Name: Birthday of Kuan Tai (Guan Di Festival)
Start: 2015-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-06-28T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Kam Pek Community Centre; Sam Kai Vui Kun (Kuan Tai Temple)

Birthday of Kuan Tai (Guan Di Festival)

Kuan Tai, also known as 'Saintly Emperor Guan' or Guan Yu, is revered as China's 'Martial Saint' and a symbol of loyalty and righteousness. In Macau, he is a widely worshipped deity, with almost every shop displaying a statue of Kuan Tai for protection. The festival celebrating his birthday is a significant traditional folk custom in Macau.

Event Schedule & Activities

Day 1 – Cultural Performance:
- Date: June 27, 2015
- Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Venue: Kam Pek Community Centre (483 Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro)
- Activities: Dance performances, singing performances, and a lucky draw.
Day 2 – Main Ceremony:
- Date: June 28, 2015 (The actual birthday according to the lunar calendar)
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: Sam Kai Vui Kun (Kuan Tai Temple / Three Streets Association)
- Activities: Traditional worship ceremony where believers offer fresh flowers, burn joss sticks, and present offerings like roast pigs. The ceremony is held to pray for good weather, prosperity for all businesses, and peace for the nation and its people.