The “7th Latin American Cultural Festival” organized by the Macao Association for the Promotion of Exchange between Asia Pacific and Latin America (MAPEAL) is held from October 11 to November 30, 2019, in Macau. The participating countries of this year include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The festival consists of thirteen different cultural activities namely photo exhibitions, a gourmet food festival, cooking demonstrations, coffee and tea festival, Latin wine and spirits festival, but also a music and dance party, among other events!
Photo exhibitions include: “Latin American Historical Sites and Relics”, Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Parliamentary Relations Between China and Uruguay (1959-2019), “In Touch with Argentina” and “In Touch with Brazil”. The food festival integrates delicacies from Uruguay, Panama, Brazil, Peru, and Chile, while the cooking demonstrations by Latin American chefs happen for both chefs and students, but also the general public. There’s also a Macao-Latin Coffee and Tea Festival – “National Barista Champions Workshop” and much more to enjoy in the mega happening.
When: October 11–November 30, 2019
“Latin American Historical Sites and Relics” and Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Parliamentary Relations Between China and Uruguay (1959-2019) – October 11–17, 2019
“In Touch with Argentina” – October 18–24, 2019
“In Touch with Brazil” – November 1–11, 2019
Uruguayan Gastronomy Week – October 11–17, 2019
Panamanian Gastronomy Week – October 25–31, 2019
Brazilian Gastronomy Week – November 1–7, 2019
Peruvian Gastronomy Week – November 12–17, 2019
Chilean Gastronomy Week – November 18–24, 2019
Where: Macau Tower, Tromba Rija Restaurant, Macau University of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Rui Cunha Foundation, MGM Cotai
How much: Free admission for most events
The Latin American Gastronomy Week events cost MOP $175 and over
For more information, send an email to [email protected] or check the festival’s official website
