The first Macau Ocean Culture Festival celebrates Macau’s long-standing waterborne culture and traditional industries with a series of public activities.
The highlights include an exhibition with a special sailing ship “berthed” on Sai Van Lake Square, with outings on Sai Van Lake. In addition, a shadow puppet performance on September 17 recounts the impact of fisheries development on marine ecology and the fishermen’s culture of Macau. Some of the other activities include guided tours, workshops, exhibitions, talks, reading clubs and ecological tours. Everyone is welcome to explore and experience the event.
When: August 1–September 30, 2017
Where: Sai Van Lake Square and Dom Pedro V Theatre, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details, contact +853 6375 3464, www.porthistory.org.mo