Macau Lifestyle

Wynn Guest Chef Dining Series: Kentaro Nakahara
2019-04-25 - 2019-04-26 | Wynn Palace Cotai, AV. DA NAVE DESPORTIVA, MACAU, Macau
For three consecutive years, Sumibi Yakiniku Nakahara has received The Tabelog Award, a Japanese culinary accolade comparable to that of the Oscars. Opinionated About Dining (OAD) Top 100+ Asian Restaurants 2018 also ranked Sumibiyakiniku Nakahara as #28 on its list. Master Chef Kentaro Nakahara and owner of Sumibiyakiniku Nakahara, a famous yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo, will be our guest chef at Mizumi in Wynn Palace. Master Chef Nakahara will showcase his impressive knifework and present the highest quality of beef. As a master in yakiniku, Chef Nakahara insists on using the original breed of the premium Wagyu beef for exceptional fine dining featuring grilled meat.
When: Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26, 2019
Where: Mizumi, Wynn Palace, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau
How much: MOP $3,000 per person
For more information, check their Facebook event page and for reservations, call +853 8889 3663

RISK Is GOOD: Collective Exhibition
2019-04-25 - 2019-05-25 | Creative Macau – Center for Creative Industries, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, Xian Xing Hai Avenue, Macau
Six Macau artists present their painting works at Risk is Good, a collective exhibition showcasing local talent. Taking place at Creative Macau, it is open to public until May 25. When we have loving and supportive people in our life, we end up being able to take risks. Thus, there is no true connection, emotion, two bodies being brought together by fate and faith chance and choice without risk. Passion is a great force that unleashes creativity because you are passionate about something; then you are more willing to take risks.
When: April 25–May 25, 2019
Where: Creative Macau, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, Avenida Xian Xing Hai
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the Facebook event page

Tap Siac Market 2019
2019-04-26 - 2019-05-05 | Tap Seac Square, Tap Seac Square, Macau, Macau, Macau
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (ICM), the “Tap Siac Craft Market” will be held on April and May, at Tap Seac Square, featuring thirty-eight handicrafts workshops. This event is a great platform for local cultural and creative practitioners to display and sell their products. It has also become a hub for local cultural and creative brands, and has attracted local and overseas creative talents who showcase their creativity and handicraft products with various styles. Music performances and handicraft workshops will be held for the public to enjoy different types of activities.
Workshops include “Piggy sheep leather card holder”, “Origami with silver clay”, “Stone painting”, “Lovely wool felted kitten”, “Hand-sewn little grey elephant doll”, “Little fox brooch”, “Chinese round fan with hand-drawn peonies”, “Fiber-threaded crochet picture”, “Guess what sharks’ favourite thing to do is (Family class)”, “Spinning hot air balloon preserved flower music box”, “Pressed-flower night lamp”, “Korean-style preserved flower bouquet with cone holder”, “Hand-sewn piggy (Family class)”, “Sterling silver earrings fringed with starry beads”, “Chubby wool felted piggy (Family class)”, “Japanese porcelart coffee cup”, “Polymer clay workshop (Family class)”, “European-style embroidered hat”, “Japanese round fan with colourful marbling” and many others.
When: April 26–28, May 3–5, 2019
Where: Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: Free admission; the fee for each handicrafts workshop is MOP $50
All interested parties can register for the workshops through the “Activity Registration System” on ICM’s website from April until April 8, at 5:00pm.
For more information, check their website or its Facebook page

Faux Fighters Live at The Roadhouse Macau
2019-04-26 | The Roadhouse Macau, Galaxy Macau, Broadway, Macau, Macau
Faux Fighters are coming to Macau and their gig is not one to miss! Save the date for a night of rock at The Roadhouse Macau. Formed in early 2018, Faux Fighters, a tribute to the legendary Foo Fighters is Asia’s answer to one of the most iconic, and one of the most popular rock bands over the past twenty years. The band delivers all of the biggest and best Foo Fighters’ hits in an action-packed, high-quality show from nine studio albums.
When: Friday, 10:00pm, April 26, 2019
Where: The Roadhouse Macau, E-G016-G019 Broadway Food Street, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor De Lotus, Cotai
How much: Free admission
For more information and reservations, call +853 2875 2945 or check the event on Facebook

The Blur City: An Exhibition by Nuno Cera
2019-04-26 - 2019-05-25 | Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau, Macau
Exploring urban landscapes, architectures, infrastructures, passages and everyday disruptions, between affluence and debris, in a continuous reflection on time, space and its transformations has been at the centre of Nuno Cera’s work. The Blur City derives from an artistic residency in Macao, which took place between September and October 2019, allowing Nuno Cera to return to the region 20 years after his first visit, supported by BABEL cultural organization and Orient Foundation.
Centred around Macau, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, The Blur City presents seventeen photographs and two videos made during his second passage through China. Simultaneously a new approach to the Futureland (2008), presenting thirty-six photographs of a project originally conceived as visual atlas, subjective but also narrative and documentary of cities such a Istanbul, Cairo, Dubai, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Shanghai, Jakarta and Bombay. Between different times, spaces and projects, dialogues are established between the public and the private, the micro and the macro, the natural and the constructed, the old and the new, in a complex and poetic network of unexpected relationships that provoke states of suspension and expectations of a blurred future.
When: April 26–May 25, 2019
Where: Orient Foundation, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

The Golden Age of Arabic Science: Exhibition from 1001 Inventions
2019-04-26 - 2019-10-27 | Macao Science Center, Macau
The 1001 Inventions award-winning exhibition “The Golden Age of Arabic Science” is being exhibited at the Macao Science Center. This is the first time the international exhibition, that has toured more than 40 cities around the world is in Macau. Featuring over 60 interactive exhibits, short films, theatre shows, science demonstrations, hands-on workshops and learning resources the exhibition introduces a rich history of science and culture from a thousand years ago starting in the 7th century.
The exhibition offers visitors an exciting journey to discover how during the creative golden age of Arabic science, that spread from Spain to China, scholars of many faiths and cultures built and improved upon knowledge of ancient Greek, Persian, Indian, African and Chinese civilisations and made breakthroughs that have left their mark on the way we live today.
In addition to signature 1001 Inventions exhibits including a replica of the 13th century Elephant Clock by the ingenious engineer Al-Jazari, the exhibition at the Macao Science Center features many highly engaging experiences including the Abbas ibn Firnas Virtual Reality flight simulator, the gesture-control Quizdom game, the habitat nature digital game among many others interactive exhibits that are fun for the whole family.
The Macao Science Center is organising numerous programmes themed on the 1001 Inventions exhibition including drama tours, special visits for school groups, exciting activities during school holidays, public lectures, parent-child workshops, contests and much more.
When: April 26–October 27, 2019
Where: Macao Science Center, Gallery 2, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nape, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their website

24th Macau Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Festival
2019-04-26 08:00 - 2019-04-28 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre, Avenida da Amizade e Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
Macao has a significant community of people with links to Myanmar. The Myanmar Overseas Chinese Water Festival celebrates the traditions of that country’s new year, while ushering out the old one; with revellers sprinkling water on each other and offering prayers. The highlight is the outdoor Water Festival Carnival that includes music and live performance. In the heart of the Three Lamps district, a very popular Myanmar and Southeast Asia Cuisine and Cultural Festival is held, where residents and visitors can explore 15 stalls selling authentic delicacies from those parts of the world. There will be a photo exhibition at the opening, followed by a worshiping ceremony the next day. April 27 will be dedicated to Myanmar and Southeast Asia Cuisine with cultural festive activities, a blessings parade, music performances, and two festivals: a water carnival and a food event!
When: Friday–Sunday, April 26–28, 2019
Opening of Myanmar water festival photo exhibition – 5:00pm, April 26, 2019
Worship Ceremony – 8:30am, April 27, 2019
Myanmar and Southeast Asia cuisine and cultural festival – 1:00pm–10:00pm, April 27, 2019
Blessings Parade – 4:00–5:00pm, April 27, 2019
Folk Music and Dance Performances – 7:30–10:00pm, April 27, 2019
Water Festival Carnival – 10:00am–5:00pm, April 28, 2019
Food Festival – 2:00pm–4:30pm, April 28, 2019
Where: Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, Three Lamps District, Macau and Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, Avenida da Amizade and Avenida, Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their website, call +853 2855 3995 or send an email to burmamacau@yahoo.com.hk

IRIS: Your Escape
2019-04-27 - 2019-04-28 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The largest outdoor fitness and wellness festival in Hong Kong – The 8th IRIS: Your Escape is once again arriving at Hong Kong on April 27 and 28, 2019, providing numerous yoga and fitness classes, meditation, talks and panel discussions together with more than 80 hottest and popular well-known star instructors. With music, interactive performances, and a marketplace with 100+ natural & health related brands, this event is going to transform the Central Harbourfront into a quintessential fitness carnival. We are calling all health enthusiasts to enjoy this pleasurable sweaty event with their friends and family over the weekend We also encourage festival goers to pursue a healthy body and to build a stronger-willed mind together.
They have prepared a series of blood-pumping activities for IRIS attendees in Fit District. Action film star Andrew Pong will demonstrate body weight strength session which can be done anytime, anywhere. Award-Winning Street-workout coach Keung Ting Fung will introduce some basic workout exercises, such as L sit, Freestyle Push Up, advanced level workout training – Human Flag and Skywalk with Pushups. Friends who train together stays together, and it’s true! Take the class with Nike Trainers Dominic Fan & Sandy To, who will make their debut leading a pumping session of double high-intensity interval training and stretching. Not a fan of working out? Try their most popular dance workshops Bollywood Dance by Victor Kumar, and Zumba by Trixie Velex who are both returning for their 4th time due to high demand!

Having a healthy mind is equally important as having a well-trained body. Many reports have found that the Hong Kong Happiness Index has been at a low level among world rankings. This edition IRIS proudly presents Michele Chong Siew Mei, a professional singer and sound therapist from the well respected worldwide meditation center the Golden Space, to lead everyone in Zen Garden into a magic mental journey with her god-gifted voice of an angel. A recent attraction, IRIS Insider will continue to bring you different talks, workshops and personal sharing to inspire us to build a healthy life with partners like Green Is The New Black and Talking Mental exploring topics on sustainability and mental wellness. Other features in store are “Silent Disco” and “The Playground”, which come with a wide range of activities that foster holistic health, mindfulness practices and quality family time.
Relax, eat and chill at Marketplace which features over 100 health and wellness exhibitors selling and displaying everything from fitness apparels to high-protein snacks and eco-friendly beauty products. Registration for the festival is open. Join us for IRIS: Your Escape, Hong Kong’s largest outdoor health and wellness festival – connecting those seeking a pathway to wellness and expanding global consciousness – and experience a wide range of vibrant activities with an all-inclusive price. Children below the age of 12 are admitted for free and no further registration to classes are required. With the price of one ticket, you can enjoy a large variety of classes and truly expand your horizon.
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, 2019
Saturday – 10:30am–9:00pm
Sunday – 9:00am–6:00pm
Where: Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong
How much: Regular (March 11–April 5) – Single Day HKD $280; Weekend HKD $380
Event Day (April 27–April 28) – MOP $300; Weekend $450
For more information, check their website or Facebook page
For ticketing, click here

Kitaro – Kojiki and the Universe 2019 in Macau
2019-04-27 | Broadway Macau, AVENIDA MARGINAL FLOR DE LOTUS, COTA, Macau
For over 40 years, the multi-award winning musician Kitaro has touched the world with his soul-stirring music. Beginning with California in 2017, Kitaro has been performing around the world on his acclaimed “Kojiki and the Universe” tour, visiting various countries and regions that include London, Istanbul, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Kuala Lumpur. His multi-textured compositions always show inspirational message of love and respect to nature and the universe. Don’t miss your chance to see this living legend in Macau. Catch the master of New Age music LIVE at Broadway Theatre for one night only!
When: Wednesday, 8:00pm, April 27, 2019
Where: Broadway Theatre, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor de Lotus, Cotai
How much: MOP $180–1,280
MOP $1,280 tickets include post-concert meet & greet with Kitaro and a special edition CD
For ticketing and more information, click here

HUSH!! Full Music Festival
2019-04-28 - 2019-05-01 | Hac sa Beach, Coloane, Macau
HUSH!! Full Music Festival is an important cultural brand that has a history of over 10 years in Macau! It is one of the most anticipated annual music events held locally and is known by many Asian music artists. The Cultural Affairs Bureau continues to bring “HUSH!! Full Music” beach concert as a multiple-day event in Hac-Sa Beach. Famous and highly-talented local and foreign artists and bands are invited to present a great variety of music at the concert. Music lovers should not miss this enthusiastic music event.
On April 28, the line-up includes performances from Youngr (UK), Phum Viphurit (Thailand), Yoyo (Hubei, China), and local artists Pyjamars, 206, Sunset Or Rise, Evade, Super Guest, Soulomix, Emo, Cageling, Sleeping Forest, Loiz. P, Single Path, E:ch, aRiejohn, and Achun.
On April 30, the concert invites Jun Kung, a famous local singer-songwriter and music producer active in Hong Kong, featuring guest percussionist Steve Thornton (USA) to hold “Jun Kung and the latin Connection” in HUSH!. On May 1 (Wednesday), the overseas line-up includes performances from SCANDAL (Japan), RubberBand (Hong Kong), ManGoRise (Hungary), and also the Portuguese artists with the following collectives: João Gomes e Banda, Banda Da Cpm, 80 e Tal and Dat Trio until 2:45pm. The rest of the day will feature Dr. Jen, Concrete/Lotus, Scamper, B_GEI3, Ten.ice, Rebel Rabbit, Zenith, Asura, Forget The G, DJ Saiyan, DJ ATL and AJ Rina.
There will also be instruments’ workshops, a creative market, an “electronic eden” and different music in several stages! Join the party for free and have three musical days in one of the city’s biggest outdoor music festivals!
When: April 28, 30 and May 1, 2019
Where: Hac-Sa Beach, Estrada de Hac Sá, Coloane
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page or website

Annual International Jazz Day Celebration at Four Seasons
2019-04-30 | Four Seasons Macao, Four Seasons Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau, Macau, Macau
Four Seasons Hotel Macao is co-hosting the annual International Jazz Day Celebration with The Jazz Club de Macau (JCM) on April 30, 2019. The celebrated evening takes place at the Hotel’s Splash Restaurant, which is known for its spacious al fresco setting, exotic cocktails and beverages, perfectly fitting for the annual celebration.
There are hours of live jazz performance and jam sessions headlined by local band Groove Ensemble 2, The Bridge and Beto Ritchie in store. Meanwhile, Four Seasons’ chef’s team has specially prepared a menu of tempting snacks reminiscent of the flavors of New Orleans, the origin of Jazz, complimented with signature items of Splash.
Jazz is the prime musical genre that truly brought people of various cultural backgrounds together when it originated in the United States near the Mississippi River region in the beginning of the 20th century. This is lyrical and musical enjoyment that celebrates the coming-together of cultures, languages and the distinctive style of musical expression of all jazz musicians. The event is a night to toast to the diversity that exists in Macau among communities.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Where: Splash Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Estrada da Baía de N. Senhora da Esperança, S/N, Cotai
How much: MOP $150 per person (includes one food token)
For more information, call +853 2881 8822, send an email to windows.mac@fourseasons.com or check the event’s Facebook page

Le French May 2019
2019-05-01 - 2019-06-30 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
“Voyage” is the theme the 27 th edition of Le French May chose to embark its audience. This journey in spectacular dance, music, photography, design and theatre performances will transport us, through time and space, from the East to the West, creating a true cultural “staycation” during May and June.
Through more than 120 programmes and activities, the Festival aims at reaching a wider audience, allowing more people, in particular the younger generation, to enjoy cultural programmes and develop their art appreciation. In this respect, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust’s sponsorship also covers 1,050 complimentary tickets for less-privileged students and special programmes for the visually and hearing impaired.
Le French May will be kicked off by a world-class exhibition featuring the legendary feminist artist – Niki de Saint Phalle: Legendary Female Artist of the 20th Century and Her Wonderland. As Niki is especially famous for spectacular outdoor installations, a number of her monumental works will be presented in the public space, as an eye-catching promenade leading audience to the indoor exhibition, as well as an artistic “voyage”. The Asian début and Asian premiere music performance, Invitation to the Voyage, is a marvellous sensory journey through music, poetry and painting.

This year, as always, there is an array of activities and events to experience. From dining to music, performances to live music, theatre and other cultural showcases, the city will have France all over the place. Check their updated programme for this year to know how, when and where your favorite events are happening.
When: May 1–June 30, 2019
Where: AcrossHong Kong
How much: Different pricing for each activity. Check the website for ticketing
For more information, check their website or Facebook page

Celebrate Le French GourMay at The Parisian Macao’s Brasserie
2019-05-01 - 2019-05-31 | Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3 Cotai Strip, Macao SAR, Macau, Macau
The Parisian Macao will celebrate a taste of France during Le French GourMay, an annual French food and wine festival taking place in Hong Kong and Macau throughout May, organised by Business France. The spotlight this year is on Loire Valley cuisine and wine. To celebrate the event, The Parisian Macao’s signature restaurant Brasserie presents a superb array of food and wine from May 1 to 31.
Brasserie will present a Loire Valley four-course set menu showcasing Executive French Chef Daniel Brolese’s authentic dishes from the region. The menu is available for both lunch and dinner, with highlights including warm white asparagus and Vendée cured ham, white wine sabayon, sautéed black mussels in white wine, butter and parsley, slow-braised challans duck leg in Muscadet white wine with green peas, and a selection of cheeses from the Loire Valley. Guests can also pair dishes with a selection of wines from the Loire Valley, available both by the bottle and glass.
When: 11:00–2:30pm, 6:00pm–11:00pm, May 1–31, 2019
Where: Brasserie, The Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3, Cotai, Macao
How much: 1–5 May, 2019 – MOP $530 (+10%) per person
6–31 May, 2019 – MOP $498 (+10%) per person
Reservations can be made by calling +853 8111 9200 or emailing brasserie.reservation@sands.com.mo

Le French GourMay at Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16
2019-05-01 - 2019-05-31 | Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, 201 R. do Visc. Paco de Arcos, Macau, Macau
Several restaurants at Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 are in for the celebrations of Le French GourMay, a gastronomy feast spread around the world to welcome food, traditions and costumes for France! Organised under the Le French May Arts Festival, the 11th edition of Le French GourMay is an annual celebration of gastronomy à la française, dedicated to a distinct French region and its special delicacies. Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 comes together to showcase the cuisine of Loire Valley.
Gastronomy à la Française at Privé
As an advocate of French “art de vivre”, Privé is celebrating Le French May this year with an enticing Loire Valley set menu. The meal starts off with pan seared foie gras toasts and two main appetisers, namely chicken puff pastry in white wine bechamel and salmon tartare with avocado, capers, and mustard. As for main course, guests can choose from seafood and meat delicacies that include pan fried scallops with cauliflower puree and homemade sun-dried tomatoes, and beef Talleyrand with pan seared foie gras, truffles, mashed potatoes and fresh long beans.
When: Tuesday–Saturday, 6:00pm–10:00pm, May 1–31, 2019
Where: Privé, 6/F Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau
How much: MOP $488 per person (minimum of two persons, including one main course), MOP $588 (including two main courses)
With a Loire Valley wine – MOP $1,188 (one main course) or MOP $1,388 (two main courses)
For reservations, call Privé at +853 8861 7213

The Tale of Loire Valley Gastronomy at Mistral
In celebration of the annual Le French GourMay, Mistral Restaurant is introducing a Loire Valley dinner buffet menu in May, serving an assortment of Ligérien specialties in rotation. Being one of the best regions for cheese, Loire Valley is well-known for its goat cheese and the cheese station features goat cheese of different flavours and textures, namely Selles-sur-Cher, Sainte Maure, Valençay, and Crottin de Chavignol. Charcuterie and Terrine are staples in French cuisine and guests can savour a selection of cold cut and sausages from Loire Valley paired with the local Fouace bread. The Loire is the longest river in France and home to an abundance of fresh water fishes. The buffet menu offers European fish specialties in rotation and guests can enjoy rare fish that includes zander, perch, pike, or bleak, which is simply grilled to preserve its original taste.
Surrounded by forests and vineyards, Loire Valley has a rich production of mushrooms and wine, which serve as the main ingredients for delicacies that include sautéed porcini with truffle, French bistro classic beef Bourguignon, and challans duck confit prepared in Loire Valley Muscadet. In addition, guests can treat themselves to the country flavour of Pork Stew, which is simmered in a variety of vegetables. To finish this culinary journey to Loire Valley, millefeuille, lemon meringue tart, assorted macaroons, and crème brûlée are on the offer as desserts.
When: Tuesday–Saturday, 6:00pm–9:30pm, May 1–31, 2019
Where: Mistral, Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16, Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau
How much: MOP $368 per person
For reservations, call Mistral at +853 8861 7210

The Revival of Le Goûter at Rendezvous Lobby Bar
Afternoon tea is a popular routine in both the United Kingdom and France. While the British like to enjoy sweet and savoury snacks with a cup of black tea, the French prefer cakes and sweet pastries with coffee during “Le Goûter”, which represents the essence of their lifestyle and the way to “avoir la pêche”! As celebration of Le French GourMay, RendezVous Lobby Bar is promoting the art and culture of French afternoon tea with three classic French desserts, namely crème brûlée, Paris-Brest, and macaron. Paris-Brest was created by pâtissier Louis Durand in 1891 to commemorate the Paris–Brest–Paris bicycle race.
Filled with fine silky cream, Paris-Brest has a circular shape that represents a wheel and the round pastry is now a favourite all over France. As for Crème Brûlée, the earliest known recipe was found in royal chef François Massialot’s 1691 cookbook Cuisinier royal et bourgeois. Literally meaning “burnt cream”, crème brûlée consists of a soft custard base topped with a fragrant layer of hardened caramelized sugar.
With roots in Italian monasteries, macaron was brought to France during the 16th century and was transformed by Parisian pâtissier Pierre Hermé during the early 20th century to include crispy colourful shells and a soft and moist filling. The three classic French desserts have a limited offer at RendezVous Lobby Bar in May and come with a cup of coffee or tea, allowing guests to fully enjoy the elegance of French art de vivre.
When: Tuesday–Saturday, 2:30pm–5:00pm, May 1–31, 2019
Where: RendezVous Lobby Bar, Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau
How much: MOP $88 per person
For reservations, call RendezVous Lobby Bar at +853 8861 7213

Le French GourMay Afternoon Tea Set at The Parisian Macao’s Brasserie
2019-05-01 - 2019-05-31 | Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3 Cotai Strip, Macao SAR, Macau, Macau
Brasserie’s talented pastry chefs have crafted the wonderful Le French GourMay Afternoon Tea Set with mini Parisian ham baguettes with butter and cornichon, slow-cooked Challans duck breast with pepper sauce and Loire melon with cured soft ham on the savoury side, and sweet treats including apple tatin, raspberry cottage cheese macaron and almond and pear tart.
When: 3:00pm–5:30pm, May 1–31, 2019
Where: Brasserie, The Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3, Cotai
How much: May 1–5, 2019 – MOP $368 (tea set for two persons, cocktail or mocktail and cup of tea or coffee per person)
May 6–31, 2019 – MOP $268 (tea set for two persons, and cup of tea or coffee per person)
MOP $348 (includes tea set for two persons, tea or coffee and two glasses of French cider)
Add a glass of French cider for an additional MOP $40 or MOP $75 for a glass of French sparkling Saumur Brut Bouvet Ladubay
Reservations can be made by calling +853 8111 9200 or emailing brasserie.reservation@sands.com.mo

Le French GourMay 2019: Loire Valley Region
2019-05-01 08:00 - 2019-05-31 17:00 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Throughout Le French GourMay, from 1st to 31st May 2019, 125 restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau will join the festival to create gastronomic feasts with the theme of Loire Valley. To further complement this unique culinary experience, the menus are specifically paired with Loire Valley wines. The Festival will be kicked-off with an opening celebration at PMQ from April 26 to 28 (with free admission), join the event with more than 20 food and beverage exhibitors. During the whole month of May this year, more than 200 partners – Michelin-starred chefs, 125 restaurants, as well as 45 food and wine importers, 52 retailers and 16 learning centres in Hong Kong and Macau – will join hands to in Le French GourMay 2019 by creating dedicated Loire Valley menus, wine tastings, promotions and workshops.
​For the 11th edition in 2019, they will showcase the wonders of a stroll along the LOIRE VALLEY. From May 1 to 31, 2019, Le French GourMay will pair the appetite of the gourmets in Hong Kong and Macau with the historic towns, royal residences, serene landscape from the river to the Atlantic Ocean. There are gastronomic experiences at 18 restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau: Brasserie on the Eighth, Duddell’s, Ecriture, Épure, Forum Restaurant, La Scène de Junon, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Hong Kong, Le 39V Hong Kong, Le Pan, Ming Court, Pierre, Popinjays, Restaurant Petrus, Robuchon au Dôme, The Kitchen, The Tasting Room, Voyages by Alain Ducasse, Zi Yat Heen. However, fine dining is the winner, with 42 spots in the region serving this kind of menu: Above & Beyond, Akrame, AnOther Place, Aqua, Arcane, Artisan de la Truffe, Aurora, Bibo, Caprice, Casa Fina, Chez Raymond de Paris, Cuisine Cuisine at The Mira, Dynasty, Estiatoria Keia, Fook Lam Moon (Galaxy Macau).
Café Caussette, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Casual Dining is served in more than 60 other restaurants across both regions. 38 Lounge, Agenda Bar & Restaurant, Agnes b. Café, Alibi – Wine Dine Be Social, AOC Eat & Drink, Aux Beaux-Arts, Bellevue Bar And Grill, Bistro du Vin, BLT Steak, Bouchon Bistro Français, Brasserie, Café Causette, Café Crêpe, Café de Paris Monte-Carlo are just some.
When: May 1–31, 2019
Where: Restaurants across Macau and Hong Kong
How much: Each menu has its own price
For more information, contact the organizer by calling or head to the event’s website

Movie Screening: The Young Girls of Rochefort
2019-05-03 | Albergue SCM, Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro No.8, Macau, Macau, Macau
The movie “The Young Girls of Rochefort” was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Score of a Musical Feature in the 41st Academy Awards in 1969. Prior to The Young Girls of Rochefort, French director Jacques Demy’s previous work “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” had proved a great success. But with it being a purely sung cinematic opera, without any dance sequence, Demy vowed to shoot a “true” blockbuster musical!
In The Young Girls of Rochefort, French top actress Catherine Deneuve acts once again as the female lead–this time co-starring with her real life sister Françoise Dorléac to portray twin sisters. The Young Girls of Rochefort also invited Gene Kelly, the “Dance King” of Hollywood who starred in many musicals to make a cameo, thus realising an unprecedented cooperation between the two major musical powerhouses of Europe and America. Gorgeous colors and an amazing mise-en-scène resulted in this musical classic that deeply influenced later generations! French iconic musical composer Michel Jean Legrand, who tragically passed on at the beginning of this year, was nominated for an Academy Award for his score, turning The Young Girls of Rochefort into one of his best known works.
The story centers on twin sisters Delphine (Deneuve) and Solange (Dorléac). Delphine teaches ballet classes and Solange gives music lessons, but each longs to find an ideal love. When the carnival comes to town, it also brings the men of their dreams. However, although the town is small, the two sisters always miss their dreamboats… Now, at the end of the carnival, can each of them finally meet their ideal love? The movie is directed by Jacques Demy, has 128 minutes and Chinese and English subtitles
When: Friday, 7:30pm, May 3, 2019
Where: Albergue SCM, 8 Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro, Macau
How much: Free admission
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The 30th Macao Arts Festival
2019-05-04 - 2019-06-02 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
The Macao Arts Festival dramatically lights up the city every early summer, bringing together theatre, dance, music, circus, multimedia and visual arts in an artistic panorama of events. A mix of local, regional and international performers from various regions and countries around the world presents diverse programmes, including Cantonese Opera, Western classical and modern music, Chinese music and drama, Macanese drama, and a host of exciting artistic experiences enjoyed by enthusiastic multicultural audiences for an entire month. The icing on the cake is that several performances are hosted by some of Macau’s enchanting and atmospheric UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites.
This year’s Macao Arts Festival, themed “a tribute to the classics”, opens with “Vertikal”. Ten dancers supported by ropes appear to change their focus of gravity from the horizontal to the vertical and dash up walls, while during other moments they perform dance movements to contemporary music when suspended from a height. Another Festival highlight is the dance show “Rain”, which returns to Macao 18 years after its debut. Additionally during the Festival, the 120th anniversary of the birth of Chinese novelist, Lao She, is marked by performance of “Mr Ma and Son”, a dramatisation of his novel of the same name. The narrative brings together Beijing-style wit and English humor.

The Festival also hosts the play “Karl Valentin Kabarett”, dealing with the work of cabaret performer-turned-author Karl Valentin – sometimes known as the “German Charlie Chaplin”. It features music and dance as well as drama. The Festival’s closing performance, The Soul of Macao, celebrates the 10th anniversary of Cantonese opera’s inscription on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, with an original play by a Macao writer. The work is interpreted by actors from Macao and from Foshan in Mainland China.
When: May 3–June 2, 2019
Vertikal – Friday and Saturday, 8:00pm, May 3 and 4, 2019
Wonder.Land – Saturday and Sunday, 3:00pm, 8:00pm, May 4 and 5, 2019
Mu Guiying Breaks through the Tianmen Gate – Saturday, 7:30pm, May 4, 2019
An Alpine Symphony – Thursday, 8:00pm, May 9, 2019
Rain – Sunday, 8:00pm, May 12, 2019
Mau Tan, Kat Cheong, Four Dimension Spatial – Saturday and Sunday, 3:00pm and 8:00pm, May 18 and 19, 2019
The Odyssey: A wandering journey based on Homer – Saturday and Sunday, 8:00pm, May 18 and 19, 2019
Saving Troubled Daddy – Saturday and Sunday, 8:00pm, May 18 and 19, 2019
Meet-the-Artist: The Art of Play (Creating Theatre for Children) – Monday, 8:00pm, May 20, 2019
Chinese Musical Painting – Tuesday, 8:00pm, May 21, 2019
Motion, Saturday, 8:00pm, May 25, 2019
Mr Ma and Son, by the BJAMC Drama (Beijing) – Saturday and Sunday, 8:00pm, May 25 and 26, 2019
Performing Arts Gala – Friday–Sunday, 6:30pm, May 31–June 2, 2019
The Soul of Macao – Saturday, 8:00pm, June 1, 2019
Kaléidoscope, by the Hiu Kok Theatre Association – Saturday and Sunday, 8:00pm, June 1 and 2, 2019
Filipino Traditional Dance Experience, by the Mansci Dance Company – Sunday, 3:00pm, June 2, 2019
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Iao Hon Market Garden, Macao Conservatory, Old Court Building, Alegria Cinema
How much: MOP $100–$180 per person depending on the show
Check out more updates on their website or MGTO’s, or call +853 2836 6866, +853 2855 5555

“Beauty in the New Era” Exhibition
2019-05-04 - 2019-07-28 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
(Featured image: A Canal in Shaoxing, by Wu Guanzhong (1977))
The “Beauty in the New Era” exhibition, held from May 4 to July 28, features nearly 90 masterpieces by various contemporary masters from the collection of the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC), including masterpieces by Qi Baishi, Zhang Daqian, Xu Beihong, Liu Haisu, Lin Fengmian, Fu Baoshi, Li Keran, among others, providing a comprehensive overview of the development of Chinese art over the past hundred years. Originally debuted in NAMOC in 2017, the exhibition had a great success facing endless queues of people of all backgrounds and age that were coming to appreciate the art works.
Wu Weishan, Director of the National Art Museum of China, is particularly proud of this exhibition, which is brought to Macau as a token of close relationship of Macau with the People’s Republic of China. According to the organizer of the showcase, “Macau is a dazzling bright pearl inlaid in the beautiful mosaic of China”, which provides a major opportunity to show art to all. Asia is boldly highlighted here; landscapes are taken to a new level and people can almost feel the paintings coming to life. The works of Xu Beihong, for instance: having studied in the West to search for a new meaning in Chinese arts, the artist returned to motherland trying to introduce Western realism into Chinese paintings. “War Horse” and “A Group Gallop” are two of the artist’s highlights, depicting figures of horses like few have.
Baoshi cun (Baoshi wrinkle style) brushwork can also be appreciated at this exhibition. This brushwork is Fu Baoshi’s unique and vanguardist painting style. Fu employs “meticulous lines to depict the vestiges of nature to represent universal phenomena and human emotions”, as stated by Wu Weishan, Director of the National Art Museum of China. “Beauty in the New Era” is a tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, but also a celebration of Macau’s return to the motherland. History, calligraphy, ink, painting, contemporary views of China and some of the greatest artists of this country are all present elements living in Macao Museum of Art until the end of July. The audience will be enthralled by the beauty of this era, with the art made in a country continuously growing and evolving.
When: 10:00am–7:00pm, Tuesdays–Sundays, May 4–July 28, 2019
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 8791 9814, email mam@icm.gov.mo or visit Art Macao’s website

“Beauty in the New Era” exhibition is part of the mega international art and cultural event Art Macao.
Happening from May to October this year, Art Macao brings together cultural institutions, hotel and resort operators, consular missions in Hong Kong and Macau to create an unforgettable atmosphere and cultural vitality to thrill residents and tourists alike.

Still Lives (1947), by Pang Xunqin

ZINE Sharing Sessions and Risograph Workshop
2019-05-04 - 2019-06-29 | Taipa Village Art Space, Taipa Village Art Space 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau, Macau
The trend of zine production has popped up dramatically in Hong Kong these past few years. Its presentation is beyond imagination in terms of content, format and materials, overwhelming a lot of fans. The development of risograph techniques has also fostered the boundless creativity of zinesters, designers and illustrators without restrictions.
This trend has now popped up in Macau! If you are interested in publishing your own booklets and learn more about risograph printing from the zinesters, join the sharing sessions and workshops during May and June. Ranee Ng (Zinecoop, Hong Kong) will moderate the first sharing conversation with Forrest Lau (Zinecoop, from Hong Kong) and CK (Design Studio Something Moon, from Macau) at Taipa Village Art Space. The Risograph and ZINE explosion in Hong Kong sharing session features Ranee Ng (Zinecoop, Hong Kong) as a moderator and people from (Flip and Roll Press, Hong Kong) dotdotdot studio will be speaking too.
In June, Beatrix Pang (Small Tune Press, from Hong Kong) moderates a discussion between Jess Lau (To Kwa Wan Zine Paper, from Hong Kong), Angel Pang (Community Characters, Hong Kong) and Cora Si (Inner Harbour Zine, from Macau), allowing the audience to understand how zines are simultaneously an art form and a way to publish individual work in a creative, simple and money-saving method. There is also a workshop on how to do your own zine publication, scheduled for the end of the month. Risograph Mini Zine Workshop is tutored by OOC risograph and design studio (Macau) and it takes place at their atelier.
When: May 4–June 29, 2019
Opening and Sharing (Chit-Chat ZINE with graphic designers) – Saturday, 3:00pm–5:00pm, May 4, 2019
Risograph and ZINE explosion in Hong Kong – Saturday, 3:00pm–4:30pm, May 18, 2019
Sharing: Make ZINE, we connect – Saturday, 3:00pm–4:30pm, June 15, 2019
Risograph workshop – Saturday, 3:00pm–6:00pm, June 29, 2019
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua dos Clérigos, Taipa Village
Risograph workshop – OOC Risograph and Design Studio, Macau Design Center, 5 Travessa da Fabrica, Macau
How much: Free admission for all events, excluding the workshop (TBA)
For more information, call +853 2857 6116, +853 2857 6118, send an email to info@taipavillagemacau.com or check the event’s website

Shi Fu Miz Festival 2019
2019-05-04 - 2019-05-05 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The music and art project created by the HK based creative agency, FuFu and the Parisian collective La Mamie’s is back on the beautiful Cheung Chau Island. They encourage, develop and create solutions for sustainable living in order to celebrate together as a global community. This event is meant to make a meaningful positive impact. Moreover, there will be some talks, workshops and activities around the ecology.
On Saturday, the line-up includes Levon Vincent, Awesome Tapes From Africa, Shuya Okino, KAMMA & Masalo, Seoul Community Radio presents Jesse You, Pablo Valentino, YETI OUT Showcase, Jarod Escaped, DJ Rork b2b Dj Fudge, Romi and UTOPIA. Sunday starts with Palms Trax and goes on with Orpheu The Wizard, La Mamie’s, Kuniyuki Takahashi, Seoul Community Radio presents Yuzo and many others.
To get there, you’ll have to take a ferry from Central towards Cheung Chau Island. To take the sampan boat to the western (Sai Wan) pier, upon disembarking from the ferry, look for an inland pier with white canopy roof on the right side of Cheung Chau Pier and ask for Sampan service to Sai Wan. Sampan boats drop off at Sai Wan pier. Turn left onto Tsan Tuen Road and walk up the hill until you reach the red entrance gate at Peak Road.
Where: Sai Yuen Farm, Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong
Take the ferry from Central Pier 5 to Cheung Chau, schedules here
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, 2019
Saturday – 1:00pm–12:00am
Sunday – 10:00am–11:00pm
How much: 2-Day Pass – (regular tickets) HKD 680; (last chance tickets) HKD $880
Day Pass – (regular tickets) HKD 480; (last chance tickets) HKD $580
Free admission for children under 12 years accompanied by an adult
For ticketing, click here, and for more details, send an email to shifumiz@gmail.com

A River of Divine Imperfections Exhibition
2019-05-06 - 2019-06-16 | Ox Warehouse, 87-97 Av. do Cel. Mesquita, Santo Antonio, Macau, Macau, Macau
Ox Warehouse is having “A River of Divine Imperfections” exhibition opened until June 16, 2019. This solo showcase by artist Ernest Van explores themes such as religion, science, spirituality and practice. As science topples religion, reason has become the principle to worship and our spirituality has been squashed.
A fable tells how the human heart was at first located in the middle of the chest, but after years of being disregarded, it had gradually moved to the side. With scientific and material advances, we have reduced distances and multiplied productivity, yet none of this has brought about happiness or clarity for humankind. Either of ancient religions or new age spiritual healing, no matter the name or practice it takes, all comes from the human desire to obtain ‘inner peace’.
This time Ox warehouse has invited Ernest Van who graduated from the Department of Graphic Communication Arts of the National Taiwan University of Arts to exhibit at the Post-Ox Warehouse Experimental Site. Ernest regards of his creation as an inner exploration of the self, producing works with the theme of ‘healing of the heart’. In this exhibition, his work isn’t trying to convey any rational ‘idea’ or invoke ‘introspection’. Rather, through infusing spiritual symbols and methods into this work, he hopes to lead his visitors into a spiritual sanctuary, where they can enter the ‘state’ and try to elicit one of the more ‘archaic’ functions of art – ‘healing of the heart’.
When: May 8–June 16, 2019
Where: Post-Ox Warehouse Experimental Site, 15 R. do Volong, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Wynn Guest Chef Dining Series: Hiroyuki Terada
2019-05-07 - 2019-05-08 | Wynn Palace Cotai, AV. DA NAVE DESPORTIVA, MACAU, Macau
Living in Miami, Celebrity Master Sushi Chef Hiroyuki Terada is a master of Kansai cuisine, and certified for preparing Fugu – one of Japan’s most sought-after delicacies. We have now invited him to be our guest chef at Wynn Palace’s Mizumi, where he will demonstrate his incredible knifing skills, and present a creative twist to a traditional Japanese dining experience.
When: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7 and 8, 2019
Where: Sushi Mizumi, Wynn Palace, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau
For more information and reservations, call +853 8889 3663

The Alchemist Flair: Kaneko Michito at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge
2019-05-10 | The Ritz-Carlton Macau, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança s/n, Cotai, Macau, Macau
This May, Kaneko Michito takes over the Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge to showcase his artistic style influenced by the culinary arts. Kaneko is the owner and sole bartender of The Lamp Bar in Kyoto, Japan – which has been named one of the best bars in the world as well as Asia – as well as the winner of the Diageo World Class Global Bartender competition in 2015. Cocktail connoisseurs will not want to miss Angel and Kaneko’s magical concoctions at one of Macau’s best bars this spring.
When: May 10, 2019
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Bar and Lounge, 51/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai
How much: Each cocktail has its own pricing
For more information or to reserve a table at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, call +853 8886 6712

Exhibition of New Works in MAM Collection: Ko Lai Chit
2019-05-10 - 2019-10-10 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
The original Macao Museum of Art (MAM) holdings were basically from the former Luís de Camões Museum, with collections of Shiwan Ceramics, Lingnan (Guangdong) calligraphy and paintings, historical paintings and Macau modern and contemporary artworks. Along its 20 years’ development, MAM has enriched its collection through different ways such as exhibitions, commissions, acquisitions and donations, while broadening artistic genres, such as the photography collection reflecting Macao’s urban transformation, as well as documentaries from the exhibition series Inward Gazes: Documentaries of Chinese Performance Art. Besides, new works have also been enriching the original collection series.
Ko Lai Chit (1936–2018), courtesy name Yin, was born in Guangzhou with ancestors from Panyu, Guangdong. He was the son of Gao Jianfu (aka Ko Kim Fu), one of the founders of Lingnan painting school. He moved to Macau with his parents at an early age while already showing interest in Chinese painting and calligraphy. Hence, Ko Lai Chit started learning painting with his father and his mother, Weng Zi. After graduating from the education department of Taiwan Normal University, he went back to Hong Kong and started working in education. Meanwhile, he began learning Chinese painting with the master of Lingnan School, Yang Shanshen, while practicing Chinese calligraphy, reviving his interest of earlier years.
When: May 10–October 10, 2019
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information check the event’s website

John Stowell Group Live in LMA
2019-05-11 | Live Music Association (LMA), 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau, Macau
John Stowell is a unique jazz guitarist influenced as much by pianists and horn players as he is by guitarists. His original take on harmony, chords and improvisation sets him apart. He has taught internationally for over 40 years in every educational setting.
His clinics are informal, hands-on and informative. In addition to music theory and guidelines for improvisation, John shares his professional experience with the business of music.
Stowell began his successful career in the early 1970’s with private study with guitarist Linc Chamberland and pianist John Mehegan. Both men were valuable mentors to John, allowing him to play with them as he progressed in his development. Several years later he met bassist David Friesen in New York City, and they formed a duo that recorded and toured prolifically for seven years, with performances in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. In 1983, John and David joined flutist Paul Horn and Paul’s son Robin Horn (on drums) for a historic tour of the Soviet Union. This was the first time in forty years that an American jazz group had been invited to play public performances in Russia. In 1993, 1995, 1998 and 2012 John returned to Russia, playing in numerous cities. His two sold-out performances in Kursk may have been the first appearances there by an American jazz musician.
John continues to tour, record and teach internationally. He has been Artist-In-Residence at schools in Germany, Indonesia, Argentina, and in the United States and Canada. He served as assistant director and performer in Oregon Public Broadcasting’s PDX Jazz Summit in 1991, and since 1995 has been a contributing columnist for a number of magazines, including “Downbeat”, “Guitar Player”, “Canadian Musician”, “Soundcheck” (Germany), and “Guitar Club” (Italy). With bassist David Friesen, featured of the soundtracks of two Academy Award Nominated short films (Will Vinton Studios, Portland, OR, and Bosustow Studios, Los Angeles, CA)
When: 9:30pm, Saturday, May 11, 2019
Where: Live Music Association, 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau
How much: MOP $120 (advance), MOP $150 (at the door)
To know more about the artist, browse through his page and check the event’s Facebook page

Feast of Buddha, the Drunken Dragon & Tam Kong Festival
2019-05-12 | Leal Senado Building, 155-191 Av. de Almeida Ribeiro, Macau, Macau
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

Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2019
2019-05-12 - 2019-05-26 | Anim’arte Nam Van, Lago Nam van, macau, Macau
In order to celebrate the International Museum Day on May 18, 14 museums in Macau co-organized the annual Macao International Museum Day Carnival, themed The Mobile Museum – Praia Grande x Cultural Hub. The theme chosen by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) for International Museum Day 2019 is “Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition”, which in the broader sense suggests giving new meaning to traditions, including creating a communication platform where the public can co-create and share. The carnival aims to break through the geographical barriers between museums and inject them with new vitality by connecting them through the history of Praia Grande. It not only reflects the unique culture of Macao, but also gathers creativity to create synergies at the International Day Carnival.
On that day, the museums will host a rich variety of activities, including VR racing experience next to Nam Van Lake, storytelling of the “History and Evolution of the Streets in Praia Grande”, workshops on “Pedal Boat in Nam Van Lake, Clay, Music Box”, and miniatures of Macanese dishes in resin clay. There are also others, such as a workshop of miniatures of dragon boats in resin clay, a DIY craft workshop with recycled wine bottle for families and much more!
In addition, the current exhibition featuring 3D printing technology at the educational section of the exhibition “Italian Renaissance Drawings from the British Museum” held at the Macao Museum of Art, part of programme of “Art Macao”, will be moved to Anim’Arte NAM VAN for public exhibition during the Carnival. It also features game booths designed with diverse themes, such as “Understanding Cultural Relics of Western Xia Dynasty”, “Swerving in Car Race”, “Magical Science of Mechanical Clocks” and fire safety. Prior registration is required for some activities.
As the International Museum Day approaches, the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) holds a series of excellent programmes in May. In conjunction with joint-museum activities at the Macao International Museum Day Carnival on May 12, MAM invited Lai Ieng, the artist of the current exhibition Strolling and Feeling: Watercolour Paintings of Lai Ieng held at the MAM, to host the Workshop Painting Nam Van with Uncle Ieng: Parent-child Water Colour Painting Workshop.
Renowned Macau watercolour artist, Lai Ieng, will introduce participants the techniques of watercolour painting, such as ways for controlling colour and water and mixing colours, and will teach the skills required for landscape sketching on-site. On the Carnival day, visitors can take photographs in a setting based on the scenic landscape depicted by Lai Ieng, and play in the game booths at the Museum.
In order to encourage people of all ages and abilities to appreciate art, MAM and the Faculty of Creative Industries of the University of Saint Joseph jointly established an educational area for the exhibition “Italian Renaissance Drawings from the British Museum”, presenting the exhibition’s drawings with 3D printing technology for visitors to experience art from multiple perspectives. On the Carnival day, a display area with 3D printing technology will be set up, extending artistic creativity to the community. On the International Museum Day, a 3D printing experience workshop will be held, promoting exploration experience without barriers. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China and the 20th anniversary of Macao’s Handover to China, together with the 20th anniversary of the establishment of MAM.
The Macao Chinese Orchestra and the Macao Orchestra also present a number of musical pieces at the above-mentioned exhibitions on May 25 and 26, respectively, bringing the audience an audiovisual experience. Both of the above exhibitions are integrated in the series of programmes of the Art Macao. In addition, there will be activities designated for children and families in May: “Little Artist” and “Family Art”.
When: Opening ceremony – 3:00pm, May 12, 2019
Workshop Painting Nam Van with Uncle Ieng: Parent-child Water Colour Painting – May 12, 2019
3D printing experience workshop – May 18, 2019
Audiovisual experience by the Macao Chinese Orchestra and the Macao Orchestra – May 25 and 26, 2019
Where: Anim’Arte Nam Van, 744B Avenida Panoramica do Lago Nam Van, Macau and Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission for all the events
For more information, call MAM at +853 8791 9814 or check their website

June, Month of Portugal Celebrations 2019
2019-05-15 - 2019-07-07
June 10th marks the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. The things commemorated are respectively: the National Day of Portugal; the Day of Camões, celebrating the life of Portuguese poet Luís de Camões; and the recognition of the Portuguese diaspora around the world. In Macau, events marking these three things take place over the course of more than four weeks and feature performances, exhibitions and food.
This year’s highlights include: a concert by maestro and composer Rui Massena; the Portuguese Gastronomy and Wine Festival 2019; the ballet “Whispers of Pedro and Inês,” and a piano concert and recital of poems by Camilo Pessanha, a writer who lived in Macau for most of his life.
When: May 15–July 7, 2019
Where: Several locations, including Macao Cultural Centre, Dom Pedro V Theatre, Albergue SCM, Orient Foundation
How much: Free tickets distributed by Casa de Portugal em Macau
For more information, call +853 2872 6828, send an email to portugal@macau.ctm.net, check the event’s official website or full programme here

Art Macao: Grace Kelly: From Hollywood to Monaco – Artists’ Tributes
2019-05-16 - 2019-08-28 | Galaxy Macau, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau, Macau, Macau
(Featured image: Photograph of Grace Kelly at the Oscar Ceremony receiving her Best Actress Award for the film Country Girl in 1955, by Bettmann / Photo credit: Getty Images)
“Grace Kelly: From Hollywood to Monaco – Artists’ Tributes” is co-organized by the Galaxy Entertainment Group Foundation and Grimaldi Forum of Monaco, one of a series of activities of “Art Macao”, a five-month mega international art cultural event. The highlight of the exhibition is an original Andy Warhol painting of Grace Kelly, displayed in a specially constructed venue at Galaxy Macau’s Crystal Lobby.
The exhibition traces the story of Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly (1929–1982), from her Hollywood days to becoming Princess of Monaco. An important style icon of the 20th century, Grace Kelly embodied the myths of power and timelessness which explains the continuing interest and fascination people have of her. A star of Hollywood films in the 1950s, Grace Kelly became a princess in “old Europe”, joining a royal family with a history which dates back almost one thousand years.
Grace Kelly has continued to inspire artists throughout her life, from famous photographers to visual artists such as Andy Warhol, who portrayed her through his Pop Art prints. As an artists’ tributes exhibition, this show highlights her role as a muse, as well as her personal enthusiasm for artistic creation. The exhibition is exceptional in many ways; a temporary gallery was specially created for this exhibition to display collections from the Prince’s Palace of Monaco. The scenography was designed under the supervision of Dr Thomas Fouilleron, curator of the exhibition and Director of Archives and Library of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, allowing visitors to go through a journey which integrates history, heritage, fashion, and arts.
When: May 16–August 28, 2019
Sundays–Thursdays: 10:00am–10:00pm
Fridays–Saturdays: 10:00am–00:00am
Where: Crystal Lobby, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Galaxy Macau, Cotai
You can also join an exhibition tour, check the exhibition’s Facebook page for dates and time
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s official page

“Grace Kelly: From Hollywood to Monaco – Artists’ Tributes” is part of the mega international art and cultural event Art Macao.
Happening from May to October this year, Art Macao brings together cultural institutions, hotel and resort operators, consular missions in Hong Kong and Macau to create an unforgettable atmosphere and cultural vitality to thrill residents and tourists alike.
