Name: Feast of Na Tcha
Start: 2014-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-06-15T00:00:00.000Z

Feast of Na Tcha

Admission: Free for all activities.
Date: 13–15 June

The Feast of Na Tcha (15 June) is celebrated in Macau with grand festivities. The World Heritage-listed Na Tcha Temple, located next to the Ruins of St. Paul's, hosts a three-day event featuring:

Na Tcha Temple Activities

Ceremony: 9:00–17:00, 13 June
Parade: Starts at 14:30, 14 June, departing from the Ruins of St. Paul's, passing through Senado Square, Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Rua de Santo António, and returning to the start point.
Cantonese Opera Performances: 20:00, 13–15 June (public shows), and a special session for senior citizens at 14:00, 15 June.
Lion Dance: 9:00, 15 June

Next to the temple, the Na Tcha Exhibition Room displays artifacts unearthed during archaeological excavations on the original site, as well as items used in the Feast of Na Tcha activities.

Na Tcha Ancient Temple Activities

Located at Calçada das Verdades, the Na Tcha Ancient Temple holds events related to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage "Na Tcha Belief and Customs":

Dinner: 20:00, 14 June
Opening Seal Ceremony: 23:00, 14 June
Prayer Ritual: 14:00, 15 June
Prince Na Tcha Parade: 10:00, 15 June, starting from the temple, proceeding through Rua de São Domingos, Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Rua dos Mercadores, stopping at Senado Square for 30 minutes for public blessings, then passing through St. Domingos Square before returning to the temple. The parade features participants dressed as celestial maidens, a children's troupe, and the Eight Immortals.