The Feast of Na Tcha continues what is one of Macau’s most distinctive cultural traditions, featuring several religious rituals and folk activities dedicated to Na Tcha, often considered the patron deity of children. This year, the festival is celebrated with three days of activities at the Na Tcha Temple located near the Ruins of St. Paul’s. Associated events include a Lion Dance Parade touring several places in Macao and Taipa. The Prince Na Tcha Parade, featuring a golden dragon guard and celestial beauties scattering petals in abundance, is another fixture also dedicated to Na Tcha taking place during this period: it starts from the Na Tcha Ancient Temple on Calçada das Verdades, before heading to Senado Square.
When: June 18–21, 2019
Worship Ceremony – 9:30am, June 18, 2019
Religious Rituals – 11:00am, 1:30pm, June 18, 2019
Cantonese Opera – 2:00pm and 7:30pm, Jun 18, 19 and 20, 2019
Parade – 2:00pm, June 19, 2019
Lion Dance Parade – 9:30am, June 20, 2019
Retro Song Performance – 7:00pm–10:30pm, June 21, 2019
Shadow Play – 7:00pm, June 21, 2019
Where: Na Tcha Temple, No. 6 Calçada de S. Paulo, Macau and Ruins of St. Paul
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2836 6178, +853 6686 1798 or +853 6668 5027
