Macau Lifestyle

Achievement Exhibition of Art Kaleidoscope at Taipa Village Art Space
2018-06-10 - 2018-06-29 | Taipa Village Art Space, Taipa Village Art Space 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau, Macau
Presenting the 2018 Art Kaleidoscope Exhibition that showcases paintings and crafts created by the public who participated in three different workshops which include painting, printmaking, and English calligraphy; organized by AAMA (Ark – Association of Macau Art). The purpose and aim of this exhibition are to promote art and creative diversity amongst the public by utilizing different materials and techniques to interpret their own Kaleidoscope that represents a diverse range of sense.
When: 12:00pm—8:00pm, June 10—29
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua Dos Clerigos, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information please call +853 2857 6118 or email info@taipavillagemacau.org.mo or visit www.taipavillagemacau.org.mo

Sculpture – a Journey, Exhibition by António Leça
2018-06-13 - 2018-10-20 | Albergue SCM, Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro No.8, Macau, Macau, Macau
Born in 1948, Portuguese sculptor António Leça studied fine arts in Portugal’s capital Lisbon and in Venice, Italy. Sculpture is his first solo exhibition which features a total of 56 artworks in wood, divided into three series – “D’Après Brancusi”, “Trees” and “Tótemes” – created over the past five years.
When: 3:00pm—8:00pm, Monday, 12:00pm—8:00pm, Tuesday—Sunday, June 13—October 21
Where: A2 Gallery, Albergue SCM, No. 8, Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, please call +853 2852 2550 or +853 2852 3205 or visit their Facebook page

A Chinese Opera: Shade of Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom
2018-06-14 - 2018-06-19 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
The best Cantonese opera is back in town with a theme of passion, politics, and intrigue in a plot with plenty of twists and turns. The shade of butterfly and red pear blossom is a masterpiece penned by the legendary playwright, Tong Dik Sang, whose iconic work is set to perform with grandeur and artistry in a full range run, stages by a collective of masters in the field. The play is directed by Pak Suet Sin who is the original leading actress when the opera premiered in Hong Kong, back in the 1950s.
When: 7:00pm, Thursday—Tuesday, June 14—19
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $800, MOP $580, MOP $380, MOP $100
For more details and information please visit their Facebook page or their official website

An Exhibition by Ana Aragão: Vertical Reclamation of Individual Spaces
2018-06-14 - 2018-08-14 | Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau, Macau
Following the debut of Portuguese artist Ana Aragão’s first solo exhibition “Imaginary Beings” at Taipa Village Art Space of Macau, the talented artist will be expanding her collection with another coming exhibition entitled “Vertical Reclamation of Individual Spaces – An Exhibition by Ana Aragão” at Orient Foundation which is is comprised of four sections that don’t necessarily have a direct relationship with each other in regard to their narratives but share a common denominator which is the same hand and mind that create these visual testaments of the urban contemporaneity. An exhibition that showcases a comprehensive collection of her illustrations and architectural works, from small objects to large format drawings and single buildings renderings executed meticulously with a ballpoint pen.
When: 10:00am—7:00pm, (closed on Mondays), June 14—August 14
Where: 1st floor Casa Garden, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please call +853 2855 4691 and +853 2855 4699 or email fom@macau.ctm.net

Macao International Dragon Boat Races and Festival 2018
2018-06-16 - 2018-06-18 | Nam Van Nautical Lake Center, Lago Nam Van, Macau , Macau, +853, Macau
The dragon boat festival commemorated originally by the ancient patriotic Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who protested corruption by drowning himself. Nowadays, the celebrations revolve around the popular dragon boat races set in late May or June at the Paia Grande shorefront. Both local and foreign teams participate in various men and women’s divisions, making the medal haul wide and diverse and has become one of the international sporting community’s favorite outdoor activity in Macau.
When: Saturday—Monday, June 16—18
Where: Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, Lago Nam Van, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please visit Macau’s official sports website

Weekend Music Party – World Cup Cheers at Dom Pedro V Theatre
2018-06-16 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia kicks off on June 14 and to celebrate the start of one of the world’s largest football events, the Macao Orchestra presents a one-of-a-kind concert, featuring official theme songs of previous editions of the competition. Popular themes such as “The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida)” – the official song of the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France – and “La La La”, from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, face off pieces by 20th century composers such as Maurice Ravel, Dmitri Shostakovich and György Ligeti, in a 60-minute show with no interval.
When: 4:00pm, Saturday, June 16
Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: MOP $100 per person
For more details please call +853 2853 0782 and +853 2855 5555 or visit www.macauticket.com and www.om-macau.org

Arraial de São João Festival
2018-06-23 - 2018-06-24 | St. Lazarus District, Rua Nova de São Lazaro, Macau
Rain or shine the show will still go on for the Jesuit priest who has claimed to perform heroic actions by scoring a cannonball bullseye on a marauding Dutch ship on June 24, 1622. Ever since the day has been commemorated with a festival or thanksgiving, dancing, singing, feasting, and games. This year the local community will celebrate the festival by enjoying delectable Portuguese and Macanese delicacies and about 30 themed booths and tents will be up for merch and decoration at the St. Lazarus District.
When: 2:00pm—10:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24
Where: St. Lazarus District, R. Nova de São Lazaro
How much: Free admission
For more inquiries, call +853 2872 6828 or visit their Facebook page

2018 International Yoga Day at Grand Lapa Macau
2018-06-24 08:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Grand Lapa Macau, 956-1110 AVENIDA DA AMIZADE MACAU, CHINA, Macau, Macau
Come and join Grand Lapa Macau together with Vedanta Wellness and celebrate the international yoga day this June. You can get a chance to spend your Sunday on a relaxing journey and celebrate yoga along with exciting lucky draws and delicious refreshments. Witness and participate in the complimentary yoga workshops instructed with the masters of Vedanta Wellness who will be sharing and walking you through a wellness adventure for the body and mind. First 200 participants will get one free yoga mat so book your spots in advance!
When: 8:00am—2:00pm, Sunday, June 24
Where: Tennis court 2 and 3, Grand Lapa Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information please call +853 8793 4800 or visit www.grandlapa.com and their Facebook page

Art Is Play - a Playful Side of Art at MGM Macau
2018-06-27 - 2018-09-09 | MGM Macau, 1101 Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Taipa, Macau, Macau, Macau
MGM Macau is welcoming the most fun and colorful art exhibition this summer, Art Is Play invites all guests of ages to head on a journey of self-discovery and awakening and social interaction through play that features eye-catching art installations by five international artists, Cindy Ng from Macau, Ayumi Adachi from Japan, tomtom from Hong Kong, Walala from the United Kingdom, and Janice Wong from Singapore, who together will inspire the audience an exciting and playful side that they haven’t discovered. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and immersed in the wonderful works of these artists that’ll unleash a different side of yours this summer.
When: 10:30am—10:00pm, June 27—September 9 (except on Monday, July 16 and Monday, August 3)
Where: MGM Art Space, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $120 per person
*Children aged two and under are free of admission
For more information please call +853 8802 3833 or visit www.mgm.mo

Vida Rica Restaurant Presents Thai Cuisine with Chef Chalee Kader
2018-06-28 - 2018-06-30 | Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Macau, Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen Nape, Macau, Macau, Macau
Take a gastronomic journey to the land of happiness aka Thailand with Vida Rica’s executive chef Chalee Kader from 100 Mahaseth who will be showcasing his local menu called “Isaan” paired with Thai inspired cocktails prepared by resident mixologist Nikita Matveev.
What better way to enjoy your weekend with fantastic food and cocktails at yet another fun dining pop-up at Mandarin Oriental, Macau.

When: 7pm sitting, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 28, 29 and 30
Where: Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
For more information and reservations please contact +853 8805 8918 and momac-vidarica@mohg.com
How much: MOP $688 per person for the 9-course menu

Photography Exhibition | Stillness in Motion at Creative Macau
2018-06-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Creative Macau – Center for Creative Industries, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, Xian Xing Hai Avenue, Macau
Taiji is one of the elements that features the exhibition – Stillness in Motion, martial arts are good at motion with an extreme motion that uses stillness to control softness and counteract hardness in all aspects to achieve balance. Capturing motion paths of the dancers through time and space, from a tri-dimensional reality into a still bi-dimensional image, yet full of energy and life, is a wonderful challenge.
From colours, lighting, dance formation, the beauty of movements and music, moved and inspired Agostinho Fernandes in creating a unique visual language. Depending on the choreography, the sense of dancing motion, rhythm and mood are beautifully illustrated by slowing down the exposure time, or by moving the camera when the scene is still.
When: 6:30pm—8:30pm, Thursday, June 28
Where: Creative Macau – Center for Creative Industries, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, Xian Xing Hai Avenue
How much: Free admission
For more information, please call +853 2875 3282 visit their Facebook page

Strolling in the Garden, Listening to Music at Mandarin House
2018-06-30 | The Mandarin’s House, NO. 10, TRAVESSA DE ANTÓNIO DA SILVA, Macau, Macau
The ‘Strolling in the Garden, Listening to Music’ series, held on weekends, takes the Macao Chinese Orchestra to several of the city’s most culturally-apposite sites, from the Jao Tsung-I Academy to the nearby Chun Chao Tong Pavilion and Macao Tea Culture House. This month’s edition of the event series visits the Mandarin’s House, for an afternoon of storytelling through music.
When: 4:oopm, Saturday, June 30
Where: Mandarin’s House, 10 Travessa de Antonio da Silva, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please call +853 2896 8820 and +853 8399 6699 or visit www.icm.gov.mo/ochm/

Fashion Rejuvenation Exhibition of Eco-friendly and Functional Fashion
2018-06-30 - 2018-09-30 | Macao Fashion Gallery, Macau
Can fashion be ethical? That is the question posed by this unique exhibition taking place at the Macao Fashion Gallery. Since everyone wants the latest fashion trends, the fashion industry produces a glut of clothing every season. The industry has become a large global source of pollution and this exhibition ponders the effect it is having on the environment. In recent years, the fashion industry has been advocating the notion of ‘zero-waste’, and they’ve been trying to reduce the emission of pollutants and recycle fabrics.

With technological advances, textile fibers have also been improved and alternatives are also gradually dominating the fashion market. This exhibition aims to inspire and encourage local fashion designers to seek new breakthroughs in their designs and promote the use of recycled fabrics to give garments a new lease of life. A great variety of garments made from functional and eco-friendly fabrics will be showcased at the exhibition.
Eight local fashion designers have been selected for the exhibition, namely, Milk Ng, Kitty Ng, Jack Lam, Celestino Maria Cordova, Jane Chan, Jade Leong, Connie Wong and Nicole Tam. Each designer will present two garments made of eco-friendly or functional fabric, making up a total of 16 creative fashion pieces.
When: 10:00am—8:00pm, June 30—September 30
Where: Macao Fashion Gallery: Rua de S. Roque, No. 47, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details and information, please call +853 2835 3341 or visit their Facebook Page

Feast of Na Tcha 2018
2018-07-01 | Ruins of St. Paul’s, Macau, Macau
Celebrate the Feast of Na Tcha where two parades will be arranged in welcoming the festival starting with a worship ritual with incenses at the Na Tch Temple near Ruins of St. Paul followed by a lion dance show escorting the Na Tcha statue in a vehicle that tours around Macau, Taipa, and Coloane and the lion dance will pluck the greens along the route. This has been celebrated for decades gaining popularity from activities such as dramas, liting of firecrackers and the rise of the Na Tcha statue.
When: Sunday, July 1
Where: Na Tcha Temple, No. 6 Calçada de S. Paulo, Ruins of St. Paul, Company of Jesus Square and Senado Square, Largo do Senado, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please call +853 2836 6178 or +853 6686 1798 or visit www.whatson.macaotourism.gov.mo

Macau's Firecrackers Industry – New Works by Lio Man Cheong
2018-07-04 - 2018-10-05 | Taipa Village Art Space, Taipa Village Art Space 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau, Macau
This exhibition will be showcasing a unique collection of Chinese ink paintings from the renowned artist, Lio Man Cheong who will be presenting the history and production line of Macau’s ever-flourishing firecrackers industry, and the way of life surrounding it. Children and young youth can learn the culture and history of Macau with abundant visuals and stories and know more about how our city used to be in the old times. It is, in fact, an invaluable testimony of Macau’s humble past and a reflection on the roots of local identity.
When: July 4—October 5
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua Dos Clerigos, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please call +853 2857 6118 and email info@taipavillagemacau.org.mo or visit www.taipavillagemacau.org.mo

Alter Ego Exhibition One: The Self
2018-07-08 - 2018-09-09 | Macao Museum of Art, 147-261 R. de Roma, Macau, Macau
The first exhibition by Herberto Smith (São Tomé and Príncipe), João Ó & Rita Machado (Portugal), Li Hongbo (China), Mauro Pinto (Mozambique), Vhils (Portugal) and Wing Shya (Hong Kong) begins with an exploration of self-awareness and its role in our ability to interact with what surrounds us. And the importance for your ability to interact with other people and the surrounding world, it represents itself as the first step in the cycle of the concept of alter ego and explores the concept of alterity and facing the other culture.
When: 10:00am—7:00pm (closed on Mondays), July 8— September 9
Where: The Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free
For more details and information please call +853 8791 9814 or visit www.mam.gov.mo

Alter Ego Exhibition Two: The Other
2018-07-08 - 2018-09-09 | Old Court Building, 舊法院大樓 (Old Court Building), 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau, Macau, Macau
The second exhibition by Abdel Queta Tavares (Guinea Bissau), Ann Hoi (Macau), Fidel Évora (Cape Verde), Pedrita Studio (Portugal), Ricardo Gritto (Portugal), Tony Amaral (East Timor), Xisto Soares (East Timor), Yiu Chi Leung (Hong Kong) and Zhang Dali (China) meanders into the idea of how we need the other in order to exist and how this impacts the way we view and perceive ourselves. Exploring the fundamental capacity for self-awareness and its importance for our ability to interact with other people and the surrounding world.
When: 10:00am—8:00pm, (closed on Mondays), July 8— September 9
Where: Old Court Building, 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau
How much: Free
For more details and information please visit www.icm.gov.mo

Alter Ego Exhibition Three: From Language to Travel
2018-07-08 - 2018-09-09 | Tap Seac Gallery, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, 95, Macau, Macau, Macau
The third part of the sequence by Marcelo Cidade (Brazil) and Yonamine (Angola), focuses on communication and immersive experiences, exploring how mutually understood forms of language allow us to establish relationships. Revolving around the concepts of communication, interaction and the immersive experience of travel. This explores the idea that through a mutually understood language (oral, visual, or other) we can establish involvement and relations with other people, from which arises the drive to travel and explore the cultural other.
When: 10:00am—9:00pm, July 8—September 9
Where: Tap Seac Gallery, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, 95, Macau
How much: Free
For more information please call +853 2836 6866 or visit www.macauart.net

Alter Ego Fourth Exhibition: Culture Clash
2018-07-08 - 2018-09-09 | TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS GALLERY OF THE CIVIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, LEAL SENADO BUILDING, 163 AV. DE ALMEIDA RIBEIRO, MACAU, Macau
The fourth showcase of Alter Ego exhibition revolves around the contrast between miscommunication and the barriers that are created by different cultural backgrounds and experiences. From language and travel, the fourth step in this cycle explores the notions of cultural clash, miscommunication, and exploitation.
When: 9:00am—9:00pm, July 8—September 9
Where: Gallery of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro
For more information please call +853 8988 4000 or visit www.icm.gov.mo/en/events

Alter Ego Fifth Exhibition: Globalistation
2018-07-08 - 2018-09-09 | Taipa Houses – Museum, Taipa, Macau
The fifth exhibition by Guilherme Gafi (Brazil) and Wasted Rita (Portugal) broadens the spectrum of analysis, looking into the concept of interaction between people and larger entities and the interchanges that occur in an increasingly connected world. From the concept of interaction between people, we move on to larger entities. This step in the cycle seeks to explore how the process of globalisation is another type of interaction on a much larger scale: the exchange between countries in an increasingly connected world.
When: 10:00am—7:00pm, July 8—September 9 (closed on Mondays)
Where: Taipa Houses Museum, Avenida da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa, Macau
For more information please call +853 8988 4000 or +853 2882 7527 or visit www.icm.gov.mo/en/housesmuseum

Alter Ego - A Series of Six Exhibitions in Macau
2018-07-08 - 2018-09-09 | The Navy Yard No. 1, RUA DE S. TIAGO DA BARRA, MACAO, Macau, Macau
Part of the Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries will be 27 artists that will unveil their new works in Macau. Curated by the Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto also known as Vhils and Pauline Foessel, the works will be shown across six individual exhibitions from July 8 to September 9, all inspired by the theme of ‘Alter Ego’. Where you can visually envision a striking journey resulting in aesthetically rich and moving results.
Each exhibition is an independent concept with its own unique character that includes the words and perspectives of the artist as they all form one symbiotic collection entwined by a common premise. The final part of the sequence curated by Francisco Vidal (Portugal & Angola) appropriately named Alter Ego, concludes the process with a thought-provoking incursion into the understanding that while we are all seemingly different, we are also all fundamentally the same.
When: 10:00am–7:00pm, July 8–September 9 (closed on Mondays)
Where: The Navy Yard No. 1, Rua de S. Tiago da Barra, Macau
How much: Free
For more information please call +853 8988 4000 or visit www.icm.gov.mo

In Love with Macao – Calligraphy and Paintings of Macao
2018-07-14 - 2018-08-04 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
Being one of the earliest points for China’s exchanges with the West, Macau has always been a place where Chinese and Western cultures have clashed and blended, with Western trends and techniques influencing several art forms. However, the truly traditional arts of Chinese calligraphy, painting and seal carving have maintained their strong vitality all along – and this exhibition will put them in focus. The show will feature a total of 90 artworks by artists who lived in the city from the 1930s to the 21st century or somehow had ties with Macau. They include Shang Yanliu, Zheng Jin, Gao Jianfu, Li Xiangen, and Lin Jin, among others.
Due to the special geopolitics of Macau, many artists moved in to live or sojourned here to escape war and turmoil, and a few of them would go on to leave a distinct influence on modern Chinese calligraphy and painting. This is why calligraphy and painting art in Macau developed by leaps and bounds. This exhibition aims to raise the public’s awareness of native culture, and provide an understanding of the role and contributions of Macau in the wider context of Chinese painting and calligraphy.
When: 10:00am—7:00pm, Friday—Sunday (closed on Mondays), July 14—August 4
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, Nape, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details, contact +853 8791 9814, or visit their website, or email them

Hello! | the Way Back Home at Macao Cultural Centre
2018-07-19 - 2018-07-22 | Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau, Macau, Macau
A sweet stellar friendship, which portrays a visually charming adventure without words, staged through animated puppetry and music exploring a child’s imagination. The play is based on an award-illustrated book by Oliver Jeffers that tells the story of a little boy who one day flies a single propeller plane so far away that he finds himself stranded on the moon where he meets a Martian who is also stuck. Amidst plenty of physical funny situations, the two new friends started to help each other in finding their way back home.
When: July 19—22
Where: Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $180 per person
For more details and information please call +853 2840 0555 or visit their official website and Facebook page

Huaiyang Cuisine Shines at Galaxy Macau™
2018-07-23 - 2018-09-08 | Galaxy Macau, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau, Macau, Macau
In collaboration with legendary Master Chef Ju Chang Long, Galaxy Macau’s culinary talents bring the refined art of Huaiyang cuisine to a few select venues at the mega resort. Your palate will be dazzled by an exceptional selection of distinctive dishes. Superb ingredients, rich flavors, artistic plating, and excellent knife work – these are the hallmark characteristics of China’s legendary Huaiyang cuisine which will only be available at Galaxy Macau for a short time.
Special Ingredients:
Blue Yabby
Yabbies are petite crustaceans, which are renowned for their tender meat, succulent flavor and vibrant blue color. Native to southeastern Australian but sourced from pristine freshwater fisheries in South Africa, each delicate yabby weighs approximately 300 grams. Whether they are fried in garlic, steamed with ginger, or simmered in spicy sauce, these exceptional yabbies promise to delight diners at Galaxy Macau this summer.
Baby Hairy Crab
While autumn is traditionally the most popular season for Hairy Crab, summer is the best time to dine on creamy, decadent Baby Hairy Crab. Also known as “June Yellow Crab,” these extraordinary crustaceans have completed their third shelling by early summer. This young breed of freshwater crab is celebrated by crab connoisseurs around the globe for its’ tender meat, creamy roe and luscious flavor.
Fish Maw
Made from fish air bladders, fish maw is one of the most celebrated traditional Chinese ingredients because of its high nutritional content and unique texture. Rich in protein and collagen, fish maw is favored for its ability to boost energy, promote blood circulation, and improve skin complexion. The chefs at Galaxy Macau have selected the finest fish maw for their Huaiyang dishes, ensuring that diners will leave their tables with a smile on their faces and a radiant glow in their cheeks!
When: July 23–September 8, 2018
Where: Festiva, Galaxy Macau, G/F, G007
How much:
Monday–Friday: Lunch buffet MOP $268 per person, Saturday–Sunday MOP $328 per person
Monday–Friday: Dinner buffet: MOP $488 per person, Saturday–Sunday: MOP $528 per person
Reservations: +853 8883 2221
Where: Lugang Café, Galaxy Macau, G/F, G128
How much: From MOP $98
Reservations: +853 8883 2221
Where: The Noodle Kitchen, Galaxy Macau, G/F, G084
Reservations: +853 8883 2221
How much: From MOP $88

Beginning Anew: Works by Vong Sek Kuan​
2018-08-01 - 2018-09-30 | 1844 Macau Photography Art Space, Rua do Infante, No. 17, Edf. Loi Fat, Lojas A e B, R/C, Macau, Macau
1844 Macau Photography Art Space presents this solo exhibition by local photographer Vong Sek Kuan, who has also been director of the St. Lazarus Church District’s Creative Industries Promotions Association.
The title of his photography exhibition is based on a quote from a Neo-Confucian scholar of the Northern Song Dynasty, Cheng Yi (Yichuan Xiansheng), who once said, “The principle of the world is operating perpetually and eternally because it begins from the end, and runs from the end to the beginning.” This is part of the inspiration for these eye-catching images on display in Macau until September.
When: 11:00pm—13:00pm, 14:00pm—18:00pm, Monday—Saturday, August 01—September 30
Where: 1844 Macau Photography Art Space, Rua do Infante, No. 17, Edf. Loi Fat, Lojas A e B, R/C, Macau
How much: Free
For more details, call +853 6311 1390, or email them, or visit their official page and Facebook page

Mgm Cotai Presents Innovative Works of Alter Ego Art Exhibition
2018-08-08 - 2018-09-09 | MGM Macau, 1101 Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Taipa, Macau, Macau, Macau
Alter Ego is the 1st Annual Arts Exhibition between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, and as the only integrated resort operator in Macau to participate in the festival, MGM is a key partner of the event. To show their commitment MGM Cotai is running an illusionary floor art piece by Portuguese artist Add Fuel, and a site-specific digital installation by Pedro Ferreira and Rita João.
Alter Ego is one of the highlights of the inaugural Arts Exhibition between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries. The Arts Exhibition displays representative artworks from Mainland China, Macau, Hong Kong, Portugal, Angola, Brazil and many other Portuguese-speaking countries, presenting the current tendencies of contemporary art in China and the Portuguese-speaking countries. The exhibition Alter Ego is an exploration of the seminal idea exercised through the expression of contemporary art, and delves deeply into the intricacies of the construction of the self in order to expose the true nature of its relationship with the other, as well as with the outside world in general.
During the exhibition, Stratum 03 by Portuguese artist Add Fuel and Digital Best Guess by Pedrita Studio (Pedro Ferreira and Rita João) will be shown at MGM Cotai’s Spectacle, immersing visitors in an imaginative world of art. Portuguese visual artist and illustrator Add Fuel re-interprets the language of traditional tile design and creates the Stratum 03 floor art piece, leading visitors to question the reality of what is present in their immediate physical surroundings through the use of color gradient. Meanwhile, the Digital Best Guess by the Pedrita Studio is shown on the world’s largest area of permanent indoor LED screens at the Spectacle. In this digital installation, the portraits are produced with trims of reclaimed industrial Portuguese tiles from the 60’s to the 90’s, and will be alternated with a patchwork of tiles that today are extremely rare, but that are easily recognizable as part of many places familiar to Portuguese people.
When: August 1–September 24
Where: Avenida Da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Free
For more information please call +853 8802 8888 or visit their website

Feast of Hungry Ghosts 2018
2018-08-11 - 2018-09-09
This festival is all about appeasing, honoring and respecting the ghosts. It takes place over the course of the month, the seventh lunar month, which runs from August 11–September 9, with the key date being on August 25. During this Ghost Month, they say the gates of hell stay open until the festival comes to a close after 30 days. During this time you will see people burning incense, ‘hell money’, and other offerings as gifts and food to appease the restless spirits freed from the underworld.
When: August 11–September 9 (main day on August 25)
How much: Free
For more information please visit en.macaotourism.gov.mo/events

World Animation Festival in Summer
2018-08-11 - 2018-08-26 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
This festival will bring 14 outstanding animations to Macau, each featuring a different topic and style. There is also a two-hour family animation workshop where children and parents will be able to learn how to make a simple animation. Many of the 14 animation films were nominated for, or have won, important awards at various major film festivals.
There are four different categories of the World Animation Festival, including the Bright Series, Dark Series, China’s Hit Series and a Director-in Focus section focusing on the late movie master Satoshi Kon (1963-2010), whose four best animation films will be screened. Other key films include Oscar-nominated The Breadwinner (about an 11-year-old girl who has to take care of her family and learn to be independent after her father’s arrest). There is also Isle of Dogs, a new hit film from Wes Anderson, which is unique both in terms of storytelling and animation. Another interesting work of animation is Night Is Short, Walk On Girl, about a young girl on a one night journey in Tokyo, as she encounters lots of drunken people and mysterious events. There is also Anomalisa, an Oscar-nominated film by Charlie Kaufman, and Liu Jian’s ridiculous and unpredictable Have A Nice Day as part of China’s Hit Series.
When: Various screening times, August 11—August 26. Kids Cantonese Animation Workshop: Saturday, August 4, 3:00pm—5:00pm. Youth Cantonese Animation Workshop: Sunday, August 5, 3:00pm—5:00pm.
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, Travessa da Paixão no. 11 – 13, Macau
How much: Animation Screenings: MOP $60. Workshops: MOP $200.
For more details and information please call +853 2852 2585 or email them, or visit their website or Facebook page

Indulge in Unusual Cocktails by Hendrick's Gin Global Brand Ambassador - Ally Martin
2018-08-22 21:00 - 23:00 | The Ritz-Carlton Macau, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía da Nossa Senhora da Esperança s/n, Cotai, Macau, Macau
Hendrick’s Gin is one of the more idiosyncratic drinks on the market – as well as traditional juniper, Hendrick’s uses curious infusions of Bulgarian rose and cucumber to add flavor. For one night only, on August 22, this premium gin will be taking the stage at Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, and they will be flying in a global brand ambassador especially for the event.
The representative is none other than Mr. Ally Martin, an inspirational globe-trotting envoy, who travels the world as an evangelist and an educator with a deep love for and understanding of Hendrick’s. During the exclusive event at Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, he will be raising a glass and sharing knowledge and inspiration about the brand – this is one event gin lovers won’t want to miss!

Some of his special cocktails that will be served during the evening Gin O’Clock include 40 Winks, Allotment Aperitif, Terrington’s Flowing Bowl, Southside Rickey and more.
When: 9:00pm–11:00pm, Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Where: Ritz Carlton Bar & Lounge, Galaxy Macau, Estrada Da Baia De Nossa Senhora Da Esperanca, Cotai
How much: Cocktail price starts from MOP $108; MOP $298 flight of three cocktails; all prices are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax
For more details, contact +853 8886 6868 or rc.mfmmr.fnb.res@ritzcarlton.com or visit Ritz-Carlton, Macau, website and the official Facebook Event page
Discover more about Hendrick’s Gin at www.hendricksgin.com
“Brother Team Trading Co.,Ltd” as Hendrick’s Gin Macau sole distributor

The Macau International Mime Festival 2018
2018-08-23 - 2018-08-26 | Old Court Building, 舊法院大樓 (Old Court Building), 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau, Macau, Macau
Mime as a genre has broadened out and evolved into performances that are not primarily based on, and thus restricted by, scripts and languages. Often aided with rich visual-audio effects, stories can be told with poetic dance, romantic puppetry, acrobatic physical movements, and more.
The Macau International Mime Festival 2018 aims to bring innovative and outstanding global mime pieces to Macau. In this inaugural festival organized by C.A.N.U. Theatre, there are artists from Brazil, France, England, Japan, and Macau. There will be four distinct performances, featuring clowns, marionettes, pantomime, and magic!
When: August 23–August 26, 2018
Where: Old Court Building 459 Av. Da Praia Grande, Macau
How much: MOP $120 per ticket. 20% discount for simultaneous purchases of two different shows. 30% discount for simultaneous purchases of all four shows.
For bookings call +852 2855 5555 or visit www.macauticket.com; for more information visit Mime Macau or email them
