Overview

Throughout August 2015, Macau's weekends came alive with a vibrant series of free outdoor cultural performances. Showcasing a rich blend of Chinese and Portuguese traditions, these 20-minute shows took place at various scenic spots and along the 'Step Out, Experience Macau's Communities' walking routes, offering fun and entertainment for all.

Featured Performances

• Lion Dance: A challenging and spectacular traditional Chinese art.
• Chinese Martial Arts: Demonstrations of skill and discipline.
• Portuguese Folk Dance (Danças de Portugal): Lively and flexible group dances.
• Cantonese Opera: A beautiful art form combining colorful costumes, unique singing, Chinese legends, music, and drama, recognized on China's National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
• Street Dance: Energetic and modern performances.
• Street Painting: Live artistic creation.
• Music Concerts & Performances: A variety of musical acts.
• Puppet Shows: Traditional storytelling entertainment.

Performance Schedule (August 2015)

• Lion Dance

  • Saturdays (1, 8, 15, 22, 29): Bombeiros Square (Taipa) – 2:00 pm; Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 3:00 pm; Hong Kung Temple Square – 4:00 pm (1, 15, 29 only).
  • Sundays (2, 9, 16, 23, 30): Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre – 2:00 pm.

• Street Dance

  • Saturdays (1, 8, 15, 22, 29): Bombeiros Square (Taipa) – 12:00 noon; Hong Kung Temple Square – 3:00 pm (1, 15, 29 only); Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 4:30 pm.
  • Sunday (16): Tap Seac Square – 4:00 pm.

• Portuguese Folk Dance

  • Saturday (22): Tap Seac Square – 3:00 pm.
  • Sundays (2, 9, 16, 23, 30): Hong Kung Temple Square – 11:00 am (2, 16, 23, 30 only); Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 12:00 noon; Feira Do Carmo (Taipa) – 1:00 pm.

• Chinese Martial Arts

  • Saturdays (8, 15, 22): Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre – 4:00 pm.
  • Sundays (9, 23): Praca da Amizade (Friendship Square) – 4:00 pm.

• Cantonese Opera

  • Saturdays (1, 8, 15, 22): Mount Fortress – 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm.

• Street Painting

  • Saturdays (1, 8, 15, 22, 29): Albergue SCM – 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

• Music Concert

  • Sundays (2, 9, 16, 23, 30): Albergue SCM – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

• Music Performance

  • Saturdays (22, 29): Praça de Luís de Camões (Camões Garden) – 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
  • Sundays (23, 30): Largo de Camões, Taipa – 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm; Eduardo Marques Square, Coloane – 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm.
  • Saturdays & Sundays (1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30): Avenida Xian Xing Hai (near Macau Cultural Centre) – 3:00 pm.

• Puppet Show

  • Sunday (16): Eduardo Marques Square, Coloane – 4:00 pm.
  • Sunday (30): Praça de Luís de Camões (Camões Garden) – 4:00 pm.

Practical Information

• Admission: Free
• Duration: Each performance approximately 20 minutes.
• Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000
• Website: www.macautourism.gov.mo

Explore the city's walking routes to discover this cornucopia of shows and performances.