Stones Speak: The Past and Present of Macau Architecture

The Macau Architecture Promenade (MAP) is a multi-faceted cultural festival exploring the relationship between architecture, the city, and public space.

Event Details

• Date: October 10 – November 1, 2015
• Format: A diverse program featuring exhibitions, public art installations, talks, guided visits, film screenings, workshops, and family activities.

Program Highlights

• Exhibitions
• Artistic interventions in public space
• Book launches
• Talks and lectures
• Guided visits and tours
• Film screenings
• Workshops
• Activities for kids and families

Festival Aims

1. To celebrate architecture, the city, and public space in relation to other arts and in the wider context of culture.
2. To celebrate urban culture, experimentation, and innovative practices to inspire new ways of thinking about the city.
3. To place Macau on the map of international contemporary architecture and art discussion.
4. To map local cultural resources by linking them in innovative ways.
5. To discuss the role architecture and art play in shaping a better city, better lives, and better futures.
6. To discuss the public nature of public space.