Weekends in May: Cultural Performances

Experience the rich cultural tapestry of Macau every weekend in May with a series of free outdoor performances. This event showcases a vibrant mix of Chinese and Portuguese heritage through various art forms, creating a unique atmosphere where East meets West.

Event Highlights

• Lion Dance: A challenging and spectacular traditional Chinese performance art.
• Chinese Martial Arts: Demonstrations of skill and discipline.
• Cantonese Opera: A beautiful art form combining colorful costumes, unique singing, Chinese legends, music, and drama, listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
• Portuguese Folk Dance (土風舞): A lively and flexible group dance originating from Portugal.
• Street Dance, Magic Shows & Balloon Twisting: Fun for all ages.
• Music Performances: Enjoy melodies across the city.

Key Information

• Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday in May 2014
• Admission: Free
• Performance Duration: Approximately 20 minutes per show
• Concept: Part of the "Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities" walking tour routes and the "Macau Awareness Campaign" to help residents and tourists better understand Macau's dual heritage.

Detailed Performance Schedule

Lion Dance

• Saturdays (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31):
  • Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 2:00 PM (except May 17 & 31)
  • Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 3:00 PM
  • Ruins of St. Paul’s – 4:00 PM (except May 3)
• Sundays (May 4, 11, 18, 25):
  • Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen (near Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre) – 2:00 PM

Street Dance

• Saturdays (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31):
  • Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 12:00 PM (except May 17 & 31)
  • Ruins of St. Paul’s – 3:00 PM (except May 3)
  • Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 4:30 PM

Cantonese Opera

• Saturdays (May 3, 10, 17, 24):
  • Mount Fortress – 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Chinese Martial Arts

• Saturdays (May 3, 17, 24):
  • Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen (near Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre) – 4:00 PM
• Sunday (May 4):
  • Praça da Amizade / Avenida do Infante D. Henrique – 4:00 PM

Portuguese Folk Dance

• Sundays (May 4, 11, 18, 25):
  • Ruins of St. Paul’s – 11:00 AM
  • Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) – 12:00 PM
  • Feira do Carmo, Taipa – 1:00 PM

Street Painting

• Saturdays (May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31):
  • Albergue SCM (Casa de Produtos Chá) – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Magic Show & Balloon Twisting

• Saturdays & Sundays (May 3, 4, 10, 11, 24, 25, 31):
  • Senado Square – 11:00 AM & 3:30 PM

Music Performance

• Saturdays & Sundays (May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31):
  • Avenida Xian Xing Hai (near Macau Cultural Centre) – 3:00 PM

Macau Awareness Campaign Specials

• Sunset Concert (May 17):
  • Bombeiros Square, Taipa – 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
• Puppet Show (May 18):
  • Largo do São Domingos – 4:00 PM to 4:20 PM

Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000