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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111
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SUMMARY:3rd “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” features six highlights\, namely the Lusofonia Festival\, the Traditional Music and Dance Performance in the Community\, the China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival\, the Annual Arts Exhibition between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries\, The Belt and Road Cultural Talk Series – Samba and Dance\, and the Taipa Houses 100th Anniversary Activities. \nThe Festival not only showcases the diverse cultures of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries but also implements and deepens the establishment of Macau as a “Cultural Exchange Centre between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”\, offering residents and tourists a unique Sino-Portuguese cultural experience. This edition of the Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries brings the culture and customs of Portuguese-speaking countries to the community through an array of activities\, building Macau as a platform for cultural exchange between China and Portuguese-speaking countries and promoting heart-warming exchanges. Through the cultural performances\, traditional song and dance\, and cinema of the Portuguese-speaking communities\, the Festival showcases the diverse and inclusive values of Macau and its historical evolution throughout centuries of harmonious coexistence without loss of identity. \nAnnual Arts Exhibition between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries\n(See featured image above) \nThe Annual Arts Exhibition between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries features two exhibitions\, namely “Symbiosis” and “Embrace of Diversity”\, bringing together contemporary artworks from Macau\, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area\, and eight Portuguese-speaking countries\, and opening a window for the public to experience the diversity of Chinese and Portuguese arts. Furthermore\, the Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries brings a series of passionate and enthusiastic performances to the community. \n“This Is Not What I Expected” film still \nChina and Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival\nThe China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival–themed “The Gourmets of Cinema”–features 30 outstanding films from China and Portuguese-speaking countries\, making residents and tourists discover Macau. This edition of the Film Festival combines the visual and auditory impact of films with the taste and smell of food and drinks\, creating a cinema feast that brings together all the flavors\, from sweet\, sour\, bitter to spicy. The Film Festival is divided into three sections\, namely “Contemporary China & Portuguese-speaking films”\, “Macao Shorts about food & life” and “Flavors of China & Portuguese-speaking Countries”\, featuring gastronomic films in Chinese and Portuguese\, and allowing the audience to enjoy gastronomic stories produced by local filmmakers. In addition\, a series of outreach activities including post-screening talks\, lectures\, and cuisine workshops\, allow the audience to enjoy a feast of cinema and savor their lives. \n \nTraditional Music and Dance Performance in the Community\nThe Dance and Singing Group of Fujian Province and six local Portuguese-speaking artistic groups will offer Traditional Music and Dance Performance to the local audience\, with the aim of providing the community with an exchange between the art and culture of China and Portuguese-speaking countries. \nTaipa Houses 100th Anniversary Activities\nIn order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Taipa Houses\, the Cultural Affairs Bureau will hold a series of themed activities\, including “Guided Tours at Taipa Houses” and “Paper Cut Light Box DIY Workshop”\, allowing the public to learn about the distinctive features of the Taipa Houses as well as its historical stories and surrounding communities from different perspectives. In addition\, the participants of the guided tours can receive a Taipa Houses-shaped three-dimensional memo pad as a souvenir. \nThe Belt and Road Cultural Talk Series – Samba and Dance\nIn The Belt and Road Cultural Talk Series – Samba and Dance\, Jin Xinyi and Zhang Jianbo\, two specialists in Portuguese literature and cultural studies\, are invited to present two talks entitled “Feminist Literature in the Portuguese-speaking African Countries” and “Brazilian Literature and the Image of Brazil in the World of Literature” respectively\, offering the public an immersive tour through the culture of the Portuguese-speaking countries\, jointly exploring the active role of Portuguese-speaking countries in the cultural exchange promoted by the “One Belt\, One Road” initiative. \nJointly organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Institute for Social and Cultural Research of the Macau University of Science and Technology\, the Talk Series on Belt and Road Culture — Samba and Dance will present two seminars for this year. With the ultimate goal to provide further insight into the Belt and Road culture\, the talks\, hosted by specialists in literature and culture of Portuguese-speaking countries\, focus on the topics about feminist literature in African and Brazilian literature\, featuring Portuguese-speaking countries’ roles in the cultural exchange among the Belt and Road countries. \n \nLusofonia Festival 2021\nThe Lusofonia Festival is be integrated into this year’s “Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”\, allowing the public to participate in the activities under the theme of Portuguese customs and culture\, enriching their cultural experience and enhancing the effect of the Festival. Over the three days of the Festival\, different booths of the Macao Portuguese-speaking communities from ten countries and regions\, namely Angola\, Brazil\, Cape Verde\, Guinea-Bissau\, Goa\, Daman and Diu\, Mozambique\, Portugal\, São Tomé and Príncipe\, East Timor and the Macanese community\, will be set up\, introducing their countries or regions’ traditional music\, arts and crafts\, traditional costumes\, gastronomy and tourist information\, allowing the public to experience the long-standing culture and festival traditions of different regions. \nWhen: November 11–December 12\, 2021 \nWhere: Taipa Houses-Museum\, Avenida da Praia\, Carmo\, Taipa\, Tap Seac Gallery\, Praça do Tap Seac\, Macau\, Macau Contemporary Art Center – Navy Yard No.1\, Rua de S. Tiago da Barra\, Macau\, Cinematheque Passion\, 13 Travessa da Paixão\, Macau\, Macao Cultural Centre\, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n\, NAPE\, Macau \nHow much: MOP $60 per person (cinema sessions) \nFor more information\, check the event’s official page \nAdmission to the Taipa Houses 100th Anniversary Activities and The Belt and Road Cultural Talk Series – Samba and Dance are free. Interested parties can register through the official website (only in Chinese).
URL:https://macaulifestyle.com/event/3rd-encounter-in-macao-arts-and-cultural-festival-between-china-and-portuguese-speaking-countries/
LOCATION:Taipa Houses – Museum\, Taipa\, Macau
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Entertainment,Exhibition,Festival,Kid Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211206
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SUMMARY:21st Macau Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Macau Food Festival 2021–sited in the rotunda opposite the Macau Tower–features about 120 food booths. The festival attracts local residents and visitors beguiled by delicious Asian\, European\, Mainland Chinese\, and local delicacies. Liberally salted with exciting live entertainment\, games\, and beer competitions\, this food fest has become a firm favorite for its uninhibited\, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of street stalls\, booths and tents. \nWhen: November 19–December 5\, 2021* \nWhere: Sai Van Lake Square\, Largo da Torre de Macau\, Macau \nHow much: Free admission (each dish has its own pricing) \nFor more information\, call +853 2857 5765 or check here \n*In case of sudden suspension due to COVID-19\, the organisers will not refund the participants’ deposits
URL:https://macaulifestyle.com/event/21st-macau-food-festival/
LOCATION:Sai Van Lake Square\, Macau
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Entertainment,Festival,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211206
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SUMMARY:Macau Art Toy Fest 2021
DESCRIPTION:Established in 2021\, Toy Academy was founded with the motto that “toys make us stronger”. Do you want to discover the art in toys? Are you itching to get dirty and create your own toy? Are you willing to explore the minds behind the toys? Waste no time and join our curriculum. \nThe Toy Academy will blow your mind and build your toy culture knowledge while opening the doors to a whole new world! Listen to the bell\, and let’s get to study and share the passion and love for these art collectibles! They welcome signups from immature adults\, accompanied by mature children. \nThe festival is hosting a series of different activities\, including workshops\, a toy market\, guided tours\, and much more for all to enjoy. \nWhen: 1:00pm–7:00pm\, November 29–December 5\, 2021 \nPop-up market – 1:00pm–7:00pm\, Saturday and Sunday\, December 4 and 5\, 2021 \nBootleg toy workshops – 3:00pm–4:30pm and 5:00pm–6:30pm\, Saturday and Sunday\, December 4 and 5\, 2021 \nWhere: Mr. Galaxyman\, 6 Travessa dos Trens\, Macau \nHow much: Free entry; MOP $380 per person for the bootleg workshop material \nFor more information\, check the event’s Facebook page
URL:https://macaulifestyle.com/event/macau-art-toy-fest-2021/
LOCATION:Mr. Galaxyman\, 6 Travessa dos Trens\, Macau\, Macau\, Macau\, 853\, Macau
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Entertainment,Exhibition,Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211206
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SUMMARY:10th Macau Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Deolinda da Conceição and the role of women in Macao’s literature and society is the opening theme of the 10th edition of the Macau Literary Festival\, to be held from 3 to 5 December 2021 and based at Casa Garden\, the Fundação Oriente’s headquarters. On the centenary of the Macanese writer’s birth\, The Script Road brings writers\, academics and translators to the event’s main stage to celebrate her life and work\, and presents a  performance built around her book of short stories Cheong-sam – production of the experimental theatre group Artistry of Wind Box\, with performances scheduled for the 4th  and 5th at the Portuguese Bookshop Gallery. \nBack at Casa Garden\, the Festival marks the second centenary of the first translation of the  Bible into Chinese with a session in which the figure of Reverend Robert Morrison\, main mentor of the project\, will be remembered. This will be followed by a guided tour of the  Protestant Cemetery\, next door to Casa Garden\, which is also 200 years old.  Among the writers participating in the 10th edition of The Script Road\, the Angolan writer  José Eduardo Agualusa deserves a special mention. He will talk from abroad about Paraíso e  Outros Infernos (Paradise and Other Hells)\, a book of chronicles that will now be published in Chinese and English by the Macau Literary Festival. \nOther works launched this year by The Script Road include: O Tempo e o Vento\, a book of poems by Fernando Sales Lopes; Erosão\, the poetry of Gisela Casimiro in a bilingual edition  (Portuguese and Chinese); and Nada te Morre\, a short story by Maria Paula Monteiro\, also presented in Macau SAR’s two official languages. \nBooks not published by The Script Road but which will be presented at the event include: To  the Lighthouse\, a short story that won the 12th Macau Literary Awards\, by Mainland Chinese writer Wang Yixin; Unconditional Love\, a science fiction novel signed by Leong Sok Kei;  I’m Designing My Life\, by writer and designer Un Kei; Sketching My City\, a poetry anthology by Arthur Ng; Beyond Memory\, by architect André Lui Chak Keong; Portraits of  Luso-Asians of Sri Lanka\, by fellow architect João Palla; and Contos de Macau\, by João  Morgado\, a short-stories collection that results from the writer’s previous visit to Macau’s  Literary Festival\, back in 2017. The author will be presenting the book from abroad\, via  internet. All the remaining authors will be present on stage at Casa Garden. A Poetry Session organized by the Macau Outersky Poets Association will be the final act of the festival’s second-day program. \nThe Literary Festival also highlights this year the publishing activity of the International  Institute of Macau\, of great importance for the preservation of the History and the stories of this city. Stuart Braga and J.J. Monteiro will present their latest works\, both under the IIM  label: Nos Sa Téra\, Nos Sa Génti (Our Land\, Our People); and Macau Vista por Dentro\,  respectively. \nChildren’s literature will also be part of The Script Road through a workshop directed by Jojo  Wong\, vice-president of the Macau Outersky Poets Association. \nThe stage arts will not be limited to the staging of Cheong-sam. At the Portuguese Consul’s  Official Residence\, Bela Vista building\, the Cai Fora theatre group will perform the play To  Be Confirmed\, inspired by the book The Lost Soul by Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk\, winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize for Literature. There will be six performances\, all to be held on the spacious terrace of the historic building. \nNot-Caring-of-Never-Knowing-Where-to-Go is the show created by Isaac Pereira (text) and  François Girouard (music) that will be performed at the Art Garden\, twice at late hours. \nAlso in the same building\, where Art For All association is based\, a concert will take place on  Saturday night with the participation of the band Work Tone and vocalists Gabriel and Maria  Monte (stage name of Maria Paula Monteiro). The Portuguese singer will premiere in Macau songs from her latest work\, the EP Laços (Ties)\, composed in close collaboration with Macau musician João Caetano. \nFinally\, in the area of visual arts\, two exhibitions will be inaugurated at Casa Garden at the opening day of the Festival: one brings together the winning works of the Photography  Competition A Strange Familiarity\, organized by Macau Closer magazine; the other shows photography and writing work by Carlos Morais José and Rosa Coutinho Cabral\, a project named Seen with the Feet\, Written with the Eyes\, which was recently presented at the Óbidos  Literary Festival (Folio)\, in Portugal. \nWhen: Friday–Sunday\, December 3–5\, 2021 \nWhere: Casa Garden\, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões\, Macau \nHow much: Free admission \nFor more information\, check their Facebook page
URL:https://macaulifestyle.com/event/10th-macau-literary-festival/
LOCATION:Casa Garden\, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões\, Macau\, Macau
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Entertainment,Festival,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
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SUMMARY:24th Lusofonia Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 24th Lusofonia Festival is presenting the lusophone cultures to the public. The festival offers a diversified program of activities\, including music and dance performances\, booths\, gastronomy\, and games\, allowing residents and tourists to experience the Portuguese customs and feel the Festival’s cheerful atmosphere. \nThe first edition of the Lusofonia Festival was held in June 1998\, aiming at honoring the Portuguese-speaking communities of Macau for their contribution to Macau’s development. Over the years the festival has become an important event aiming at sharing the culture of the Portuguese-speaking communities\, showcasing Macau’s role as a platform of cultural exchange between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries. \nThe program of this edition of the festival is as diversified as in previous years. Different booths of Macau Portuguese-speaking communities from ten countries or regions\, namely Angola\, Brazil\, Cape Verde\, Guinea-Bissau\, Goa\, Daman and Diu\, Mozambique\, Portugal\, São Tomé and Príncipe\, East Timor\, and the Macanese community\, will be set up\, introducing their countries or regions’ traditional music\, images\, arts and crafts\, costumes\, literature and gastronomy. \nAround 30 local Portuguese-speaking performing groups and the Dongguan Kylin Dance Group from Guangdong Province will perform different styles of music and dance on the main stage of the festival and soft music will be showcased on the stage installed in Carmo Square. In addition\, the Cultural Affairs Bureau will set up booths for the public to take photos\, play games with prizes and purchase IC’s publications at special discounts. Participants of the games may win a limited edition of the 100th Anniversary of Taipa Houses shaped three-dimensional memo pads or other souvenirs. The public is welcome to visit and purchase their favorite books. \n \nFurthermore\, visitors of all ages can participate in traditional Portuguese games\, including wooden ski run\, tug of war\, and others which will be held at the Carmo Square during the afternoon of Saturday and Sunday. Winners will be awarded bottles of wine\, codfish\, canned sardines\, and Portuguese chorizo. There will be table football tournaments with teams consisting of two participants of two different categories\, 16 years old and above and under 15 years old. Interested in participating can enroll until 4:30pm on Saturday. During the afternoon of Saturday and Sunday\, there will be a recreational space for children featuring various games\, workshops\, and a puppet show. The temporary “Rádio Carmo” station will be installed on-site broadcasting lusophone music throughout the Festival\, enhancing the festive atmosphere. \nIn addition\, a temporary restaurant will be set up serving Portuguese dishes at lunch and dinner in the Taipa Municipal Garden\, and specialties of various Portuguese-speaking countries regions at dinner in Carmo Square. A kiosk serving typical Portuguese snacks and drinks can be found next to the entrance to the Taipa Houses. Eating and drinking is restricted in the dining area\, and participants must strictly comply with the epidemic prevention guidelines. \nThis three-day festival offers cultural displays from the local Lusophone communities\, music and dance shows\, games for participants of all ages\, and typical cuisine\, allowing visitors to socialize in a festive atmosphere and experience the vitality of the Portuguese-speaking countries people. The Cultural Affairs Bureau intends to promote Macau and bring vitality to the community through this Festival and a series of artistic and cultural activities carried out in conjunction with various sports and tourist events. \nWhen: Friday–Sunday\, December 10–12\, 2021 \nWhere: Taipa Houses-Museum and Carmo area\, Avenida da Praia\, Carmo\, Taipa \nHow much: Free admission \nFor more information\, check here
URL:https://macaulifestyle.com/event/24th-lusofonia-festival/
LOCATION:Taipa Houses – Museum\, Taipa\, Macau
CATEGORIES:Culture,Entertainment,Festival,Food & Drink,Kid Friendly
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