Macau has recently been recognized as a UNESCO creative city in the field of gastronomy. It’s an achievement truly well-deserved with the 17th Macau Food Festival showcasing culinary creations from around the world. This weekend, drop by Sai Van Lake Square and taste outstanding global cuisine. Art exhibitions at Taipa Village Art Space, films at the cinematheque—there are events citywide throughout the month. It’s also a great time of year to get out there, walk, and explore the streets. Tag us on Instagram—make it a month to remember and share it with us!
17TH MACAU FOOD FESTIVAL
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Embark on a wonderful culinary journey at the Macau Food Festival that is celebrated every year in November. Set upon the rotunda opposite the Macau Tower, the prestigious event attracts local residents and visitors beguiled by delicious Asian, European, mainland Chinese and local delicacies. Foodies flock to the exciting live entertainment, games, and beer competitions. The food fest has become a favorite for its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of street stalls, booths, and tents.
This year’s festival is themed “Exploring the New Frontiers of Flavour”. The organizing committee has invited 26 food and beverage participants from Kansai, Japan for that authentic Japanese flavor. In addition, you can visit the Japanese Village built on the lower level of Sai Van Lake Square—savor authentic Japanese delicacies for an extraordinary experience.
The festival has been growing in terms of scale and variety since it was launched back in 2001. The original festival featured local and regional cuisines to the public, whereas the recent festivals have blossomed into providing a large variety of cuisines across regions, carnival games, and spectacular performances.
When: November 10–26, 2017
Where: Sai Van Lake Square, Praça do Lago Sai Van, Macau
How much: Free admission
WHO AM I: VIDEO INSTALLATION BY ALLEN WONG—SHARING SESSION
Head to the Taipa Village Art Space and join a thought-provoking session on art. The event entitled “Who am I: Video Installation by Allen Wong—Sharing Session” is presented by established Macau artist Allen Wong. He will elaborate on further insights into his inspiring collection of video installations which are developed based on his recurrent theme of traditional Chinese bird cages. In his creation, the bird is presented as a figurative object to reflect the relationship between freedom and human society.
When: Saturday, 3:00pm–5:00pm, November 11, 2017
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more details, visit www.taipavillagemacau.com or +853 2857 6118
GUEST CHEF AT THE MANDARIN CAKE SHOP
The Mandarin Cake Shop welcomes guest chef David Bonet, a pastry chef extraordinaire and consultant from the prestigious Bellouet Conseil in Paris. Dessert lovers shouldn’t miss the opportunity to watch a true master in action and sample his creations from November 9 to 10 only.
When: Thursday–Friday, November 9–10, 2017
Where: The Mandarin Cake Shop, Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
For more details, contact +853 8805 8928 or email [email protected]
2017 MACAU OPEN BADMINTON PART OF THE BWF GRAND PRIX GOLD SERIES
The 2017 Macau Open Badminton, part of the BWF Grand Prix Gold Series, is an annual sports event that will be held on November 7 to 12 at Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion in Macau.
It was first organized in 2006 and is now in its 12th year. Every year, approximately 300 players from 20 countries and regions participate in men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles to contest for the tournament’s total prize money of approximately MOP $1,000,000 (USD $120,000).
When: November 7–12, 2017
Where: Tap Seac Multisports Pavilion, 95 Avenida Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: MOP $150, MOP $400
For more details, visit www.macauticket.com, www.macauopenbadminton.com
AFA AUTUMN SALON 2017
Organized by Art For All Society (AFA) and Orient Foundation, the opening ceremony of “AFA Autumn Salon 2017” will be held on November 4 in Casa Garden, Macao Delegation of Fundação Oriente.
After the artwork selection by the jury, this time there will be 58 artworks from 30 local artists presented in the exhibition. The participating artists are: Sou Chon Kit, Ieong Sok I, Francisco Antonio Oliveira de Almeida Ricarte, Lou Ka I, Wu Hin Long, Lai Sio kit, Tang Kuok Hou, Lei Ka Ieng, Leong Wai Chon, Ieong Man Hin, Lan Chiang, Lo Chong Hong, Wan Ieng Meng, Lam Wun Keng, Leong Cheng I, Zhang Yijun, Cheok Hio Peng, Ieong Man Pan, Kay Zhang, Jose Drummond, João Palla, Ng Fong Chao, Chen Xuelin, Season Lao, Ho Si Man, Cai Guo Jie, Yang Sio Maan, Benjamin Hodges, Wong Mei Teng and Yves Etienne Sonolet. The 58 selected artworks include oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, sculptures, photography, porcelain, and printmaking, installations, and videos. All participants are now working and living in Macau.
When: 10:00am–7:00pm, November 5–30, 2017
Where: Casa Garden, Orient Foundation, 13 Praca de Luis de Camoes, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details, +853 2836 6064 or www.afamacau.com
OUR TIME WILL COME
It is the end of 1941, Hong Kong is under Japanese occupation. The anti-Japanese Dongjiang guerrilla unit is tasked with rescuing cultural figures and extracting them from the besieged city. Primary school teacher, Fang Lan (Zhou Xun) finds herself embroiled in the guerrillas’ mission to save novelist Mao Dun with her mother (Deanie Ip). In the process, she meets Blackie Lau (Eddie Peng), the intrepid sharpshooter captain of the guerrillas’ Urban and Firearms unit. Taking notice of Lan’s calm, intelligent nature, Blackie recruits her to join the guerrillas.
Ann Hui tries to depict the sentiments of ordinary people and the role of Hong Kong in the recent history of China.
When: Sunday–Friday, November 5–10, 2017
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixao, Macau
How much: MOP $60
Full-time students and senior citizens aged 65 or above can enjoy 50% discount. Each purchase of 10 tickets or more can also enjoy 20% discount.
For more details, visit www.cinematheque-passion.mo
FOREVER CRAZY
The world’s most famous erotic adult cabaret show, Crazy Horse Paris, direct from the City of Lights, featuring the highlights of the legendary cabaret comes to Macau. The show is presented by a multicultural cast of 10 stunningly beautiful, classically trained dancers clad only in textured lighting and projection.
Crazy Horse shows have drawn over 15 million enraptured fans, and can claim to have many world-renowned celebrities attend their shows over the years including Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, President John F. Kennedy, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Pedro Almodovar, Sting, Kylie Minogue, Sharon Stone, Steven Spielberg, Naomi Watts, Michael Baryshnikov, Pink, Kanye West, and Beyonce.
Audiences can expect a unique kaleidoscope of beauty, grace, passion and precision, signature bob wigs, exclusive Christian Louboutin-designed high heels, and perfect, ruby-red lips. Swirling, textured lighting uses dancers as living canvasses, while a soundtrack blends sensual jazz and cutting edge beats. An enchanting evening of seduction, magic, music, and beauty, you won’t want to miss this slice of pure Parisian glamour and decadence. The show times are 8:00pm from Tuesday to Friday and 8:00pm and 11:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
When: November 1–12, 2017
Where: The Parisian Theater, The Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3, Cotai, +853 2882 8827
How much: (VIP Reserve) MOP $680, (A Reserve) MOP $480, B Reserve: MOP $380, C Reserve: MOP $180
For more details, visit www.parisianmacao.com
DIRECTOR-IN-FOCUS: HIROKAZU KOREEDA
Cinematheque Passion has chosen Hirokazu Koreeda as the second Director-in-Focus this year and will present his 10 feature films made from the mid-1990’s to this year, including “The Third Murder”, critically-acclaimed at the Venice International Film Festival 2017, which is starred by the popular singer Masaharu Fukuyama. The 10 films will be screening November 11–25, 2017. This is definitely a golden opportunity to enter the world of Hirokazu.
Hirokazu Koreeda is highly regarded as one of the most important directors in contemporary Japanese film production. His delicate depiction of characters and distinctive but not melodramatic narrative skill brought him acclamation and awards in numerous major European film festivals as well as in the Asian Film Festival and the so-called “Oscar Awards” in Japan.
When: November 11–25, 2017
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixao, Macau
How much: MOP $60
Full-time students and senior citizens aged 65 or above can enjoy 50% discount. Each purchase of 10 tickets or more can also enjoy 20% discount.
For more details, visit www.cinematheque-passion.mo, www.facebook.com/CinemathequePassion
WHO AM I: VIDEO INSTALLATION BY ALLEN WONG
Taipa Village Cultural Association proudly presents local established artist Allen Wong’s solo exhibition “Who am I”, showcasing two sets of artistic expressions—video installations and mixed media installations—which are based on Wong’s recurrent theme of traditional Chinese bird cages. The four video installations, entitled “Southeast Southwest”, “Fan”, “East West Path”, and “What Do You Want”, explore the concept of the thaumatrope. The exhibition aims to reflect the relationship between freedom and human society.
The curator’s statement reads, “This exhibition presents Wong’s most intimate and fragile self, by looking into his inner beliefs in order to make sense of the daily contradictions, overcome life’s struggles, surpass moral obstacles and progress with his artistic ambitions. It is, in fact, an exposition of his search for freedom of thought and how to maintain the strength of identity.”
When: 12:00pm–8:00pm, October 11–November 29, 2017
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more details, visit www.taipavillagemacau.com or contact +853 2857 6118
THE ORIGINAL DANCE WORK TIME
Embark on a sensual journey of movements in a spectacular choreography that will move your emotions. The full-length dance work “Time” explains the concept of time from a unique perspective. Through the connection of sense of time and moments in life, this work explores the concept of material time and mental time in-depth as dancers build up their body vocabulary with a theatrical scenery that signifies the idea of time. The use of multimedia and stage setting of papers in different shapes underscore the theme that time is a form of understanding of the mind.
When: 8:00pm, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Macao Cultural Center, Small Auditorium, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $200
For more details, visit www.macauticket.com or +853 2855 5555
GETTING IN THE GROOVE WITH RUI CUNHA FOUNDATION
Popular for its varied monthly art activities, Rui Cunha Foundation presents “A Night With Piano at the Gallery”, where revelers can spend an evening enjoying popular Chinese and English songs and are welcome to play their favorite songs and share their musical talents on the spot.
When: November 3–24, 2017
Where: Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery
How much: Free admission
For more information, contact +853 2892 3288 or visit ruicunha.org/frc
QUEENSLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA & MACAO YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
John Curro, an 85-year old Italian-born Australian conductor, is the founder of the prestigious Queensland Youth Symphony. This month, the legendary conductor leads his band to Macau for the first time to collaborate with the Macao Youth Symphony Orchestra, promising the audience a musical feast that should not be missed.
When: 8:00pm, November 11, 2017
Where: Macao Cultural Center, Grand Auditorium, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $80–MOP $120
For more details, visit www.macauticket.com, or +853 2855 5555
Vurro Live in LMA
The talented Spanish musician Vurro makes a quick stop of his music tour in LMA this Saturday. Prepare for a fantastic evening of performance. Hosting local and overseas acts, the Live Music Association is an incredible location for amazing performances by talented artists and musicians.
When: 10:00pm–2:00am, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Live Music Association (LMA), 11B San Mei Industrial Building, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, Macau
How much: At the door: MOP $120
For more details, visit www.facebook.com/LMA.Macau or +853 2875 7511
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FANTASTIC GIVEAWAY FROM MACAU LIFESTYLE
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WIN A MOP $1,200 VOUCHER TO DINE AT MGM’S AUX BEAUX ARTS
Aux Beaux Arts is the epitome of classy chic when it comes to dining in Macau. The brasserie-style restaurant nestled in the stunning surroundings of MGM features the finest French cuisine. Evoking an ambiance reminiscent of 1930s Paris, guests can indulge in a fabulous selection of seafood as well as classic French dishes—all beautifully reimagined for the international palate of Macau and visitors from all over the world.
Aux Beaux Arts also boasts a world-class collection of international wines. Get a chance to enjoy a lavish dining experience with this MOP $1,200 voucher! The competition closes on November 15 and a winner will be chosen from the list of entrants.
