Fantang Art Theme Promotion Project – Fantang Picture Book Culture Festival 2025
An annual festival dedicated to picture book culture, bringing together creators, publishers, and families through exhibitions, markets, workshops, and launch events. The festival aims to foster the development of Macau's picture book industry, promote local cultural identity, and create a vibrant carnival for both professional exchange and parent-child reading.
Key Information
- Festival Period: September 5 – October 3, 2025
- Opening Ceremony: September 13, 2025 (Saturday) at 14:00
- Main Venue: Fantang 10 Creative Garden (Garden)
- Admission: Free for festival grounds and exhibitions. Workshops require a fee.
- Event Regulations
Festival Highlights
Picture Book Theme Exhibitions (September 5 – October 3)
- Room B05: Taste of Macau – Savoring Macau's History and Culture through Picture Books
- Room B06: Private Publishing Lab – Independent Publication Works Exhibition by Yolanda Komajima
- Room B07: Original Art Exhibition for Brave and Beautiful: A Mother's Journey
- Room B09: Children's Heart Field – Macau Children's Picture Book Tour 2025
- Room C01/C02 (Until Oct 26): Picture Book Journey – An Emotional and Aesthetic Education Tour
"Joyful Reading" Market
- Dates: September 13-14 & 20-21, 2025
- Time: 14:00–17:30
- Location: Fantang 10 Creative Garden (Garden)
- Details: A market promoting children's reading habits. Browse and purchase a variety of picture books and participate in fun workshops.
- Participating Booths: Macau Children's Literature Association, Macau People Publishing House, Macau Special Olympics, Yolanda Komajima
Storytelling Under the Fantang Tree: New Book Launch
- Event: Brave and Beautiful: A Mother's Journey Book Launch
- Date: September 13, 2025
- Time: 15:30
- Location: Fantang 10 Creative Garden (Garden)
Picture Book Creation Workshop Series
Workshop 1: My Emotional Monster Picture Book Story Workshop
- Date: September 6, 2025
- Time Slots: 14:30–15:30 / 16:00–17:00
- Location: Room C01, 3rd Floor, Fantang 10 Creative Garden
- Instructor: Mini Sister (Macau Illustrators Association)
- Language: Cantonese / Mandarin
- Participants: Children aged 3–8, accompanied by one parent (10 groups)
- Fee: MOP 30 per group (includes materials)
Workshop 2: How Does the Princess Pick Her Nose? Picture Book Story Workshop
- Date: September 27, 2025
- Time Slots: 14:30–15:30 / 16:00–17:00
- Location: Room C01, 3rd Floor, Fantang 10 Creative Garden
- Instructor: Mini Sister (Macau Illustrators Association)
- Language: Cantonese / Mandarin
- Participants: Children aged 3–6, accompanied by one parent (10 groups)
- Fee: MOP 30 per group (includes materials)
Organizers
- Organizer: St. Lazarus Creative Industries Promotion Association, Fantang 10 Creative Garden
- Co-organizers: Macau People Publishing House, Macau Illustrators Association, Macau Education Development Research Association, Macau Children's Literature Association
- Sponsor: Cultural Development Fund of the Macao SAR Government
- Supporting Organizations: Macau Special Olympics, Yolanda Komajima Studio, Macau Jingxue Art Development Association
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