This weekend is filled with interesting things to do all over Macau! From wonderful staycation packages–Grand Lisboa Hotel has extended its offer by the way–to theater and dance performances at both Largo do Pagode and the Taipa Houses-Museum, there’s lots of places to head to with the little ones. Also, don’t miss out on Cinematheque Passion’s reopening and the inauguration of an art exhibition at Art For All Society (AFA) as well. Live Music Association and the Macao Archives also have some surprises stored for these next days so get planning!
Cultural Weekends at the Taipa Houses-Museum & Barra
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The Cultural Institute is promoting a series of activities and events this summer taking place at two major locations: in front of A-Má Temple and at the Taipa Houses-Museum. From July till August, a lot of people enjoyed concerts, theatre, performances, and urban wall painting in these areas. The government entity is extending these activities throughout September, so everyone can experience these local performances at iconic spots in both the Macau peninsula and Taipa. The space in front of A-Má Temple–Largo do Pagode da Barra–hosts the following collectives: Macao Chinese Orchestra, Brotherhood Art Association, Long Fund Theatre Association, The Macau Culture and Arts Association, and the Miss White Dance Group, who present a series of shows focusing on Chinese traditional arts, including the Pui Sik Parade, Chinese painting, and dances of the drunken dragon.
The Taipa Houses-Museum surroundings are the chosen grounds for folklore performances by the Macao Orchestra, Concrete/Lotus, Danças e Cantares Portuguesa “Macau no Coração” Association, the Danças e Cantares de Macau group, the Macanese Tune, amongst others. The Carmo Fair is the stage for calligraphy master, Choi Chun Heng, the International Macau Association of Tea Ceremonies, the Macau Chinese Youth Orchestra, and the Bússola de Teatro Criativo Association to present their crafts as well.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 4:00pm–6:00pm, September 5 and 6, 2020
Where: Largo do Pagode da Barra, in front of A-Má Temple and Taipa Houses-Museum, Avenida da Praia, Carmo, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their Facebook page
Sweet & Suite Package at Mandarin Oriental, Macau
Mandarin Oriental, Macau has an unmissable new staycation deal! Starting at MOP $1,888 for one-night accommodation for two adults and two children–at one of their waterfront suites–the package includes complimentary use of the fitness facilities and their infinity pool, plus MOP $500 dining credit, early check-in at 12:00pm and late check-out at 6:00pm and breakfast buffet for two adults and two kids.
Experience a fantastic two days and one-night hospitality trip in Macau with Mandarin Oriental, Macau and their unique swimming pool while sipping cocktails under the sun. The room has every amenity you can think of and one of the best views in town, including Macau Tower and the main bridge.
When: Till September 30, 2020
Where: Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Starting from MOP $1,888 per night for two adults and two children (only applicable for Macau residents and bookings made directly with the hotel)
*Bookings made before September 4, 2020 are given a voucher for a pound cake from The Mandarin Cake Shop
For more information and bookings, call +853 8805 8822 or send an email to [email protected]
Cinematheque Passion Reopening: “A Love Letter to the Cinema”
Companhia de Produção de Entretenimento e Cultura is Cinematheque Passion’s new management team and they’re creating an event for the reopening of this venue: “A Love Letter to the Cinema”. They’ve selected films from different countries and territories across different eras. Whether classics in film history or masterpieces in their own right, their themes are all related to the cinema. In form or content, they always manage to evoke an indescribable love for the films among film-goers–the director’s fantastical musings across reality and dreams in Otto e Mezzo; the heroine who walks into the big screen to seek her true love in The Purple Rose of Cairo; the memories and nostalgia of growing up with film in Cinema Paradiso; Gene Kelly tap dancing under the lamppost in the rain in Singin’ In the Rain.
All these classic scenes and different narrative styles invite the audience into one film world after another through the mind of every director. Selections for “A Love Letter to the Cinema: Making Films on the Big Screen” include Singin’ in the Rain (Remastered) (1952), Otto e Mezzo (Remastered) (1963), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Cinema Paradiso (Remastered) (1990), Close-up (1990), Center Stage (Remastered) (1992), Goodbye, Dragon Inn (Remastered) (2003), Phantom of Illumination (2017) and Talking the Pictures (2019).
When: September 12–23, 2020
Where: Cinematheque Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macau
How much: MOP $60 per person
For more information, check the organizer’s official website
Unreturned Wanderer – Works by Leong Chi Mou
Leong Chi Mou’s solo exhibition, “Unreturned Wanderer – Works by Leong Chi Mou”, organized by the Macau Art For All Society is part of the “Urban Identity” New Immigrants Artists Exhibition Series. Using Chi Mou as his pseudonym, the original name of the artist is Leong Chi Hou. He was born in China in 1991 and moved to Macau afterward. In 2015, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Arts of Macau Polytechnic Institute, majoring in oil painting.
Leong uses the following methods of work in his creative process: 1. Transplanting contexts of images. 2. Explaining the reasonability of the ambiguous interpretations within a specific statement in a certain context. 3. The appropriateness of misplaced identity. Chi Mou is a person with a story, and the story leads to creation. In this world where nothing is new, the story is as the ancient poet has written, “not supposed to be the same yet ought to be the same from the ancient ones; not supposed to be different yet ought to be different from the ancient ones”.
When: September 5–30, 2020
Where: AFA, 4F Macau Art Garden, 265 Avenida Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page
Experience a Great Summer Escape at Grand Lisboa Hotel
Grand Lisboa Hotel invites locals to experience a great summer escape while staying in the heart of it all! Experience a luxurious and relaxing staycation and receive up to MOP $1,600 in complimentary spending on world-class dining at the hotel’s signature restaurants and rejuvenating spa experiences. The “Grand Stay with Taste” is an exclusive staycation in a lavish superior suite at Grand Lisboa Hotel. Guests also receive complimentary credit to spend on dining at The 8, The Kitchen, Casa Don Alfonso, Round-The-Clock Café, and Noodle and Congee. The “Grand Stay with Taste” includes one night of accommodation in a superior suite, MOP $1,600 worth of complimentary hotel credit, complimentary access to the swimming pool and fitness center, in-room mini-bar, local calls and wi-fi, early check-in and late check-out and free parking.
For the ultimate in relaxation, the “Rest and Relax” staycation–inclusive of an indulgent spa treatment–is the perfect retreat. Guests may choose to enjoy a 60-minute Swedish-style massage or receive MOP $500 in complimentary hotel credit. This “Rest and Relax” offer is comprised of one night of accommodation in a superior room, your own choice of MOP $500 complimentary credit on dining and spa, or a 60-minute Swedish massage at The Spa at Grand Lisboa, plus the special price of MOP $700 for an additional 60-minute Swedish massage during the staycation or after it. Complimentary access to the swimming pool and fitness center and to the in-room mini-bar, local calls and wi-fi are also included, but also early check-in and late check-out and complimentary parking (both subject to availability).
When: From now till September 30, 2020
Where: Grand Lisboa Hotel, Avenida De Lisboa, Macau
How much: “Grand Stay with Taste” suite package – From MOP $2,588
“Rest and Relax” room package – From MOP $1,288
*All prices are subject to 10% service charge. Guests will be exempt from the 5% government tourism tax
For more information and bookings, check their official website
Jazz on Time II at Live Music Association
Live Music Association is hosting its second edition of Jazz on Time, a night to celebrate this music style in all its glory. With three music collectives on stage, expect a night of live performances focusing on jazz. Mars Lee Trio ft. Hon Chong Chan (Derrick Huang / Carmen Ip), The Hot Dog Express, and Lobo Ip are the invited bands for this Saturday’s artist line-up of jazz and blues. The event is supported by Casa de Portugal and Jazz Club de Macau.
When: From 10:00pm onwards, Saturday, September 5, 2020
Where: Live Music Association, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, San Mei Industrial Building 11B/F, Macau
How much: MOP $150 per person (includes one drink)
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page
Credits: Macao Cultural Institute
Exhibition “Pirates in the Waters of Macao (1854-1935)”
The exhibition “Pirates in the Waters of Macao (1854-1935)”, is held from August, 2020 till January, 2021, presenting the phenomenon of piracy in the surrounding waters of Macau and the multiple meanings it had for the city. The word “pirate” conjures up the stereotype of adventures, romances, cruelties and barbarities, which is a set of social representations cultivated fundamentally by literature and the film industry. However, with a deeper study, one can see that “piracy” is a particularly complex subject. The exhibition “Pirates in the Waters of Macao (1854-1935)” is a project that aims, on the one hand, to encourage the public and researchers’ interest in the study and investigation of this subject and to give an account of the different dimensions of the phenomenon of piracy as a social practice in a much wider political, economic, social and cultural system; and, on the other hand, to showcase a particularly rich collection of documentation preserved in the Macao Archives.
The exhibition features a selection of over 100 documents, maps and photographs from the Macau Archives’ collection that addresses the theme of piracy in the Pearl River Delta region, thereby revealing the diversity and thematic amplitude of the documentation, as well as developing knowledge about the multiple meanings of the phenomenon of piracy for Macau in the second half of the 19th century to the first decades of the 20th century.
When: August 19, 2020–January 31, 2021
Where: Macao Archives, 91–93 Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information check the organizer’s official website or click here
Rootz: Presented by LMA x ROOTZ
Afrobeats, reggaeton and hip-hop are at the center of Friday’s party at Live Music Association. With a bunch of acting gigs from local artists, the night will be filled with beats and drums featuring hip hop sounds. Live acts include Betchy Barros and Tony Barros, while DJ’ing is carried out by DJ Abel X and guest acts are Lulu Tavares and DJ Luvish.
The party goes on from 10:00pm till late and tickets include one drink. Head there to celebrate these powerful music styles and dance till the sun comes up.
When: From 10:00pm till late, Friday, September 4, 2020
Where: Live Music Association, 50 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, San Mei Industrial Building 11B/F, Macau
How much: MOP $150 per person
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page
