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January Macau Events

Shopping Carnival in Northern District

A good news of shopping. Consumers will receive fun experience and special discount for shopping in Northern District.

"Shopping Carnival in Northern District", is to promote the business of shops in Macau Northern District . Consumers of the corresponding shops will receive special discount by offering coupons and eligible to join the Lucky Draw to win prizes like LCD TV, bicycle and others.

The activity is organized by The Industry and Commerce Association of Macau Northern District, Delegacao Da Zona Norte Do Territorio Da Uniao Geral Das Associacoes Dos Moradores De Macau and 5 local neighborhood organizations. The Opening Ceremony starts at 17 December 2009. HK pop singers, local dancers and magician attended and celebrating the ceremony.

The activity ends at 9th January 2010.

Sinulog in Macau 2010

The 'Sinulog' dance commemorates the Philippine nation's conversion to Christianity some four hundred years ago. Members participate in performances dressed in colourful traditional costumes, while singing aloud, and dance a step in the same rhythm after the first two steps and then move one step more in a representation of the flowing waters of the Pahina River. This grand religious event attracts many people to participate - so come and join in, and enjoy tasty, traditional Filipino food afterwards!

17 Jan; Time: Noon
Admission free
Venue: Iao Hon Market Park

Tulip Exhibition

The tulip - known as the 'Queen of Flowers' - has also been described as the most expensive flower of ancient times, with tulip bulbs valued at the equivalent of about US$1,000 dollars in 17th Century Holland.

In December, visitors have the opportunity to view firsthand many different varieties of tulip at Av. da Praia in Taipa, and understand the appeal of this enchanting royal flower through a variety of beautiful flower arranging techniques. They can also join the workshops and enjoy performances.

23 Dec 2009 to 10 Jan 2010; Time: 24 hours
Admission free
Venue: Taipa Houses-Museum, Av. da Praia, Taipa

Macau International Movie Festival

The first Macau International Movie Festival is screening world-class movies from late December to early January. The International Movie-Television-Animation Product Fair, Parade Competition, 'Macau Dragon - Heroes Legend' and other exciting activities conclude with the closing ceremony on 2 January. 26 Dec 2009 to 2 Jan 2010

Lou Kau Mansion Presents Jiangsu Arts

This month and next, the World Heritage-listed Lou Kau Mansion continues to host folk art shows featuring traditional handicraft workshops and demonstrations, including ivory and bamboo carvings from Yangzhou (15 December 2009 to 10 January 2010) and Cloth Sculptures and Perfumed Sachets (12 January to 7 February). Lou Kau Mansion is a two-storey Chinese-style grey-brick building of great architectural interest, featuring Portuguese shutters and false ceiling in a unique collision of Macanese and Western styles. Until 7 Feb 2010

Arts & Crafts Demonstration:
Time: noon to 7:00 p.m. (Tuesdays to Fridays)
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays)

Workshop:
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Saturdays & Sundays, excluding the final weekend of each show)
Admission: MOP20 (per 2-hour session)

Lou Kau Mansion Opening Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays & open on Public Holidays)
Admission free

Dream Wedding - Leon Live in Macau 2010

Singer-actor Leon Lai is criss-crossing the globe with his 'Dream Wedding' tour, packing stadiums from Hong Kong to Las Vegas. And now he's bringing the show to Macau on 1 January to celebrate the New Year with his many fans. Leon will perform classic love songs and stage 'the perfect wedding' amid romantic movie scenes.

1 Jan; Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel
Admission: MOP900, 600, 400, 200

Chinese Lion Dances and Portuguese Folk Dances

Macau's unique cultural heritage is traditionally highlighted through Portuguese folk dances and Chinese lion dance performances that unfailingly delight spectators of all nationalities. Macau Government Tourist Office regularly hosts these popular tourist attractions at A-Ma Temple and the Ruins of St. Paul's, both of which are prominent landmarks in the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Macau. Visitors to the city can enjoy free performances every Saturday and Sunday. 2 to 31 Jan

Lion Dance Performance (2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Jan, Saturdays)
Time & Venue:
Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 3:00 p.m.
Ruins of St. Paul's - 4:00 p.m.

Portuguese Folk Dance Performance (3, 17, 24 & 31 Jan, Sundays)
Time & Venue:
Ruins of St. Paul's - 11:00 a.m.
Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - noon

Duration: Approx. 20 minutes

The Portuguese Symphony Orchestra '2010 New Year's Concert'

The Portuguese Symphony Orchestra of the San Carlo National Theater - founded in 1993 by the Portuguese Government - has received enthusiastic reviews and many invitations from a variety of music festivals as well as from European concert agencies to tour Europe, America and the Asia Pacific region. On its first visit to Macau, the orchestra will perform the '2010 New Year's Concert' in conjunction with the Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra. They will play Symphony No. 3 in A minor, 'Scottish' by Mendelssohn and a selection of acclaimed waltzes by Johann Strauss.

2 Jan; Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP1000, 680, 480, 100

St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre - The Nutcracker

'The Nutcracker' - a fairytale in three scenes by Tchaikovsky - is a perennial favourite around the world, and this month is brought to Macau by the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre.

World renowned Prima Ballerina Irina Kolesnikova - described as the jewel of the troupe - takes the lead role, and has enthralled audiences and critics around the world with her profound artistic interpretation of this timeless classic.

5 to 7 Jan; Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP220, 180, 120, 80

Let's Get Wet 2010 - Macau

Following the recent two 'Let's Get Wet' concerts held on June 2009 in Hong Kong, Canto-pop singer Raymond Lam makes his debut performance in Macau this month. Raymond will perform most of his love songs with his trademark passion, teaming up with special guests Wong Cho Lam, Michael Tse and Vincy Chan to deliver the goods in Macau.

9 Jan; Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel
Admission: MOP600, 480, 380, 280

Mahler's Fourth

Gustav Mahler - a composer whose works integrate both late 19th Century and modern music - continues to gain significance and popularity. His symphonies are all large-scale works, with the first four strongly influenced by the collection of German folk poems in 'The Youth's Magic Horn'. The theme of the song 'Heaven's Life' (Das himmlische Leben) is sung by the soprano in the final movement, proclaiming Mahler's ideal vision that 'the joy of heaven belongs to us'.

Zhang Liping is the first Chinese woman to have appeared at New York's world renowned Metropolitan Opera. The internationally acclaimed Chinese soprano, noted for her artistry and incredible performing talent, presents Mahler's Symphony No. 4 in G major and Berlioz's Nuits d'été under the baton of Lü Jia, Music Director of the Macau Orchestra.

9 Jan; Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP120, 80

Na Ying Live in Macau 2010

Pop diva Na Ying is recognised as one of the best female singers in China. In 2002, she received the MTV Asia Award for 'Favourite Artist, Mainland China', and is still very popular there. Having taken a break from the music industry for the past seven years, Na Ying returned to show business in December last year, using Beijing as a springboard for her world tour concert, in which she recalls her 20 years of music, much beloved by her many fans in Macau.

16 Jan; Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel
Admission: MOP1200, 800, 600, 400, 200

Sarah Chang Violin Recital

Born in the US to Korean parents, Sarah Chang studied at the prestigious Juilliard School at the age of five, and at eight performed as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic. She has since collaborated with the best orchestras in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic.

She will be accompanied by American pianist Andrew von Oeyen to perform the romantic Brahms' Sonata for Violin and Piano in D minor and Franck's Violin and Piano Sonata in A major. The Macau premiere of 'Fantasy' by American composer Christopher Theofanidis has been especially composed for Sarah Chang - don't miss it!

19 Jan; Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP220, 180, 120, 80

A Strange New Neighbour

Local theatre director Billy Hoc used the 1973 Hong Kong film 'The House of 72 Tenants' concept to produce 'A Strange New Neighbour' in November last year. Due to public demand, he has now added more elements to bring this 'quirky slice of life' to the Macau stage this month. The drama starts with a person looking for a mobile phone . . . and leads to the unravelling of several surprising stories in 24 hours.

23 & 24 Jan ime: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP100, 80

ELVA Hsiao Live in Macau 2010

Taiwan pop singer ELVA Hsiao will perform live on the Macau stage this month. When ELVA released her self-titled debut album 'Elva Hsiao' in 1999, she sold over 10 million copies, rocketing in the process to the same 'diva' status as popular singers Sammi Cheng, A-Mei, Na Ying and Stefanie Sun. Her latest album 'Diamond Candy' features the hit singles 'Shining Love', 'Wow' and 'Diamond Candy'. You can see ELVA Hsiao Live in Macau in January!

23 Jan; Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel
Admission: MOP680, 480, 380, 280

'Passion for the Romantic Period' Concert

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 is one of Franz Liszt's most enduring works, and resonates with the national spirit of Bohemia. The heavy percussion introduction suggests Eastern Europe's history of pain but the melody then becomes increasingly lively, bright and fulsome, like an Eastern European dance.

Macau Orchestra performs this classic in the World Heritage-listed Dom Pedro V Theatre in addition to Schubert's 'String Quartet in A minor, No. 1' and Schumann's 'Piano Quintet in E-flat major'.

23 Jan; Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Dom Pedro V Theatre, No. 3, St. Augustine's Square
Admission: MOP30

Harris Shuen Violin Recital

Young local violinist Harris Shuen has studied under Macau violinist Wong Ka and associate concertmaster of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Leung Kin Fung. Shuen has won the Macau Youth Music Competition several times, and will perform Brahms' Violin Sonata No.1 and Shostakovich's Prelude, among other pieces, with young local pianist Lio Kuok Man.

25 Jan; Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP100, 80

30 Jan - Jan Lamb 'Yes, I Do' Standup Comedy in Macau 2010

Popular Hong Kong DJ Jan Lamb will have you laughing in the aisles. By day, Jan hosts several highly entertaining radio programmes for Commercial Radio 2 in Hong Kong. And by night . . . he performs hilarious stand-up comedy acts to sold-out crowds. Start the New Year off right with great comedy and see what all the fuss is about!

Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: CotaiArena, the Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel
Admission: MOP600, 480, 380, 280

30 Jan - Andrew Chan Percussion Recital

Young local percussionist Andrew Chan graduated from the Sydney Conservatory of Music, and will play various percussion instruments and two new pieces composed for this recital by Australian composer Henrique Dib. Hong Kong pianist Jenny Lam will also appear at this performance.

Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP40

30 Jan - Highlights of St. Dominic's I 'Mozart Church Sonatas'

Mozart displayed prodigious talent from early childhood and proclaimed a prodigy, creating many popular works in his short 35 years of life. This month, Macau Orchestra performs Mozart's Church Sonatas, Nos. 9, 11, 13, 15, and Mendelssohn's St. Paul No. 18 and Schubert's String Quintet in C major at the World Heritage-listed St. Dominic's Church.

Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: St. Dominic's Church, St. Dominic Square
Free tickets distributed one hour before concert starts (outside St. Dominic's Church).

EXHIBITIONS

31 Dec 2009 & 1 Jan 2010 - Mong Ha 1849

This fictional story of travels and local historical themes employs narrative theatre, masks, dance, video, etc, to form a different perspective and interpretation of events 160 years ago when the Governor of Macau was assassinated by Chinese peasants at Mong Ha. Based on a true event, this drama explores the territory's historical memory and the moment that set Macau on a new social path.

Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Ox Warehouse, Intersection of Av. do Coronel Mesquita and Av. do Almirante Lacerda
Admission: MOP50
Ticketing: Ox Warehouse (Tel: 2853 0026), Pin-to Bookshop (Tel: 2833 090), Poor Space (Tel: 2835 1572)
Organizer: Old Ladies' House Art Space
Production: Step Out
Sponsor: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2853 0026

Encounter - Painting Exhibition by Vicente Bravo

Vicente Bravo was born in Luanda in 1946 and moved to Macau in 1980, working as an architect. He designed the Macau Handover Ceremony Pavilion built in 1999, which on 20 December of that year completed its historic mission in the handover of Macau. He used glass materials for the pavilion that suggested Chinese-style lanterns.

In addition to architecture, he is an accomplished painter and has exhibited in Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Portugal and Sweden. 'Encounter' is his first solo exhibition in Macau, in which he will show over 20 paintings and sketches.

17 Dec 2009 to 20 Jan 2010
pening Hours: Noon to 8:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Mondays)
Admission free
Venue: Albergue Gallery, Calçada da Igreja de S. Lazaro, No.8
Organizers: Albergue SCM, Círculo dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau
Sponsors: Macau Foundation, Cultural Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2852 2550

Red Years - Exhibition of Photographs by Zheng Jingkang

Professional photographer Zheng Jingkang (1904-1978) is the pioneering theorist Zheng Guanying's fourth son. Zheng Jingkang took many photographs of China's founding ceremony in 1949 that now hang in Tiananmen Square in addition to portraits of Chairman Mao Zedong. In this exhibition, 176 photographs record the period from the Anti-Japanese War to the 1960's, in a panoramic sweep of history that is utterly beguiling.

11 Dec 2009 to 21 Mar 2010 -
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (No admission after 5:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission: MOP15 (Free on 15th every month)
Venue: Macau Museum, Macau Museum Square No. 112

Voices of Macau - Photography Exhibition

The Centre for Creative Industries' Voices of Macau Photography Exhibition is the title for a photographic competition in which participants employ a series of six works to recount a story about Macau. Works of image production, including the use of computer software, hand applied colouring, emulsions, oil paintings, collages and mixed media all express the authors' 'Macau' in terms of history, culture and society, in a uniquely creative way.

9 to 30 Jan
Opening Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Closed on Sundays)
Admission free
Venue: Creative Macau, G Floor, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE

Childhood Revisited: Children's Art Exhibition

This exhibition displays works by more than a hundred children from the museum's children's art courses, reflecting their astonishing creativity and infinite imagination. Some of the interactive exhibits enable visitors to experience the fun ideas of children's little world.

To 3 Jan 2010
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (No admission after 6:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission Free
Venue: Ground floor Gallery, Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE

Decade of Achievements Exhibition for 10th Anniversary of Macau SAR (Beijing)

This exhibition - organized by the Macau SAR Government and hosted by the Government Information Bureau - is scheduled to open at the Capital Museum in Beijing. It features a wide variety of innovative displays by blending multimedia, scale models and interactive elements, giving visitors a comprehensive insight into the decade-long journey taken by the Macau SAR since its establishment.

12 Dec 2009 to 13 Jan 2010
http://www.macao10exb.gov.mo.

Poster Design Exhibition Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Macau Handover

The Macau Museum of Art and the Macau Designers Association have organized a poster design competition with the theme 'Ten' - meaning the 10th year of Macau's handover. Designers of the cross-Straits four regions were invited to compete for the Golden Lotus prize, Lotus prizes and finalist recognition, with 120 works eventually being selected.

19 Dec 2009 to 31 Jan 2010
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (No admission at 6:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission free
Venue: Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE

7 Nov 2009 to 21 Feb 2010 - 'Glories of the Dawn' Exhibition

'Glories of the Dawn - Masterpieces from the Oil Painting Collection of the National Art Museum of China Exhibition' showcases 99 fine oil paintings by Chinese artists which have been collected by the National Art Museum of China since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Through the oil paintings in this exhibition, visitors can observe the spiritual evolution of the Chinese nation over the past 60 years.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (No admission after 6:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Museum Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays)
Organizer: Macau Museum of Art, National Art Museum of China
Telephone enquiries: (853) 8791 9814
http://www.artmuseum.gov.mo

Philatelic Exhibition of China's Diplomacy on the Celebration of Macau's Return to the Motherland

18 Dec 2009 to 28 Feb 2010

Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily (Open on public holidays)
Admission free
Venue: Temporary Exhibition Gallery of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Av. Almeida Ribeiro No. 163
Telephone enquiries: (853) 8988 4100, 2882 7882

Architectural Masters of Chinese Buildings

7 Oct 2009 to 28 Feb 2010

The Macau Tower has turned itself into the arena for a showdown of China's contemporary architecture. Guided by Na Tcha, the mythological Chinese warrior, visitors are invited to acknowledge the achievements of the nation through the appreciation of miniature models of 10 contemporary architectural masterpieces of China. They include: Macau Science Centre, China Central Television Headquarters Building, Beijing National Stadium (The Bird's Nest), Beijing National Aquatics Centre (The Water Cube), Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai etc. Images of Na Tcha by gifted local illustrator A-Cheng are also on display.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Mondays to Fridays);
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Admission free
Venue: Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2893 3339

Ancient Silk Road - Landscape Paintings by Miao Chong'an

12 Dec 2009 to 7 Mar 2010

Chinese painter Miao Chong'an collected creative materials from different provinces over a long period of time in order to create his 'Silk Road' works. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau SAR, he now brings his works to Macau, demonstrating the magnificent vistas of the Silk Road.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily (Open on public holidays)
Admission free
Venue: Tap Seac Gallery, Av. do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, No. 95
Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2833 5140
http://www.macauart.net

Season of Return: Treasures from the Palace Museum

16 Dec 2009 to 14 Mar 2010

Inspired by the concept that all events are 'moving in circles' in 'a ceaseless cycle of development', Season of Return implies that Macau has enjoyed thriving prosperity and great progress since returning to the embrace of the Motherland in 1999, and now embarks upon a new era.

The exhibition features 99 cultural relics, including stone rubbings, calligraphy, paintings, kesi silks, gold and silverware, bronze ware and statues, etc. classified into 11 categories, each containing nine fine works. Together with the highlight of the exhibition - a large cultural relic - a total of 100 exhibits will be displayed.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (No admission after 6:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Museum Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays)
Organizers: Macau Museum of Art, Palace Museum, Macau Foundation, Macau Government Tourist Office, Macau Daily News
Telephone enquiries: (853) 8791 9814
http://www.artmuseum.gov.mo

Historical Paintings of Macau in the 19th Century

16 Jun 2009 to 14 Mar 2010

Macau was the Chinese city through which European art was introduced to China, with a large number of Western painters arriving in the city during the mid-18th and mid-19th Century. They contributed a significant record of community life in addition to painting the landscape of Macau and its neighbouring region.

This exhibition features 74 historical paintings from the collection of Macau Museum of Art by renowned Western artists such as George Chinnery and Marciano Antonio Baptista. Visitors can trace the highly representative historic process of 'Western art transmitted to the East' in the mutual influences of painting skills that passed between George Chinnery and his student Lamqua alias Kwan Kiu Cheong. The works on display clearly show how a Chinese painter learned advanced painting techniques from a Western master, particularly in the use of light, shade, and composition.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (No admission after 6:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays)
Venue: 3rd floor Gallery of Historical Paintings, Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Organizer: Macau Museum of Art of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 8791 9814
http://www.artmuseum.gov.mo

Reminiscence: Photographs of Old Macau

6 Mar 2009 to 14 Mar 2010

The exhibition presents 50 photographs of old Macau taken by José Neves Catela, a Portuguese photographer from the middle of the last century, as well as senior local photographer Lei Iok Tin, reflecting the life of Macau people in the 1920s to 1960s.

These images will evoke the cascading memories of seniors who have passed through that era, enabling them to relive their youth, while the younger generation will have a unique opportunity to understand the critical changes that have occurred in this city.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (No admission after 6:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission: MOP$5 (Free on Sundays)
Venue: 3rd floorGallery, Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Organizer: Macau Museum of Art of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 8791 9814
http://www.artmuseum.gov.mo

19 Dec 2009 to 21 Mar 2010 -

Macau Handover: Documental Exhibition

The Macau Museum of Art plus several local entities have organized an activity aimed at documenting events related to Macau's Handover. These 'records' include historical images, publications and other related objects, which will be displayed as a retrospect of Macau's return to the Motherland.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (No admission after 6:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission free
Venue: Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Organizer: Macau Museum of Art, Henry Fok Foundation, Association of Macau Basic Law, Macau Federation of Trade Unions, The Chinese Educators Association of Macau, General Union of Neighbors Association of Macau and the Photographic Society of Macau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 8504 1800
http://handovermuseum.iacm.gov.mo

22 Apr 2009 to 18 Jul 2010

Exhibition of the Fine Arts Collection from MAM

Macau is a metaphor for the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures. Upon arriving in Macau in early 1825, British painter George Chinnery introduced watercolour painting, which was venerated in Britain, contributing greatly to the promotion of this genre and making it the mainstream painting of Macau. In recent years, Macau moved into an era of urban modernisation, which led to new concepts and creative impetus in the development of art in the territory. Chinese and Western cultures together inspired the creation of art in Macau.

The exhibition showcases over one hundred works of art from Macau, including Chinese paintings, watercolours, oil paintings and prints etc. Some of these works are selected in the exhibition 'Confluence: Collection from the Macau Museum of Art' held in Beijing during March this year.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (No admission after 6:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Venue: 3rd floor Gallery of Special Exhibitions, Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays)
Organizer: Macau Museum of Art of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 8791 9814
http://www.artmuseum.gov.mo

Permanent Exhibitions

Bryde's Whalebone Exhibition

A twelve meters male Bryde's Whale is now on display in a unique exhibition in Seac Pai Van Park in Coloane. After it was found stranded on the shoreline five years ago. Its body was taken to Guangzhou's Sun Yat-sen University to preserve it in the form of a skeletal specimen and thanks to painstaking efforts has been returned for the public.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
Admission free
Venue: Exhibition Room, Seac Pai Van Park, Coloane
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2859 5481
http://www.museumaritimo.gov.mo

Museum of Taipa and Coloane History Exhibition

Situated in a green Portuguese-style building of great historic interest in the old Camara Municipal das Ilhas, the museum displays historic village artifacts and religious items. Historians will find a treasure trove in this 2-storey building with its 8 rooms.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (No admission after 5:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission: MOP$5 (Free on Tuesdays)
Address: Museum of Taipa and Coloane History - Rua Correia da Silva, Taipa
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2882 5631
http://www.iacm.gov.mo/museum

In Love with the Macanese - A Photograph Exhibition

The history of the Macanese dates back to the 16th Century. At the time, the Portuguese had a strong overseas presence and frequently explored new sea routes to the East. Portuguese men married and had children with the locals, and eventually settled in Macau. Their offspring became the early Macanese of Macau.

Macanese living habits, education, customs and religious beliefs are all meticulously documented in this photographic exhibition, illustrating the past while raising the understanding of Macanese culture through captions. The exhibition fittingly takes place in the House of the Islands, a typical historic Portuguese residence in a leafy district of Taipa.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays)
Admission: MOP$5 (Free on Tuesdays)
Venue: House of the Islands, the Taipa Houses-Museum, Av. da Praia, Taipa
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2882 7103
http://www.iacm.gov.mo/museum

It's A Wonderful Place

Listening to the song 'It's A Wonderful Place' - accompanied by Chinese and Western musical instruments, sung by male, female and children's voices in both Mandarin and English - and I'm instantly transported to Macau, the archetypal blend of East and West. This song is one of the three to win first prize in the local 'Song of Macau Lyrics Competition'.

One of the other songs which won first prize is 'Song of Macau' - which became the celebration theme song of the 10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macau SAR; the third winning song -'Prosperous Lotus' - is the theme song of China Central Television (CCTV) and the Macau SAR Government, who jointly produced the large-scale TV documentary 'Macau 10 Years'.

In the year of the 10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macau SAR, these songs are particularly poignant, ushering in a new generation who wholeheartedly want to promote their city to the world. They are telling Macau's story in their songs, interlacing their melodies with rich spiritual charm and a belief in the future.

If you're like me, and eager to learn more about Macau's fascinating culture, you must visit the Chinese Cultural Exchange Association website for a free download of 'A Wonderful Place' and the other inspiring songs from the competition . . . while enjoying the social, physical and spiritual landscape of the territory in this entrancing music video.

Website: http://www.ccea.org.mo/macausong/ (The website is in Chinese only)
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2875 5443

Free Guiding Service to Senado Square and the Ruins of St. Paul's

1 Jan to 31 Mar

In order to share with tourists the outstanding attractions of the Historic Centre of Macau, Macau Government Tourist Office and Macau Tourist Guide Association jointly present a free guiding service. Just go to a registration location to join the tour, which is offered on a first come, first served basis.

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (20 minutes tour every half hour)
Registration location:
Macau Business Tourism Centre (at Senado Square)
Macau Tourism & Cultural Activities Centre (in the Company of Jesus Square near the Ruins of St. Paul's)
Maximum number of participants per tour: 30 (Mandarin), 30 (English), by registration in person on day of tour on first come, first served basis.
Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office
Host: Macau Tourist Guide Association
Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000
http://www.macautourism.gov.mo

Taipa Flea Market

24 Jan to 20 Jun

Despite the recent surge of building and expansion of infrastructure in Taipa, this small island has managed to retain its village charm in the narrow streets and lanes where the Chinese and Portuguese have lived together so harmoniously for centuries. It's also become a magnet for local collectors looking for something out of the ordinary into the bargain!

Visitors regularly flock to the Sunday Taipa Flea Market between Rua do Cunha and Rua de Regedor in the heart of the old village in search of bric-a-brac, mementos, toys and souvenirs . . . and the district also hosts a street show.

Time: Every Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Bombeiros Square, Taipa
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries for Taipa Flea Market: (853) 2833 7676
Telephone enquiries for Street Show: (853) 8988 4100

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