The former fishing community in Taipa was devoted to the Taoist god of the north, Pak Tai, and dedicated a temple to the deity over a century ago. The day celebrated as his birthday–falling on the third day and month of the Chinese calendar (this year on Apr 7)–includes a noonday ceremony, followed by a lion dance and dragon dance parade through Taipa Old Village. Gaozhou Cantonese Opera Troupe is staging Chinese opera performances in a temporary venue in the Pak Tai temple precincts. The works include the classic “The Legend of the Tiger-Hunting Hero”. The programme also features an exhibition of traditional handicrafts.
When: April 6–10, 2019
Chinese opera – 7:30pm–11:00pm, April 6–9, 2019
Ceremony, followed by lion dance and dragon dance parade – 12:00pm, April 7, 2019
Traditional handicrafts exhibition – 11:00am–9:00pm, April 7–9, 2019
Where: Pak Tai Temple, Camões Square, Taipa Village
How much: Free admission
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