This May, enjoy a series of free cultural performances every Saturday and Sunday at various outdoor landmarks across Macao. Each show lasts approximately 20 minutes, offering a vibrant showcase of local and traditional arts.
Performance Highlights
- Lion Dance: A highly skilled and acrobatic traditional Chinese performance.
- Cantonese Opera: An art form with over 300 years of history, listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Portuguese Folk Dance: Lively and cheerful traditional dances.
- Street Dance & Various Dances: Energetic performances popular with younger audiences.
Performance Schedule
Lion Dance Performances (Saturdays: May 4, 11, 18, 25)
- Rua do Cunha, Taipa: 2:00 PM
- Largo do Pagode da Barra (A-Ma Temple Square): 3:00 PM
- Ruins of St. Paul's: 4:00 PM
Dance Performances (Saturdays: May 4, 11, 18, 25)
- Rua do Cunha, Taipa: 12:00 PM
- Ruins of St. Paul's: 3:00 PM
- Largo do Pagode da Barra (A-Ma Temple Square): 4:30 PM
Cantonese Opera Performances (Saturdays: May 4, 11, 18, 25)
- Mount Fortress (Fortaleza do Monte): 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Portuguese Folk Dance Performances (Sundays: May 5, 12, 19, 26)
- Ruins of St. Paul's: 11:00 AM
- Largo do Pagode da Barra (A-Ma Temple Square): 12:00 PM
- Rua do Cunha, Taipa: 1:00 PM
Practical Information
- Admission: Free
- Tourist Hotline: (853) 2833 3000
- Organizer: Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO)
- Website: www.macautourism.gov.mo
