Exhibition Overview
In the mid-20th century, ferries were the vital link connecting Macau, Taipa, and Coloane. Despite delays or cancellations due to weather, they remained a cherished mode of travel for locals and visitors alike. With the construction of the Cotai Strip and the Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho, passenger ferry services gradually ceased, becoming a nostalgic memory.
Exhibition Highlights
- Rare Exhibits: Features many items displayed for the first time, including original ferry company documents such as 'Shares of the Macau-Lo Wan Yuen Fat Passenger and Cargo Ferry' and 'Electric Boat Lease Contract'.
- Historical Artifacts: Displays vintage photos, ferry tickets, newspapers, and commemorative publications related to the ferry era.
- Interactive Experience: An interactive electronic screen introduces the 'Evolution of Macau's Topography,' allowing visitors to explore the changing coastline and ferry routes over different decades.
- Oral Histories: Screening interviews with long-time Macau residents sharing personal anecdotes and stories of ferry travel, capturing the city's unique, simple charm.
- 3D Art Installation: Visitors can step onto a three-dimensional painting based on the 'Guang Guang' ferry to relive the experience of boarding a vessel.
Exhibition Themes
The exhibition uses precious documents, images, and oral histories to present the context of social change. It serves as supplementary research for future maritime transport studies, evoking nostalgia for old Macau while highlighting contemporary intergenerational family and community bonding.
Practical Information
- Dates: June 3 – October 5, 2017
- Venue: Casa do Património da Taipa (Taipa Houses-Museum)
- Opening Hours: 10:00–19:00 daily (Last admission at 18:30. Closed on Mondays)
- Admission: Free
- Guided Tours: Free Cantonese guided tours are available every Saturday from 15:00–16:00.
- For More Info: Visit the Cultural Affairs Bureau website www.icm.gov.mo or call 8988 4000 during office hours.
