Celebrating Chinese Feasts and Festivals
A unique convergence of three major traditional celebrations on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month (May 6, 2014). Experience the rich cultural heritage of Macau through parades, rituals, and performances.
Feast of the Drunken Dragon
- Date: May 6, 2014
- Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Main Event: Drunken Dragon & Lion Dance Grand Parade
- Location: Senado Square (Starting Point)
- Route: Passes through Hong Kung Temple, Waterfront Market, and A-Ma Temple before returning to Senado Square.
- Special Activity: Free distribution of "Dragon Boat Head Longevity Rice" for good health at Red Market (11:30 AM), Iao Hon Market (2:00 PM), and St. Dominic's Market Square (3:00 PM).
- Additional Event: Free Cantonese Opera performances at St. Dominic's Market Square on May 4-5, 7:00 PM.
- Admission: Free
- Enquiries: (853) 2825 7187
- Organizer: Macau Fresh Fish & Commercial Association
Feast of the God Tam Kong ("Glorious Coloane April 8")
- Date: May 6, 2014
- Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Event: Themed parade with participants dressed as various characters.
- Location: Rua do Tercena (Coloane Village Bus Terminal), Coloane
- Special Activity: "Macau Beer King" fun drinking competition (for adults 18+) at St. Francis Square, Coloane.
- Admission: Free
- Enquiries: (853) 2888 0170
- Organizer: Associação de Beneficência Son I de Coloane (Coloane Son I Charity Association)
Chinese Opera for Tam Kong Festival
- Dates: May 5–9, 2014
- Time:
- Day Show: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Open to all on May 6; Senior Citizens专场 on May 8)
- Evening Show: 7:45 PM – 11:45 PM (May 5–9)
- Location: Tam Kong Temple Square, Coloane
- Admission: MOP 40 – 250
- Enquiries: (853) 2888 2161
- Organizer: Associação de Beneficiência Quatro Pagodes de Coloane (Coloane Four Temples Charity Association)
- Transport: Free shuttle bus to Sintra Hotel (Macau Peninsula) and Bombeiros Square (Taipa) after each evening show.
Feast of Buddha Carnival 2558
- Date: May 6, 2014
- Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Senado Square
- Activities: Shaolin Kung Fu performance (2:00–3:00 PM), Buddha Bathing Ceremony (4:00 PM), booth games.
- Admission: Free
- Enquiries: (853) 2881 1007 / 2811 1038
- Organizer: Buddhist Association of Macau
Event Significance
The Feast of the Drunken Dragon is a Macau fishermen's tradition recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Tam Kong Festival honors the sea deity, and Buddha's Birthday (also known as the Bathing Buddha Festival) commemorates the birth of Buddha.
