Happy 2018! We hope you enjoyed tuning to our articles last year! We sure will keep you posted on the events and series happenings in our lovely city. Bringing you to the first month of the year, there are some great happenings going around. And we’re pretty sure you’d like to check them out as well.
GUEST CHEF MASSIMILIANO X CHEF BOMBANA FOUR-HAND DINNER
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Don’t miss two legendary chefs together for a like-minded collaboration, a one-night opportunity at the finest restaurant of Galaxy Macau, 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, the two masters will be presenting an 8-course menu featuring Chef Alajmo’s Saffron Risotto with Eel and Beetroot and Chef Umberto’s Roasted Roe Deer Loin with artichokes and Melanosporum black truffle.
When: Thursday, January 11
Where: 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, 1031, 1/F, Galaxy Macau
How much: MOP $2,988 per person (food menu), additional MOP $600 for exclusive wine pairing
For bookings please call +853 8886 2169, book online or visit Galaxy Macau webpage
CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA AT JW MARRIOTT HOTEL
There’s no better place to spend a relaxed afternoon in sophisticated holiday ambiance than at the Christmas Afternoon Tea at ‘The Lounge’. The Christmas Afternoon Tea includes a scrumptious selection of sweets and savories, such as hazelnut praline with lemon chocolate ball, strawberry white chocolate mousse almond tart, parma ham roll with arugula, mini mushroom quiche with bacon bits and many more exquisite selections. The Afternoon Tea is also accompanied with two inclusive glasses of Beringer sparkling rose.
When: 2:30pm–5:30pm, December 1–January 15
Where: The Lounge at JW Marriott Hotel Macau
How much: MOP $298 for two (all prices are subject to a 10% service charge)
For reservations and inquiries please call +853 8886 6228
“IMAGINARY BEINGS” EXHIBITION BY PORTUGUESE ARTIST ANA ARAGAO
Taipa Village Cultural Association is proud to invite Portuguese illustration artist Ana Aragao to debut her solo exhibition in Macau. Her collection of artworks will showcase an array of building features in different forms and shapes that are drawn spontaneously.
She has an intensive background in architecture but builds her dream houses in illustrations and paintings. Fascinated with cities and their real or imaginary representations, Ana creates her own masterpieces. In 2014, Ana was selected as one of the 200 best illustrators worldwide by Lurzer’s Archive. The talented artist often takes part in exhibitions, lectures, and workshops.
When: 12:00pm–8:00pm, December 6, 2017 –February 21, 2018
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details, visit www.taipavillagemacau.com, www.anaaragao.com or +853 2857 6118
17TH MACAO CITY FRINGE FESTIVAL
Art breaks free from performance halls and invades all corners of the city, creating unlimited possibilities. This year’s theme for 17th Macao City Fringe Festival is “Treasures Hunting” and will be held from featuring a total of 23 wonderful programmes, as well as 10 outreach activities, such as workshops, talks and art critique, among others, leading the public to uncover the city’s treasures and explore overlooked values in the interaction between people.
The 10-day long festival offers creativity and surprises featuring other excellent programmes. Offering workshops, talks, and art critique, among other outreach activities, aimed to offer the public an even richer and varied arts experience. It also sets up the “Fringe Intelligence Division” to train Fringe reporters who, under the guidance of instructors from Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, will be able to learn about the different methods of cultural and art production works and explore the possibility to create local media dedicated to arts and culture.
When: January 12–21
Where: Different cultural venues around Macau
How much: MOP $80, $120
Ticketing: www.macauticket.com
More information please call +853 2855 5555 or visit their website at www.macaucityfringe.gov.mo
MACAO CHINESE ORCHESTRA 2018 SPRING CONCERT
The Macao Chinese Orchestra will be performing a joyful and festive program to welcome the Chinese New Year and provide a blessing for music aficionados as spring arrives. The concert will last for about 60 minutes with no interval. Including pieces of “Dance of the Golden Snake”,“Dance of the Yao Ethnic Group”,“Rowing to the Margin” Dizi Duet,“Rosy Clouds Chase the Moon”,“Portuguese Celebration”,“Chinese Celebration”, and “Spring”. The orchestra will be led by, Sun Peng.
When: 8:00pm, Saturday, January 20
Where: Pak Wai Activities Centre
How much: Free admission
For more information please contact +853 8399 6699 / 2836 6866 and [email protected] or visit www.icm.gov.mo/ochm
FILM SELECTION NEW AMERICA CINEMA: CINEMA OF POSSIBILITIES
The Cinematheque Passion is going to present you New America Cinema: Cinema of Possibilities—the first film festival of Modern American films in Macau, in January of 2018. Inviting Mr. Francisco Lo, co-founder of Film Monitor, an independent film review journal in Houston, US. Multicultural themes are the features in this festival and selected ten widely acclaimed American films, to unfold a modern America for you. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the United States has played a significant role in world cinema. New America Cinema: Cinema of Possibilities staged for 3 weeks, at the Cinematheque Passion. The festival will be unveiled with The Love Witch, directed by Anna Biller, which made a great reputation in the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Besides, the other nine films have received praises from all over the world.
When: January 13–28
Where: Cinematheque Passion
How much: MOP $60 (standard ticket), 50% discount full-time students or senior citizens aged 65
For more information please contact +853 8399 6699 / 2836 6866 and [email protected] or visit www.icm.gov.mo/ochm
2018 SINULOG FESTIVAL
The Sinulog Festival is one of the largest and most colorful festivals in the Philippines, with a very rich history. To honor the “Santo Niño” – the child Jesus. It is essentially a dance festival, which pays tribute to the country’s pagan past and its acceptance of Christianity. An extensive Filipino community in Macau has brought the festivities to the city. It was first held in 2003 and is considered now to be the largest annual event of the local Filipino population. This year’s festival starts with a Mass at 11:00am at St. Lawrence’s Church, followed by a lunch, a procession with an image of the Santo Niño, a colourful parade, and lots of dancing and music.
When: Sunday, January 21
Where: Sai Van Lake Plaza
How much: Free admission
