All Around the City
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All Around the City
2012 NO.110 English Version All Around the City We need your support in transforming Macau into a water conservation city! Visitors come to Macau for a whole host of reasons. Some like to check out the city’s new galleries such as C-Shop, Macau Fashion Gallery, Macau Tourism and Cultural Activities Centre and the new Na Tcha Temple Exhibition Hall, while fantasy buffs are sure to make a bee-line for ‘The Magic of Butterfly Reinventions’ and ‘Ice World’. The more scientifically inclined won’t want to miss the Macau Science Centre’s new Planetarium dome show ‘Space Junk 3D’, and arts oriented visitors can find lots to their liking with the latest offerings from Macau Cultural Centre - including ‘Nine Songs’, ‘Saltbush Children’s Cheering Carpet’, ‘Let’s Rock the Musical’, ‘Theatresports’ and ‘Macau Band Fair’. The UNESCO-listed Intangible Cultural Heritage of ‘Yueju Opera’ can also be enjoyed by a wide spectrum of audiences in different venues around Macau. Concert-goers can see Sandy Lam Live in Macau, Beauty and The B2st Live in Macau, Tsai Chin Live in Macau, Jolin Tsai MYSELF Live in Macau, while party animals can check out TABOO and the SPLASH Summer Poolside Finale. Enjoy an Evening Concert under the stars in an idyllic lakeside setting in Taipaand see what you’ve been missing at the ‘Dai Kai Art Fair’ and the ‘Sun Never Left - Public Art Performance’. If you love dance and you’re in the city on a weekend, you’re in the right place! See the UNESCO-listed Drunken Dragon Dance, Chinese Lion Dances, Chinese martial arts, Portuguese Folk Dances and Street Dances held all over town. Visitors can see traditional arts and crafts at Lou Kau Mansion, and learn more about Macau’s centuries-old churches on the ‘Guided Tour of Macau Churches,’ while theatre lovers will be enchanted by the ‘Nocturnal Drama at Taipa Houses,’ and explorers will want to sign up for the ‘Pleasure Tour through Taipa’s Historic Weekends in August - Stepping Out in Old Macau Quarter’ and ‘Taking a Walk Through the Streets of Macau’. Learn how to make the perfect cup of Chinese green tea . . . and don’t miss the Grand Prix Museum and Wine Museum, with samples at reasonable prices! The Feast of Maidens and the Feast of Hong Kung are celebrated on the same day, and the Feast of Kuan Tai is also held this month. Meanwhile, a diversity of interests is served by the ‘Asia Adult Expo’, ‘Baby & Child Product Expo’, ‘Macau Lohas Expo’ and ‘Guangdong and Macau Branded Products Fair’. No need to be overwhelmed with so much going on - just electronically plug into free services such as the WH Macau App, Audio Guide Service, WiFi GO, Macau GeoGuide, MacauMap and Tourism Hotline. They’re all there to help smooth your trip every step of the way in a city bulging with things to do! 10/8 ‘Nine Songs’ - Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Frenetic drumming, the clash of tambourines, the spectacle of the Lion Dance, Chinese martial arts, Drunken Dragon performances plus Portuguese Inspired by Jiu Ge’s masterpiece of the same name conceived more folk dances - catch these highly emotive performances every weekend against the diverse backdrops of the city’s iconic historic squares and monu- than 2,000 years ago, ‘Nine Songs’ is a celebration of life and an exaltation ments! And if modern moves suit your palette better you’ll definitely want to catch the city’s emerging street dance scene. Tourists and residents of honourable death. Acclaimed choreographer Lin Hwai-min of never fail to thrill to these wonderful free open-air performances, which last about 20 minutes. Great photo-taking opportunities, great memories! renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theatre draws on ancient imagery and Lion Dance Performance (4, 11, 18, 25/8 Saturdays) Venue & Time: Rua do Cunha, Taipa - 2:00pm Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 3:00pm Ruins of St. Paul’s - 4:00pm Street Dance Performance (4, 11, 18, 25/8 Saturdays) Venue & Time: Rua do Cunha, Taipa - 12:00 noon Ruins of St. Paul’s - 3:00pm Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 4:30pm Portuguese Folk Dance Performance (5, 12, 19, 26/8 Sundays) Venue & Time: Ruins of St. Paul’s - 11:00am Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) -12:00 noon Rua do Cunha, Taipa - 1:00pm Drunken Dragon Performance (12/8 Sunday) Venue & Time: Praça da Amizade (Friendship Square) - 3:00pm Chinese Martial Arts Performance (5, 19/8 Sundays) Venue & Time: Praça da Amizade (Friendship Square) - 3:00pm 18/8 Jump into SPLASH sensibilities, blending modern and traditional body movements into a ritual reflecting the cycles of Nature. This piece has made such an impact on audiences worldwide that The New York Times describes it as ‘A work of epic resonance and contemporary relevance’. Time: 8:00pm Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Admission: MOP250, 200, 150, 100 Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 www.ccm.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office See Tourist Attractions using Audio Guide Service Summer Poolside Finale May to October Butterfly Pavilion Takes Off Cool pool party ‘SPLASH Vol.6 If exploring the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Macau is Designer Stephen Stefanou invites the curious to step into a fantasy butterfly ‘habitat’ created - Summer Poolside Finale’ is on your sightseeing agenda, then you can’t do better than inside a 26ft x 21ft fly-eyed, geodesic dome clad with emerald green sea sponges, carpeted headed to Macau to get the popping into the Macau Government Tourist Office Information with organic wheatgrass, and decorated with oversized sculptures, housing some 1,000 exotic summer party season swimming. Counter in Senado Square, which offers a convenient, free butterflies. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in hundreds of species of butterfly displayed Featuring the polished acts of world-renowned DJs in one single Audio Guide Service. Available on a first come, first served on 60 iPad screens in an inspired, surreal art video. ‘The Magic of Butterfly Reinventions’ is an event, SPLASH Vol.6 puts the hard rock - and a lot more! - in basis and a modest returnable deposit, your mobile guide extraordinary fantasy world in which visitors can examine species from China, Malaysia, Africa the Hard Rock Hotel pool from early afternoon to late at night. will introduce Macau and put you on the road to many places and South America in the mesmerising environs of the Butterfly Pavilion. Swing by for the fun, the sun, the drinks and winks . . . of historic interest in Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, Time: 2:00pm to 1:00am the next day Venue: Hard Rock Hotel Poolside, City of Dreams Macau Admission: HK$350 / Guests must be 18 years of age or older Enquiries: (853) 8868 6688 www.cityofdreamsmacau.com/splash Organizer: City of Dreams Macau Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm daily Venue: Grande Praça, MGM MACAU, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8802 8888 www.mgmmacau.com Organizer: MGM MACAU English, Japanese and Korean. Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm daily Location for pick-up & return of audio device: Macau Government Tourist Office Information Counter / Senado Square Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo 23/8 Feast of Hong Kung 19/5 - 16/9 Freeze! Ice World Returns to Macau The Hong Kung Miu (Bazaar Temple) - built in 1750 - venerates Marshal Hong Kung, whose Asia’s biggest indoor ice event has returned to The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel for summer! The sprawling indoor venue wooden statue was retrieved from the seashore where the temple now stands. The artefact maintains a chilly minus 8 degrees Celsius, while its ten zones - featuring a wide variety of exciting new themed areas and sculptures, was inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List and is Macau’s first entry in including Macau’s signature icons and heritage sites - have been crafted by world renowned Harbin ice carvers. Explore a Fairy this category. The Feast of Hong Kung is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh moon of the lunar calendar Tale Forest, featuring a pumpkin carriage plus frozen waterfall and lake, international landmarks, the Russian Magic Maze, Asian (23 August this year), and features a celebration event. Delights, ice labyrinth, Double Dragon Slide, music hall and gallery - and dress warmly! Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm Venue: Open ground in front of Hong Kung Miu (Temple) Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2892 1409 Organizers: Associação de Mútuo Auxílio do Bairro Abrangendo a Rua Cinco de Outubro, Associação de Mútuo Auxílio dos Moradores da Marginal, Associação de Mútuo Auxílio dos Moradores de Lou Sek Tong Time: 12:00 noon to 8:00pm daily Venue: CotaiExpo, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Admission: MOP100 Enquiries: (853) 2882 8888 www.venetianmacao.com Organizers: The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, Heilongjiang Provincial Ice and Snow Art Development Co. Wine Museum & Grand Prix Museum Macau Tourism and Cultural Activities Centre Smoking Ordinance Employing maps, texts, photos and videos to relate the history of wine and The 5-storey Macau Tourism and Cultural Law no. 5/2011 Regime of Tobacco Prevention vineyard terrain, the Wine Museum presents a comprehensive education Activities Centre (CATC) provides money and Control entered into force in Macau on 1st of viniculture, with the emphasis on Portuguese wine producing regions as exchange facilities, booking services for January 2012. To protect citizens and visitors from exposure to second-hand well as references to winemaking in China. Visitors can also taste the wine hotels and restaurants, guided tours and smoke, smoking is prohibited in most public places such as hospitals, food and (MOP10/per glass or MOP15/three glasses per person) while absorbing transportation bags, beverage establishments, hotels, ports and airports, passenger shelters, public the niceties of the history of this stimulating nectar. books, apparel and home accessories in transportation, shops, museums, karaoke establishments and lifts in addition to plus locally-made the MOD Design Store in Basement I. The Lusitanus Portuguese Café offers parks, beaches, public swimming pools, escalators, footbridges and subways. Next door, the Grand Prix Museum displays legendary racing cars and spectacular views of the Ruins of St Paul’s from its terrace, while the Macau motorcycles that have put the famous Guia street circuit squarely on the Tea Story features tea tasting and related products, and Basement II provides Please note that it is an offence for any person to smoke or carry a lighted world map. Why not strap yourself into the a multimedia experience of the city’s newest and most exciting attractions. tobacco product in a designated no-smoking area, with offenders subject to a simulator for a couple of hair-raising laps! Time: 10:00am to 9:00pm (Closed on Tuesdays) Address: Tourism Activities Centre, No. 431, Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8798 4108 www.macautourism.gov.mo Address: Largo da Companhia de Jesus (near the Ruins of St Paul’s) Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2836 5382 www.macautourism.gov.mo/en/discovering/sightseeing.php maximum fine of MOP600. For details of statutory non-smoking areas, please refer to the Regime of Tobacco Prevention and Control Office. Tobacco Prevention and Control Office, Health Bureau Report and enquiry hotline: (853) 2855 6789 www.ssm.gov.mo/smokefree Getting Around Macau Now Even Easier Time-strapped Tourists Opt for Handy ‘WH Macau’ App WiFi Go the Way to Go! More free apps to get about Macau! MacauMap (www.macautourism.gov.mo)- With the Cultural Affairs Did you know that Macau is one of the a handheld digital map designed for personal digital assistants (PDAs) and Bureau’s ‘WH Macau’ App, most ‘connected’ cities in the world? The smartphones, running on iPhone and the Web ﹣ displays streets, hotels, restaurants, the city’s World Heritage Wireless Broadband System is a dominant sightseeing spots and the network of public bus routes, with all information sites are just a sweep of the feature of Macau’s communications displayed in Chinese, English and Portuguese. fingers away. This handy system and we want visitors as well as application - which can be residents to take advantage. So, if you’re There’s also the Macau GeoGuide (www.dscc.gov.mo/geoguide), an e-map downloaded for free from the here for a couple of days, or much longer, tune into free wireless Internet desktop aid with iPhone/iPad Apps whose functions include map browsing, App Store or Android Market connectivity with the territory-wide WiFi Go service. By using the IEEE adjacent scenic spot search, area and distance measurement. by searching ‘WH Macau’ 802.11 b/g standard WiFi Go device you can hook up with family, friends, or ‘Macau World Heritage’ or business partners, etc. from almost anywhere in Macau - including museums, The Tourism Hotline (853-2833 3000) is manned by operators and provides a w w w.macauheritage.net - libraries, activity centres, sports centres, ports, and tourism information recorded message service for information in Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, provides counters. Way to Go! English and Japanese. numbers for enquiries and useful contact emergencies/assistance in traditional and simplex Chinese, English Guided Tour of Macau’s UNESCO-listed Churches As a service for the many visitors enthralled by the centuries-old churches of Macau, the Pilgrimage Service of the Catholic Lay Association of Macau offers free gui de d tour s of so me of t he m o st architecturally important buildings in the ‘Historic Centre of Macau’. Specially and Portuguese. Harnessing the magic of the Global Positioning System to pinpoint sites throughout the Historic Centre of Macau, its 360-degree virtual Macau Fashion Gallery - created as a vehicle to promote and showcase fashion - any where in the world. Programmes can also be downloaded via the serves as an interactive window for fashion art education, academic exchange, free wi-fi ser vice of fered by the Ruins of St. Paul’s information desk different cultures and mutual communication, and in its first exhibition invites in downtown Macau. renowned fashion designers from Greater China to present their qipao collections Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.icm.gov.mo for the ‘Resurgence of the Qi Style’ (30/6-30/9). Seasoned local designer Kitty Ng helps make the sparks fly! Meanwhile, C-Shop introduces international high fashion clothing and accessories in modernist surroundings created by local St. Lawrence’s Church, St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church, and St. Augustine’s Church recalling the splendour, and sometimes the pain, of the fascinating past. 23, 30/8 Feast of Maidens & Feast of Hungry Ghosts Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm (Every Saturday and Sunday, without appointment and subject to staff availability) Language: Cantonese & Mandarin only Enquiries: (853) 2892 1438 Organizer: Pilgrimage Service of the Catholic Lay Association of Macau Falling on the seventh day of the seventh moon of the lunar calendar (23 August this year) the Feast of Maidens recalls the legend of the Cowherd and Heavenly Weaver who can only meet once a year on a bridge of birds spanning the Milky Way. The Feast of Hungry Ghosts on the fourteen day of the seventh moon of the lunar calendar (30 August this year) - when Hell opens and spirits wander the Earth - occurs the following week, when the ghouls can be placated by rice offerings and small paper models burned in the streets. Ever wonder what happens to orbiting space junk? The Macau Science Centre’s ‘Space Junk 3D’ film presents the fascinating answers in its all-new Planetarium dome Macau Makes Bold Fashion Statement reality images and video clips can be accessed by mobile phones trained docents recount the history of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ‘Space Junk 3D’ A Hit with Earthlings Service hours: Daily from 8:00am to 1:00am the following day Enquiries: (853) 2828 3883 www.wifi.gov.mo architectural guru Carlos Marreiro. ‘C’ also serves as a public platform for the striking works of Macau’s emerging fashion designers. Macau Fashion Gallery Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm (Closed on Mondays) Venue: No. 47, Rua de S. Roque Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2835 3341 www.macaofashiongallery.com C-Shop Time: 11:00am - 9:00pm daily Venue: Avenida Doutor Mário Soares Posto de Aténdimento e C-Shop Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2871 8940 www.c-cshop.com 11/8 Feast of Kuan Tai show as Don Kessler - the ‘Father of Space A major figure in Chinese mythology, the legendary Kuan Tai is venerated as Junk’ - guides us through a journey of discovery a superhero by several temples in the territory, one of the most important of involving massive collisions in star fields and which is situated in Rua dos Following two years of careful lots of near misses! Mercadores in the Historic preparation, the Na Tcha Exhibition Centre of Macau. This year, Hall - a permanent exhibition site And while you’re here, be sure to check out the super-intelligent NAO in the Robotic the second celebration day featuring ceramic artefacts, a stone Gallery (G07). NAO speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese and English, of the Feast of Kuan Tai falls pendulum, roof tiles and eaves ‘empathises’ with human emotions, practises Taichi and dances to Michael Jackson on the twenty-fourth day of related to the Taoist deity - recently music, too! And for a breathtaking view of Macau’s landmarks, you should hop on the sixth moon (11 August) opened adjacent to the UNESCO Macau’s longest escalator to the Scenic Pavilion on the roof. The MSC is open 7 days and is popularly observed World Heritage listed temple. The a week until 31st August this year. throughout Macau by devotees Macau Science Centre Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm (No admission after 5:30pm, open on public holidays) Address: Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Admission: Exhibition Centre: MOP25 Planetarium (Dome/Sky Shows): MOP50 Planetarium (3D Dome/3D Sky Shows): MOP65 3D Dome Show Enquiries: (853) 2888 0822 www.msc.org.mo Na Tcha Exhibition Hall Now Open Na Tcha temple, situated next to of the god. the Ruins of St. Paul’s, was built in 1888 to help combat the plague, while its sister shrine is situated in Calçada das Verdades. 18/8 Evening Concert - A Piece of Blue Taiwanese songbird Panai Kusui’s Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm (Closed on Wednesday, open on public holidays) Address: No. 6, Pátio do Espinho Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.icm.gov.mo pensive voice reflects a life of wandering and yearning for home, and in this July to December UNESCO-listed Yueju Opera a Cantonese Gem evening’s intimate outdoor concert Yueju Opera (Cantonese Opera) can be traced back over 300 years. Prevalent in Guangxi, Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macau, Yueju Opera was listed under ‘Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity’ by UNESCO in September 2009, and from now until December visitors can enjoy mesmerizing Yueju Opera at Cinema Alegria, Kam Pek Community Centre, Macau Cultural Centre and Sands Macau Hotel Theatre. Admission: Free www.macautourism.gov.mo/en/discovering/entertainment.php#93 11, 25/8 Through the Streets - Pleasure Tour through Taipa’s Historic Quarter she sings a medley of her plaintive 25/8 Taking a Walk through the Streets of Macau folk songs against the backdrop of the Nine interesting routes are unveiled in the ‘Taking a Walk through the Streets mesmerising Taipa Carmo Zone, with of Macau’ tour. Follow in the artistic steps of Chinese painter Gao Jianfu its placid lake, beguiling promenade, and Russian painter George Smirnoff, check out an intriguing old shop and and very magical atmosphere. Spend streets, and visit the UNESCO-listed Lou Kau family mansion and charitable a sultry evening under the stars with organizations plus temples in Taipa, historic buildings in Coloane and the a ‘piece of blue’ designed to transport Southern Stone landscape. Game stalls, drama performances and tea tasting you to a calmer, more reflective place. kick things off in the opening activities event (25/8, 3:00pm to 6:00pm, free, Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm Venue: Amphitheatre of Av. da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau communal area in Rua dos Mercadores) so come one, come all! Guided Tour for nine routes Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm Admission: Free (Registration required) Language: Cantonese Enquiries: (853) 8394 3783 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau 3/8 ‘New Tenant in an Old Mansion’ - Nocturnal Drama in Taipa Houses-Museum Explore an enchanting village The play ‘New Tenant in an Old Mansion’ honeycombed with twisting, narrow revolves around Ah Hon, who abandons lanes and dotted with little houses his filmmaking dreams to work as a real Ms. Deng Ting - this month’s speaker in the popular ‘Taste the Tasty Culture painted in every Mediterranean hue. estate salesman despite years of study in 2012’ series - reminds us that as the tea leaves used for brewing green tea are Vibrant and still ‘local,’ Taipa is a the U.S. By chance, he meets an old lady fresh and tender incorrect brewing can cause them to turn yellowish, diminish study in the old brushing shoulders at the Taipa Houses-Museum who claims their fragrance and take on a bitter taste. The August tea gathering will teach with the new. Routes and themes to have once lived there . . . A fantasy of attendees three methods on how to properly brew green tea with a glass cup change every weekend, while your sorts unfolds to the extent we wonder: and distinguish the subtle differences between them. tour guide will introduce the buildings Does the mysterious old lady hold the and attractions via interactive Q&A sessions at Carmo’s Fair before embarking key to rekindling Ah Hon’s dreams? The Little Mountain Arts Association will upon this voyage of discovery. Choose your route per Taipa’s Historic Quarter reveal all. and Q&A sheet . . . or follow the tour guide. Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm Starting Point: Carmo’s Fair, Taipa Admission: Free (Registration required) Language: Cantonese Enquiries: (853) 8394 3789 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm Venue: Taipa Houses-Museum Admission: Free (Registration required) Language: Cantonese Enquiries: (853) 8394 3782 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau On performance day, opening hours of the Taipa Houses-Museum will extend to 7:00pm. 25/8 Green Tea in a Glass Cup Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm Venue: Macau Tea Culture House, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden at Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida Admission: Free (Registration required) Language: Cantonese Enquiries: (853) 8394 3783 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau The Great Outdoors Meets the Great Indoors In times gone by, many of Macau’s visitors sought to escape the summer also leap from the Tower courtesy of the world famous A J Hackett Bungy EXPRESS - 9th Anniversary heat in their own cities by enjoying the zephyr breezes and lower temperatures Jump. If you like your fun with your feet firmly on the ground, a visit to Macau Group Exhibition’ (29/8- of the enclave. When the mercury rises these days, lots of people still make a Fisherman’s Wharf might be in order. This sprawling Outer Harbour theme 15/9) at Creative Macau, bee-line for Macau because it’s cool - but in so many different ways! park - housing a mix of traditional European-style building facades - offers and ‘Flying Strokes’ - The shops, restaurants and bars in a relaxed, airy waterside location that’s Calligraphy of Ho Loi Seng Apart from its two beaches (Hac Sa and Cheoc Van offer sun, sea, snacks difficult to beat. Meanwhile, pool people will want to check out the Hard Rock (4/8 - 2/9) in Lou Lim Ieoc and a variety of water sports), the Macau Giant Panda Pavilion and many Hotel’s SPLASH party or possibly surf the world’s largest wave pool atop Garden Pavilion to name walking trails on Coloane Island are a real magnet for people who enjoy the Galaxy Macau. but a few. can see Hong Kong from the top of Mt. Coloane and the Chinese ethnic But Macau’s great indoors beckons, too. The Venetian Macao’s Ice World Whether you’re an indoors person or an outdoors individual, this summer statues hill! 2012 (open until 16th September Monday to Sunday 12:00 noon - 8:00pm) in Macau is really going to be different because you now have a whole bat- is billed as Asia’s biggest ice wonderland so if you’re trying to escape the tery of electronic aids to rely on that can take you to virtually any spot in The outdoors can also mean adventure, and Macau Tower, on the peninsular, summer heat, ten thousand sculpted blocks of ice at minus 8 degrees Celsius the territory, identifying streets, bus networks, restaurants, hotels and resorts, is a perennial favourite with adrenalin junkies - defined here as people who should do the trick! That’s not the only creative buzz going on in town: the the Historic Centre of Macau, and all points in between. like walking round the top of buildings 233 metres up without a handrail - galleries are alive with new exhibitions such as the Poetic Shell Exhibition while Skywalk X takes hair-raising fun to its limits. The super-brave can (12-25/8) at 10 Fantasia - A Creative Industries Incubator, the ‘MACAU great outdoors, not to mention spectacular views. On a clear day you really Concert Powerhouse Lines Up Diva Royalty 11 - 12/8 Dai Kai Art Fair Now, that’s really cool. Art for Art’s Sake! Legendary singers appear on stage in Macau this month, with evergreen Hong Macau has a long and illustrious history of patronizing art, with past resident The arts are well represented in August, with the ‘Children’s Cheering Carpet Kong pop diva Sandy Lam headlining her all-time greatest hits in ‘Sandy Lam giants in the field like Chinnery and Smirnoff immortalizing the scenes and Saltbrush’ (3-5/8) employing infra-red lighting and an innovative theatrical mix to Live in Macau’ (4/8). Korean pop boy band Beast and award-winning girl band landscapes of bygone Macau. The modern generation is also well served by promote environmental awareness. Theatre Farmers present their exciting 4Minute, follow with ‘Beauty and the B2st Live in Macau’ (11/8), while enduringly the Dai Kai Art Fair, held ten times a year on the second weekend of every ‘Theatresports’ competition in a lively 3-day event (17-19/8) not to be missed, while popular Taiwanese pop/folk songstress Tsai Chin premieres with ‘Tsai Chin Live month with the exception of May and November. This popular fair enables ‘Let’s Rock the Musical’ (24-25/8) produced by Hong Kong’s Spring-Time Experimental in Macau 2012’ (18/8). Taiwan’s Dancing Queen Jolin Tsai wraps up a star-studded Macau and Hong Kong art lovers to showcase and sell their own products, Theatre gets the nostalgia juices bubbling with its presentation of legendary Hong month in ‘Jolin Tsai - MYSELF Live in Macau’ (25/8), ably abetted by her own whilst introducing the casual visitor to a treasure trove of local talent. Kong 70’s band ‘Winner’. group of talented dancers and American ‘move maestros’. Time: 8:00pm Venue: CotaiArena, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Admission: Please refer to Organizer Enquiries: (853) 2882 8888 www.cotaiticketing.com Organizer: The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Time: 3:00pm to 8:00pm Venue: Communal area in Rua dos Marcadores Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Sun Never Left - Public Art Performance 2 - 5/8 Guangdong & Macau Branded Products Fair Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, the ‘Sun Never Left - Public Art Performance’ This year marks the 4th year of the Guangdong & Macau Branded Products stalls selling homemade products, particularly paintings and arts and crafts. You can also sit down for a refreshing drink, read, chat and be entertained by leisure and entertainment. The Fair features a range of famous branded live music in a pavement cafe atmosphere that lets you watch the world go by products from Guangdong Province and Chinese branded products in addition as you size up the art fair products for sale. to exhibiting and selling featured products made or designed in Macau. The product presentation and an online virtual platform as well as cultural and arts performances. Date & Time: 2/8: 12:00 noon to 8:00pm 3-5/8: 11:00am to 8:00pm Venue: Convention and Exhibition Centre, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8798 9277 www.guangdongmacaofair.com Organizer: Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm (Every Saturday and Sunday) Venue: Rua de São Roque, St. Lazarus District Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2834 6626 www.cipa.org.mo Organizer: Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus th Now in its ninth year, the Baby & Child Products Expo offers everything for parents and their little ones. A wide variety of products is on sale at favourable prices, including children’s teaching and learning kits, educational toys, children’s wear, health food and more. Star-struck kids can show off their talents on-stage and celebrities are on hand to join in fun games with Expo-goers! Renowned as a ‘One-stop Educational Information Desk’, the Baby & Child Products Expo has something for everyone. Time: 11:00am to 8:00pm Venue: Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2870 3930 / 6611 1339 Organizer: A Plus PR and Advertising Co. 29/6 - 15/9 TABOO - Limited Run Show Following the runaway success of ‘The House audacious entertainment extravaganza aimed at the large scale promotion of adult products, AAE 2012 seeks to serve as a conduit for buyers and sellers under one roof in the areas of networking, education and quality products. Date & Time (For public): 17/8 - 3:00pm to 7:00pm 18, 19/8 - 11:00am to 8:00pm Venue: CotaiExpo, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel Admission: MOP120 (Guests must be 18 years of age or older) Enquiries: (852) 2528 0227 www.asiaadultexpo.com Organizer: Vertical Expo Services Co. Ltd. Have a Pleasant Stay in Macau, in Legal Accommodation 15/7 - 25/12 Taipa Flea Market Taipa Flea Market is easily accessible from Taipa High Street and comprises dozens of stalls selling hundreds of surprise items! From traditional delicacies to period postcards to stamps, lamps, jade pieces, jewellery, every description. Visitors regularly flock to the market in the heart of the old village searching for that elusive souvenir, and not many come away disappointed! The district also hosts an interactive street event from 4:00pm to 5:30pm featuring magic, music and dance shows. Time: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Sundays) Venue: Bombeiros Square, Taipa Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau adult patrons of Club Cubic in the City of Dreams, where international artists will perform in a show billed as an ‘eye-opening entertainment experience’. Scheduled for a limited run this summer, TABOO promises to raise the temperature and push the boundaries in Macau’s biggest nightclub. Time: 10:00pm to 11:00pm (Door opens at 9:30pm / Wednesdays to Saturdays) Venue: Club Cubic, City of Dreams Admission: From HK$2,000 (Tall Table 2 persons) to HK$28,800 (Taboo Table 8 persons) Guests must be 18 years of age or older. Tables reserved in advance. Enquiries: (853) 8868 6767 / (852) 800 933 936 (Toll Free) www.cityofdreamsmacau.com/taboo Organizer: City of Dreams 4/8 - 4/9 Anshun Masks & Folk Dolls Crafted in Historic Lou Kau Mansion Inspired by traditional theatre and normally hewn out of white poplar, the carving techniques and superb craftsmanship of coloured, glazed Anshun Masks have secured this art form an inscription on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List (Craft demonstrations by multiple award winner Li Hongxiu 4-12/8). You can also see craft demonstrations of handmade Guizhou Folk Dolls (by renowned artisan Yan Xiaoni 4-12/8) epitomizing the local culture and colourful costumes of this ethnic group. Yan has created some 50 series of folk dolls in nearly a thousand different styles. Living Carnival 2012 17 - 19/8 Asia Adult Expo 2012 Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Admission: Please refer to Organizer Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 www.ccm.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre of Dancing Water’ fantasy, the Franco Dragone 31/8 - 2/9 The Macau Lohas Expo and Quality With Asia generally providing limited trading platforms and opportunities for Youth Wind Ensemble from Germany and the Macau Youth Symphonic Band. coins, toys, collectibles and bric-a-brac of Entertainment Group is introducing a new and 24 - 26/8 9 Baby & Child Products Expo musical delights (28/8) culminating in performances by the Baden-Wuerttemberg is held in the environs of St. Lazarus Church, with the adjoining lane full of Fair, a carnival-style event embracing trade, cultural exchange, shopping, Fair facilitates business networking opportunities, The Macau Band Directors Association is going full blast with a confection of This mega event seeks to promote a culture of healthy city living, whilst creating numerous business opportunities for attendees. Some 150 exhibition booths set up by industry such as healthcare, beauty care, lifestyle, environmental protection, fitness facilities, mental health counselling, etc. - will promote the concept of green living via product displays, professional theme seminars and exciting activities. Date & Time: 31/8 - 1/9: 10:30am to 9:00pm 2/9: 10:30am to 8:00pm Venue: Convention and Exhibition Centre, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 6212 6622 www.lohasmacau.com Organizer: Macau Lohas Industry Association ‘Colourful Everywhere’ a Kaleidoscope of Cultural Activities Time: Lou Kau Mansion: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays) Arts & Crafts Demonstration: 12:00 noon to 7:00pm (Tuesdays to Fridays) 10:00am to 7:00pm (Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays) Workshop: Anshun Masks - 11:00am to 1:00pm (11-12/8, MOP20/per session) Folk Dolls - 3:00pm to 5:00pm (11-12/8, MOP20/per session) Free docent service: 10:00am, 12:00 noon, 2:00pm & 4:00pm (Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays / 45 minutes per session / Language: Cantonese and Mandarin) Address: No. 7, Travessa da Sé Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.icm.gov.mo Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Plain Sailing with Macau Harbour Cruises The Harbour Cruise pushes off from the historical Inner As well as its intriguing mix of ancient forts, lighthouse, museums, temples, Harbour and continues past famous local attractions such When you visit Macau, you may only stay in licensed accommodation - churches, and eclectic pot pouree of Chinese and Western culture, Macau is famous as A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Sai Van Bridge, Maritime guesthouses, pousadas, hostels, etc. - to avoid potential hazards such for its festivals and the integration of the physical city with its myriad celebrations Museum, and Kum Iam Ecumenical Centre, presenting as fire and unsanitary conditions. As the law on Prohibition of Providing and events. To further promote local culture, Macau is currently holding ‘Colourful passengers with a perfect perspective on the city’s rich Illegal Accommodation is now in force, the Macau SAR Government Everywhere’ Macau Square Cultural Activities in squares around the city, which heritage in the adventurous, intimate environment that only respectfully reminds visitors to patronize only legal accommodation - are ideal for stage performances and give easy access to spectators. a cruise can bring. a list is available. You may also report illegal accommodation via the Tourism Hotline on (853) 2833 3000. Let’s all be safe rather than sorry! www.macautourism.gov.mo/en/info/accommodation.php For details, please refer to Organizer. Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2830 2045, 2832 4622 Organizers: Federação da Indústria e Comércio de Macau Centro e Sul Distritos, Associação de Mútuo Auxílio dos Moradores do Bairro de San Kio Time: 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm (Duration: 1.5 hours) Start point: Ponte No. 12 (Port-Interior), Rua do Visconde Paco de Arcos Admission: MOP398, 298, 80 Enquiries: (853) 2893 0013 Organizer: Macau Cruise Development Co., Ltd. 16/8 - 4/11 Macau - Sketches by George Chinnery 7/7 - 19/8 ‘Spirit and Substance’ - 18/4/2012 - 31/1/2013 Macau Art Window Artworks Exhibition of Lio Man Cheong Undoubtedly the most influential of foreign artists in With the objective of providing Recalling the ancient Chinese literati Lin Xie’s 19 th Century Asia, Englishman George Chinnery’s local artists with a display platform admonition that ‘the ingenuity of thinking is the works and sketch books illuminate a great talent for to showcase the city’s latest integration of spirit with substance,’ renowned observation as well as technical excellence in this artistic and creative works, Macau artist Lio Man Cheong’s paintings pulsate with exhilarating exhibition. Sampans, junks, pedlars, the Macau Art Window project heart-warming imagery and emotional depth. Whilst fisherfolk, fortresses, temples, military officers and invites six artists to show their realistically depicted, his works also convey abstract coastal views all spring to life in the pen and ink works individually throughout concepts and a strong feeling of metaphor - perfectly sketches he committed to paper during his 27 years the year. This time round, Russian encapsulating the concept of ‘spirit and substance.’ in old Macau. artist Konstanin Bessmertny All pieces on display in this exhibition are recent unleashes his acerbic humour works, including his oil paintings, watercolours, with ‘Times of Great Ignorance - Exhibition of Works by Konstantin Chinese inks, acrylics and mixed media. 21/6 - 9/9 Sculptures of Nathalie Decoster Bessmertny’ (7/7-19/8) in a sardonic visual pun. In contrasting miniature human figures and gigantic geometric symbols to create 26/7 - 23/9 Inward Gazes: Documentaries of Chinese Performance Art 2012 the sensation of infinity in a collection of works that blend sculptural philosophy with Nature, contemporary French artist An active collector and preserver of Nathalie Decoster is both provocative and documentaries of Chinese performance amusing. In support of this talented artist, art from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong the Macau Museum of Art is hosting the Kong and Macau as well as from overseas ‘Muse of Silence: Sculptures of Nathalie Chinese, MAM is currently exhibiting Decoster,’ while One Central Macau is four ‘outstanding pieces’ and 52 holding the ‘Nathalie Decoster Sculptures ‘selected pieces’ in the 3rd edition of its Exhibition’ (10:30am to 11:00pm / Avenida seminal ‘Inward Gazes: Documentaries de Sagres, Nape / Admission free / Enquiries: of Chinese Performance Art’. Time: 9:00am to 9:00pm daily (Open on public holidays) Venue: Temporary Exhibition Gallery of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Avenida Almeida Ribeiro No. 163 Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 www.iacm.gov.mo/museum Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau 4/8 - 2/9 ‘Flying Strokes’ - The Calligraphy of Ho Loi Seng A year in preparation, prize-winning local artist Ho Loi Seng’s solo Chinese calligraphy exhibition opens with 50 masterpieces. Inspired by Eastern Han calligrapher and writer Cai Yong’s description of calligraphy as ‘flying strokes,’ the highlights of Ho’s works include classic (853) 28229838) showcasing some 20 poems and essays such as Su Shi’s ‘Prelude to the sculptures in different galleries. Melody of Water’ and ‘The Butterfly and the Flower’. Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm (No admission after 6:30pm, closed on Mondays) Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Museum Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays and public holidays) Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Museum of Art 26/5 - 7/10 Maritime Porcelain Road - Relics from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Museums Time: 9:00am to 7:00pm daily (Open on public holidays) Venue: Pavilion, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, Est. de Adolfo Loureiro No. 10 Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 www.iacm.gov.mo/museum Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau 4/8 - 15/9 Creative Macau Exhibitions Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau all once In commemoration of another important served as significant ports of departure on the milestone, Creative Macau will hold the maritime porcelain road, and this exhibition displays ‘MACAU EXPRESS - 9th Anniversary 173 artefacts from the museums of these three Group Exhibition’ (29/8-15/9) featuring regions plus several new works from Macau. the works of some 20 local artists in a Historical paintings and maps from the Eastern mix of photomontages, product designs, Macau Creations is celebrating its 2nd anniversary Han to the Qing Dynasty are also on display, as illustrations, art installations and with more than 30 famous local artists and a a r e e nt h r a l l i n g r e l i c s f r o m t h e s u n ke n Song multimedia, etc. repertoire of their individual styles. It is also 17/5 - 19/8 MC Biennale - Joint Exhibition of Collaborative Artists transforming its art works into creative products Dynasty merchant ship Nanhai I. Exhibition-goers can also see short documentaries on porcelain Chinese artist Un Chi Iam enters into the spirit of the occasion by showing 16 of her in limited quantities so that more art lovers can production plus a series of multi-media displays arresting Chinese ink paintings in the ‘Un Chi Iam Exhibition’ (4-20/8). take them home. The high quality reproductions of the original art prints now showcased are an and an educational zone. Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm (No admission at 5:30pm, closed on Mondays) Admission: MOP15 (Free on 15th every month) Venue: Macau Museum, No. 112, Praceta do Museu de Macau Enquiries: (853) 2835 7911 www.macaumuseum.gov.mo Organizers: Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture, Home Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong S.A.R. Government, Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau S.A.R. Government 27/5 - 5/8 The Fantasy Land - Works by David Wolle A graduate of the Saint-Étienne School Time: 2:00pm to 7:00pm (Closed on Sundays) Venue: Creative Macau, G Floor, Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2875 3282 www.creativemacau.org.mo Organizer: Centre for Creative Industries are then enlarged and represented by the artist on canvas, vaguely suggestive of surreal objects bordering on reality. The ar tist ’s works encourage the observer to learn what unites us to reality, and demonstrate how a comprehensible symbol aligns with cognitive thought. His frustrating oeuvre - we always want more - is integral to the viewer’s response. Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm daily (Open on public holidays) Venue: Tap Seac Gallery, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, No. 95 Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2833 5140 www.macauart.net/ts Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm daily Admission: Free Venue: Macau Creations, No. 5-A, Rua da Ressurreição R/C, Edf. Tsuinga (Near Ruins of St. Paul’s) Enquiries: (853) 2835 2954 www.macaucreations.com Organizer: Macau Creations 14/7 - 12/8 ‘Refinement of Arts’ - Exhibition of Arts and Crafts from Shanghai Internet which, in order to celebrate unrecognisable plaster objects which of all things creative won’t want to miss! 12 - 25/8 Poetic Shell Exhibition The Outersky Poet Association is a loose assembly of poets on the of Fine Arts, David Wolle creates small, artistic collage of grand proportions that admirers its 10th anniversary, has collated the Shanghai - a melting point of cultures and arts poetry of some of its members from from all over China and the West - presents an Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan exhibition of its world famous folk arts and crafts along with their photographs. in Macau. The 60 items to be exhibited include Adding a visual dimension to their jewellery, crafted gold, pottery, wood, bamboo, thoughts, they hope to reveal deeper stone, cloth, paper and dough, in addition to Intangible poetic truths in ways that are almost Cultural Heritage items such as Songjiang Gu ‘installation’-like in nature. Reflection Embroidery and Jiading bamboo carving. Much for on the ‘shell of reality’ is the name of the connoisseur to admire, and for the curious to the game. learn about. Time: 10:30am to 6:30pm (Closed on Mondays) Venue: 10 Fantasia - A Creative Industries Incubator, No.10, Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2835 4582 10fantasia.blogspot.com Organizers: 10 Fantasia - A Creative Industries Incubator, Outersky Poet Association Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm (Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays) Venue: Exhibition Gallery, the Taipa Houses-Museum, Avenida da Praia, Taipa Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 www.iacm.gov.mo/museum Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau 9/6 - 12/8 Dragon Interception - Little Dragon Asking for Direction 14/6 - 5/8 ‘Beyond Memory’ - Exhibition of Porcelain Painting by Arlinda Frota Following a long period of creative introspection, Allen Wong now unveils his new work titled ‘Dragon A medical doctor for 41 years, the well-travelled artist Arlinda Frota has used the Interception - Little Dragon Asking for Direction’. With more than a nod to Damien Hirst’s unique conduit of art to understand the dimensions of both Eastern and Western cultures. deconstruction techniques, the artist blends kung fu legend Bruce Lee’s images into two-dimensional, Particularly attracted to Macau, she has learned the techniques of porcelain painting, three-dimensional, static and pulsation perspective, in Prussian blue. Exhibition-goers are sure to get a infusing artistic elements from far and wide in her latest 136-work exhibition. kick out of the stunning result! Time: 12:00 noon to 7:00pm (Closed on Sundays and public holidays) Venue: Art for All Society, 10th Floor, No. 52, Est. da Areia Preta, Edificio da Fabrica de Baterias N.E. National Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2836 6064 www.afamacau.com Organizer: Art for All Society Time: 12:00 noon to 8:00pm (3:00pm to 8:00pm on Mondays) Venue: Albergue Gallery, No.8, Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2852 2550 alberguemo.blogspot.com Organizers: Albergue SCM • The night sky of Macau will be thunderously aglow with the pyrotechnic feast of the 24th International Fireworks Display Contest (8, 15, 22, 29/9, 1/10) throughout September, culminating on China’s National Day on 1 October. Enjoy the bangs, whizzes, ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ . . . and bring your camera! • Treat your loved ones to the Traditional Chinese Lantern Festival this Mid-Autumn Festival in squares and parks throughout Macau on the nights of 29 September to 1 October. Enjoy music and dance performances, lantern-flying, tasty moon cakes and traditional riddles. Address: Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção, nºs 335-341, Edifício ‘Hot Line’, 12º andar, Macau Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Email: [email protected] Tel: (853) 2831 5566 Fax: (853) 2851 0104 Website: www.macautourism.gov.mo What’s On online version: whatson.macautourism.gov.mo Ticketing Hotline: Macau (853) 2855 5555, Hong Kong (852) 2380 5083, Mainland China (86) 139 269 11111 Website: www.macauticket.com Photos: Macau Government Tourist Office, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Health Bureau, Bureau of Telecommunications Regulations, Cartography and Cadastre Bureau, Macau Science Centre, MGM MACAU, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, City of Dreams, Pilgrimage Service, Associação de Mútuo Auxílio dos Moradores da Marginal, Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District, Vertical Expo Services Co. Ltd., A Plus Pr & Advertising Co., Macau Cruise Development Co., Ltd., Chan Hin Io, Creative Macau, AFA, Albergue SCM, 10 Fantasia - A Creative Industries Incubator, Macau Creations Note: Activities subject to change, please check with the organizers.
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