This Summer Experience the Mesmerizing Magic of Macao
by Shrutee K/DNS
Mumbai, 21st April 2016: Macao coupled with Hong Kong is one of the top destinations from India. It is often referred to as the ‘City of Duality’ because of the magnificent landscape, unique historical and archaeological Macanese culture that exists in complete harmony with the youthful and diversified experiences the destination has to offer. On any given weekend, you’re not far from outdoor entertainment in Macao, like lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, Portuguese folk dancing, street dance, street painting and music concerts that fill the city with drama, color and fun. So why not head to Macao this month and indulge yourself in the many exciting offerings! To make the planning process easier, here is a list of things recommended by Macao Tourism for those heading to the small peninsula in mainland China!
The 27th Macao Arts Festival (MAF), 30th April- 29th May 2016 : The 27th Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will be held from 30 April to 29 May. This edition of the MAF is themed “Time” and has “Reshape your Imagination. Experience the Spirit of the Times” as slogan, conveying the message that the performing arts have undergone thousands of years of condensation, development and transformation. The classics, enriched by the spirit of the age, manage to provide guidance to our growth.
The MAF presents 27 excellent shows and artistic exhibitions as well as an outreach programme, in a total of over 100 activities that bring the audience into the spaces of the Chinese and Western cultures. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of the western world literary giant William Shakespeare and of Ming Dynasty’s famed Chinese playwright Tang Xianzu. The MAF will present “Thematic Highlights” in tribute to the two virtuosos. The Festival will kick off with Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, rendered by the Shakespeare Theatre Company from USA, featuring stunning and delicate sceneries and wardrobe. The Festival will draw to a close with an adaptation of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare’s most renowned tragedies, presented by Third World Bunfight from South Africa, a show exploring a vision of the world through a post-colonial African scenery and the historical and current relations between Africa and the West.
Tang Xianzu’s two acclaimed works will be staged, namely Excerpts of The Peony Pavilion, performed by the Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe from Mainland China, and the romantic tragedy The Legend of the Purple Hairpin, performed by renowned Macao Cantonese opera artist Chu Chan Wa and by other local Cantonese opera artists. The event also presents Micro-Shakespeare and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) for the audience to explore in depth the masterpieces by these two literary giants.
Purple Love- Lavender Flower Show, 25th April- 10th May 2016 : Famous throughout Macao for its pristine beauty and serene lakeside setting, there was little doubt about selecting the environs of The Taipa Houses-Museum as the site of the Purple Love – Lavender Flower Show, which presents the romantic, aromatic blooms arranged in three themed sections – the Romantic Garden, Blessed Garden, and Love Garden. You can stroll and look into the museums at your leisure, and spend time with your significant other in the most romantic of open air environments under the sun or under the moonlight!
The House of Dancing Water : Written and directed by Franco Dragone, ‘The House of Dancing Water’ is a 90-minute water-based stage production. This spectacular show features a stage that transforms into different sets peopled by 80 gymnasts, circus artists, dancers, divers, actors, and motorcyclists. Club Cubic, defines the local party scene with an eclectic potpourri of internationally renowned DJs and musicians, City of Dreams Cotai Strip ‘challenges your emotions through a diverse array of mesmerizing performances’. It remains closed on every Tuesday & Wednesday.
Viva La Broadway : Viva La Broadway is an action-packed production for all ages featuring dance group Crazy Rouge, the sensational vocal talent of Katie Shepherd, the internationally renowned Laserman and other world-class acts at Galaxy Hotel. Band on the Run (7:00 pm to 10:30 pm) features live bands, dance and stage performances, while Broadway Twilight Market (every Friday and Saturday, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm) provides an atmospheric shopping experience and Carnival Games(Mondays to Fridays, 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm, the Broadway) adds the icing to the cake!
Wynn Macao - Tree of Prosperity :The iconic golden Tree of Prosperity with over 2,000 branches and 98,000 leaves composed of 24-karat gold and brass leaf is a symbol of auspiciousness. Designed to thrill and excite guests as they enter the free show, Wynn Macao, the Tree of Prosperityperformance is a choreographic masterpiece of shimmering, sculptural patterns, music, video and light. This centerpiece which fills the atrium, depicting Chinese and western astrological symbols, rises from below at the finale of the performance and transforms into the vibrant colors of the four seasons.
The House of Magic : Open 7 days a week and offering thrills that will last a lifetime this extraordinary arena has announced itself as the new international home of magic. Curated and hosted by the world famous illusionist, Franz Harary, this arena is the land of mind-bending magic. As you enter the 3-theater arena in Studio city, some of the world’s greatest magicians lead you on a spellbinding journey of magical entertainment. The audience experiences incredible illusions and fascinating trickery at every turn as they move from one performance to another- enjoying the excitement of 3 separate magic shows for the price of just one. After your enchanted journey through the two 150-seat parlor magic theaters, you will be escorted to the 300-seat main theater to witness Franz Harary's electrifying "Mega Magic" - specially created for The House of Magic. This mesmerizing finale to the 90-minute spectacular brings you tantalizingly close to the incredible illusionary theatrics of the master himself.
Hangzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation Project: This exhibition showcasing Silk Painting Art by Qiu Haisuo exhibits fifteen exquisite fashion pieces marrying traditional silk handcraft techniques with modern design. The Spring Pop-up Store features local fashion brands AUROLO ARTE’s trendy and unique designs; ella epeler’s art illustration and distinctive cutting styles; JADE. L’s subtle unisex aesthetics; MACON’s comfort and simplicity; and POURQUOI’s creatively amusing fashion pieces. All the exhibits present the creativity and capability of aspiring local fashionistas in Macao.
Living Dinosaurs 23rd March- 11th November 2016 : The first special exhibition themed around dinosaurs by the Macao Science Centre examines an exotic species which dominated the planet for over 160 million years. The exhibition highlights include 14 mechanical replica dinosaurs, multimedia interactive games and the high definition dome show “Dinosaurs at Dusk” for visitors to learn about different dinosaurs species, their behavior, their habitat and so on. The award-winning MUSICA Why is the Universe Beautiful is an entertaining educational full-dome show which nourishes our artistic senses. The Starry Night Series features live lectures on Astronomical Manga, Signs of the End Times and Evolution of the Stars.
The Mastery of Shipbuilding : For over one and a half centuries shipbuilding was a staple industry of Macao, whose artisans acquired a high level of technical skills to become accomplished builders of wooden fishing junks in the South China region. In remembrance of and as a salute to this now-declined industry, experienced Macao shipbuilder Wan Chun has crafted several miniatures of fishing junks based upon his shipbuilding experience and skills to produce a series of unique miniature fishing junk replicas, showcased in the exhibition The Mastery of Shipbuilding – Fishing Junk Models by Wan Chun, for the education and aesthetic appreciation of the public.
About Macao Government Tourist Office : In accordance with Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR) Government’s strategy of positioning and developing Macao as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) serves as the public entity responsible for implementing, analyzing and assisting in formulating the tourism policies of the Macao SAR to enhance Macao’s reputation as a quality destination. Together with local trade, MGTO promotes Macao’s tourism products and services not only in the leading and emerging tourism markets but also evaluates and seeks to develop potential markets to attract diverse visitor sources for Macao. To achieve this effectively, there are 14 MGTO Representatives and 3 MSAR Delegations around the world that tailor make promotion schemes and activities for each market’s needs. The Office works hard to strengthen its connections with overseas travel trade as well as regional and international tourism organizations to achieve Macao tourism development. For more information about MGTO and Macao, please visit www.Macaotourism.gov.mo
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