Oktoberfest Macau at MGM 2019
2019-10-17 - 2019-10-28 | MGM Cotai, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau, Macau, China, Macau
The highly anticipated event Oktoberfest Macau at MGM will soon return to MGM Cotai this October 2019, rocking the town again with the 11-day Bavarian party! As one of the staple annual events in Macau, Oktoberfest this year is proud to celebrate of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR with jubilation by offering an exclusive discount to all Macau local citizens. This year’s event continues to partner with the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hong Kong and the German Macau Business Association, and it’s supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office.
In the past 10 years, MGM has welcomed nearly 150,000 beer lovers with almost 150,000 liters of beer, over 40,000 kilograms of roasted pork knuckles and chickens. MGM captures the essence of the festivities through the traditional German food and beverage, entertainments and decorations, delivering the most authentic Bavarian party atmosphere to Macau. The beloved Högl Fun Band will once again fly over from Munich for several nights of dynamic live performances to hype up the nights, while Löwenbräu, one of the six genuine German Oktoberfest brews, along with the traditional German gastronomies, Bavarian patterned beer tent and ceiling wreaths with a touch of Macanese decoration, as well as a wide range of carnival game booths, all of these will make Oktoberfest Macau at MGM a guaranteed fun and alive event, just like the Oktoberfest of Munich.
When: 6:00pm–midnight, October 17–28, 2019
Where: Roof terrace, 1/F MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: MOP $180 per person (complimentary for children under nine years old)
All valid Macau ID holders and Mlife members are eligible to enjoy a MOP $20 discount on each entry ticket and 20% discount on Oktoberfest merchandise
For more information, call +853 8802 2666 or send an email to oktoberfest@mgm.mo
For ticketing (from September 16 onwards), check their website

22nd Lusofonia Festival
2019-10-18 - 2019-10-20 | Taipa Houses – Museum, Taipa, Macau
The 22nd Lusofonia Festival is held from October 18 to 20, at the Taipa Houses, introducing to the public lusophone culture. The festival offers a diverse program of activities, including music and dance performances, booths, food, and games, allowing residents and tourists to experience Portuguese customs and feel the festival’s cheerful atmosphere.
The program of this edition of the festival is as varied as it was in previous years. Different booths of 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, Macau and East Timor, are set up, introducing their countries or regions’ traditional music, photographs, arts and crafts, costumes, literature and gastronomy. On each day of the festival, performing groups from nine Portuguese-speaking countries and regions perform different styles of music and dance. Several local art groups will also perform at the Carmo Square. In addition, a temporary restaurant serving Portuguese flavors and dishes, namely typical Portuguese grilled food and specialties from the various Portuguese-speaking countries regions will be available.
In terms of recreation, visitors of all ages can participate in traditional Portuguese games and table football tournaments, as well as participate in various children’s games. A radio station is installed on-site to broadcast Portuguese music throughout the day. The 22nd Lusofonia Festival offers lots of animation and joy through an array of fun and cultural activities, allowing visitors to experience the vitality of the Portuguese-speaking countries and have a deeper understanding of the culture of each Portuguese-speaking country.
When: Friday–Sunday, October 18–20, 2019
Where: Taipa Houses, Avenida da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa
How much: Free admission

German Film Festival Kino@Macao 2019
2019-10-19 - 2019-11-13 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
Cinematheque Passion and Goethe-Institut Hong Kong team up for the fourth time to present the German Film Festival Kino@Macao 2019 from October 19 to November 13. The festival features ten recent thought-provoking German works, two “Macao Special” films and four compelling works from director-in-focus Volker Schlöndorff, followed by a talk that will explore the artistic practice of this German film maestro.
Adapted from a real-life event, opening film Balloon transports the audience back forty years when Germany was split between the East and West. Portraying a family that plans to escape East Germany to the West in a hot-air balloon, this compelling film depicts people’s hope and fight for freedom.
Based on a sensational “honor” killing event, A Regular Woman charts a Muslim woman’s experience of oppression. Gundermann unveils the relationship between East German secret police Stasi and Gerhard Gundermann, an East German singer-songwriter who tragically died in 1998. Roads is about the friendship between two young men in search of their beloved ones throughout a hilarious and exciting journey. The Most Beautiful Couple investigates hidden desire through the traumatic and dark experience of a middle-class couple. Sweethearts brings you a moving friendship between single-mother-and-criminal Mel and her hostage. 25 km/h unites two brothers at their father’s funeral, and a journey for the meaning of life develops. Documentary Chris the Swiss traces the mysterious death journalist Chris, who is the director’s admired cousin. The Collini Case uncovers a scandal from World War I and a murder. In The Mover, 60-year-old mover Walter kicks tenants out their houses for a money-laundering syndicate, until one day he faces a dilemma: the tenants he has to kick out are his son and daughter-in-law.
Still from The Collini Case, 2018 | Courtesy of Cinematheque Passion
Director-in-focus explores Volker Schlöndorff, German film maestro and prominent figure of New German Cinema movement, turns 80 this year. His remarkable works have earned him the Palme d’Or and Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars. His portfolio spans over thirty works and performing arts works. The session, which offers a broad view of his creative paths spanning twenty years, features Baal (1969), Young Törless (1965) and The Legend of Rita (2000). These hard-hitting works illustrate Schlöndorff’s excellent adaptations of the literary canon and criticize social oppression through the character of the rebellious anti-hero. Led by Dr. Derek Lam, a film talk follows to give an in-depth understanding of Schlöndorff’s practice.
Macao Specials with talks by famous authors Lotte at the Bauhaus depicts a young woman as she strives for emancipation and creative development. Before the screening, German author Theresia Enzensberger gives a talk on women during Bauhaus’s early years. Another work exclusively for Macau audiences is Babylon Berlin Ep. 1-2. Combining the first two episodes of this high-budget and chic TV series, the screening brings us the thrilling story of Gereon Rath, a police inspector on a secret mission in the Weimar Republic during the post- World War One period. The screening is followed by a talk by writer Arne Jysch, who adapted the original book into a graphic novel.
When: October 19–November 13, 2019
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macau
How much: MOP $60
Full-time students and senior citizens age 65 or above can enjoy 50% discount
Tickets are available from Saturday, October 5, 2019 onwards
For more information, call +853 2852 2585 or check their website
Still from Balloon, 2019 | Courtesy of Cinematheque Passion

2019 Macau Taoist Festival
2019-10-19 - 2019-11-03 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
The 2019 Macau Taoist Festival highlights the city’s rich heritage wrought by centuries of Oriental spiritual beliefs, customs and culture. It showcases the city’s Taoist ritual music and the traditional martial art Tai Chi. Taoist ritual music has already been listed as part of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. The festival programme additionally includes an exhibition of Taoist artefacts. Highlights include an exhibition of Taoist painting, calligraphy, photography, altars and artefacts, but also a Taoist ritual music performance.
When: October 19–November 3, 2019
Exhibition – October 28–November 1, 2019
Taoist ritual music performance – 2:30pm, November 3, 2019
Where: Mount Fortress Corridor, Rua do Monte, Macau and Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: Free admission
Entrances distributed from 2:30pm to 5:30pm every day from October 15 onwards, at the Macao Taoist Association, Avenida do Almirante Lacerda 41, Edificio Industrial Yau Sek 2B
For more information, call +853 2825 9196, send an email to macaotaoistac@gmail.com or check their website

2019! Outloud Street Art Festival
2019-10-25 - 2019-10-27 | Macau
The 3rd Outloud Street Art Festival invited several remarkable street artists from all over the world to gather in Macau and unleash their creativity, bringing a great visual show to the city. The festival’s line-up includes large graffiti wall painting sessions, music, dance, DJ performances, artwork displays, a car exhibition, workshops, game booths, food stalls, charity auctions and introductory sessions about graffiti.
When: Friday–Sunday, October 25–27, 2019
Where: Surrounding area of Ponte e Horta Square, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, click here

2019! Outloud Street Art Festival 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.

Shi Fu Miz Festival - Autumn 2019
2019-10-26 - 2019-10-27 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Shi Fu Miz Festival returns to Hong Kong this October for its fifth iteration. On October 26 and 27, 2019, the beloved boutique festival will once again settle its sound system on Cheung Chau, a small island just 30 minutes from the mainland by ferry. There, near the island’s idyllic golden sand beaches, three stages will unfold in the grasses of Sai Yuen Farm. The musical programme once again centers around house and techno and will be sidelined by plenty of dusk till dawn activities like yoga, workshops, tattoos, street art and martial arts.
Since its inception in 2016, the festival has rapidly grown and now welcomes an intimate audience of 2,000. After seeing first hand the demand for intelligent electronic music, a lack of platforms to showcase these kinds of artists, and a desire to grow the regional music scene, since 2019 Shi Mu Fiz has evolved into a biannual event. It has now become synonymous with eclectic and forward-thinking artists who push the boundaries of electronic music in a mystical setting that evokes feelings of inclusivity and freedom. Most importantly, this year, the festival will further its commitment to sustainability by holding eco-talks and beach cleanups, as well as setting new goals towards its journey to becoming zero-waste. Unifying a tribe of people responsible for and sensitive to environmental issues, Shi Fu Miz looks to become a sustainable exemplary by being a low waste event that forbids the use of plastics bottles on site. Festivalgoers are instead encouraged to bring their own reusable bottle and take advantage of the free water dispensers scattered across the site.
Other initiatives will be introduced this year include replacing the plastic bags usually found in rubbish bins with biodegradable bags. Stages and decoration will also be built up of recycled and upcycled materials. Finally, the festival is encouraging its guests to seek out more information surrounding sustainability by participating in eco-talks, eco-workshops, and more. Shi Fu Miz Festival is a music and art project created by the Hong Kong-based creative agency: FuFu and the music collective La Mamie’s from France. Their mantra is to offer a varied program of worldwide electronic music combining live music, DJ sets and original cultural activities around art in a humanized festival, where the spirit of the well-being is the keyword.
Saturday’s line-up includes Camion Bazar, CARISTA, Club Kowloon, Josey Rebelle, KiNK (live), La Mamie’s, LB aka LABAT, Lena Willikens, Max Davis, Mengzy, Peach b2b Shanti Celeste, Or:la, Stephen Andarakis, Utopia Hong Kong and Yukari BB. Sunday is filled with the following: Elise, Jazzanova (DJ Set by Alex Barck), Johnny Hiller, KiNK (live), K-Melo, La Mamie’s, LB aka LABAT, Marcellus Pittman Unirhythm, Midori / Menace, Ocean Lam, ROAM Selectors, Zepa Records and 7Elevn.
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, 2019
Where: Sai Yuen Farm, Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong
How much: Two-day pass – HKD $680 + fees (regular tickets), HKD $880 + fees (last chance tickets)
Day pass – HKD $480 + fees (regular tickets), HKD $580 + fees (last chance tickets)
Free for kids under 12 years old (accompanied by an adult)
For more information and ticketing, check here

33rd Macao International Music Festival: Peter Broderick
2019-10-27 | Taipa Houses – Museum, Taipa, Macau
Peter Broderick is an American-born multi-instrumentalist and singer, now based in Ireland. Aside from collaborations with M. Ward, Laura Gibson, Dolorean, Efterklang, Nils Frahm, Greg Haines, David Allred and many more, Broderick has recorded several acclaimed albums of solo material, ranging from sparse classical compositions or homemade folk music to piano and voice recordings – constantly experimenting with different musical genres and making his name as an increasingly essential artist in today’s musical panorama.
Along with some of the most prestigious venues across the world, Broderick has also performed in festivals like Roskilde Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Misty Fest, CTM Festival, Green Man, Supersonic Festival and OFF Festival. In 2017, Broderick was invited to compose music for the animation short film Two Balloons. This film has circulated in film festivals around the world and racked up countless awards and accolades including Best Original Music Score at the New Renaissance Film Festival in Amsterdam. The show takes approximately one hour and 15 minutes without intervals and programme includes the artist’s The Reconnection, Below It, Up Niek Mountain. There is a post-show talk after the performance.
When: 8:00pm, Sunday, October 27, 2019
Where: Amphitheatre, Taipa Houses–Museum, Avenida da Praia, Taipa
How much: MOP $200
For more information, check the event’s official website

The 2nd Macao Winter Carnival
2019-10-31 - 2019-12-31 | Macau Tower, Macau
This year’s edition of the Macao Winter Carnival celebrates the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR. The Carnival–now in its second year–will feature what the organizers call a “frosty paradise zone”, “mak mak maze”, “creativity cultural zone” and “Macao wine & dine area”. It doesn’t snow in Macau so why not bring your kids to this carnival and enjoy a snowy winter, just like in the movies!rea”.
When: 1:00pm–10:00pm, Friday–Sunday, October 31–December 1, 2019
Where: Adjacent to Macau Tower, Largo da Torre de Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2835 5601, send an email toinfo@macaucarnival.com or check the event’s website or Facebook page

19th Macau Food Festival
2019-11-08 - 2019-11-24 | Sai Van Lake Square, Macau
Every year around November, the Macau Food Festival–located in the rotunda opposite the Macau Tower–attracts local residents and visitors tempted 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. The event is organized by the United Association of Food and Beverage Merchants of Macau.
When: November 8–24, 2019
Monday–Thursday – 5:00pm–11:00pm, Friday–Sunday – 3:00pm–00:00am
Where: Sai Van Lake Square, Largo da Torre de Macau, Macau
How much: Free admission (each dish has its own pricing)
For more information, call +853 2857 5765 or check here

5th Macau Puppet Festival
2019-11-09 - 2019-11-10 | Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, 10 ESTRADA DE ADOLFO LOUREIRO, MACAU, Macau
Casa de Portugal is promoting the 5th Puppet Festival to take place in Macau. Through a series of fun, family-friendly and original events, kids and adults can have lots of fun and take the time to appreciate the mastery behind a puppet show. The festival consists of several performances, including Three Stories for Puppets, The Adventures of Zequinha and Alberto, the Cook.
When: 3:30pm–5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10, 2019
Where: Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, 10, Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the organizer’s Facebook page

Clockenflap Hong Kong's Music & Arts Festival 2019
2019-11-22 - 2019-11-24 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
—- Clockenflap’s 2019 edition has been cancelled —-
Clockenflap – Hong Kong’s Music & Arts Festival – is back to its 2019 edition, this time confirming giants like Mumford & Sons, Honne, The Kooks and much more. It brings together a sparkling array of talent, unique attractions and music-loving fans that all adds up to the best weekend of the year.
When: Friday–Sunday, November 22–24, 2019
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong
How much: HKD $1,390–$1,640 (three-day pass), HKD $820–$970 (Friday), HKD $890–$1,050 (one day-pass for Saturday and Sunday)
For more information, check here and the event’s Facebook page, and for ticketing, click here

Future Roads – Cross-Strait cum Hong Kong and Macao College Student Film Festival 2019
2019-11-23 - 2019-11-29 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
While temperatures are dropping, things are heating up this November in Cinematheque Passion as we present Future Roads – Cross-Strait cum Hong Kong and Macao College Student Film Festival 2019 from 23 to 29 November. Ten screenings bring us twenty-four remarkable college students’ works from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau, followed by post-screening in-depth discussions with the directors.
A spectrum of themes unfolds across works that track the historical and communal background of their cities, and whose humanity is often moving and compelling. These works tell tales of family, death, youth, old age and more. In addition to in-house screenings, Cinematheque Passion reaches into the community by bringing some selected works of these new directors to local libraries and schools.
The festival opening session will feature eight films, one from each university. Each screening will be followed by a talk, allowing the audience to meet the student directors as they share their creative concepts and paths. The eight opening films are award-winning Brighter Days, following a Kazakh family living in a small country town in the Altay, northern Xinjiang; Old Man and A Dog, Best Screenplay winner of 13th Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival, Hong Kong; The Secret Child, nominated for China New Talents at the 35th Interfilm Berlin International Short Film Festival; You Are My Daughter, the story of a woman unable to break away from her past; Behind the Wall, a look into a family’s problems through a young girl’s relationship with her uncle; Cici, a mother and daughter tale set against a spring in Changsa; Wilt, the story of a father-and-daughter relationship; and The Lonely 52, about two girls brought together by their deep loneliness. Eight participating colleges and universities each have a screening of their students’ works.
When: Saturday–Friday, November 23–29, 2019
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macau
How much: MOP $60
Full-time students and senior citizens age 65 or above can enjoy 50% discount
For more information, check the event’s website

This Is My City Festival 2019
2019-11-25 - 2019-11-30 | The Navy Yard No. 1, RUA DE S. TIAGO DA BARRA, MACAO, Macau, Macau
This Is My City festival kicks off its 2019 with concerts, talks, parties and much more. It starts with a photo installation, followed by a documentary screening, plus two more the next day, and music performances by Chinese band Wu Tiao Ren, but also locals Mowave, Ariclan, Aki, and Portuguese Surma and Conan Osiris. The festival ends with DJ Kitten’s performance at D2 club.
This year, the festival takes place in both Macau and Zhuhai, with two happenings in the neighbouring city, including a series of concerts and a live DJ set at a nightclub.
When: Monday–Saturday, November 25–30, 2019
Where: Navy Yard 2, Live Music Association, D2 Club, The London Lounge Zhuhai, Let’s Live House Zhuhai
How much: MOP $150 per day of Macau concerts, MOP $200 for a two-day pass
DJ Kitten performance in Zhuhai: RMB (early bird) $60, (at the door) $120

MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest
2019-11-30 - 2019-12-01 | MGM Cotai, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau, Macau, China, Macau
As a trendsetter in Asia’s entertainment landscape, MGM continues to push back the frontiers of multi-sensory indulgence by whipping up creativity in its fullest sense. On November 30 and December 1, MGM organizes Macau’s first-ever food and music festival in collaboration with Chef Nic, the gourmet brand founded by multi-talented celebrity Nicholas Tse. Entitled “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest”, the two-day only event is a richly satisfying rendezvous with global gastronomic fare and pop music right in MGM Cotai where singer-chef Nicholas waves a magic wand over a one-of-a-kind extravaganza of multi-sensory delights.
“MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest” brings together a dream Asian lineup of music performers headlined by Nicholas’ stage return to turn up the heat with his Rock ‘n’ Roll repertoire. Also on the stage are his fellow Canto-pop singers Joey Yung, Adason Lo and Angela Hui, as well as Hong Kong pop-rock band singer Joey Wong (JW), Chinese singer Liu Junge, Singaporean singer Joanna Dong and emerging Macau music group MFM to dazzle the audience with their powerful voice and distinctively electrifying performance. Renowned Asian music producers and Asia’s party fixture DJ Corsak will also show off his mixing and scratching skills to create the best immersive EDM experience.
In addition to high-octane live performance, the Chef Nic team that has shone brightly on the eponymous TV show will turn out for a culinary dialogue with MGM head chefs at the Fest, dishing out a creative array of delectable delights made with fine ingredients and exceptional skills. Since its first TV broadcast in 2016, Chef Nic has evolved from a popular food travelogue show into a full-fledged lifestyle brand, claiming a place in the international map with the cross-cultural language of “flavors” that entices the taste buds.
This collaboration between MGM and Chef Nic is part of the celebration for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR, offering a sensational collage of taste and sound that reaffirms Macau’s position as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Founded in 2016, Chef Nic is a multi-faceted gourmet lifestyle concept personally led by Nicholas Tse, with a vision of “creating experiences, not just food.” Since its inception, Chef Nic has amplified the concept of “taste” and created a whole new universe of gastrono-lifestyle. Quality, consistency, and safety are the brand’s core concepts when creating its own collection of Chef Nic’s Cookies and Chef Nic’s Noodles.
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1, 2019
Where: 1/F Roof Terrace, MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Starting from MOP $588
For more information and ticketing, call +853 8802 3833 or send an email to ticketing@mgm.mo
Buy tickets online here
Macau residents can enjoy 20% discount in purchasing wristband with MOP $300 F&B value

Macao Light Festival 2019
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-31 | Ruins of St. Paul’s, Macau, Macau
Themed as “Explore the Light” this year, Macau Tourism Mascot “Mak Mak” will join locals and visiting spectators to explore four glittery routes and Macau’s evolving cityscape over the last two decades through different angles in the art of light. The adventure will reminisce the stories and memories belonging to the people of Macau, and evoke the joy brought by celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR. There are several routes to follow: Route 1: Light of Age (north district), Route 2: Light of Memory (central district and St. Lazarus parish), Route 3: Light of Colours (Nam Van and Sai Van district), Route 4: Light of Harmony (Nossa Senhora do Carmo Parish).
“Light of Age” in the northern district connects different places including Leisure Area in Rua do General Ivens Ferraz, Leisure Area at Baía Norte do Patane on Rua Norte do Patane and Macau (Yat Yuen) Canidrome. Along the route, various spots are festooned to sparkle like a star-studded sky. Spectators can get lost in the beauty of “Eight Planets” at Leisure Area in Rua do General Ivens Ferraz, hop onto a future spaceship for an experience of “Space Travel”, or enjoy a walk down memory lane through different decades in Macau with the mapping show “Memory of Macau Canidrome” at Macau (Yat Yuen) Canidrome.
“Light of Memory” in the central district and St. Lazarus’ Parish connects Leisure Area at Largo da Sé, Ruins of St. Paul’s, Rua dos Ervanários, Largo do Pagode do Bazar and Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro. Spectators can experience the fun of “Swinging Cascade” and “AR Magic Sandbox” at Largo do Pagode do Bazar. “Homey Lamp” at Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro, projects different home lightings commonly used in different ages, which will mirror the changes in people’s life in Macau.
“Light of Colors” in Nam Van and Sai Van Districts covers Anim’Arte Nam Van, Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, the White awning at Nam Van as well as St. Joseph’s Seminary Church. The route features a cascade projection titled “Floating Wonder”, a mega light installation “Glistening Lotus” and more, besides an encounter with “Big Mak”, a huge 12-meter-tall balloon “Mak Mak” at Anim’Arte Nam Van. Audiences can enjoy “Flow of Melody”, a piano performance paired with light installation, or shop for local signature delicacies and cultural and creative products in “Anim’Arte Market”.
“Light of Harmony” at Our Lady of Carmel Parish will cover the Taipa Houses, Largo dos Bombeiros and the square in front of Pak Tai Temple. “Tide of Love” projects light effects resembling ocean tides at Taipa Houses, creating harmonious scenery imbued with romantic aroma. A mapping show named “Carnival” is staged at Largo dos Bombeiros to showcase the cultural gems and culinary delights from Portugal, bringing to life the creative dynamic of Macau as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
The Macao Light Festival 2019 is organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office, co-organized by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Sports Bureau. The Environmental Protection Bureau and Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) are supporting entities of the event.
When: December 1–31, 2019
Where: Route 1 – Leisure Area in Rua do General Ivens Ferraz → Leisure Area at Baía Norte do Patane → Macau (Yat Yuen) Canidrome
Route 2 – Leisure Area at Largo da Sé → Ruins of St. Paul’s → Rua dos Ervanários → Largo do Pagode do Bazar → Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro
Route 3 – Anim’Arte NAM VAN → Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre → the White awning at Nam Van → St. Joseph’s Seminary Church
Route 4 – Taipa Houses → Largo dos Bombeiros → the square in front of Pak Tai Temple
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here

4th International Film Festival & Awards • Macau
2019-12-05 - 2019-12-10 | Macau Tower, Macau
The 4th International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao (IFFAM) takes place from December 5 to 10. The IFFAM organizing committee vigorously gears up for the event, which features the “20th Anniversary Macao Special Presentations” as a special highlight of this year’s program.
The IFFAM Organizing Committee stated that a brand-new section titled “20th Anniversary Macao Special Presentations” unfolds in the Film Festival this year to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region. A selection of local films will be screened in this non-competition section, to bring outstanding local film productions into the limelight on the international stage, showcasing the diverse dynamic of the cultural and creative industries in Macau while paying tribute to the city’s film industry.
Local audiences will be drawn by a colorful and exciting program, while international guests and industry professionals will not only get to taste the excitement of Macau as a destination but meet the Chinese and Asian industries and explore the best of new films from Asia. The industry experts in the organizing team will help film-makers and industry from both sides of the globe to get to know each other in the informal atmosphere of Macau.
The festival will feature great directors and stars across its program, but the competition will hone in on first and second-time film-makers who are likely to attend and likely to remember Macau for their future films. By drawing attention to their work, the festival spotlight and cash prize become more meaningful than for more established directors. Looking back at the last year, you can see that there are many brilliant first and second films like Raw, Get Out, Son Of Saul, Embrace Of The Serpent, From Afar, The Witch, Lady Macbeth, Old Stone, Moonlight, The Hounds Of Love, The Girl With All The Gifts, Aquarius, The Bad Batch and The Rider, to name a few.
When: December 5–10, 2019
Where: Macau Tower Auditorium, Cinematheque Passion, Macao Cultural Centre Small and Grand Auditoriums
How much: TBA
For more information, check the official website

Macau Jazz Week 2019
2019-12-11 - 2019-12-15 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
The Macau Jazz Week takes place from December 11 to 15 and it’s a free admission festival for all to appreciate music in its natural state. The opening concert: Ensemble Transience (International) features Macau musicians. Founded by Hong Kong guitarist and composer Teriver Cheung, the contemporary jazz chamber group, Ensemble Transience, merges jazz, classical and various styles with unlimited forms of instrumentation. Since 2015, this group has been touring international and receives enthusiastic feedback. For this very Macau Jazz Week, with conductor Ang Shao Wen and organist Kerong Chok from Singapore with drummer Hong Chanutr Techatana-nan from Thailand, Cheung will be playing works by himself and Chok, featuring Macau musicians: trumpeter Nelson Leung, oboist Tina Che, saxophonist Alex Cheng and Worktones String Quartet, and lifting the curtain of the Jazz Week entitled “The Sound of Pan Asia”. There is also a talk by Ang as conductor and Chok as composer, searching for the path of contemporary jazz in Asia.
Chok Kerong is an internationally renowned organist, pianist, and composer. He has released two albums, “Good Company” and “Tales They Told Me”, both of which feature his expansive songwriting and command of the organ. His current organ trio is considered to be one of the finest ensembles to emerge from Singapore, and the group’s music reflects the members’ dedication to swing, the blues and an aesthetic that favors authenticity above all. Expect uncompromising music that engages both heart and mind, presented with a startling depth of expression. The Kerong Chok Trio (Singapore) Concert happens on December 13.

The Vincent Ong Trio (Malaysia) ft. Jens Bunge (Germany) concert, takes place on December 14. Bassist Vincent Ong has been active in Malaysia and Asia region on both performing stage and recording studio, with profound experience and excellent performance skills, he’s back to the Jazz Week as a leader, featuring the legendary German harmonica player Jens Bunge: endorsed by Toots Thielemans and played with Art Farmer and Barbara Denneriein, etc. Bunge has issued either personal albums and is the exclusive sampling musician of various brands of music modules. Ong and Bunge give a unique performance of both original and classics with pianist Kom Wongsawrt (Thailand) and drummer Charles Wong. (Malaysia).
Chromatic harmonica is the instrument that Jen Bunge performs, with exquisite tone and unique skills. Bunge is invited to give a masterclass to introduce the harmonica and its application on jazz, on December 15. The closing event of this year’s jazz week is a jam session. This has become a compulsory Jazz Week event.
Local musicians perform with guests, and Macau guitarist Chan Hon Chong and Hong Kong guitarist Terry Yau participate. Join them at the beautiful Orient Foundation and have a laid-back Sunday with music of no boundaries! The concert finale happens on December 15. The Macau Jazz New Forces Concert by local groups debuted in 2015, as the largest platform in Macau. Macau Anglican College Big Band and Macau Jazz Orchestra will participate, while Macau Youth Chinese Orchestra is also invited to break the boundaries.
When: Opening concert – 8:00pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Talk: The Path of Contemporary Jazz in Asia – 7:30pm, Thursday, December 12, 2019
Kerong Chok Trio (Singapore) concert – 8:00pm, Friday, December 13, 2019
Vincent Ong Trio (Malaysia) ft. Jens Bunge (Germany) concert – 8:00pm, Saturday, December 14, 2019
Jens Bunge jazz harmonica masterclass – 2:00pm, Sunday, December 15, 2019
Big jazz jam – 4:00pm, Sunday, December 15, 2019
Finale Concert: Macau Jazz New Forces Concert – 8:00pm, Sunday, December 15, 2019
Where: Concerts – Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
Masterclass and jam session – Casa Garden, Orient Foundation, 13 Praça de Luís de Camões, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, send an email to info@macau-jazz.org

Chinese New Year Festivities at Mandarin Oriental, Macau
2020-01-02 - 2020-02-08 | Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 AVENIDA DR. SUN YAT SEN, NAPE, MACAU, Macau
The Mandarin Oriental, Macau has crafted an array of menus, offers and takeaway goodies for people to celebrate this Chinese New Year in grand style! With the year of the rat upon us, join friends and family and have prosperous feasts at their outlets.
With their Savory Spring Festival, celebrate a prosperous new year at the Lobby Lounge with an exclusive Chinese New Year-themed afternoon tea and prosperity lunar MO Express menu. If you prefer to celebrate this time with beautiful views, savor a delicious afternoon tea buffet with stunning views overlooking Nam Van Lake and Macau Tower with their Chinese New Year Buffet Afternoon Tea, at Vida Rica Bar.
Chinese New Year Festivities welcomes the year of the rat at Mandarin Oriental, Macau with a dramatic lion dance performance and the roar of firecrackers, spreading good fortune and great health. Why not take the little ones? They’ll surely enjoy it. Also, The Mandarin Cake Shop presents festive hampers and traditional homemade Chinese delicacies. These gourmet seasonal treats make perfect gifts.

When: January 2–February 8, 2020
Chinese New Year Festivities – 11:00am, January 25, 2020
Chinese New Year Buffet Afternoon Tea – 2:00pm–6:00pm, January 25–February 2, 2020
Savory Spring Festival – 12:00pm–6:00pm (Prosperity Lunar MO Express) and 2:00pm–6:00pm (Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea Set), January 25–February 8, 2020
Gourmet Seasonal Treats – January 8–February 8, 2020
Where: Savory Spring Festival – Lobby Lounge, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
Chinese New Year Buffet Afternoon Tea – Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
Chinese New Year Festivities – Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
Gourmet Seasonal Treats – The Mandarin Cake Shop, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen Nape, Macau
How much: Savory Spring Festival – MOP $238 per person (Prosperity Lunar MO Express), MOP $458 for two persons (Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea Set)
Chinese New Year Buffet Afternoon Tea – MOP $328 per person
Check menus and takeaway options here
For more information on Vida Rica Bar, call +853 8805 8918 or send an email to momac-vidarica@mohg.com. To contact the Lobby Lounge, call +853 8805 8938 or send an email to momac-lobbylounge@mohg.com. For reservation of hampers at The Mandarin Cake Shop, call +853 8805 8948 or send an email to momac-cakeshop@mohg.com

Indulge in Exquisite Delights to the Brand New Auspicious Year at The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Strip
2020-01-02 - 2020-03-31 | The St. Regis Macao, ESTRADA DO ISTMO. S/N COTAI, Macau, Macau
The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Strip offers a range of exquisite culinary delights and experiences to celebrate the Year of the Rat to share with friends and family and welcome prosperity for the year ahead. The St. Regis Macao’s in-house guests can delight in the renowned Chinese banquet delicacy “Buddha jumps over the Wall” soup. Their exquisite interpretation of this hearty soup is layered with the finest ingredients, including South African abalone, sea cucumber, dried scallops, fish maw, dried mushroom, cured ham and pork ribs.
This Chinese New Year also brings yet another brand new chapter of Stories of the Sea! The Manor’s culinary artisans have crafted eight dishes, including bluefin tuna loin served on a crispy potato bacon pillow with stracciatella cheese. Main courses include tiger prawns in cedar bark topped with Morocco argan oil, and the sustainably sourced Glacier 51 toothfish from the deep icy waters off the coast of Australia, served with fresh wasabi cream, yuzu curd and topped with nameko mushrooms from Japan. A new Hokkaido sea urchin dish is served with blue swimmer crab and Petrossian trout roe, and a new dish featuring abalone and tiger prawn Koshihikari rice cooked in risotto style are sure to delight. To finish, a black sesame panna cotta with mandarin sherbert completes the evening on a sweet note. Why not celebrate this festive time with something different and fresh?
To share some St. Regis good fortune and joy at home, The Manor has specially designed a limited condiment set featuring piri-piri sauce, XO sauce, and Himalayan pink rock salt. Representing wealth, status and exclusivity, the set is perfect as a gift or to elevate your Chinese New Year celebrations with family and friends. These limited condiment sets are available from January 2, 2020 at The Manor.
When: Buddha Jumps over the Wall Soup – January 24–February 29, 2020
A Celebration of Flavors – January 2, 2020 onwards
Stories of the Sea – The Fourth Chapter – January 6–March 31, 2020
Where: A Celebration of Flavors and Stories of the Sea – The Fourth Chapter – The Manor, 1/F The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Strip, Estrada Do Istmo, S/N, Cotai
How much: Buddha Jumps over the Wall Soup – MOP $688 per person
A Celebration of Flavors – MOP $688 (nett per set)
Stories of the Sea – The Fourth Chapter – MOP $888 per person, MOP $1,288 with cocktail and wine pairing
For more information about the Chinese New Year dining offers of The St. Regis Macao or reservations, please call +853 2882 8898 or send email to The Manor at themanor.macao@stregis.com

2020 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cup Regatta & Macao Cup International Regatta
2020-01-09 - 2020-01-12 | Hac sa Beach, Coloane, Macau
The 2020 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cup Regatta & Macao Cup International Regatta, organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government and Across Four Oceans Sailing Event Management is held from January 9 to 12.
The 2020 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cup Regatta & Macao Cup International Regatta is an international regatta hosted by Macau, heralding a new era for Macau’s international sailing competitions. With a coastline of 76.7 km, the city is endowed with the extraordinary geographical advantages for hosting international sailing events. Through hosting the regatta, the organizers are looking to nurture marine sports in Macau, enrich local sport events, and support the work in consolidating Macau as the “World Centre of Tourism and Leisure”.
When: January 9–12, 2020
Where: Hac Sa Beach, Estrada de Hac Sá, Coloane
How much: Free admission
For more information, send an email to cfosailing@yahoo.com, call +853 2878 9168 or check the event’s website

19th Macao City Fringe Festival
2020-01-10 - 2020-01-19 | Dom Pedro V. Theatre, Macau
The 19th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), features a series of outreach activities, including workshops, talks, exhibitions, sharing sessions, and the backstage volunteer campaign entitled “Slashie”, offering rich and diverse artistic experiences to the public.
The programme “On Site” under the series “Crème de la Fringe” features three “Body Playground” workshops, namely “Body Awareness and Research”, “Contemporary Dance Techniques: Muscular Conscience” and “Parkour x Dance”, which will be instructed by international dancers including Xiao Zhiren from Guangzhou, Diego Sinniger from Spain, Lee Hong Kiu and Li Tuokun from Hong Kong, respectively. Participants will further explore physical possibilities as well as learn from and exchange with the artists at close range.
In addition, the sharing session On Site – Chitchat Space will be held for participants to talk about life and art, and learn more about the artists’ cultural backgrounds and the creative reasons behind their productions. This is an open space for exchange, a network of artists and art enthusiasts that helps to create opportunities for its participants. The programme “Puppet and Object Theatre Festival in Coloane” under the series “Crème de la Fringe” features three workshops, namely “Creating with Objects Workshop”, “Every Object Hides a Story: Object Theatre Workshop” and “Hello Grown-ups! Hello Kids! Storytelling with Magic Box Workshop”.
In the “Creating with Objects Workshop”, Canadian artist Robert Leveroos will instruct participants to play around with various materials, and learn to listen to and take movement cues from objects. In the “Every Object Hides a Story: Object Theatre Workshop”, through observing daily life objects, participants will learn to probe into the history of the objects, identify the differences between them, and eventually discover the potentials. The “Hello Grown-ups! Hello Kids! Storytelling with Magic Box Workshop” is open for families to participate and get close with the arts. In the workshop, participants will learn to tell and interpret stories using a story box and experience the fun of sharing stories.

In addition, the “Contemporary Dance Workshop” by seasoned Korean dancer and dance instructor Seo Yun Shin, will guide the participants to experience the interaction between mind and breath and to learn the way of using music for self- expression, as well as explain the expressional differences between mime and contemporary dance. This edition of the Fringe Festival also features thematic exhibitions. Following their production Ready to Wear, the Artistry of Wind Box Community Development Association will present the exhibition “Unforgettable Memory of Macao Garment Industry” to show the life stories of local garment workers in the form of words, objects, sounds, images and costume designs, inviting the public to create a memory map of the garment industry.
The talk cum seminar “Fringe Talk x Fringe Chat” by Taiwan art critic Hung Mu-Cheng (Inka), will explore artistic endeavours that could highlight regional values by elaborating the topic on the symbiosis between art and local life. During the event, critics from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan will discuss the features and heartbeats of this year’s Fringe Festival. Art groups and the public are all welcome to join the discussion. Furthermore, this year’s Fringe Festival will continue to host the sharing session “Fringe Exchange: Connect with Festivals”, in which art event curators from Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai were invited to share their experience in organizing events and the cultural landscape of the respective regions, providing practical information for art groups and artists interested in performing overseas.
In addition, the backstage volunteer campaign “Slashie” is now going through the selection process, and participants will be assigned to the performing groups and attend the orientation session on 18 December. to get an in-depth experience of arts in an extraordinary way.
When: January 10–19, 2020
Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Navy Yard 2, Jorge Álvares Square, Rui Cunha Foundation, Cinematheque Passion, Patane Library, Lou Kau Mansion, Hiu Kok Arts Centre, Camões Garden, Old Court Building, Mount Fortress Garden, Nam Van Lake Nautical Center, Casa Garden, Macau Flying Eagle Training Centre Conference Room, Macao Conservatory
How much: Most events are free; the priced ones cost between MOP $50–120
For more information, call +853 8399 6872, check their website or Facebook page

The Lunar New Year Market 2020
2020-01-17 - 2020-01-25 | Tap Seac Square, Tap Seac Square, Macau, Macau, Macau
The Lunar New Year Market is the perfect spot to buy fresh flowers, plants, as well as auspicious crafts and ornaments, which are believed to bring good fortune to start the new year. The markets will be located at Tap Seac Square and Iao Hon Market Garden, with various stalls providing delicious food and beverages. Come with your friends and family to relax and enjoy the exciting atmosphere.
When: Tap Seac Square – 9:00am–00:00am, January 17–23 and 9:00am–2:00am, Jan 24 and 25, 2020
Iao Hon Market Garden – 9:00am–10:00pm, January 17–23 and 9:00am–00:00am, Jan 24 and 25, 2020
Where: Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau and Iao Hon Market, Rua do Mercado de Iao Hon, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2833 7676 or check the event’s website

Chinese New Year 2020
2020-01-25 - 2020-01-27 | Leal Senado Building, 155-191 Av. de Almeida Ribeiro, Macau, Macau
It is the most important and colourful Chinese festival celebrated by the majority of the local population, where shops, offices, factories close for this traditional holiday. During ten days there are a huge number of events celebrating the New Year. The long dragon and lions dance on the streets, crowds visit the temples, lanterns, flowers and entertainment comes alive in the most important squares of the city. It is also a tradition, when people visit and greet each other with two joined hands closed, saying “Kung Hei Fat Choi” and offering “Lai Si” (red pockets) containing money, which is a way to wish good luck and prosperity throughout the year to friends and relatives.
15th day of the First Moon is the Lanterns Festival, being equally the Valentine’s Days in the Chinese tradition. At night, the celebrations continue with colorful lanterns placed around. Small balls of glutinous rice is prepared as dessert, for homophonic reasons and symbolizes the “ribbon of friendship”, “family reunion” or “good luck” for the Chinese.
When: Saturday–Monday, January 25–27, 2020
Where: Senado Square, Largo do Senado, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here

Parade for the Celebration of Chinese New Year 2020
2020-01-27 - 2020-02-01 | Sai Van Lake Square, Macau
The Parade for the Celebration of Chinese New Year has become one of Macau’s signature festivities with the aim to present fascinating celebrations that blend a diversity of cultural gems for local residents and visitors from around the world. The first parade takes place on the third day of the Lunar New Year, with the participation of 13 to 15 parade floats, joined by over 1,000 performers formed by local performance groups and external performance groups from various countries and regions, stage performances and fireworks display.
Spectator stands are available at the main stage area and along the parade route to accommodate residents and visitors to enjoy the show. The second parade is held a few days later at the northern district, with parade floats along the route and a finale cultural show on stage, as to encourage visitors and residents to explore this neighborhood and to promote community tourism. The splendid parade floats will be showcased at specific outdoor locations in Macau, where local residents and visitors can enjoy the sight of these illuminated floats.
When: Monday and Saturday, January 27 and February 1, 2020
Where: Macao Science Center, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, NAPE, Macau and Sai Van Lake Square, Largo da Torre de Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2833 3000 or check their website

Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Rat
2020-01-27 - 2020-02-08 | Macao Science Center, Macau
Each year, the parade is the most important celebration event for visitors to experience the joy of Chinese New Year. The theme of the parade this year is “Celebration of the Year of the Rat”, and the 18 parade floats wind their way through some of the most atmospheric districts of the city alongside performances on January 27 and February 1. As per tradition, all of the splendid floats are showcased to the public at the Macao Science Center and Tap Seac Square.
When: Parade Float – 8:00pm–10:00pm, January 27, 2020
Parade Float Exhibition – January 27–February 1 and February 1–8, 2020
Fireworks Display – 9:45pm, January 27, 2020
Where: Parade Float – Sai Van Lake Square → Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen → Macao Science Center
Rua Norte do Patane → Av. do Conselheiro Borja → Estrada do Arco → Estrada da Areia Preta → Av. de Venceslau de Morais → Rua Quatro do Bairro da Areia Preta → Av. da Longevidade → Rua do Mercado de Iao Hon → Iao Hon Market Garden
Parade Float Exhibition – Macao Science Center, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nape, Macau and Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2833 3000, send an email to mgto@macaotourism.gov.mo or check the event’s website

Longines Masters of Hong Kong 2020
2020-02-14 - 2020-02-16 | AsiaWorld-Expo, Cheong Wing Rd, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
As one of the most prestigious and globally-recognised equestrian events, Longines Masters of Hong Kong takes place at AsiaWorld-Expo between February 14 and 16, 2020. The Longines Masters Series kicks off Season Five of international competition in Hong Kong, solidifying the city’s reputation as the Asian hub for all things equine. In a joint long-term effort to nurture equestrian sport across the region, Longines, the Title partner of the Longines Masters, also the official timekeeper and official watch for the Longines Masters of Hong Kong, together with the Founding Partner – the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and partners with DBS Bank, Hong Kong Equestrian Federation, the Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Tourism Board and Etihad Cargo have consistently shown their support for Longines Masters of Hong Kong, making it one of the most distinguished events on the equestrian calendar.
In addition to the best of lifestyle, gastronomy and entertainment, the three-day event showcases elite riders and show jumpers in world-class competitions while investing in and supporting up-and-coming riders and the industry as a whole across the region. Running in tandem, Asia Horse Week will bring together leading lights of the equine industry to address the theme of, To Build the Olympic Dream in Asia – On the Road to Tokyo 2020, as excitement builds internationally for the upcoming Summer Games.
With competitive events for both elite and Asian junior athletes, Longines Masters of Hong Kong is an awe-inspiring test of speed, strategy, show jumping skill and grace, as well as an examination of the chemistry between riders and their horses. The competition segments are power-packed with incredible athletic prowess, meticulous technicality and elegant finesse that amount to a total prize money of USD648,700, without counting the Grand Slam bonuses.
Every competition compels horses and their riders to reach new heights and the unequivocal standard of excellence, including: Longines Grand Prix of Hong Kong (a classic show jumping event with Olympic heights of 1,60 metres that results in a spectacular preview of the calibre of talent to expect at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics), Longines Speed Challenge, Hong Kong International Airport Masters Power – with four vertical obstacles set two strides away, this exhilarating event challenges riders to defy gravity in a high jump competition, and the opportunity to win USD $20,000 – The HKJC Trophy & HKJC Asian Challenge, the DBS Trophy and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Asian Junior Grand Prix.

This year at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong will have the chance to admire the most beautiful purebred Arabian Horses. Valued for its speed, stamina and intelligence, participating horses compete in female and male categories in two groups respectively: Female Junior and Female Senior, Male Junior and Male Senior. Guests can follow along the judges who will assess the horses based on type, head and neck, body and top line, legs, and movement. The one-of-a-kind pageant showcases the majestic glamour of Arabian horses and how they exude nobility, courage and energy.
The Prestige Village is set to feature a wealth of family and lifestyle experiences for all interests and ages with more than 40 pop-up stores, family-friendly activities, workshops, virtual reality horse riding experiences, live bands, gourmet delicacies and shopping. Of the many family activities, the Hobby Horse competition stands out as it embodies the sport in a unique way, simulating real-life horse riding elements occurring over the three-days. Children can partake and immerse in what it truly means to ride, with mini obstacles placed around the track testing them on jumps, speed and agility.
An undeniably passionate and widespread community, Asia Horse Week serves as an opportunity to gather equestrians, horse owners and leaders all under one roof. The must-attend forum will have three main pillars: The Road to Olympic Dreams in Asia, Technological Development in Equine Care and The History and Development of the Arabian Horse. Specific speakers include: Dr. Christopher M Riggs, Head of Mainland Veterinary Operations of the Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr. Ingmar Devos, President of Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and Member of the International Olympic Committee; Dr. David Van Doorn from the European Equine Health and Nutrition Association and Mrs. Michelle Wang, Founder and CEO of Equuleus International Riding Club.
When: Friday–Sunday, February 14–16, 2020
Where: Asiaworld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok, Lantau, Hong Kong
How much: From HKD $230 (packages starting at HKD $2,600)
For more information and ticketing, click here

Feast of the God Tou Tei 2020
2020-02-24 | Macau
Tou Tei is the Earth God and he is said to be everywhere. Celebrations are held at the Tou Tei temples around the city and include Chinese opera performances, free admission activities, theatre, heading to the temples, amongst others. Experience a great and ancient local traditions by participating in these events!
When: Monday, February 24, 2020
Where: Rua de Tomás da Rosa, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here

Sónar Hong Kong 2020
2020-03-28 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Sónar Hong Kong is an electronic music festival, and part of the global Sónar brand which hosts various satellites of the iconic Barcelona flagship in cities across the globe. Having made his Hong Kong debut with an incredible performance in front of a rapturous audience at Clockenflap 2017, Stormzy returns to the city with his constantly evolving live show following his widely acclaimed headline set at Glastonbury this year and a succession of major awards.
Characteristically experimental and forward-thinking, the lineup for the East-Asian edition has consistently featured the scene’s most exciting names and creative artists since the debut in 2017, as well as a slew of local talent. And the Sónar passion for technological advancement and experimental is also reflected in Hong Kong, with workshops, lectures and more all taking place within the Science Park that the festival calls home.
When: Saturday, March 28, 2020
Where: Science Park, Pak Shek Kok, Hong Kong
How much: Early bird – HKD $780 (sonarpass), HKD $980 (sonarpass and late night pass)
For more information, check their official website and for ticketing, click here

BaliSpirit Festival 2020
2020-03-29 - 2020-04-05 | Macau
Experience one of the world’s most inspiring yoga festivals, celebrating global community, world music and well-being, taking place on the idyllic island of Bali. The goal of the Bali Spirit Festival is to awaken and nourish each individual’s potential for positive change within, leading to positive change in our homes, in our communities, and around the world. We are having a unique giveaway until March 13, 2020. Don’t miss the chance to win a three-day weekend pass for this incredible festival with Macau Lifestyle! Join this giveaway now!
Through the beneficial and inspirational traditions of yoga, dance, and music, the Bali Spirit Festival embodies the Balinese Hindu concept of Tri Hita Karana: living in harmony with our spiritual, social, and natural environments. Committed, particularly, to nourishing their home in Bali, the founders of the BaliSpirit Festival pledge to provide financial, logistical, and organizational support to local charities, with a special emphasis on children’s programs, multicultural education and performance, healthcare, HIV & AIDS awareness, and environmental conservation in Bali and greater Indonesia.
The event includes original and unique things such as workshops, world music concerts on a stage, seminars, self-development, healing, dance, a market, activities for kids and much more! Join the BaliSpirit Festival and make unforgettable memories with friends or family.
When: March 29–April 5, 2020
Where: Bali Purnati, Ubud, Indonesia
How much: USD $120–850 (single day pass, three-day pass, seven-day pass and VIP)
For more information, send an email to info@balispiritfestival.com or check here

Cinematheque Passion: Macao Films Panorama 2020
2020-05-08 - 2020-05-24 | Cinematheque-Passion, 13 TRAVESSA DA PAIXÃO, MACAO, Macau, Macau
Movie Still One to Ten Movie
Cinematheque Passion once again presents remarkable and new local works at Macao Films Panorama 2020 from May 8 to 24, 2020. Various sessions bring features, documentaries, and animations—most of which are shorts. Apart from local works, it also features recommendations from festivals in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
The Cinematheque is to host the debuts of the works selected from Local View Power, an event organized by the Macao Cultural Centre. These include recent works by experienced documentary filmmakers: Wong Keng Tang’s About Time and Lei Cheok Mei’s The Lily Yet To Bloom; by directors who participated in Macao Films Panorama, such as Ho Kueng Lon with Light of Life, Lao Keng U, with A Void Without A Face, Loi Chi Iong, with COC00N, Jody Lei, with Marriage, Andy Kam, with Singing Hearts, Mak Kit Wai, with One Last Time, Ray Loi, with PP Goes to the Nursery, Catherine Ho, with 70 Years Later, Christy Cheang, with Stay With Me, Hoi Weng In, with Cross-boundary Student, Iao Fong Lam, with Fisher and Fishy, and Sam Lam with Santa Claus Is Late. Lou Ka Choi and Leong Kin return with heart-warming animation The Valley of Ginseng.
In addition, Maxim Bessmertny’s humorous The Handover will open the festival, along with Luo Jian’s What Do You Know About the Water and the Moon?, from China, Chen Kuan-Chung’s Be Shit Or Not To Be, from Taiwan, and Ng Kai-chung’s Another World, from Hong Kong.
Movie still from What do You Know About the Water and the Moon
There’s also a category entitled “local indies force” and the variety of genres and styles is remarkable. Hong Kong renowned film critic Ka Ming has been invited to host the judging panel and has finally selected fifteen works: Vincent Sin’s Step Out, Akiaya Macao Overlook, Cheong Chi Wai’s The Son, Kong Cheang’s Goodbye Again, Macao, Ho Sok Ieng’s Candy Coated Poison, Jenny Wan’s Lonely Encounter, Lei Meng Lou’s Time Together, Teng Kun Hou’s One to Ten, Ng Weng Ian’s Take A Risk, Chiang Kun Ieong’s Monodrama and Kaleidoscope, Keng U Lao’s The Wanderer, Panda Chan’s The Taste of Reunion, Ho Kueng Un’s That Girl and Allen Ho’s I Was Born.
As for the Macao Feature Films section, it presents two new films that came out in the last few months of 2019. The Years of Macau brings together nine local filmmakers, who produced stories in their own individual styles. They are a milestone in contemporary Macau cinema. Portuguese director António Caetano de Faria brings us a compelling story from Macau Stories 3: City Maze with new feature Ina and the Blue Tiger Sauna. Both features are produced by local director Tracy Choi Ian Sin.
Curators from three film festivals—FIRST International Film Festival (Xining), ifva (Hong Kong), and Golden Harvest Awards for Outstanding Short Films (Taipei)—recommend riveting works for the festival. FIRST brings Chai Xiaoyu’s Fish Park and Luo Jian’s What Do You Know About the Water and the Moon?; ifva recommends KONGKEE’s, Lee Kwok-wai’s and Tsui Ka-hei’s Dragon’s Delusion – Assassination, Mak Siu-fung’s Infidelity, Step Cheung’s Toxic Relationship, Chan Kwun-chung’s, Chang See-wan’s and Wong Tsz-yin’s Kin’s Hair, Mok Chun-hei’s Lionverse, Nicolas Lesaffre’s Wear Your Beautiful Life, and Ng Kai-chung’s Another World. From Golden Harvest in Taiwan come Lin Ya-Yu’s See You, Sir, Chen Kuan-Chung’s Be Shit Or Not To Be, Chen I-Kai’s Rebel Boy and Bo-Zong Chen’s Screenwriting WTF.
When: May 8–24, 2020
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macau
How much: MOP $60 per person. Full-time students and senior citizens age 65 or above can enjoy 50% discount. Each purchase of 10 regular tickets or more can also enjoy 20% discount
For more information, call +853 2852 2585 or check the event’s official website
Movie still from Ina and The Blue Tiger Sauna. Source: Locanda Films
