There will be a lot of (free) action for one day only a bit across the peninsula, Taipa and Coloane! the Feast of Buddha (Feast of the Bathing of Lord Buddha) will focus on the ceremonial washing of all the statues of Buddha in the temples throughout Macau and the islands. Meanwhile, there will also be the Feast of the Drunken Dragon: The fishermen associations organize this festival, which starts in the morning at the Kuan Tai Temple near Senado Square, where men perform drunken dance with wooden head and tail of a dragon.
They will then parade through the streets to the Inner Harbour and drink wine until they drop. They are honouring a man who managed to destroy an evil dragon when alcohol gave him courage. Tam Kong Festival takes place in Coloane and is a colourful festival celebrating the birthday of the God Tam Kong. This child god is said to control the weather and help the sick. Among the fishing community, he is second in popularity only to A-Ma. This day is celebrated with Cantonese Opera performances, a street procession and dragon dance.
When: Sunday, May 12, 2019
Where: Senado Square and other locations across the city
How much: Free admission
