A chance to promote and exchange cultural knowledge between Portuguese-speaking countries and regions, the 20th Lusofonia Festival is the perfect place to experience all things Portuguese for the community of Macau!
The Lusofonia Festival is a perfect place for locals and visitors alike from all different cultures and walks of life. From authentic food, drinks, and hand-crafts from different the Portuguese culture, partner that with performances of music and dance also with great games and activities for kids!
Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Portugal, São Tomé e Princípe, Goa, Daman and Diu, Guinea-Bissau, Macau, Brazil and Timor Leste are the Portuguese-speaking countries and regions that will gather at the Taipa Houses Museum to present music and dance performances, as well as a glimpse of their own little differences in culture.
On Friday, catch the parade by Macao 1st Samba School at 7:30–8:30pm and music performances from Macau artists at 7:30–10:00pm. Take the kids on Saturday from 3:00pm onwards to enjoy the traditional games and pony rides. Stay for the music and dance performances until 10:00pm. Go back on Sunday and savor more of the Lusofonia Gastronomy restaurant from 12:00pm to 3:30pm and 6:30pm to 10:00pm. There’s just so many things to explore in the splendid setting of the festival.
When: Thursday–Sunday, October 19–22, 2017
Where: Taipa Houses Museum, Avenida da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa, +853 8988 4000 / 2882 7527 /8399 6699, www.icm.gov.mo
How much: Free admission