An annual tradition, the Macao Lotus Flower Festival always attracts visitors to admire the beautiful perennial aquatic plant found far and wide throughout China. Themed ‘Splendour of Lotus Flowers’ this year, the main exhibition located at the Taipa Houses employs a landscape dotted with architectural elements typical of South Asia, incorporating pointed arches and repeated geometric patterns to highlight the beauty of the lotus.
Amongst the activities include; “Lotus Flower Exhibition Area with Miniature Constructions of South Asia, Lotus in Scenery of South Asia – Lotus Flower Floral Art Exhibition, Enchantment of Exotic Lotus – Lotus Culture Photo and Literature Exhibition” from 7:00am to 10:00pm at the Taipa Houses.
The “Floral Displays of South Asia -Lotus Flower Floral Art Competition and Works Exhibition” runs from June 13 to 14 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Lou Lim Ioc Garden. There is also an Indian Charm – Model Performance, Lotus Flower Body Painting Workshop, Workshop of Printing Lotus Flowers on Fabrics and Lotus Flower Braided Bracelet Workshop from June 10 to 11 and June 17 to 18 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm at the Taipa Houses.
When: June 11 – 18, 2017
Where: Taipa Houses-Museum and in the Suzhou-inspired Lou Lim Ieoc Garden among other places
How much: Free admission
For more details, contact: +853 2833 7676 or visit www.iacm.gov.mo and nature.iacm.gov.mo
