The 2015 Fong Tong Parade is a vibrant month-long cultural festival celebrating the arts, fashion, music, and community spirit in Macau's historic St. Lazarus Parish (Fong Tong) district. The event features a diverse program across multiple venues, including the iconic Old Ladies' House (Pou Chai Un).
Event Highlights
Organized by St. Lazarus Parish Creative Industries Promotion Association
- Evening Gathering: Dates: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 | Time: 3:00 PM–6:00 PM | Location: Forecourt of Old Ladies' House, Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro
- Street Painting: Dates: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 | Time: 3:00 PM–6:00 PM | Location: Forecourt of Old Ladies' House, Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro
- Sunday Music Concerts: Dates: Nov 8, 15, 22, 29 | Time: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Location: Forecourt of Old Ladies' House, Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro
- Fong Tong Sky & Earth Concert: Dates: Nov 14 & 28 | Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | Location: Forecourt of Old Ladies' House, Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro
- Fashion Fong Tong 2015 Macau Fashion Brand A/W Show: Date: Nov 14 | Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Rua de S. Roque, No. 32–50
- Fashion Fong Tong 2015 Sportswear Fashion Show: Date: Nov 22 | Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Rua de S. Roque, No. 32–50
Other Participating Venues & Activities
- Fong Tong 10 Creative Garden: Exhibitions, lectures, Cantonese opera events, and film screenings.
- Holland Garden Parade: Opening ceremony, music nights, outdoor cinema, community gatherings, and a shopping carnival.
- Thailand Cultural Festival: Dates: Nov 28–29 | Location: Rua de Ferreira do Amaral (Holland Garden).
- Macao Fashion Gallery: Fashion exhibitions and a winter pop-up store.
- Santa Casa da Misericordia - Old Ladies' House (Pou Chai Un): Architecture talks, street art carnivals, performances, and wine parties.
- Grand Fong Tong Art House: Appreciation of Cantonese opera and Nanyin lyrics.
- Macao Story House: Exhibition "Refugee Home – Macau During the Anti-Japanese War".
- G32 Photo Art Gallery: "Pure Art – The Movement of Pets" oil painting exhibition.
- Fong Chi Valley Creative Space: "Fong Chi in Full Bloom 2015 Autumn Art Exhibition".
General Information
- Festival Period: November 7–30, 2015
- Main Locations: Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro (Fong Tong Slope), Rua de S. Roque, Holland Garden, and surrounding historic streets.
- Admission: Most events are free to the public. Specific ticketed events (like wine parties) may apply; please check with individual organizers.
- Contact: Various contact numbers are provided for each participating venue.
