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Macau invites you to participate in a series of exciting programmes in November. This year marks the 53rd Macau Grand Prix and the 40th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix - a top-line, world famous race extravaganza you wont want to miss! Theres more explosive action off the track with a Macau Government Tourist Office-organised fireworks display on the evenings of November 11, 15 & 19 next to the Macau Tower.
The excitement changes pace with the 6th Macau Food Festival at Sai Van Lake Square here you can sample numerous delicacies from around the world while enjoying the Heritage Ice Lantern Exhibition, of which half the displays denote the special heritage of Macau.
Now in its fifth month, the 2006 Macau Heritage Passport campaign continues to create lucky winners with valuable prizes such as 999.9 gold miniatures of the Ruins of St. Pauls up for grabs every month.
For those who like a lot of action with their fun, Macau Fishermans Wharf hosts amazing jet-ski shows on a daily basis as well as man-made volcano eruptions; while not far away, in the St. Lazarus district, fans of Portuguese dancing are also in for a treat.
The Japan Amusement Expo at Macau Tower brings diverse and stunning scenes of Japanese culture to life right here in Macau. Catch the last performance of Guys and Dolls at the 20th Macau Music Festival at the Macau Cultural Centre and the enchanting Masterworks of Romanticism Series-Fall for Liszt at the Cathedral.
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| 4 Nov - 3rd Macau United Cup International Championships & Asian Dance Council (ADC) Ranking Series |
With an increasing interest in dance around the world, DanceSport was incorporated as a formal competitive item in both the 2nd Asian Indoor Games and the 4th East Asian Games. The 3rd Macau United Cup International Championships & Asian Dance Council (ADC) Ranking Series is will held in Macau on November 4, with competitors chasing medals in the territory from as far afield as Australia, Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Russia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan China, South Korea, Mainland China and Hong Kong.
This is the first time that Macau has been admitted to the China Ballroom Dance Federation Professional and Amateur Ranking Series circuit and expectations are high. The competition is divided into professional and amateur groups, and is recognized by many countries and regions of the world.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Convention & Exhibition Centre, Macau Fishermans Wharf
Admission: MOP$50
Tickets: No. 258, Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpção, Praça Kin Heng Long, 15º andar A, Macau
Organizer: Macau United Dance Association
Sponsor: Macau Government tourist Office
Telehphone enquiries: (853) 2878 6715, 2878 7935
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| 4 Nov 2006 to 25 Feb 2007 - Immortal Lotus - Paintings and Calligraphy by Jao Tsung-I on the Occasion of his 90th Birthday Celebration |
Professor Jao Tsung-I is a contemporary and erudite scholar possessing extensive ancient and modern knowledge and is greatly admired by domestic and foreign academia. Jao has mastered various academic subjects and is an expert in numerous fields.
He is a specialist in all calligraphy styles possessing static and dynamic beauty. Over the years, he has travelled throughout China and visited several foreign countries, viewing famous mountains and great rivers, while "imitating" landscapes to "prove ancient virtuous and eminent scripts".
In celebration of his 90th birthday this year, the Macau Museum of Art and the Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole of the University of Hong Kong will hold this special exhibition themed around that most magnificent of flowers, the lotus. Some 100 paintings - spanning more than four decades between 1961 and 2006 - will be on display.
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(No admission after 6:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission free
Venue: Special Exhibition Gallery - Handover Gifts Museum of Macau,
Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 5041 800
http://handovermuseum.iacm.gov.mo
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| 10 to 26 Nov - 6th Macau Food Festival |
This years Food Festival salutes World Heritage Year with the slogan Join Our Macau Heritage Food Fair. This major event features over 100 booths with themed zones for Mainland China, Special Cuisine, Asia Pacific, Europe, Greater China, and Desserts!
Dance performances, magic shows, beer drinking competition and other special activities will help put the fizz in this popular annual event. In addition, the SJM World Heritage Ice Lantern Exhibition (2006) will feature 16 spectacular ice carvings occupying an area of approximately 5,000 square metres, half of which will be dedicated to the special heritage of Macau. The exhibition will straddle the festival period celebrating the 53rd Macau Grand Prix, Anniversary of the establishment of the Macau SAR, Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year.
6th Macau Food Festival
Date: 10 to 26 Nov, 2006
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Mondays to Thursdays); 3:00 p.m. to midnight (Fridays to Sundays)
Admission free
SJM World Heritage Ice Lantern Exhibition (2006)
Date: 10 to 26 Nov, 2006
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Mondays to Thursdays); 3:00 p.m. to midnight (Fridays to Sundays)
Date: 27 Nov 2006 to 25 Feb 2007
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Admission: MOP$20
Title Sponsor: Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A.
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Mondays to Thursdays)
3:00 p.m. to midnight (Fridays to Sundays)
Venue: Sai Van Lake Square
Organizers: Association of Macau Restaurant Merchants, Macau Restaurant Workers' Union
Co-organizers: Macau Journalists Association, Associação de Empregados de Restaurantes e Padarios de Macau, Associação de Cozinheiros de Culinária Chinesa de Macau
Sponsors: Macau Government Tourist Office, Macau Foundation, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2857 5765
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| Nov 10 to Dec 31 - Dr. Sun Yat-Sen and Macau - A Photographic Commemoration on the Occasion of the 140th Anniversary of his Birth |
In celebration of Dr. Sun Yat-sens 140th birthday this year, the Macau Government Tourist Office will host the territorys largest ever photography exhibition on this historical figure, with over 130 photographs on display .
In addition, the Macau Government Tourist Office in conjunction with the Zhuhai Tourism Bureau and Zhongshan Tourism Bureau has organized the Big Xiangshan Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Historical Tour and welcomes locals and tourists alike to partake in an incredible slice of history.
Venue: Exhibition Hall, Macau Tourism and Cultural Activities Centre, Ruins of St Pauls
Admission free
Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2833 3000
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| 11 Nov - Grupo Corpo – Parabelo & Lecuona |
"Grupo Corpo", an internationally acclaimed contemporary dance company from Brazil, will premiere in Macau with two thrilling choreographic performances - Parabelo & Lecuona - that are two of their most inventive works rooted in the soul and rhythms of Latin America.
Acclaimed as the most successful contemporary dance ensemble in Brazil, "Grupo Corpo" blends ballet, modern dance and jazz in a style all its own, with no limits on variety. "Grupo Corpo" are passionate and ebullient, sharp and cool. They incorporate the tradition of Latin dance while throwing away the familiar stereotypes. Company choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras cleverly combines Brazilian music, literature, lifestyle and ambience, and skillfully translates genuine Brazilian culture through his innovative routines.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP$220, 140, 80
Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2870 0699
www.ccm.gov.mo
www.grupocorpo.com.br
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| 11, 12, 18 & 19 Nov - Crazy Paradise Go! Go! Go! |
One of the highlights of this years Grand Prix off-track activities will surely be the Crazy Paradise Sentiments of Southern Europe street performances in the St. Lazarus district by talented local artists. An open bar, coffee shop and booths selling attractive handcrafts will also generate an atmosphere of European culture and art so discover amusing playthings and enjoy Portuguese dance performance at its best over two consecutive weekends this month.
The European-inspired St. Lazarus district is a major tourist attraction in its own right and contains the Old Ladies House, two-storey Portuguese buildings enclosing an open courtyard whose rooms are now used for regular exhibitions and art workshops. This is also the site of the popular Coffee Trip, held every weekend under the ample shade of an ancient tree.
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Admission free
Venue: St. Lazarus District
Organizer: Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2835 4582
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| 16 to 19 Nov - 53rd Macau Grand Prix |
The Macau Grand Prix is a unique international motorsport spectacular first run in 1954. This year, practice and qualifying sessions will take place on November 16 and 17 (Thursday and Friday), with competitors slugging it out on the racetrack on November 18 and 19 (Saturday and Sunday).
In March, leading UK motorsport magazine Autosport included the Macau Grand Prix in Twenty of the top motorsport events you really shouldnt miss in 2006, describing the event as legendary.
The notoriously demanding 6.2km street circuit sees riders and drivers reach top speeds on the straights before slamming on the brakes to negotiate the infamous 90 degree Lisboa Bend and the "close to 360 degrees" Melco Hairpin.
In 2005, the Grand Prix added another string to its already-impressive bow with the inclusion of the final two rounds of the inaugural FIA World Touring Car Championship in the line up which also included the Formular 3 Race, Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix and other exciting races. This year, this world acclaimed event celebrates the 40th outing of its famous motorcycle street race and a series of activities are planned to celebrate this milestone.
Tickets are now on sale priced from MOP$50 for a seat at the popular Lisboa Bend during practice, to MOP$750 for a two-day Grand Stand race package. For ticketing, programme and full details, please refer to the organiser or visit www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo.
Organizer: Macau Grand Prix Committee
Telephone enquiries: (853) 7962 268
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| 16 to 24 Nov - Viewfinder on Asian Film |
The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival - highlighting the best of Asian talent - ended last month but the Macau Cultural Centre has selected nine movies from the Festival to screen in the territory for the benefit of local movie buffs. Artistic, original and enjoyable, each movie adopts a special theme to impart its own special message.
Venue: Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP$40
Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2870 0699
For details of programme please visit: www.ccm.gov.mo
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| 18 Nov to 17 Dec - Bucolic Bliss for Leisure Time Exhibition of Flower and Bird Paintings by Wu Sek Wa |
Initially, Master Zhao Chongzheng taught his students how to sketch and paint objects before teaching them how to trace contours. The artist Wu Sek Wa was a very dedicated student and studied industriously to master the fundamental skills of painting. The flowers and birds that he drew were lifelike portraits achieved through long observation of real life rather than by duplicating the works of other people. Some 80 flower and bird paintings of the artist are displayed in this exhibition.
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays)
Admission free
Venue: Pavilion, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, Est. de Adolfo Loureiro No. 10
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 9884 000, 9884 176, 2882 7882
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| 22 & 24 Nov - The National Ballet of China - Le Corsaire and Giselle |
"Le Corsaire" was inspired by a famous English poem about dashing pirates, passionate heroines, swashbuckling abductions and dramatic shipboard rescues in Turkey. "Le Corsaire" has been performed by many ballet groups from Europe, America and Russia for more than a century but unfailingly captures the imagination of the public.
"Giselle" was first performed in France in 1841 and inspired the birth of the Romantic Movement in ballet. Dancers and special lighting create a wonderful atmosphere on stage, and a sense of suspense. "Giselle", with "Swan Lake", are reputed to be the worlds greatest "white ballets".
Date: Le Corsaire - 22 Nov / Giselle - 24 Nov
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP$150, 100, 50
Organizer: Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A.
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2870 0699
www.ccm.gov.mo
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| 22 to 24 Nov - 2nd International Hotel Equipment & Supplies Expo |
Now embarking on its second year in Macau, Hotel Expo invites respective organizations, associations and worldwide industry suppliers to showcase their facilities, equipment and supplies for the hotel, catering & hospitality industry.
To enhance the diversity of the event and facilitate the exchange of professional ideas, a series of special activities, including product demonstrations and seminars, will be held during the event while glassware, catering equipment & kitchen utensils, audio-visual equipment, food and drinks and a Promotional Fair will be specially featured.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (22 & 23 Nov) / 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (24 Nov) Admission free
Venue: Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre
Organizers: Macau Convention & Exhibition Association, Coastal International Exhibition Co., Ltd, Coastal International Exhibition (Macau) Co., Ltd.
Co-organizers: CIEC (Macau) International Convention & Exhibition Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Gold Coastal Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Supporting Entities: Macau Government Tourist Office, Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Macau Hotels Association, Macau Hoteliers & Innkeepers Association, Association of Macau Restaurant Merchants
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2871 5760
www.mcea.org.mo
www.hotel-exhibition.com
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| 24 Nov - Masterworks of Romanticism Series Fall for Liszt |
Franz Liszt was not only the most influential pianist of the 19th Century but a prolific composer who penned over 350 works, reformed piano techniques, and created the symphonic poem. His music for piano and orchestra have long been a staple of the concert repertoire.
In this performance, renowned conductor Andras Ligeti takes up the baton for a passionate performance. Sun Yingdi, First Prize Winner of the 7th International Franz Liszt Piano Competition, will present Liszts first and second piano concertos in this much-anticipated concert.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Admission free
Venue: Cathedral
Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 3996 699
www.icm.gov.mo/om
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (without intermission)
Tickets will be distributed outside the Cathedral one hour before the concert starts. Each person limited to 2 tickets only.
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| 25 Nov - Evening Magic – Light Music Concert |
Before winter arrives in earnest, feel the soothing breeze of dulcet music in the romantic lakeside Taipa Amphitheatre. Hong Kong composer Chet Lam is renowned for producing songs of rhythmic melody and sentimental lyrics while Hong Kong musicians Jone Chui and aniDa will collaborate on an evening concert that is full of promise.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Admission free
Venue: Amphitheatre of Av. da Praia in the zone of Carmo, Taipa
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 9884 127, 2882 7882
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| 27 Nov - Premiere Screening of Independent Short Film Macau.Xmas.2005 |
Can you remember what you did at Christmas in 2005? Did you celebrate or reflect quietly at home? Mia, the female role in Macau.Xmas.2005, encounters a miracle that changes her life forever.
Macau.Xmas.2005 is the debut work of the Creative Association of Macau and is an experimental short film that documents the obstacles and challenges many people in Macau endure when attempting to develop a career in the creative industry.
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Admission: MOP$25
Organizer: Creative Association of Macau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2870 0699
www.ccm.gov.mo
Duration: Approximately 2 hours (without intermission)
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| 6 Oct to 5 Nov - 20th Macau International Music Festival (MIMF) |
The Cultural Affairs Bureau announces a new musical season with its 20th Macau International Music Festival and presents some of the best music from around the world in a variety of Macau venues, including gardens, churches and theatres.
This years MIMF closes with one of the greatest of all Broadway musicals from November 2 to 5. The evergreen 1950 production of Guys and Dolls will be a fitting finale to the season and a glowing testament to two decades of world-class music.
Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 3996 699
www.icm.gov.mo/fimm
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| 7 May to 5 Nov - Taipa Flea Market |
Planning to take souvenirs home from Macau? Taipa Flea Market is your best bet! Drop by this popular venue just off the Village Centre in Bombeiros Square, an area widely improved while preserving its traditional architectural style, and snap up that something special. Toys, traditional crafts and many other items are available - while stocks last! Meanwhile, a street show performs on November 5.
While you're in the area, take the opportunity to visit the much-frequented Rua da Cunha (Souvenir Street) nearby and other sightseeing spots.
Time: Every Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission free
Venue: Bombeiros Square, Taipa
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
www.iacm.gov.mo
Telephone enquiries for Taipa Flea Market: (853) 2851 5578
Telephone enquiries for Sheet Show: (853) 9884 128
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| 9 Sep to 12 Nov - The Magical Art of Paper Cutting - Switzerland and Foshan, China |
This exhibition features 100 paper-cuts - 45 paper-cuts by Chinese artists from Foshan in China, and 55 recent paper-cuts by contemporary Swiss artists.
The Chinese exhibits date to the late Qing and early Republican period, the Cultural Revolution and Modern period. The Swiss paper-cuts were all made recently by contemporary artists. These exhibits not only express strong local characteristics but also demonstrate the artistic achievements of paper-cutting in both the East and the West.
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (No admission after 5:30 p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission: MOP$15 (Free on 15th of every month)
Venue: 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall, Macau Museum, Macau Museum Square No. 112
Organizers: Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Consulate General of Switzerland, the Swiss Association of Friends of Paper-cutting, the Guangzhou Museum of Art, the Foshan Folk Art Research Institute
Co-organizer: University Museum and Art Gallery of the University of Hong Kong
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2835 7911, 2833 5141
www.icm.gov.mo
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| 9 Sep to 19 Nov - Breath of the Universe - Paintings and Calligraphies of Qing Teng and Bai Yang from the Palace Museum and the Shanghai Museum |
Chen Chun was a great master of painting and calligraphy from the Ming Dynasty who went under the literary name of Bai Yang Shan Ren. Xu Weis literary name is Qing Teng Dao Shi. Both artists excelled in painting and calligraphy, and are particularly noted for their landscape, flower and bird paintings. They developed a new style of free brushwork and exerted a profound influence, known as "Qing Teng Bai Yang" by later generations.
This exhibition - a collaboration between Beijing, Shanghai and Macau - assembles an exquisite array of art works by the renowned artists Chen Chun and Xu Wei, collected by the Palace Museum and the Shanghai Museum. Both museums contribute half of the 120 pieces and sets on exhibit.
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (No admission after 6:30p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission: MOP$5 (Free on Sundays)
Venue: 4th floor, Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Gallery, Chinese Porcelain Gallery, Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Organizers: Macau Museum of Art of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Palace Museum, Shanghai Museum, Macau Government Tourist Office, Macau Foundation
Telephone enquiries: (853) 7919 814
www.artmuseum.gov.mo
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| 30 Sep to 3 Dec - Serene Poetic Sentiments - Exhibition of Paintings of Flowers and Birds by Jia Guangjian |
Chinese flower-and-bird paintings succinctly express the relationship between human beings and Nature. In terms of meticulous expression, Gongbi and Xieyi's brushwork of flower-and-bird painting serve as the ultimate benchmark. Ink-wash, splash-ink, colour, outline drawing in ink and Mogu (boneless) styles are the predominant methods employed.
Renowned Chinese painter Jia Guangjian has emerged as one of the representative figures of the Nouveau Realisme school of painting after years of theoretical exploration and accomplishments, and this exhibition features 72 exhibits of his work including 4 styles of Gongbi, Mogu, outline drawing and Chinese ink.
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays)
Admission free
Venue: Temporary Exhibition Gallery of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Av. Almeida Ribeiro No. 163
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 9884 000, 9884 176, 2882 7882
www.iacm.gov.mo
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| 1 July to 31 Dec - Macau Heritage Passport Campaign 2006 |
In recognition of 2006 Macau World Heritage Year, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has launched the Macau Heritage Passport Campaign 2006, featuring instant, monthly and year-end mega lucky draws offering fabulous prizes worth a total of MOP$8 million to the end of the year.
Nine winners won eight Special Prizes and one Grand Prize each month, a 500g golden miniature of the Ruins of St Paul's worth MOP$100,000. Special Prizes comprise 8 oz gold coins, three nights at a 5 - star hotel and a Macau World Heritage Highlight Tour. The winner of the mega prize will receive a 1 kg golden miniature of the Ruins of St Paul's worth MOP$200,000!
Visitors are required to obtain four chops to join the lucky draws, one of which must be obtained from a participating hotel and one from any of the participating outlets where a MOP$300 or more transaction is made on a single purchase. The last two chops have to be obtained from MGTO Information Counters at the sites of the Historic Centre of Macau visited by the participant. The visitor will then be qualified for entry into the lucky draws. Three locations for Heritage chops are the Macau Business Tourism Centre (Senado Square), Macau Tourism & Cultural Activities Centre (Ruins of St. Paul's) and Guia Lighthouse.
For details of Macau Heritage Passport Campaign 2006, visit
http://www.macautourism.gov.mo or call (853) 2833 3000.
Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office
Sponsor: Macau Foundation
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| - UNESCO World Heritage List - The Historic Centre of Macau |
The Catholic Cathedral
The word Cathedral comes from the ancient Greek Kathedra or Seat in English. In the early years of the church, only the 12 disciples and their descendents could minister the communion by passing the Seat from one minister to another.
Situated near Rua de S. Domingos, the Cathedral is located on the top of the nearby paved hill. Here, Midnight Mass is held at Christmas and the Procession of the Passion of Our Lord is enacted every year. Next to the Cathedral stands the timelessly beautiful Bishops Palace. Although the Cathedral is not the biggest church in Macau, it is certainly one of the grandest.
In 1575, the Catholic church was established in Macau - named the City of the Name of God - and promptly became the centre of Catholicism in Asia. In 1576, the Cathedral was built and many important relics of the 16th & 17th Century are stored here.
The Cathedral square has recently been refurbished, and an imposing fountain added, providing a convenient spot for residents and visitors to relax in comfort. Less than 2 minutes walk from the Cathedral lie the major thoroughfares of Rua de S. Domingos, Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro and Avenida de Praia Grande.
www.macauheritage.net
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| - Wonderful Life in Macau Fisherman's Wharf |
Macau Fishermans Wharf, which opened in the Outer Harbour district in January this year, is rapidly becoming a landmark for visitors to Macau. A striking 40-metre man-made volcano hovers at the waters edge as an eye-catching icon of the theme park. The volcano erupts in a spectacular pyrotechnic display at 5:40pm every day, with additional eruptions at 6:40pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Dynasty Wharf recalls grand Tang Dynasty architecture while the Roman Amphitheatre harks back to ancient times in Europe.
DICE Productions of France presents street performers on wooden stilts, and the exciting Jet Ski Show in Water World can be viewed four times daily (3:00pm; 4:00pm; 6:00pm & 8:00pm / ticket: MOP$50).
Between November 25 and February 14 next year, ten concerts of famous Hong Kong canto-pop singers will be featured at the Roman Amphitheatre. Sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), some of the concerts will be held on special days such as Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and Valentines Day. Come and join the fun!
MGTO has opened its seventh information counter in Macau Fishermans Wharf, while the second Beijing 2008 Olympics licensed store has also opened its doors for business.
Information counter of MGTO
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. /
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Roman Amphitheatre Shop, No. 17
Telephone enquiries: 2833 3000
www.macautourism.gov.mo
Macau Fishermans Wharf
Admission free
Telephone enquiries: 299 3300
www.fishermanswharf.com.mo |
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| 28 Oct 2006 to 4 Feb 2007 - Memory of Life & Melody of Love Ceramic Arts of Joseph Chiang & Kevin Lin |
Ceramic art weds earth and fire, through which the potters clay is transformed into myriad forms and shapes based on the ingenious ideas of the ceramic artist. These enchanting objects are then tempered in a raging fire to bring out their unique characteristics.
Taiwan-born ceramic artist Joseph Chiang migrated to Canada, and for some 15 years his work has attracted great recognition. In this exhibition of his latest series Love Connection - he uses different combinations of points and lines to express familial affection, friendship and love imbued with a moving vitality.
The Taiwanese contemporary Kevin Lin, now established in the United States, shows his Arch Series in this exhibition, a recollection of his happy childhood days and of the Northgate district of Taipei, which figured so large in his youth.
The themes of this exhibition are Memory of Life and Melody of Love. The former relates to the cherished childhood memories of Lin while the latter comprises the optimistic works of Chiang.
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays)
Admission free
Venue: Exhibition Gallery, The Taipa Houses-Museum, Av. da Praia, Taipa
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 9884 000, 9884 176, 2882 7882
http://housesmuseum.iacm.gov.mo
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| 9 Aug 2006 to 18 Feb 2007 - Japan Amusement Expo |
This summer and winter - in conjunction with the Consulate General of Japan and the Japan National Tourist Organization - Macau Tower is hosting the Japan Amusement Expo to introduce the scenic attractions of Japan, its regional gastronomic delights, traditional cultural displays and the latest gizmos from the land of entertaining creativity!
Traditional Japanese martial arts such as Judo, Kendo, Karate and Aikido will be performed every weekend in the centre of an ancient Oedo village. Dress up as a sumo wrestler or have your photo taken with Mount Fuji as the backdrop and the worlds fastest bullet train speeding past.
Enjoy all the traditional delicacies Japan is famous for, while Nissin and family unveil the secrets and origin of instant noodles followed by a musical parade where mascots dance with the kids!
Admission free
Venue: Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre
Organizer: Macau Tower
Co-organizers: Consulate General of Japan, Japan National Tourist Organization
Telephone enquiries:(853)2893 3339
www.macautower.com.mo
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| - Grab a Cab with a Taxi Ambassador |
Taxis are an indispensable means of transportation for tourists but sometimes meanings get "lost in translation". To improve communication, the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), General Union of Neighbours Association of Macau and Association of Traders and Operators of Commercial Vehicles are co-organising the Taxi Ambassador scheme to provide assistance to visitors using taxis in Macau.
From 9:00 am to 10:00 pm every day, uniformed Taxi Ambassadors with official badges will assist visitors in communicating with taxi drivers about taxi fares and destinations, and will write down the number of the license plate on an information card. Taxi Ambassadors are fluent in Cantonese and have a good command of English and Putonghua.
The programme launched in August, kicked off at the Macau Ferry Terminal and will be extended according to public response.
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2833 3000, 2833 3614
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| - Permanent Exhibitions |
Handover Gifts Exhibition
This exhibition displays handover gifts presented by the provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities and special administrative regions of China to the Macau Special Administrative Region, and reflect strong regional features and unique artistry.
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(No admission after 6:30 p.m.,closed on Mondays)
Admission free in 2006
Venue: Handover Gifts Exhibition Gallery,
Handover Gifts Museum of Macau, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Telephone enquiries: (853) 5041 800
http://handovermuseum.iacm.gov.mo
Historical Paintings
This exhibition displays oil paintings, watercolours and sketches with humans and scenery as their theme. They provide vivid and clear visual information that cannot be neglected for the study of the modern history of Guangdong and for the study of Chinese painting since the Qing dynasty.
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m.
(No admission after 6:30p.m., closed on Mondays)
Admission: MOP$5 (Free on Sundays)
Venue: 3rd floor, the Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE
Telephone enquiries: (853) 7919 888
www.artmuseum.gov.mo
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
www.museumaritimo.gov.mo
Dwellings of Hope Cove: A Happy End
The Taipa Houses Museum, comprising five typical green houses with Macanese architectural characteristics, is considered one of the cultural relics and heritage of the territory. This dignified row of dwellings symbolise the enduring regional and local history of the islands of Taipa and Coloane; this exhibition shows photos and real objects and serves to underscore the lasting importance to Macau of the Houses of Beach Avenue. The five houses include "Macanese House", "House of the Islands", "House of the Portugal Regions", "Exhibition Gallery" and "House of Reception".
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays)
Venue: House of the Islands, The Taipa Houses-Museum, Av. da Praia, Taipa
Admission: MOP$5 (Free on Sundays)
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2882 7103, 2882 7104, 2882 7527
http://housesmuseum.iacm.gov.mo
Macau Tea Culture - An Exhibition of Modern Tea Houses and Tea Shops
There is a long tradition of tea drinking in China, which can be divided into tea-tasting and tea-drinking. Drinking tea slowly for the purpose of self-enjoyment, with special emphasis on moods, fragrance, colour and forms, is known as tea-tasting. Tea-drinking, on the other hand, involves intensive tea making and rapid consumption.
The citizens of Guangdong are famed as tea lovers. In teahouses, customers can order their own choice of traditional tea to accompany light appetizers while they sit around a table with friends and relatives. 'A couple of dim sums with a small cup', or morning tea, has always been indispensable entertainment and important for building social relationships among the elderly people of Macau.
This exhibition displays some 68 exhibits including paper labels, moon cake wrapping paper, the song lists of teahouses, news and advertisements in the tea industry, as well as the tea cans sold in tea shops. The comprehensive array of exhibits is rich in historical and cultural significance and is sure to please the eye as well as the palate.
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays, open on public holidays)
Admission free
Venue: Macau Tea Cultural House, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, Est. de Adolfo Loureiro No. 10
Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2882 7103
www.iacm.gov.mo/teamuseum/expo/expo3_e.htm
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Autumn means a full and entertaining programme of activities in exciting Macau.
◆ The exterior of the Taipa House Museum will be bedecked with every womans favourite flower this festive season Roses. The Flower Exhibition runs from December 16 to 26.
◆ The resplendent $30 million Chinese musical drama - Musical - Only You comes to Macau this Christmas (December 24 to 26) for the first pairing of its stars Adam Cheng and Connie Chan. |
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"53rd Macau Grand Prix", Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macau Cultural Centre programs' 24-Hour Ticketing Hotline:
Macau (853) 2855 5555, Hong Kong (852) 2380 5083, Mainland China (86) 139 269 11111
Online reservation: www.macauticket.com
Photos: Macau Government Tourist Office, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Macau Grand Prix Committee, Association of Macau Restaurant Merchants, Macau Tower, Macau United Dance Association, Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A., Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District, Macau Fisherman's Wharf International Investment Ltd., Macau Convention & Exhibition Association |
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Note: All information is correct at the time of printing.
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