Overview
Celebrate the Feast of Na Tcha (also known as Prince Na Tcha), a significant Taoist festival in Macau, from June 23 to 25, 2014. This event features grand ceremonies, parades, and Cantonese opera performances across two historic temples. The Na Tcha Customs and Beliefs are listed on Macau's Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory.
Main Activities
Na Tcha Temple (near Ruins of St. Paul's)
- Dates: June 23–25, 2014
- Ceremony: June 23, 9:00–17:00
- Parade: June 24, starts at 14:30 from the Ruins of St. Paul's, proceeds through Senado Square, Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Rua de Santo António, and returns to the starting point.
- Cantonese Opera (神功戲): June 23–25, 20:00 (open to the public); June 25, 14:30 (for elders only).
- Enquiries: (853) 6668 5027
Na Tcha Ancient Temple (Calcada das Verdades / Persimmon Hill)
- Ceremony (開印儀式): June 24, 23:00
- Prince Na Tcha Parade (繞境巡遊): June 25, 10:00, starting from the temple, proceeding through Rua de São Domingos, Rua de Cinco de Outubro, Rua dos Mercadores, Senado Square (30-minute stop for blessings), St. Domingos Square, and returning to the temple. The parade features colorful costumes like 'Fairy Scattering Flowers', 'Child Formation', and 'Eight Immortals Offering Birthday Greetings'.
- Enquiries: (853) 2838 8366 / 2835 5314
Additional Information
- Admission: Free to all activities.
- Na Tcha Exhibition Hall: Located next to the Na Tcha Temple, showcasing archaeological artifacts, building remains, and items used in the festival.
- Commemorative Stamps: Macau Post issued a new stamp collection 'Na Tcha Customs and Beliefs', including a set of four stamps, a souvenir sheet, first day covers, and information literature.
- Philately Shop (Macau Post): Located at Senado Square.
- Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9:00–13:00, 14:30–17:45; Friday: 9:00–13:00, 14:30–17:30
- Enquiries: (853) 8396 8513
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