta; “A Tour of Nature Many restaurants offer and Creativity” promotes a walk from the Kun Iam Temple to St. Lazarus Church; “A Tour special holiday menus, of East Meets West” directs strollers from Senado Square to the Maritime Museum and “A while confectioners bake Tour of Arts and Culture” starts at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and ends at A-Ma Temple. hot cross buns and create chocolate treats in the Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office form of bunnies Enquiries: (853) 2833 9261 or Easter eggs. Organizer: Associação de Opera Chinesa dos Moradores de Marítima Terrestre da Barra de Macau Sponsors: Macau Government Tourist Office, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Civic and Weekends in April Wherever you may find yourself as you stroll around Macau on Saturday and Sunday this 25-28/4 month, you’re not far from outdoor entertainment. There’s plenty of local color in the National 19th Macau Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Festival Intangible Cultural Heritage-listed Cantonese Opera and Drunken Dragon Dance, as well as Thingyan, the Water Festival, is a traditional celebration in good fortune. This exotic funfest, now in its 19th year in Macau, lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, Portuguese folk dance, and fun for all ages in the Myanmar to welcome the New Year in April. Macau residents includes a colorful parade, food carnival, folk dancing, Water street dance, magic, and balloon twisting from Myanmar express their holiday cheer by splashing each Festival Carnival and photography exhibition, along with a lot of shows. There’s music all over town, and lots other with water, which is believed to cleanse the soul and bring watery fun. of great opportunities to take photos. The 20-minute performances are now available Photo exhibition: 25-28/4 - 10 am to 8 pm - The Plaza Restaurant, Rua de Nagasaki Myanmar and Southeast Asia cuisine and culture festival: at some sites in the “Step Out, Experience 26/4 - 12 noon to 10:30 pm (Folk music and dance Macau’s Communities” walking tour routes. Festooned Vehicle Parade: performance: 8 pm to 10:30 pm) - Three Lamps District 26/4 - 9 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 6 pm (Rotunda de Carlos da Maia) 27/4 - 10 am to 1 pm Portuguese Folk Dance Starting point: Hotline Centre, No. 335-341, Alameda Dr. Carlos Water festival carnival: Venue and Time: d’Assumpção 27/4 - 10 am to 5:30 pm - Hác Sá Park, Coloane (5/4, Saturday) Praça do Tap Seac (Tap Seac Square) - 3 pm Admission: Free to all activities Enquiries: (853) 2855 3995 mcia.org.mo/home/36 (6, 20, 27/4, Sunday) Organizer: Macau Myanmar Overseas Chinese Association Co-organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Sponsor: Macau Government Tourist Office Ruins of St. Paul’s - 11 am Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 12 noon Feira Do Carmo - 1 pm 27/3 - 11/5 Street Dance Lion Dance Films, Music and Opera at the Macau Cultural Centre Venue and Time: Venue and Time: (5, 12, 19, 26/ 4, Saturday) (5, 12, 19, 26/ 4, Saturday) Macau International Film and Video Festival 2014 (27/3- Disney Magical Night (11/4, 8 pm, MOP100), Macau Youth Bombeiros Square, Taipa - 12 noon (12, 26/4) Bombeiros Square, Taipa - 2 pm (12, 26/4) 11/5), in its 8th year, the festival features 26 local productions in Symphonic Band performs Disney’s theme music in a concert for Ruins of St. Paul’s - 3 pm Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 3 pm Macau Indies section and 13 selections from around the world in families to enjoy. Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 4:30 pm Ruins of St. Paul’s - 4 pm (6, 13, 20, 27/4, Sunday) International Films section. Chinese Martial Art Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre - 2 pm Concert by Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra Association Venue and Time: Cantonese opera: the Reincarnation Of Red Plum (17-22/4, (12/4, 8 pm, MOP100), Macau students cooperate with Macau (6/4, Sunday) Cantonese Opera 7 pm, MOP100-800), this romantic masterpiece by legendary Youth Symphony Orchestra and showcase their achievement Praca da Amizade (Friendship Square) - 4 pm Venue and Time: (12, 26/ 4, Saturday) (5, 12, 19, 26/ 4, Saturday) playwright Tong Dik Sang, directed by Pak Suet Sin and performed on music. Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre - 4 pm Mount Fortress - 11 am and 3 pm in a full range run by a collective of masters in the field. The Young Ones Concert (14/4, 8 pm, free admission), Drunken Dragon Dance Music Performance Teachers and students concert of Macau Polytechnic the Macau Cheong Hong Orchestra invites the Youth Chinese Venue and Time: (5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27/4, Saturday and (27/4, Sunday) Sunday) Institute School of Arts, The Sound of Joyfulness (10/4, Orchestra of Macau Praca da Amizade (Friendship Square) - 4 pm Venue and Time: 8 pm, free admission), chamber music and other selections Residents’ Avenida Xian Xing Hai (near Macau Cultural are performed by instrumental teachers and students from the School to hold Magic show and balloon twisting Centre) - 3 pm Institute’s music program. a joint concert. (5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27/4, Saturday and Sunday) Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Venue and Time: www.macautourism.gov.mo Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Senado Square - 11 am and 3:30 pm Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 www.ccm.gov.mo

Main events on or near ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ walking routes.

We need your support in transforming into a water conservation city! Temple festivals celebrate Catch these acts at 7,14/4 1-5/4 12,19,26/4 Macau’s cultural heritage Feast of Pak Tai Coloane Square

Feast of the Goddess Dou Mou (7/4), the Goddess Dou Mou, called “Mother of the Great Pak Tai, also called the “Supreme Emperor of the Come to historic Coloane Square on Saturday Wagon” is believed to supervise the celestial registry that records every mortal’s life and death. North” is a water deity who takes charge of the North. afternoons to enjoy street performances like live In Macau, Dou Mou is revered at the Lin Kai Temple (Travessa da Corda no. 25-31, beside In the past, most Taipa residents were fishermen, so music, magic shows, dance and other avant- Cinema Alegria), built in 1830, where other deities are also worshipped, making it a very they revered Pak Tai and honored him with a temple garde acts. One of Macau’s most attractive interesting place to visit. The temple’s name literally means “lotus and stream”, lotus is a symbol and still celebrate his birthday (2/4) with Cantonese historic areas, Eduardo Marques Square in for Macau and stream refers to a body of water that ran Opera performances in a festive atmosphere. Coloane Village, part of The Historic Centre of past the temple in its early days. Macau, is worth visiting for its own distinctive Cantonese Opera: 1-4/4, 7:45 pm style and attractions, and is a favorite among Blessing Ceremony: 2/4, 12 noon Feast of the Divinity of Medicine (14/4) is Annual Celebration Dinner: 5/4, 7:30 pm, local elders only visitors, with its picturesque church, restaurants commemorated at the Temple of Divinity of Medicine and shops and lots of local color. (Rua da Figueira, beside Bao Gong Temple), also known Venue: Pak Tai Temple, Largo Camoes, Taipa Admission: Free Enquires: (853) 2882 7295 Organizer: Taipa Residents Association Time: 3:30 pm to 5 pm Venue: Eduardo Marques Square, Coloane (in front of the Church of St. Francis Xavier) as the Temple of Sleeping Buddha, built in 1893. The Sponsors: Macau Government Tourist Office, Macau Foundation, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2825 9897 www.funnyisland.net temple honors several deities in its halls.. Cultural Affairs Bureau Organizer: Industry and Commercial Federation of the Islands of Macau, Macau Government Tourist Office

Cultural heritage meets Tour around Macau with Come to the Fair 13, 27/4 5,6/4 12-13/4 literature IFT Students 5 Outubro Street Art Fair

This annual event encourages more people to visit local Students from Macau’s Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT), This popular 2-day event includes cultural heritage sites and also appreciate the beauty led by their instructors, lead free tours around tourist sites. 36 booths selling souvenirs, food, of literature. A local expert leads a tour to introduce local creative products and other the great pillar couplets displayed at Mandarin’s House 5/4, meet at Pak Tai Temple in Taipa and tour Our interesting things. Musicians will (13/4) and Kun Iam Temple (27/4). This activity aims Lady of Carmel Church, Taipa Houses Museum, Iec Long give live performances from 3 to promote local cultural heritages in an easy way and firecracker factory and Carmo Market. pm to 7 pm. While enjoying the enhance the interest of Macau citizens and tourists performances, stroll along the old towards cultural heritages. 6/4, meet at Pak Tai Temple in Taipa and tour the street, Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Historic Museum of Taipa and Coloane, Rua do Cunha, to experience the old Macau. Time: 10 am to 12 noon Language: Cantonese Taipa Houses Museum, and Our Lady of Carmel Church. Admission: Free (Advanced online enrollment required) Enquiries: (853) 6238 6441 www.mhaa.org.mo Time: 11 am (register one hour in advance at the starting venue) Admission: Free Organizers: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macau Heritage Language: Cantonese, Mandarin, English Enquiry: (853) 8598 3182 www.ift.edu.mo Time: 3 pm to 8 pm Venue: Hong Kung Temple Square, Rua de Cinco de Outubro Admission: Free Ambassadors Association Organizer: Institute for Tourism Studies Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau

“Sun Never Left” More fun at the 5,12,19,26/4 5-6,13,18-20,27/4 The joy of tea in historic St. Lazarus Taipa Flea Market

The Tea Culture House, in the old On weekend afternoons the picturesque St. Lazarus district Browsers and souvenir shoppers will find an amazing part of the city near the entrance to plays host to the free public art performance “Sun Never variety of items every weekend at the Taipa flea market beautiful Lou Lim Ioc Garden, is a place Left” and stalls selling homemade arts and crafts, drinks and at the entrance to Taipa Village. It’s a rich source of one- to find everything you need to know snacks and live music, open every Saturday 4 pm to 6 pm. of-a-kind souvenirs of Macau that are especially sought about tea, plus it’s a great way to get to It’s a great time to enjoy the romantic atmosphere along with after by visitors. Now there’s also a magic show, a stilt- know one of Macau’s lesser-frequented some interesting local culture. The St. Lazarus District is also walking clown, costumed characters, and face painting districts. Visitors can enjoy free tea well-known for Gallery G32, Albergue 1601 and the creative (5-6, 13, 18-20, 27/4) entertain visitors from 3:30 pm to tasting on weekends and public industries incubator, 10 Fantasia. 4:30 pm. From 4:30 pm to 6 pm, entertainment includes holidays 3 pm to 4 pm. Chinese folk music (5/4), street dance (6, 13/4), jazz Time: 4 pm to 6 pm on Saturdays (18/4), saxophone and singing (19/4), a magic show Time: 9 am to 7 pm daily except Mondays (open on public holidays) Venue: Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District (20/4) or songs and dance (27/4). Venue: Macau Tea Culture House, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida Admission: Free Admission: Free Enquires: (853) 2882 7103 / 2858 6250 www.iacm.gov.mo/teamuseum Enquiries: (853) 2834 6626 www.cipa.org.mo Time: 11 am to 8 pm Venue: Bombeiros Square, Taipa Admission: Free Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Organizer: Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau

Guia Hill history revealed through Fun things happen at the 5/4 Ching Ming Festival guided tours Macau Science Centre

In Macau, as with wherever Chinese people observe Free guided tours introduce the formerly Know Your Locks and Keys - Locks & Security Exhibition (April tradition, Ching Ming is the day for maintaining restricted military area on Guia Hill with its to October), everything we need to know about padlocks, latches, ancestors’ graves, with offerings of food, tea, wine, underground tunnels that once led to artillery, dead locks, door edge locks and mortise locks, plus a lot more. joss sticks and joss paper. It’s an important time for forming an important defensive network. all generations of the family to gather at cemeteries The tunnels were built in 1931, and opened Planetarium Short-term Dome Show Series “Furusato” and pay their respects. In addition to Chinese style to the public in the mid-1980s. (22/3 – 21/4), world heritage through high-definition images from cemeteries on Taipa and Coloane, Macau also has the Earth observation satellite “Daichi”. an Islamic cemetery and mosque and a Protestant Tour A Cemetery on Macau Peninsula, part of the UNESCO- Time: 10 am to 5 pm daily except Mondays (open on public holidays) “Rescue” (18/4 – 18/5), another Dome Show Series, presents a listed , which is an interesting Tour B journey of real-world emergency response. Time: 3 pm to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays place to visit for its historical significance as well as (free guided tours can be booked for other times on request) Time: 10 am to 6 pm daily except Thursday Venue: Macau Science Centre, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen its beauty. Venue: Rampa Da Guia Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2882 7103 / 8988 4000 Admission: Exhibition Centre MOP25; Planetarium MOP50-65 Macau Heritage website: www.macauheritage.net www.iacm.gov.mo/Museum Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Enquiries: (853) 2888 0822 www.msc.org.mo

Lectures for the public at 19/4 11/4 - 18/5 Carmo Forum Macau Library Week 2014 It’s happening at the Tower

Fukienese Traders and Macau as a Commercial Port (2 pm Library Week is a good time to visit Macau’s public libraries, particularly the Sir Robert Ho Tung Macau Creations (free admission), specializes in original and imaginative products made to 3:40 pm), Jinan University of associate research Library in St. Augustine’s Square, part of the Historic Centre of Macau. in Macau by local designers and artists, many depicting aspects of Macau. Visitors can fellow Chen Wen Yuan describes how Fukienese traders had pose for photos with mascot Soda Panda, buy creative souvenirs, and have notebooks and

played an important role in Macau’s early social development. Everyone is welcome to the Promotion Day (12-13/4, 2 pm to 8 pm, SEMANA DA BIBLIOTECA DE MACAU 2014 postcards custom stamped with special seals.

圖書館周推廣日 Dia de Promoção de Semana da Biblioteca

悅讀・市集 Feira de Livros Calçada da Igreja de S.Lázaro), “Read and Design Exhibition” (11- 12 / 4 – 13 / 4 14:00 – 20:00 望德堂區瘋堂斜巷 Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro Belief in Mazu and the Mingling of Asian and Western 27/4, 10 am to 7 pm, Judiciary Council of Macau), “, Macau Tower Easter Fun Family Carnival

Religions in Macau (3:50 pm to 5:30 pm), this lecture explores and Macau, 4·23 World Book Day Creative 查 詢 電 話 (18-20/4, Outdoor Plaza), kids can jump into 28451830 / 28567576 28569440 閱讀城市 流動圖書館 Biblioteca Itinerante para Leitura da Cidade 專題講座 Palestras the origins and spread of the Fukienese belief in the deity and how Competition 2014” Exhibition (22/4-6/5, 10 am to 7 pm, Monday 電影賞析 Apreciação de Filmes the bouncy castle, join the hunt for Easter 工作坊 Workshop

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it mixed with Western faiths. “A-Ma Belief and Customs” is listed to Saturday; 11 am to 7 pm, Sunday, Sir Robert Ho Tung Library). www.macaulibraryweek.org.mo eggs and get creative in a drawing workshop. on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Macau. Admission: free Enquiries: (853) 2855 8049 Time: 11 am to 8 pm daily Venue: Macau Tower Organizers: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Enquiries: Macau Creations - (853) 2833 3311 www.macaucreations.com Venue: Carmo Hall, Av. de Carlos da Maia, Taipa Language: Mandarin Admission: Free Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, Macau Library 11 / 4 18 / 5 Easter Fun Family Carnival - (853) 2893 3339 www.macautower.com.mo 主辦 支持單位 Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 / 8394 3782 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau & Information Management Association Organizadores Apoio por Organizer: Easter Fun Family Carnival - Macau Tower, Xin Kang Cheng Motors Ltd, Toys “R” Us

WiFi Go Budget hotels Explore with Experience – the way to go at a glance audio guide Take a guided tour of the Historic Centre of Macau Macau App Now it’s easier than ever for visitors to go The Macau Budget Hotels website, a project A free audio guide service from the Macau Free guided tours led by professionally-trained docents bring urban explorers to the city’s Macau Government Tourist Office offers a online and stay connected during their of the Macau Hoteliers and Innkeepers Government Tourist Office makes it easy to most important historic sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ruins of St. Paul’s, free and easy to use mobile app, “Experience trip to Macau, just by using free IEEE Association with the support of the Macau explore the Historic Centre of Macau. The device St. Lawrence’s Church, St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church and St. Augustine’s Church. Macau”. The app lets users create customized 802.11 b/g standard WiFi Go service. It Government Tourist Office, lists budget hotel operates from 9 am to 5 pm daily in Mandarin, They are a wonderful way to make the best use of time spent visiting Macau’s many “tours” using audio guide and AR functions plus allows Internet access almost anywhere in information and offers booking services. Cantonese, Portuguese, English, German, interesting spots and getting to know them better. The tours are open to everyone, and panoramic photo capability, trip planner, map, Macau, including museums, sports centres, It also lists room rates and provides Japanese and Korean, and is available on a first- include: and a game, in traditional and simplified Chinese ports, and tourist information counters. It’s other travel information, in traditional and come-first-served basis, for a returnable deposit and English. It also includes tips on tourist spots undoubtedly the way to go. simplified Chinese as well as English. of MOP200 at the MGTO information counter in UNESCO-listed churches and other information downloadable from App Senado Square from 9 am to 5 pm daily. Time: 2 pm to 4 pm (Saturdays and Sundays, The Ruins of St. Paul’s Store and Google Play. A 24-hour Macau tourism without appointment and subject to staff availability) Time: 11 am and 3 pm (Cantonese) Language: Cantonese and Mandarin 1 pm (Mandarin) (Saturdays, Sundays and public hotline in multi languages can be reached at Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Enquiries: (853) 2892 1438 holidays) (853) 2833 3000. Service is available daily from 8 am to 1 am Log onto www.macau-budgethotels.org to www.macautourism.gov.mo Organizer: Pilgrimage Service of the Catholic Lay Enquiries: (853) 6238 6441 Macau Government Tourist Office website: Enquiries: (853) 2828 3883 www.wifi.gov.mo find out more. Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Association of Macau Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau www.macautourism.gov.mo Celebrating the spiritual and the secular

Many first time visitors to Macau are impressed with its here. Macau’s history has given it a richness of culture, with Easter signals renewal, in the spiritual sense, and in the Whatever your beliefs, you will find them expressed recent rapid development, into a modern, fast-paced and western religious traditions thriving alongside indigenous abundance of spring, with church services, celebratory somewhere in this truly cosmopolitan city, a place where the forward-looking world class tourist destination. But there is beliefs. music concerts, flowers, bunnies and colorful Easter eggs. world’s great ideas have become part of everyday life. a lot more beneath the surface. Tributes to the Goddess A-Ma serve as a reminder of our The Portuguese brought Catholicism with them when they stepped city’s historical roots and ties to the sea and its bounty. There Macau is a place with events and places to visit that ashore at the Bay of A-Ma in the 16th Century, introducing it over are different feasts and religious festivals throughout the appeal to all interests. Whether you’re here just for fun, time to the local population, which in time included immigrants year, such as the Macau Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water for fine dining or shopping, you’ll find something to please from many places who brought their own traditions to the mix, Festival, Feast of Pak Tai, Feast of the Drunken Dragon, and Macau Government Tourist Office website: www.macautourism.gov.mo your tastes. At the same time, it’s also a place to refresh along with Buddhism and Confucianism. Many local religious the Procession of Our Lady of Fátima. In Macau, different Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 the spirit. The arrival of Easter and the A-Ma Festival is a beliefs were believed to bring protection from forces of nature, and cultures have always been able to thrive together in a Macau Heritage website: www.macauheritage.net reminder of how both East and West beliefs are embraced some of these can still be seen today. harmonious way. Enquiries: (853) 2836 6866

Strike up the band! Music in 4, 11-12, 17-18, 25-27/4 7,8,13,19-20/4 5-6,12-13,18-20,26-27/4 Music in the Band Festival 2014 a historic setting

Macau Orchestra Macau Chinese Orchestra There’s music in the air, as the Macau Macau’s historic old Leal Senado All we need is Brass (11/4, 8 pm, Music in World Heritage Series (4/4, Band Festival brings a marching band Building just opposite Senado Square is St. Dominic’s Church, free admission with 8 pm, Hall of Mirrors – Dom Pedro V show, indoor and outdoor concerts the venue for 20-minute concerts that tickets), an eclectic program of some of the Theatre, MOP30), the enchanting sounds and master classes to different parts are open to the public: Jazz (5-6, 26- best-loved works by composers Britten, of music bring new life to some of Macau’s of town including Jazz Evening 27/4), String Music (12-13/4); Chinese Bruckner, Bach, Ravel, Gabrieli, Wagner, and best loved historical buildings. Special concert (7/4, 6 pm, Carmo Fair, Music Instruments Show (18-20/4). Tomasi. Easter Concert (17-18/4, Production Series (12/4, 8 pm, Dom Taipa, free admission), Jazz Night You don’t have to be a music lover to 8 pm, St. Dominic’s Church, free admission Pedro V Theatre, MOP40), this concert is (8/4, 8 pm, Macau Cultural Centre, enjoy a visit to this historic site, though, with tickets), the Taipei Symphony orchestra performed in collaboration with the Taoist MOP50), Gala concert (13/4, 4 pm, Macau Cultural Centre, MOP50) and Marching with its fascinating old library of historic Chorus joins the local musicians for this Association of Macau. Special Production Band Show (19/4, 3 pm to 6 pm, Friendship Square (Praca de Amizade); 20/4, 11 documents and lovely art gallery.. special holiday event featuring Rossini’s Series – Classics of Cantonese Opera am to 1 pm & 3 pm to 5 pm, The Ruins of St. Paul’s, free admission). Time: 3:15 pm to 5 pm (four performances) Venue: Leal Senado Building, Avenida Almedia Ribeiro No.163 beloved “Stabat Mater.” (27/4, 8 pm, Grand Auditorium – Macau Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Stravinsky: The Soldier’s Tale Chamber Cultural Centre, MOP40-100), the Macau Enquiries: (853) 6353 9192 Organizer: Macau Philharmonic Association Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Opera (English: 25/4, 8 pm, Cantonese: Chinese Orchestra offers a selection of well- 26/4, 3 pm, Dom Pedro V Theatre, MOP60- known songs from the classical repertoire of 80), the orchestra’s first-ever chamber opera. Cantonese Opera. Follow the thrill of the Macau Grand Prix 27/4 “Star Voices” shine with a taste of Portuguese wine

A new concert series, “Star The Grand Prix Museum gives visitors the thrill of an actual race, with Voices” features a lineup of stories of famous racing stars of the Guia Circuit. twelve groups of Macau singers to the Whisky Bar on the last In the same building, the Wine Museum is a place to sample Portuguese Sunday evening of each month, wines (MOP10/per glass or MOP15/three glasses per person) and with Macau singers bringing learn about wine in Portuguese culture. The museum has more than a R&B, rock and jazz. In April, thousand different wine brands from Portugal and China. Sean Pang brings his pop music. Visitors can catch a live performance of Fado by Portuguese musician Paulo Pereira every Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 11:30 am. Time: 10 pm Venue: Whisky Bar, Star World Hotel, Avenida de Amizade Admission: minimum consumption of MOP 98 per guest(plus 10% service charge and 5% tax) Time: 10 am to 8 pm daily except Tuesdays Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 www.icm.gov.mo/om Organizer: Macau Orchestra Enquiries: (853) 8290 8698 www.facebook.com/macauartistes Venue: Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, 431, basement (Tourism Activities Centre-CAT) Enquiries: (853) 8399 6688 www.icm.gov.mo/ochm Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra Organizer: Macau Artistes Association Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8798 4108 / 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo

Macau Band Directors Communications Museum 12, 19, 23/4 18/4 1/3 - 30/6 Bold, beloved Yueju Opera Association Concert marks its 8th anniversary

Yueju, or Cantonese Opera, has a history of more than The Birmingham Symphonic Winds (UK) and Macau Youth Symphonic Band team Draw My Story of Stamps exhibition (1/3-30/6), 300 years. Distinguished by its bold performing skills, it is up to perform music by British entries from the Museum’s competition in which beloved throughout southern China, and free performances composers Philip Sparke, participants drew pictures related to Macau stamps of this traditional art are especially popular here in Macau. John Rutter, Guy Woolfenden, are on display in its Postal and Philately Gallery. featuring the Saxophone This year marks the tenth anniversary of Yueju Opera’s Concerto by Martin Ellerby Prestigious Stamp Design (1/3-1/6), showcasing listing as one of the “Masterpieces of the Oral and featuring saxophonist 150 original drawings by famous local stamp Intangible Heritage of Humanity” officially recognized Hannah Marchinowicz. designers plus valuable items from the collection of Choi Cheong Too and the stamp production by UNESCO. process of the “130th Anniversary of Macau Post”. Time: 8 pm Venue and time: Kam Pak Community Centre, Avenida Almedia Ribeiro, No.483 – 12,19/4, 7:30 pm Venue: Time: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm daily except Mondays Cinema Alegria, No.85E, Est. do Repouso – 23/4, 7:30 pm Admission: Free Venue: Communications Museum, Estrada de D. Maria II, no. 7. Admission: MOP10 Admission: Free Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Enquiries: (853) 2825 2825 www.mbda.org.mo Enquiries: (853) 2871 8063 / 2871 8570 macao.communications.museum content.macautourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_shows_entertainment/Yueju_2014.pdf Organizers: University of Macau, Macau Band Directors Assocaition Organizer: Communications Museum

Top ads recognized in Art is alive 16-26/4 28/3-13/4,26/4 16/3 - 15/4 2014 Effie China Awards The carnival goes on in St. Lazarus district “Effie” stands for effectiveness in marketing The Venetian Macao Carnevale Justin Tough Live 2014 World Tour The Achievement of Handmade Pinhole Camera communication, and the Effie awards are known 2014 (28/3-13/4, 6 pm to 10 pm on (5/4, 8 pm, Arena, MOP200-700), Exhibition (30/3-14/4), there’s a big vision within as the “Oscars” of marketing. In 2014 Effie China Monday to Thursday; 3 pm to multifaceted Hong Kong pop singer- a tiny handmade pinhole camera, and 10 Fantasia Awards – Macau, case studies of winning strategies 12 am on Friday to Sunday, Outdoor song-writer Justin Lo invites his fans shows it to us in an exhibition displaying well made are presented to showcase latest industry trends and lagoon, Free admission, supported by to a spectacular musical feast in this pinhole camera and photos of the beautiful St. boost competitiveness among marketing companies, Macau Government Tourist Office), one-night concert. Lazarus district. and to introduce the latest creative marketing theatre, dance, music and circus experience to residents and tourists. performances, and fun for the whole Stacey Kent – The Changing Local artists from the Artists or Art Groups- family. There’s a Light Storm, daily at Lights (26/4, 7:45 pm, The Venetian in-Residence Project (permanent exhibition), this 7 pm and 9 pm, comical jugglers and Theatre, MOP180-380), the popular exhibition includes works from five members of the Time: 9 am to 8 pm daily mime acts, a marching band, speed international Jazz singer Stacey Kent Artists or Art Groups-in-Residence project organized Venue: Macau Polytechnic Institute, R. de Luís Gonzaga Gomes spray painting plus dance troupes. offers a mix of originals in her light but by the Creative Industries Promotion Association Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2870 2218 www.effiechina.org Organizers: China Advertising Association (CAA), Effie China and Macau Polytechnic Institute expressive and engaging voice. of St. Lazarus Church District and 10fantasia; the Macau Independent Cinema Association, Macau Sculpture Association, Hyper Comics Society, Macau International Printmaking Arts Research Centre, No ifs, Look for the Comics Kingdom, and local artist Dor Lio. ands, or butts license Charity sale at “forgotten village” photo Macau’s 2012 law to prevent and All certified low-cost accommodations in Macau, exhibition (16/3-15/4), proceeds from the sale of control tobacco use prohibits smoking like guesthouses, pousadas, or hostels, are required items from an exhibition of photos of Ling Long village in most public place, even casinos, to display licenses. A certificate from the Macau in , Guangdong, home to a number of elderly which have designated non-smoking Government Tourist Office shows that their facilities recovered leprosy patients will go to benefit this areas to protect the public from second have passed inspections for hygiene, security and “forgotten” village and others like it. hand smoke. safety. Not complying with the law can result in fines Anyone smoking or carrying a lighted for occupants of illegal premises. tobacco product in a non-smoking area Report illegal establishments through the Tourism may be fined as much as MOP600. Hotline at (853) 2833 3000. Admission: Free Enquiry: (853) 2835 4582 www.10fantasia.com Organizer: For more information, see the Regime of Handmade Pinhole Camera Exhibition & Local artists from the Artists or Art Groups-in-Residence Project Tobacco and Control office at the Health - Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District, 10 Fantasia Creative Industries Bureau at www.ssm.gov.mo/smokefree Enquiries: en.macautourism.gov.mo/plan/ All activities are held at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Incubator or call (853) 2855 6789. legal_accommodation.php Enquiries: (853) 2882 8888 www.cotaiticketing.com “forgotten village” photo exhibition - IN16 Charity Group April at MAM Something old, 17/8/2013 Ox Warehouse 18/2-20/4 2/3-4/5 something new at MAM - 18/5/2014 Canton embroidery showcases new artists

Macau Museum of Art (MAM) brings exciting contemporary works of art and glimpses The Macau Fashion Gallery has assembled Last Romance of Macau – Birdy Chu Photography Exhibition of times past in fascinating old photos. some beautiful examples of Canton embroidery, (2/3-13/4), Birdy Chu roams Hong Kong streets using showcasing traditional clothing and shoes ranging photography to document and reflect social issues of concern. Macau Scenario – Animamix Biennale 2013-2014 (20/3-18/5), this exhibition has from wedding outfits to articles of tribute dating In this exhibition, photos from the 1990s and beyond show been held in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Taipei since 2007, showcasing works back to the reign of the Guangxu Emperor of the Macau’s urban transformation from an outsider’s viewpoint. by 23 local artists, under the influence of animation and comics. Qing Dynasty (1875-1908). Graffiti, Maze – A Creative Group Exhibition (2/3-4/5), Ox Macau Arts Window: Keeping Alive – Photography by Bonnie Leong (7/3 – In addition, the Macau Fashion Gallery has introduced Warehouse sets up a space where art lovers can create works 6/4), Leong investigates the relationship between herself and her memories. a new service – the Pop up Shop on the ground floor and enjoy the fun of the creative process. where local fashion brands are sold. Frames of Time: Photography of Old Macau Businesses (Permanent Exhibition), Time: 10 am to 8 pm daily except Monday Venue: Macau Fashion Gallery, No. 47, Rua de S. Roque Time: 12 noon to 7 pm daily except Tuesday Macau’s old commercial neighborhood around what is now the city’s most popular Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2835 3341 www.macaofashiongallery.com Venue: Ox Warehouse, corner of Avenida Do coronel Mesquita and Avenida Almirante Lacerda tourist site, Senado Square, once catered to the daily needs of residents. This Organizer: Macau Fashion Gallery Admission: free Enquiries: (853) 2853 0026 www.oxwarehouse.blogspot.com Organizer: OxWarehouse exhibition tells interesting stories from the heyday of these businesses many of which are only memories. The growth of the Macau Peninsula Two evocative shows at 11/3-31/5 10/3-10/6 Western Views on China: Prints of the 19th Century about China (Permanent traced through maps and photos Iao Hin Gallery Exhibition), exhibits 19th-century Western prints from the collection of MAM. This exhibition at Macau Story House, an art space Open 結 enclose 完 2 (10/3 – 1/5), Leo Yuen Wai Ip shows his Landscape Paintings of 20th Century Macau (17/8/2013 – 11/5/2014), 64 dedicated to historical research and education, affection for Macau in his canvases, using bold colors, exaggerated classical landscapes paintings of the 20th Century by 25 artists including sketches, retraces steps in the growth of the Macau Peninsula expressions and a sense of the absurd, all apparent in this exhibition. watercolors and oil paintings. through maps and vivid photos from different periods. The maps show that the city’s growth is A-Ma-Gau, Works by Carlos Farinha (18/4 – 10/6), award- Historical Paintings of Macau in the 19th Century (Permanent Exhibition), from a real geographical phenomenon, not just one of winning Luso-French artist Carlos Farinha makes his Macau debut the MAM collection reflect the Macau landscape and daily life in the 19th Century. economic development. with this exhibition of works depicting his impressions of the city during a visit. Hong Kong & Macau Illustrations (16/1 – 20/4), features 76 works by ten illustrators, half from Hong Kong and half from Macau. Time: 10 am to 8 pm daily except Monday and public holidays Time: 11 am to 7 pm daily Venue: Macau Story House, Rua Nova De S.Lazaro,6A Venue: Open 結 enclose 完 2 - Iao Hin Gallery, Rua da Tercena No. 39a & Estrada de Coelho do Amaral Admission: Free 11-17 FL R/C, Flat C, D ED. LIN Lei Enquiries: (853) 2835 3504 A-Ma-Gau - Iao Hin Gallery, Rua da Tercena No. 39a Organizer: Oral History Association of Macau Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2892 1908 www.iaohin.com Organizer: Iao Hin Gallery

Highlighting Macau artists journey into 20/12/2013 11/4-17/5 Macau’s creativity a small landscape - 11/5/2014

Focus on architecture: Premio Compasso Volante Ettore Zambelli (11-22/4), this design Art For All Society presents “Small competition’s objective is to design a space for cultural and science exhibitions in a site once Landscape – The Art Journey of occupied by shipyards in Coloane. The Premio Compasso Volante 3 Macau Artists,” an exhibition Ettore Zambelli is a collaboration among prestigious universities featuring forty works of local in Europe and Asia. contemporary artists Lai Sio Kit, Peggy Chan, and James Wong Other Colors (26/4-17/5), showcases new design works that showcasing scenes of Macau. combine old and new elements. On display are pieces of jewelry, ceramic works, and other crafts all made here in Macau. Time: 10 am to 7 pm daily except Monday (No admission after 6:30 pm) Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Time: 2 pm to 7 pm daily except Sundays Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays and public holidays) Venue: Creative Macau, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, Xian Xing Hai Avenue Time: 12 noon to 9 pm daily except Mondays, open on public holidays Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2875 3282 www.creativemacau.org.mo Venue: Grande Praça, MGM Macau, Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE Organizer: Macau Museum of Art Organizer: Centre for Creative Industries Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2836 6064 www.afamacau.com Organizer: Art for All Society

Something new at the Paint the Idea 27/3-27/4 8/3-18/5 8/2-30/4 Handover Gifts Museum – Manuel Casimiro All Things Woolly & Beautiful

The exhibition, Conforming to Vicinity – A Cross-straits Four- Portuguese painter, sculptor, photographer and film Take a glimpse of the light side of artistic region Artistic Exchange Project 2014 (27/3-27/4), showcasing director Manuel Casimiro makes his Macau debut expression and get to explore the back streets the latest art works by 13 artists from Macau, Taiwan, China and Hong with this exhibition of 147 works, in which he portrays of Macau’s central commercial district. Gisela Kong, and featuring installations, videos, paintings and photographs, various ways to perceive the world while challenging Cheung, a Hong Kong artist specializing in is another reason to visit the Handover Gifts Museum, which displays us to decipher the meaning of each piece. Casimiro hand crafted animals, knits wool to fashion many fabulous gifts from China’s 56 ethnic groups to celebrate the is based in Portugal, but he has traveled widely her whimsical and artistic creations. establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region. and been influenced by his friendships with some prominent figures in the art world of his time. Time: 10:30 am to 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm to 6:15pm, Time: 10 am to 7 pm daily Monday to Friday Time: 10 am to 7 pm daily except Mondays (no admission after 6:30 pm) Venue: Tap Seac Gallery, no. 95, Avenida do Conselheiro Venue: See Space (Opposite the Mandarin’s House) Venue: Special Exhibition Gallery, the Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE Ferreira de Almeida Admission: Free Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8504 1800 handovermuseum.iacm.gov.mo Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2896 8347 Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, He Xiang Ning Art Museum, Macau Museum of Art, Enquiries: (853) 2836 6866 www.macauart.net/TS www.facebook.com/Macau.seespace Pingtung Art Museum, University Museum and Art Gallery of the University of Hong Kong Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Rui Cunha Foundation Organizers: See Space

Exhibition of Chinese ink 15/3-27/4 25/3-29/4 paintings by Ma Feng Hui Introducing local art work

Chinese ink painting is a simple but expressive way Macau is a place where local artists can flourish and Exhibition of Calligraphy Works by Ho Pan to depict themes from nature, and this exhibition express their ideas to a wide audience. In recent (12-21/4, 10 am to 7 pm, UNESCO Centre of Macau, brings us 64 pieces of ink painting of subjects years, support has been given to groups and places Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção, Z.A.P.E), presents 80 including not just pine, but also bamboo, lotus and that support our burgeoning artistic community, with works by calligrapher Ho Pan. plantain from ZheJiang Art Museum curator Ma lots of opportunities for the public to learn about and Feng Hui. Ma integrates the features of eastern and appreciate the latest trends. World Cultural Heritage by Tang Yu Ming (25- western ink painting in thoughtful and thought- 29/4, 10 am to 7 pm, UNESCO Centre of Macau, provoking works. Chinese Calligraphy by Lin Ka Sang (25/3-3/4, 10 Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção, Z.A.P.E), Tang Yu am to 6 pm daily, Kam Pek Community Centre, Avenida Ming, famous for his Lunar New Year drawings in Time: 9 am to 9 pm daily Almedia Ribeiro, No.483), as part of its campaign to the 70’s, created a unique style by studying World Venue: Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Civic and promote local artists, the Macau Foundation hosts this Cultural Heritage art. His work combines eastern and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Avenida de Almeida exhibition of about 90 works by renowned calligrapher western features and has been exhibited for times in Ribeiro No. 163 Admission: Free Lin Ka Sang. many cities. Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2872 7066 www.fmac.org.mo Organizer: Macau Foundation

PREVIEW HIGHLIGHTS: Procession of Our Lady of Fátima (13/5), this tradition commemorates the revelation of the 25th Macau Arts Festival (2/5-8/6), the whole city is a stage for this popular festival, now in its Virgin Mary to peasant children in 1917 in Fátima, Portugal. Starting from the World Heritage Silver Jubilee year. This year has more than 200 events and performances including Cantonese Opera, site, St. Dominic’s Church, women carry a statue of the Virgin Mary from Senado Square to multimedia shows, experimental theatre and lots more. Best of all, many of the events are staged at Penha Chapel. Macau World Heritage sites, offering opportunities to enjoy Macau’s rich history in another way. What’s On Experience Macau App Experience Macau App Android Version iPhone Version

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