All Around the City Mar

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2012 NO.105
Mar
All Around the City
We need your support in transforming Macau into a water conservation city!
Want to help ‘green’ Macau? It’s easy: just join the team on its city walkabout,
Meet two of our most famous residents in the Giant Panda Pavilion, slip into the
across to the ‘Tai Kai Art Fair,’ where you can buy Macau and Hong Kong-made
planting seedlings in ‘Macau Green Week’ this Spring. The UNESCO Intangible
driver’s seat at the Macau Grand Prix Museum and do a couple of laps on the
creative products. Meander through the St. Lazarus District, stepping into art
Heritage-listed Drunken Dragon Dance is unique to Macau so be sure to catch
simulator, then enjoy traditional Portuguese Fado with a glass of vino at the Wine
galleries at the Tai Fong Tong Art House, 10 Fantasia - A Creative Industries
this month’s performances, along with Chinese martial arts, Lion Dances and
Museum next door. Take a peek into the past with a visit to the old Tak Seng On
Incubator and Albergue SCM. And the International Women’s Day Carnival in
Portuguese Folk Dances every weekend in several historic, atmospheric sites
pawnshop or find out about the latest technology in the Communications Museum.
the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion promises to be fun, as do the public activities
around town. Learn ancient handicraft skills in Lou Kau Mansion, savour Chinese
scheduled for the Proclamation of the Basic Law celebrations in nearby Tap Seac
tea and listen to the ‘I’ve got Rhythm’ concert by Macau Orchestra in the newly
Get up-to-the-minute tourism information from WH Macau App, WiFi GO, MacauMap
refurbished Mandarin’s House. You can also catch the Orchestra’s haunting
and Tourism Hotline to smooth your trip. Free guided tours are available to
‘Cathedrals in Sound’ and ‘Embodied Virtuosity’ featuring renowned violinist
historic St. Lawrence’s Church . . . and you’re most welcome to join the celebrations
Drink in the exhibitions of ‘Beauty & Entirety’ and ‘A Century of the Imperial Palace
Chuanyun Li. Meanwhile, the Macau Chinese Orchestra is staging ‘Beautiful
surrounding the Feast of Pak Tai and the Feast of Pao Kong!
and Gardens’ or the dance theatre in the ‘Nostalgia Refreshed’ exhibition in the
beyond the Great Wall’ and ‘Strange and beautiful fantasy’. And don’t miss
Macau Museum of Art. Lots to see and do, promising many Touching Moments!
the ever-mesmerising performances of ‘Bobby McFerrin’ and ‘hamlet b.’,
Join the ‘2012 China Happiness & Health Tour’ Theme Promotion Series Activities
‘Guangzhou Cantonese Opera’ and ‘Jan Lamb 30mething Scary Standup Comedy’.
or the ‘Reading Event’ in the Pin-to book shop off Senado Square, and then hop
7/3 ‘2012 China Happiness & Health Tour’
17 - 25/3 31st Macau Green Week
Theme Promotion Series Activities
Themed around ‘Green City, Ideal Home’, the
The ‘2012 China Happiness & Health Tour’ Theme
opening ceremony of the Green Week Carnival will
Promotion Series Activities to be held by the China
take place in Tap Seac Square (17/3, 2:00pm) with
National Tourism Administration will be supported
game booths, 3D flower bed and plant displays for
by 19 provinces and municipalities and the Tourism
all to enjoy. Visitors can also join the souvenir cover
Bureau of China. More than 100 people will participate,
stamped postmark activities, and get involved in a
giving Macau residents and visitors alike the opportunity
book release, indoor gardening and DIY. The final
to learn about the Chinese Mainland’s customs,
event of the Green Week Walk & Tree Planting (25/3) starts at Seac Pai Van Park at
characteristics and tourism resources.
10:00am and provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to ‘green’ Macau!
Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm Venue: Senado Square
Admission: Free www.macautourism.gov.mo
Organizer: China National Tourism Administration
Co-organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office
For details, please refer to Organizer. Enquiries: (853) 2888 0087 www.iacm.gov.mo
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
4, 11, 18, 25/3
8-10, 15-17, 22-25/3
High Tea in the Mandarin’s House
Wine Museum and Fado Performance
The Cultural Affairs Bureau will, through the course of the year,
Employing maps, texts, photos and videos
host a series of tea parties at the Mandarin’s House - to which
of the vineyards, the museum presents
landmark, once home to prominent Chinese thinker Zheng Guanying,
while tasting Pu’Er tea, a famous dark tea from Yunnan Province beloved of generations
of Chinese tea drinkers. Come to know more about the history of Macau - and tea - in the
Time of ‘Tea Culture in Spring’: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Opening Hours of Mandarin’s House: 10:00am to 6:00pm (No admission at 5:30 p.m.,
closed on Wednesdays)
Address: No. 10, Travessa de António da Silva
Admission: Free (Register via telephone to participate in ‘Tea Culture in Spring’)
Enquiries: (853) 2896 8820 www.wh.mo/mandarinhouse
Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau
6/3 Bobby McFerrin - Solo
The architectural design and décor of Tak
Seng On - ‘The Virtue and Success Pawnshop’
founded in 1917 - is an important part of the
heritage of Macau, and maintained by the
Cultural Affairs Bureau. The tower and ground
floor serve as the museum of a traditional
pawnbroker, exhibiting objects and photographs,
while the Cultural Club located on the premises
celebrates its ninth anniversary this month with a host of activities such
as the Chinese Tea Tasting Event (17-21/3 afternoon) and Chinese Tea
Demonstration (17, 18, 21/3 at 4:00pm).
The Virtue and Success Pawnshop Opening Hours: 10:30am to 7:00pm
(Open daily, except the first Monday of every month)
Cultural Club Business Hours: 10:30am to 8:00pm (Open daily)
Address: No. 390 & 396, Av. de Almeida Ribeiro
Admission: MOP5 (The Virtue and Success Pawnshop) / Free (Cultural Club)
Enquiries: (853) 2892 1811 www.culturalclub.net
a comprehensive education of viniculture,
Meet Macau’s Giant Pandas
with the emphasis on Portuguese wine
The Macau Giant Panda Pavilion in Coloane - designed
producing regions as well as references to winemaking in China. In addition to
to take advantage of the terrain’s natural undulations
being able to appreciate the social and economic importance of vino in
and sheltered characteristics - comprises two indoor
Portuguese culture and celebratory rituals, visitors can watch performances
activity quarters and an outdoor yard, while a large
of Fado (11:30am to noon), a traditional form of Portuguese music infused with
indoor exhibit area provides abundant information about the creatures’
sentiment and melancholy.
lives and habitats, and two viewing paths at different elevations provide
Time: 10:00am to 9:00pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Venue: Tourism Activities Centre-CAT, No. 431, Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes
Admission: Free (wine tasting: MOP10/per glass per person up to three glasses)
Enquiries: (853) 8798 4108 www.macautourism.gov.mo
Forever renowned for his signature debut song ‘Don’t Worry,
Macau Grand Prix Museum
Be Happy,’ 10 times Grammy winner Bobby McFerrin is an
Opened in 1993 to celebrate the 40th anniversary
unconventionally gifted artist who is also a fine improviser
of the Macau Grand Prix, this automotive treasure
who loves inviting audiences to sing along to unique
trove features cars and motorbikes that have made
rearrangements of R&B, pop, jazz and classical music.
history - and reputations - on the world’s most popular racing car and bike
Newsweek says, ‘He sounds, by turn, like a blackbird, a
street circuit. Tracing the event’s history since 1954 via the classic F3 GP, Guia
Martian, a soprano, a small child and a be-bop trumpet’. Earthbound fans and
Race and Motorcycle Grand Prix, the museum showcases some magnificent
extraterrestrials will not want to miss his quirky show.
machinery whilst paying tribute to the giants of the racing world. Test yourself
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP250, 200, 150, 80 Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 www.ccm.gov.mo
Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre
17 - 21/3 Tak Seng On and Cultural Club
to relate the history of wine and the terrain
you are invited! Soak up the classical atmosphere of this famous
serenity of an inner courtyard in this traditional Chinese residential compound.
Square.
on the interactive games and a couple of laps on the simulator!
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
access to two streams of visitors. Internal facilities include a logistics
centre with panda dens, bamboo-washing and storage quarters, feed
preparation room and feed warehouse.
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm; 2:00pm to 5:00pm (No admission after 4:30pm,
admission 6 times per day; Closed on Mondays, and Tuesday if
Monday is a public holiday)
Address: Seac Pai Van Park, Coloane Admission: MOP10
Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 www.macaupanda.org.mo
Transportation: Take the No. 50 bus from Praça de Ferreira do Amaral to
Macau Giant Panda Pavilion or terminal in Coloane Village.
No Smoking Ordinance
Now in Effect in Macau
Law no. 5/2011 Regime of Tobacco Prevention and Control entered into
force in Macau on 1st January 2012. To protect citizens and visitors from
exposure to second-hand smoke, smoking is prohibited in most public
indoor places such as hospitals, food and beverage establishments,hotels,
ports and airports, passenger shelters, shops, museums, karaoke
establishments and lifts.
Smoking is also prohibited in public outdoor areas such as parks,
Weekends in March - Stepping Out in Old Macau
Frenetic drumming, the clash of tambourines, and the spectacle of Chinese martial arts - every weekend, the highly emotive national dance performances of two countries that
have harmoniously co-existed for almost half a millennium to make Macau what it is today, in tandem with thrilling Kung Fu and Drunken Dragon demonstrations, are performed
against the backdrops of the city’s iconic historic squares and monuments. Tourists and residents never fail to thrill to these wonderful free open-air performances, which last about
20 minutes. Great photo-taking opportunities, great memories!
Lion Dance Performance (3, 10, 17, 24, 31/3 Saturdays)
Venue & Time: Rua do Cunha, Taipa - 2:00pm
Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 3:00pm
Ruins of St. Paul’s - 4:00pm
Portuguese Folk Dance Performance (4, 11, 18, 25/3 Sundays)
Venue & Time: Ruins of St. Paul’s - 11:00am
Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - Noon
Rua do Cunha, Taipa - 1:00pm
Drunken Dragon Performance (4, 18/3 Sundays)
Venue & Time: Praça da Amizade (Friendship Square) - 3:00pm
Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo
Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office
Chinese Martial Arts Performance (11, 25/3 Sundays)
Venue & Time: Praça da Amizade (Friendship Square) - 3:00pm
beaches, public swimming pools, escalators, footbridges and subways
as well as on public transportation. Please note that it is an offence for
any person to smoke or carry a lighted tobacco product in a designated
no-smoking area, with offenders subject to a maximum fine of MOP600.
For details of statutory no-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
Round the Clock with MacauMap &
Tourism Hotline
Time-strapped Tourists Opt for Handy
‘WH Macau’ App
With the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s ‘WH
Did you know that Macau is one of the most
Macau’ App, the city’s World Heritage
‘connected’ cities in the world? The Wireless
sites are just a sweep of the fingers
Broadband System is a dominant feature of
away. This handy application - which
Macau’s communications system and we
can be downloaded for free from the
want visitors as well as residents to take
App Store or Android Market by
advantage. So, if you’re here for a couple of days, or much longer, tune into
searching ‘ WH Mac au’ or ‘ Mac au
free wireless Internet connectivity with the territory-wide WiFi Go service.
Wor ld Heritage’ or www.macauheritage.net - provides useful contact
By using the IEEE 802.11 b/g standard WiFi Go device you can hook
numbers for enquiries and emergencies/assistance in traditional and
up with family, friends, business partners, etc. from almost anywhere in
simplex Chinese, English and Portuguese.
Macau - including museums, libraries, activity centres, sports centres, ports,
MacauMap - a handheld digital map of Macau designed for personal digital
assistants (PDAs) and smartphones, running on PalmOS, Pocket PC, Symbian
S60 smartphones, Symbian UIQ smartphones, iPhone and the WEB - displays
streets, hotels, restaurants, sightseeing spots and the network of public
bus stops and bus routes. Its search engine enables visitors to quickly and
conveniently locate restaurants by type and class, and searches for bus routes
from the boarding bus stop to the destination. All information can be displayed
in Chinese, English and Portuguese, and visitors can download from the Macau
Government Tourist Office website (www.macautourism.gov.mo) for free.
The Tourism Hotline (853) 2833 3000 is manned by operators and provides a
recorded message service for information in Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese,
English or Japanese.
WiFi Go the Way to Go!
Harnessing the magic of the Global Positioning System to pinpoint sites
throughout the Historic Centre of Macau, its 360-degree virtual reality
images and video clips can be accessed by mobile phones anywhere in the
and tourism information counters. Way to Go!
Service hours: Daily from 8:00am to 1:00am the following day
Enquiries: (853) 2828 3883 www.wifi.gov.mo
world. Programmes can also be downloaded via the free wi-fi service offered
Free Guided Tours of St. Lawrence’s Church
by the Ruins of St. Paul’s information desk in downtown Macau.
Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.icm.gov.mo
As a free service to the
Communications Museum Celebrates
6th Anniversary
The Communications Museum
many visitors enthralled
features numerous experimental
23 - 27/3 Feast of Pak Tai
by the centuries- old
churches of Macau, the
and interactive features, themed
around ‘Dare to Experiment, Dare
Pilgrimage Service of the
Once primarily fisherfolk, the people of Taipa
Catholic Lay Association of
were devoted to the Taoist god of the sea Pak
Macau offers free guided
Tai, to whom they dedicated a temple more than
tours of the 400-year old
100 years ago. To celebrate the god’s birthday on
St.Lawrence’s Church in
the third day and month of the Chinese calendar
the World Heritage ‘Historic
(24/3 this year), lion and dragon dances will be
Centre of Macau.’ Specially trained, multi-lingual docents recount the history
performed at noon in front of the temple, while
of this beautiful building, bringing alive the splendour, and sometimes the pain,
Chinese opera performances will be staged in a
of the past.
temporary shed in the temple precincts on four successive nights (23 - 26/3)
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm (Every Saturday and Sunday, without appointment)
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin, English & Korean
Enquiries: (853) 2892 1438
Organizer: Pilgrimage Service of the Catholic Lay Association of Macau
to Discover’. With free admission
on March 1, the exhibitions ‘2012
Communications Museum Electronic Device Construction Competition - Wall
Climber Device’, ‘My Favourite Stamps of Macao, 2011’ and the ‘17th
International Postage Stamp Design Contest’ (1/3-15/4) means lots to see and
absorb. And have fun as a weather TV presenter! Stand in front of the Weather
Chart, ask your friend to act as camera operator and, hey presto, Television
and residents will gather for a special celebratory dinner on (27/3) .
Monitor TV1 will display the image, which you can print using an entrance
card with credits.
Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm (No admission after 5:00pm, Closed on Mondays)
For details, please refer to Organizer.
Address: No. 7, Estrada de D. Maria II
Venue: In front of Pak Tai Temple, Rua de Regedor, Taipa
Admission: Free (except traditional dinner) Enquiries: (853) 2882 7295
Admission: MOP10
Enquiries: (853) 2871 8063 macao.communications.museum
Organizer: Associação de Moradores da Taipa
10 - 11/3 Dai Kai Art Fair
Macau has a long and illustrious history
of patronizing art, with past resident
3 - 20/3 The Feast of Pao Kong
3/3 - 1/4
Miao Artisans Ply Skills in Lou Kau Mansion
Miao silver ornaments embrace vivid folk
immortalizing the scenes and landscapes of
characteristics that take fulladvantage of
bygone Macau, and the modern generation
the perfect ductility and malleability of
well served by the Dai Kai Art Fair, held
silver, drawing on important silversmith
ten times a year on the second weekend
skills. This ethnic group is also feted for
of every month with the exception of May
the superb stitching, vivid themes and
and November. This popular fair enables local art lovers to showcase and
diversity of colours of its embroidery, with
sell their own products, while introducing the casual visitor to a treasure
the two art crafts -also inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage
trove of local talent.
List - which visitors can learn in the artists’ workshop (Every Saturday and
environs of the Temple of Pao Kong, which
was built in 1889 to ward off the ravages of the
plague that swept Hong Kong during the reign
of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty. In addition to
a special ceremony, lion dances and various performances (3 - 20/3), the
religiously-oriented Shen Kong Opera is performed in front of the temple for
Sunday, 3:00pm) in the World Heritage Lou Kau Mansion.
Venue: Communal area in Rua dos Marcadores
Admission: Free
Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Time: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays)
For details of Arts & Crafts Demonstration and Workshop, please refer to Organizer.
Admission: Free
24/3 ‘Pin-to Bookstore’ Reading Event
school, before being used as a youth activities
monthly reading event. This month’s
centre. The goal of the current occupiers is to
guest is a local environmental traveller
promote traditional Chinese culture and the
who will play a video while sharing
conservation of this enchanting area. The opening exhibition displays valuable
his travel and reading experiences,
private collections, from the Neolithic Age to modern China, including
particularly Spencer Wells’ green living
porcelain ware, bronzes, vases, statues, ornaments and paintings.
book. Participants are welcome to share their reading experiences, and
to the Taipa Flea Market on Sunday. It’s
easily accessible from Taipa High Street and
of surprise items! From period postcards
to stamps to lamps, jade pieces, jewellery,
coins, toys, collectibles and bric-a-brac of every description. Visitors regularly
flock to the market between Rua do Cunha and Rua de Regedor in the heart
of the old village searching for that elusive souvenir, and not many come away
can mail their subject on a postcard to ‘Pin-to’ prior to reading at this public
event for booklovers.
disappointed! The district also hosts an interactive street show when the
weather permits.
Time: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Sundays) Venue: Bombeiros Square, Taipa
Enquiries: (853) 2833 7676 www.iacm.gov.mo
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Reading Event Time: 8:00pm
Enquiries: (853) 2834 6626
Enquiries: (853) 2830 0045
Organizer: Associação de Mútuo Auxílio dos Moradores do Sam Pá Mun
comprises dozens of stalls selling hundreds
Local bookstore ‘Pin-to’ is holding a
Admission: Free
Admission: Free
mementos of Macau? Get yourself along
was built by a philanthropist in 1918 as a Catholic
Venue: No. 7, Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro
Venue: In front of Pao Kong Temple on Rua da Figueira
Itching to get your hands on some great
Tai Fung Tong Art House
Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm (Closed on Mondays)
For details, please refer to Organizer.
22/1 - 24/6 Taipa Flea Market
Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau
which the Tai Fung Tong Art House is situated
the entertainment of the public.
Address: No. 7, Travessa da Sé
Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.icm.gov.mo
Located in the S. Lázaro district, the building in
the twenty-fifth day of the second month of
the Chinese calendar (7/3 this year) in the
giants in the field like Chinnery and Smirnoff
Time: 3:00pm to 8:00pm
The Feast of Pao Kong is held every year on
Pin-to Book Business Hours: 11:30am to 9:00pm daily (till 10:00pm every Friday
and Saturday)
Address: No.31, Edf.Veng Heng 1a, Senado Square
10, 24/3
Plain Sailing with Macau Harbour Cruises
Admission: Free (Register via telephone or email [email protected])
Through the Streets - Pleasure Tour through
Taipa’s Historical Quarter
Enquiries: (853) 2833 0909 blog.roodo.com/pintolivros
Language: Cantonese
The Harbour Cruise pushes off from
the historical Inner Harbour and continues
past famous local attractions such as
The tour presents a remarkable peek into
an enchanting village honeycombed with
twisting, narrow lanes and dotted with little
houses painted in every Mediterranean
hue. Vibrant and still ‘local,’ Taipa is a study
in the old brushing shoulders with the new. Routes and themes change every
weekend, while your tour guide will introduce the buildings and attractions via
interactive Q&A sessions at Carmo’s Fair before embarking on this voyage of
discovery. Visitors can choose their own route according to the map of Taipa’s
A-Ma Temple, Macau Tower, Sai Van
‘Colourful Everywhere’
A Kaleidoscope of Cultural Activities
Bridge, Maritime Museum, and Kum Lam
Ecumenical Centre, presenting passengers
As well as its intriguing mix of ancient forts, lighthouse, museums, temples,
with a perfect perspective on the city’s
churches, and eclectic pot pouree of Chinese and Western culture, Macau
rich heritage in the adventurous, intimate environment that only a cruise
is famous for its festivals and the integration of the physical city with its
can bring.
myriad celebrations and events. To further promote local culture, Macau is
currently holding ‘Colourful Everywhere’ Macau Square Cultural Activities
Historic Quarter and Q&A sheet... or follow the tour guide.
in squares around the city, which are ideal for stage performances.
Time: 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Starting Point: Carmo’s Fair, Taipa
Admission: Free (Register via telephone: (853) 8394 3789 or online enrolment
at www.iacm.gov.mo)
Language: Cantonese Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
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, 120
Enquiries: (853) 2893 0013
Organizer: Macau Cruise Development Co., Ltd.
Discover ‘Green Macau’
This month, the 31st Macau Green Week heralds a plethora of planting activities,
coast, dating from 1865, close to Our Lady of Guia Chapel, which although tiny has
and Mt. Coloane, which houses the world’s tallest white jade A-Ma statue,
walks, talks and general environmental awareness. There are lots of public
beautifully restored frescos and a history spanning centuries.
standing 19.99 metres tall and weighing more than 500 tons. The views from here
are nothing short of spectacular. And to top off a day of ‘green sightseeing’, what
activities on the agenda to promote the ‘greenness’ of Macau but if you’re more
Taipa and Coloane are also ‘must-sees’ on your green tour. The architecturally
could be more appropriate - or fun! - than visiting the Giant Panda Pavilion in Seac
arresting Taipa Houses Museum is set in a truly romantic lakeside landscape on
Pai Van Park, a serene and very green park dotted with ponds, bridges, flowerbeds
If gardens appeal, you are definitely spoilt for choice in Macau - and one that you
a praia or promenade lined with gnarled banyan trees and frequented by rare
and benches. Go green, go Macau!
might like to check out is the compact but very restful Flora Garden on the Macau
black-billed birds that use the area as their habitat. A short distance away you can
Peninsula. Here you can see birds, flowers,
find the Sculpture Park of the Chinese Ethnics in Grand Taipa Natural Park, which
black bear - and a cable car, which can
offers stunning views towards Coloane in one direction and the Outer Harbour in
literally whisk you up to Guia Hill in a
the other. The hilltop has parking, walking trails, parkland, barbecue pits, exercise
minute or so. On reaching the summit you
facilities and even artificial grass-skiing facilities for kids.
inclined to plot your own ‘green tour’, then there are plenty of options to explore!
can explore the Air Raid Shelter Showroom,
once a warren of military tunnels, plus the
Moving on to Coloane Island - officially designated Macau’s country park - visitors
first modern lighthouse on the South China
can spend a very informative couple of hours wandering the A-Ma Cultural Village
3/3 Cathedrals in Sound
17/3 I’ve Got Rhythm!
Air Raid Shelter Showroom
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm (Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays, admission free)
Enquiries: (853) 8394 3783, 8988 4000 www.iacm.gov.mo/museum
Walking trails & park
Enquiries: (853) 2887 0277, 2882 7023 nature.iacm.gov.mo
Our Lady of Guia Chapel
Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 www.macauheritage.net
9/3 Embodied Virtuosity
Considered today as the ‘master-builder
The ancient stones of Macau’s
of cathedrals in sound,’ Anton Brucker’s
unique heritage sites once more
‘Symphony No. 7 in E Major’ serves as
resonate to the uplifting strings,
the centrepiece - with Bach’s ‘Jesu, Joy of
wind and percussion of the Macau
Man’s Desiring’ - of an evening of unrivalled
Orchestra as they play Brazilian
musical magic performed by the Macau
Villa-Lobos’ Bachiana Brasileiras
Orchestra under the practiced baton of
No. 1, Beethoven’s Serenade for
conductor Lü Jia. Music lovers can steep
Flute, Violin and Viola, Op. 25 (2nd
themselves in a powerful world of elevated musical structure and intense
Movement), perennial favourite, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (arr. String
orchestral colour in a UNESCO-listed World Heritage church justly renowned
Quartet), and Gershwin’s imaginative transfer of Broadway to concert stage
for its acoustic excellence.
with Porgy and Bess (arr. Brass Quintet). Spellbinding music in a hauntingly
Time: 8:00pm
classical setting - not to be missed!
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Beginning his violin studies at the age of three,
Chuanyun Li has emerged as one of the most
promising and respected young artists of his
generation. A dazzling musician, Li invigorates
the senses with his brilliant interpretation of
Tchaikovsky’s technically demanding ‘Violin
Concerto in D Major,’ Op. 35, while the safe hands of Conductor Lu Jia steer
the Macau Orchestra into a thrilling rendition of Haydn’s ‘Symphony No. 86 in
D Major’ and Dvořák’s ‘Symphony No. 8 in G Major,’ Op. 88.
Admission: MOP150, 120, 80 Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 www.icm.gov.mo/om
Venue: St. Dominic’s Church, St. Dominic Square
Free tickets distributed outside St. Dominic’s Church one hour
Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Mandarin’s House, No. 10, Travessa de António da Silva
before concert starts.
Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 www.icm.gov.mo/om
Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 www.icm.gov.mo/om Organizer: Macau Orchestra
Organizer: Macau Orchestra
Organizer: Macau Orchestra
31/3 ‘Strange and Beautiful Fantasy’ Concert
17/3 Jan Lamb 30mething Scary Standup
4/3 ‘Beautiful beyond the Great Wall’
Comedy - Macau
Solo Ensemble Concert
Make a date with popular Hong Kong DJ, singer, actor
Conducted by Pang Ka Pang, the Macau
and host Jan Lamb, who is sure to have you laughing
Chinese Orchestra will play traditional
non-stop. Known as the ‘Stone-faced Comedian’, and
Chinese music in the Dom Pedro V Theatre, the
an acknowledged trendsetter in his native Hong Kong,
first Western theatre in China. To conjure
Lamb has performed numerous stand-up comedy
up the magnificence of the Great Wall and
shows around the world, leaving audiences in Guangzhou,
surrounding countryside, the Orchestra will
Malaysia, Toronto and San Francisco in convulsions at his
perform such evocative pieces as ‘The Shepherdess,’ ‘The Beautiful Prairie
quick-witted turn of phrase and superb timing.
Home,’ ‘Nanping Curfew,’ and ‘Southern Border Moonlight’ in an acoustical
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: CotaiArena, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel
Admission: MOP700, 500, 300 Enquiries: (853) 2882 8818 www.cotaiticketing.com
Organizer: The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel
and architectural setting unrivalled in southern China.
Time: 8:00pm Venue: Mirror Hall, Dom Pedro V Theatre, No. 3, St. Augustine’s Square
Admission: MOP30
Enquiries: (853) 8399 6688 www.icm.gov.mo/ochm
Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra
9 - 10/3 Cool Shakespeare
11 - 13/3 Guangzhou Cantonese Opera
How do cultural workers cope in the jungle of
today’s global consumer society? Hong Kong
Cantonese Opera is a special representation
director Chan Ping-chiu attempts an answer in
of classical folk art, and is an ideal vehicle by
‘Hamlet b,’ a play that deconstructs and interweaves
which to plumb the artistic depths of local
two interpretations of the Bard’s original masterpiece spanning centuries.
culture. Take this opportunity to see a renowned
classic resonates even more today.
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP140 Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 www.ccm.gov.mo
Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre
Language: Mandarin and Cantonese (with Chinese subtitle)
by millions over time. In this concert, the ‘Butterfly Lovers’ will
be performed by Chinese pipa player Zhang Qiang to the
accompaniment of the Macau Chinese Orchestra. The
audience will also be treated to beguiling renditions
of ‘Lhasa’ and ‘Tea & Horse Caravan Trail,’ a real
trail once teeming with bandits, missionaries, traders,
monks and soldiers that connected Tang Dynasty
China to the outside world and rivalled the Silk
Road in terms of historical importance.
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP100, 60, 40 Enquiries: (853) 8399 6688 www.icm.gov.mo/ochm
Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra
29 - 31/3 Macau International Environmental
Co-operation Forum & Exhibition
Absorb the latest information on clean, efficient
energy, green buildings, green transportation,
waste and water management and other
related services. Visit the Pan-Pearl River
Delta, European Union, US and International
Guangzhou perform on the Macau stage in a
Theatre from Taipei, ‘hamlet b’ was first staged in 2010 with its reinvented
Ophelia was transformed into a savvy consumer. This irreverently reworked
Gang - has crystallized into a classic Chinese Concerto beloved
troupe of Cantonese Opera artists from
Co-produced by Hong Kong’s On & On Theatre Workshop and Mobius Strip
Hamlet a cultural symbol and superstar actor, his name a fashion brand, while
The well-known ‘Butterfly Lovers’ - composed by He Zhan-hao and Chen
Pavilion as well as the ‘Prime Exhibitors’ zone
spectacle of colour, pathos, bravado, athleticism
and song, by turn. Audiences are welcome to catch this performance on any
of three consecutive nights in the Macau Cultural Centre.
Time: 7:45pm.
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP280, 200, 150, 100, 60
Enquiries: (853) 2878 7701 www.ccm.gov.mo
Organizer: Associação de Ópera Chinesa Ieng Sang Fai
featuring leading brands. The conference will
address a low carbon urban future featuring E-mobility, Low Carbon Urban
Planning and Eco-Cities, Sustainable Tourism, and Energy Efficiency.
Exhibition
Time: 29, 30/3 - Trade visitors only; 31/3 - 9:00am to 6:00pm open to public for free
Venue: CotaiExpo, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel
Enquiries: (853) 8798 9675 www.macaomiecf.com
Organizer: Macau SAR Government
Hosts: Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute,
24 - 25/3 Macau Women’s Sports Carnival 2012
Have a Pleasant Stay in Macau,
in Legal Accommodation
Celebrated worldwide, International Women’s Day falls on March 8. To mark
When you visit Macau, you may only stay in licensed
its centenary this year, the event will be held on March 24 & 25. There will
accommodation - guesthouses, pousadas, hostels, etc. - to
be a seminar at 2:00pm on the first day with an athletic competition held in
avoid potential hazards such as fire and unsanitary
Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion from 9:00am the following day, featuring women’s
conditions. As the law on Prohibition of Providing Illegal
gymnastics groups in the Asia Tournament and sports and recreational athletics.
For details, please refer to Organizer.
Enquiries: (853) 2835 3748
Accommodation is now in force the Macau SAR Government
respectfully reminds visitors to patronize only legal accommodation - a list is
Admission: Free
www.sport.gov.mo www.macauwomen.org.mo
Organizers: Macau Sport Development Board,
available. You may also report illegal accommodation via the Tourism Hotline
on (853) 28333000. Let’s all be safe rather than sorry!
www.macautourism.gov.mo/en/info/accommodation.php
The Women’s General Association of Macau
Environmental Protection Bureau
2 - 4/3 25th Wedding, Banquet, Beauty
& Jewellery Expo
Renowned for its quality presentation and
the support of famous brands, the Expo this
month celebrates its silver anniversary! This
much anticipated event will provide the latest
information on essentials such as gowns,
banquets and catering, venue selection,
theme decoration, photography and video
services, invitation cards, rings, beauty care and a host of other products
and services
25/3 19th Anniversary of Basic Law Proclamation
that help make that special day even more spectacular.
Macau in March definitely means Touching Moments!
This month, the territory celebrates the 19th anniversary of the proclamation of the Basic Law of the Macau SAR. A
variety of public activities, such as a stage performance, will be held in downtown Tap Seac Square, with amenities like
inflatable children’s playing facilities and game booths available to visitors and residents alike so that as many people as
possible can learn more about the Macau Basic Law in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere.
Time: 3:00m to 8:00m (2/3) ; Noon to 8:00 pm (3 - 4/3)
Venue: CotaiExpo, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel
Admission: Free
Enquiries: (853) 2870 3930 / 6611 1339
Organizer: A Plus PR and Advertising Co.
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Tap Seac Square Admission: Free
Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100 www.macaolaw.gov.mo/19
Organizers: Association of Promotion of the Macau Basic Law, Legal Affairs Bureau, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau,
Education and Youth Affairs Bureau
8/12/2011 - 11/3/2012
24/11/2011 - 11/3/2012
Beauty & Entirety: Ceramics of the Song
Dynasty from the Palace Museum
A Century of the Imperial Palace and Gardens
‘A Century of the Imperial Palace and
10/3 - 8/4 The Stage of Joy
Young local painter Lio Hak Man - winner of Best
Creation Special Prize and Best Work at the
XXVI Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists in
The Macau Museum of Art is currently showcasing
Gardens: Photographs by Hou Yanchao’
187 priceless Song Dynasty imperial and ‘folk’
showcases 70 photographs characterised
ceramic ware pieces normally housed in the Palace
by their high density and large tonal range
Museum in Beijing. This era represented the zenith
by Mainland photographer Hou Yuanchao,
of the art, and in this display exhibition-goers may
whose perspectives of the Imperial Palace
experience sections devoted to ‘Imperial Elegance’
(also known as the Forbidden City), the
and ‘Poetic Fancy of the Folk’, with representative
Summer Palace, the Old Summer Palace,
ceramic ware from both the imperial kilns and the kilns of the common people.
the Eastern Qing Tombs and the Temple of
Visitors can also enjoy a free mini-concert (11/3 at 3:00pm) performed by the
Azure Clouds put the accoutrements of the royal family of the Qing Court under
Macau Chinese Orchestra in the gallery.
his uniquely creative microscope. Exhibition-goers continue to be fascinated by
Enquiries: (853) 8988 4100
the various halls, pavilions, temples, doors and aisles as well as the patterns and
www.iacm.gov.mo/museum
motifs on stone carvings and the grandeur of the imperial vessels and cultural
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
1/3 - 6/5
Ramblings: Photographs and Workshop by
Mica Costa-grande
This month, a superb photography exhibition themed
works of celebrated Portuguese photographer/
explorer Mica Costa-grande. In the course of a quarter
of a century, he has travelled the highways and byways
of Asia, Europe and America, recording memorable
moments rich in humanity and unique in cultural
symbolism. ‘The Precarious Camera’ workshop, lectured
by Mica Costa-grande, will be held from March 2 to
10 (every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday,
pastels, acr ylics and drawings in a joyous
exhibition that includes 39 portraitures of the
human face in all its fascinating diversity.
Time: 9:00am to 7:00pm daily
(Open on public holidays)
Venue: Pavilion, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, No. 10, Est. de Adolfo Loureiro
Admission: Free
relics of the Forbidden City in addition to the surrounding royal gardens.
17/12/2011 - 1/4/2012
Nostalgia Refreshed: Old Macau + New
Media with Dance Performance
‘Ramblings’ will feature more than 70 of the enduring
2010 - displays his oil paintings, watercolours,
8/2 - 11/3
‘POP IN’ Painting Print Exhibition by SAH
João Manuel de Melo Jorge Magalhães – who
Revisit some 200 scenes of old Macau
has exhibited in Macau Museum of Art and
through the lens of renowned local
the 54th Venice Biennale – has participated
photographers who have recorded
in various local and international events. ‘POP
the Ruins of St. Paul’s, National Day
IN’ Painting Print Exhibition continues the
Decorated Archways; The Sun and the
promise of a blossoming designer who has
Sails and Scenes of Old Streets. Eight
just got into his stride.
artists will also interpret old Macau via
registration required) in Portuguese and English at MAM.
Time: Noon to 8:00 p.m. (3:00pm to 8:00pm on Mondays)
interactive multimedia installations,
Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm (No admission after 6:30pm, closed on Mondays)
Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
animation, video, and other creative techniques. Local dancer Lou Chong
Neng will interact with audiences in a piece titled ‘Photography’ (9/3, 7:00pm
Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays and public holidays)
to 8:00pm) while Candy Kuok will perform her ‘Mountains and Sea, Memories
Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.artmuseum.gov.mo
of us in this City’ (18/3, 3:00pm to 3:30pm) to transport us to another place.
Organizer: Macau Museum of Art
‘The Soaring Dance Drunken Dragon Festival in Macau’ Exhibition
Artist, handicraft enthusiast, illustrator
to Macau fishermen, was listed in the
and cat-lover Yolanda Kog graduated
third batch of the National Intangible
in Fashion Design in Jiangnan before
Cultural Heritage List on 23rd May, 2011.
moving to Macau in 2008, where she
The Drunken Dragon Dance Parade
enjoys provoking reaction to seemingly
and the distribution of dragon boat
mundane objects and her two cats. In
longevity rice are not only of high cultural
this mixed media presentation at the
significance but fascinating to watch.
Ox Warehouse, Yolanda - inspired by
sections dedicated to ‘Overview,’ ‘History’, the ‘Drunken Dragon Festival’ and
‘Heritance and Network’ - also features some 11 works made with different
materials and techniques by students in order to instil in the younger generation
a sense of belonging and appreciation of the old, disappearing traditions.
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (No admission after 5:30 pm, closed on Mondays)
Admission: MOP15 (Free on 15th every month)
Venue: Macau Museum, Macau Museum Square No. 112
Enquiries: (853) 2835 7911 www.macaumuseum.gov.mo
Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau
Enquiries: (853) 2852 2550
Organizers: Albergue SCM
I Like You When You’re Quiet Mixed Media Illustrations by Yolanda Kog
The Drunken Dragon Festival, unique
‘The Soaring Dance - Drunken Dragon Festival in Macau’ Exhibition - comprising
Admission: Free
CREATIVE MACAU Exhibitions
18/2 - 25/3
19/1 - 15/4
Venue: Albergue Gallery, No.8, Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro
its members to create new works
for t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n ex h i b i t i o n
PRO LOGO (1-15/3). This exhibition
challenges artists to communicate
core ideas via cartoons, multimedia,
graffiti, animation and a myriad
other ways, to which some 20 artists
have responded with a vengeance.
The gallery is also hosting an exhibition of paintings by Justin Chiang
entitled HEROES (23/3-14/4). Created by the psychological support of the
Pablo Neruda’s remark ‘I like you when
mind, Justin says everyone can be a hero to different people.
you’re quiet because it’s as though
you’re absent’ - seeks ‘the flower of
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Closed on Sundays)
sub-consciousness blooming in my head’.
Venue: Creative Macau, G Floor, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai,
s/n, NAPE
Time: noon to 7:00 p.m. (Closed on Tuesdays)
Venue: Ox Warehouse, Intersection of Av. do Coronel Mesquita and Av. do
Almirante Lacerda
Admission: Free
CREATIVE MACAU has invited
Enquiries: (853) 2853 0026 oxwarehouse.blogspot.com
Admission: Free
Enquiries: (853) 2875 3282 www.creativemacau.org.mo
Organizer: Center for Creative Industries
Organizer: Old Ladies’ House Art Space
24/2 - 3/4 Soul OUT!
4 - 28/3 Abstract Spirit - Ikuan Chan
Artist Ikuan Chan’s exhibition
‘Abstract Spirit’ - inspired
and nurtured by the culture
and history of Western art
and its giants - employs
different
brushstrokes,
colours, textures and tones
to represent varying levels of
emotion. In addition to black
and white oil paintings, Ikuan
has a great passion for black and white film photography, which together
reinforce her very personal abstract style.
3/12/2011 - 4/3/2012
Venue: 10 Fantasia - A Creative Industries Incubator, No.10, Calçada da Igreja
de S. Lázaro
Admission: Free
out Loud’ live music shows,
Pakeong is renowned for his
live drawing performances.
Known for his insightful questioning of
From
artistic norms, renowned local artist
his
highly
James Wong is showing 72 paintings
trial with colours, he has
and sculptures in Art Base Gallery
incessantly projected his own
throughout the winter. Wong has
soul onto his art in an attempt
devoted his career to printmaking and
to transcend his own self. ‘Soul OUT!’ is indeed the expression of the artist’s
art education, and both aficionados
absolute attitude toward creativity without reservation. This exhibition
of his work and newcomers to his
showcases his drawings, ready-made objects, sound and installations.
paintings and sculptures are sure to
find a variety of subject matter that
Time: Noon to 7:00pm (Closed on Sundays and public holidays)
Venue: Art for All Society, No. 52, Est. da Areia Preta, Edificio da Fabrica de
Time: 10:0am to 8:00pm daily (Open on public holidays)
Venue: Art Base 1 Gallery, Avenida do Almirante Lacerda, Edf. Ind.
Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8988 9235 www.artbase1.org.mo
Organizer: Penha Creative Association
Baterias N.E. National, 10th Floor
Admission: Free
Enquiries: (853) 2836 6064
www.afamacau.com
Organizer: Art for All Society
Enquiries: (853) 2835 4582 10fantasia.blogspot.com
Organizer: 10 Fantasia - A Creative Industries Incubator
Highlights
Preview
stylish
monotone drawings to today’s
‘talks’ to them.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
In addition to his ‘Crying
‘Lost and Found’ Exhibition of Works by James Wong
• Observe or participate in assorted religious programmes during the period of the venerated A-Ma Festival (11-15/4).
• The ‘17th Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Festival’ (20-23/4) is renowned for its colourful float parade, carnival and culinary programmes. Enjoy a unique Myanmar & South East Asian festival right here in Macau!
• Easter (6-8/4) heralds wonderful celebrations all around the city, and a time for reflection in Macau’s World Heritage-listed churches.
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 Regulation, Macau Communications Museum,
Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Cultural Club, Pilgrimage Service, A Plus Pr & Advertising Co., Associação de Moradores da Taipa, Associação de Mútuo Auxílio dos Moradores do
Sam Pá Mun, Macau Cruise Development Co., Ltd., Chan Hin Io, Ox Warehouse, Pin-to Book Store, Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra Association, Albergue SCM, 10 Fantasia - A Creative Industries
Incubator, Creative Macau, Penha Creative Association, AFA, Associação de Ópera Chinesa Ieng Sang Fai, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel
Note: Activities subject to change, please check with the organizers.