We know your kids are just excited as you for this coming summer holidays. And why not, because this June is all about fun and excitement. Encourage your little ones to participate in a wellness day celebrated internationally by so many countries at Grand Lapa Macau with their supervised children’s play and learning area at Kids Co., games and activities will be provided to pump up your children with a splendid time. There are plenty of options for your kiddos to revel in the glory of the sun. So read on and find out.
GLOBAL WELLNESS DAY: RELAX AND REJUVENATE AT GRAND LAPA MACAU
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Celebrate wellness together with Grand Lapa Macau with a full day of free activities that include a relaxing yoga session, an energizing Zumba show that will surely entertain your spirits as well as a relaxing neck and shoulder massage for those who are in stressed states. In the meantime, children can enjoy a fun time at Kids Co, the resort’s supervised children’s play and learning area with wellness-related fun and games. Light snacks and drinks will be served until noon to refreshen and fill your stomach so you can last the day.
When: 8:00am—1:00pm, Saturday, June 9,
Where: Grand Lapa Macau, No.956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau
How much: MOP $150 per person (adult and child)
For more information please call +853 8793 3831 or visit www.grandlapa.com and their Facebook page
MACAO INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACES AND FESTIVAL 2018
The dragon boat festival commemorated originally by the ancient patriotic Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who protested corruption by drowning himself. Nowadays, the celebrations revolve around the popular dragon boat races set in late May or June at the Paia Grande shorefront. Both local and foreign teams participate in various men and women’s divisions, making the medal haul wide and diverse and has become one of the international sporting community’s favorite outdoor activity in Macau.
When: Saturday—Monday, June 16—18
Where: Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, Lago Nam Van, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please visit Macau’s official sports website
ASIAN FILM MASTERS WORK AT CINEMATHEQUE-PASSION
Brought to you by Cinematheque-Passion, The Asian Film Masters Work will feature 10 masterpieces by talented and bright directors to share with your their creations using their own perspectives in making these films, where you can experience the extraordinary power of Asian cinema.
The CEO of Taiwan Golden Horse Film Festival, Mr. Wen Tien-Hsiang, will be also joining to give four Master Talks, that enables the local audience to appreciate the quantity and quality of films and a deeper understanding of the characteristics of these charming cinematic films.
When: June 9—26
Topics of the four talks: 11:00am—1:00pm, 2:00pm—5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10
Where: Cinematheque-Passion, 13 Travessa da Paixão, Macao
How much: MOP $60 (standard ticket), 50% discount full-time students or senior citizens aged 65)
Topics of the four talks: MOP $200 for four classes (first 20 participants can get two tickets for the Asian Film Masters Work)
For more information please call +853 2852 2585 or email [email protected] or visit www.cinematheque-passion.mo and their Facebook page
SUMMER FOOD AND FUN AT SAFFRON, BANYAN TREE MACAU
Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to beat the heat other than with Banyan Tree Macau’s grand resort deck featuring the world’s longest skytop aquatic adventure river ride and the world’s largest skytop wave pool. Stay hydrated with their refreshing mocktails from the Cabana pool deck and indulge yourselves at an authentic Thai cuisine with their signature set menu— Taste of Thai making the resort one of the perfect summer getaways in Macau.
When: 12:30pm—10:30pm, Sunday—Thursday, May 15—June 30 (except June 17)
Where: Saffron, Banyan Tree Hotel, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Cotai
How much: MOP $988 (for two persons)
**Price includes the following: Two grand resort deck entrance ticket, Taste of Thai set menu and refreshing coconut drinks for two, and summer mocktails at Cabana pool deck.
For more details and inquiries on reservations, please contact +853 8883 6061 and [email protected]
18TH MACAO LOTUS FLOWER FESTIVAL
Falling every year in the summertime is the Macao Lotus Flower Festival, which showcases the beautiful perennial aquatic plant found far and wide throughout China. Each year the festival highlights a special lotus flower species, potted lotuses can also be found in major parks and on many streets in popular spots around Macau. Be sure to check out local Chinese restaurants for some lotus-themed cuisines that makes an appealing appearance to your appetite.
When: June 9—17
Where: Taipa Houses Museum, Avenida da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa and Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, 10 Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information please visit en.macaotourism.gov.mo