Overview
The Mid-Autumn Festival (September 15) is an important traditional festival for the people of Macao. During the festival, families can visit 66 locations across Macao's main streets, squares, parks, and roundabouts to admire festive lantern decorations. This year's theme is "Moonlight Among Flowers," incorporating various floral elements to allow residents and visitors to experience the rich atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
In addition, the city is filled with Mid-Autumn celebration activities.
Featured Events
"Moon Over Macao: The Silk Road" Original Dance Drama
- Dates: September 16–17, 2016
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Venue: Macao Cultural Centre, Grand Auditorium
- Ticket Price: MOP 100–200
- Description: This production focuses on expressing the meaning of "the road," using character structures to convey the pursuit of a spirit, grand artistic conception, and great romance.
- Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699
- Organizers: Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, Office for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs of the Ministry of Culture of China
- Website: http://www.icm.gov.mo
Macao Lantern Festival
- Dates: September 3 – October 10, 2016
- Venue: One Central Mall Seaside Promenade
- Admission: Free
- Description: Features rabbit-shaped lanterns created by renowned Macao artist Carlos Marreiros and several artists from Hong Kong, Macao, and Beijing, blending traditional Chinese customs with modern inflatable installation art.
- Enquiries: (853) 2822 9838
- Organizer: One Central Mall, Macao
- Co-organizer: Macao Government Tourism Office
Key Lantern Viewing Locations
- IACM Building (Leal Senado Building)
- Senado Square
- Ruins of St. Paul's Square
- A-Ma Temple Square
- And many other streets, squares, parks, and roundabouts across the city.
General Information
- Festival Period: September 3 – October 10, 2016
- Theme: Moonlight Among Flowers
- Scope: Lantern displays at 66 locations citywide.
