Briefs | Tea Culture House closed until Oct. 19

The Cultural Affairs Bureau said in a statement that the Macau Tea Culture House will be closed, from today, for maintenance works. It will reopen to the public on October 19. Located in the Lou Lim Ioc Garden on Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, the Macau Tea Culture House is normally open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., except on Mondays.

IFT hosts photography exhibition

The Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) has invited local artist Tang Kuok Hou to host an exhibition, titled “Photosynthesis II”, at the IFT Café until December 31. The exhibition will showcase photography of the city by night. IFT said the “Photosynthesis” series represents Tang’s observations of society by exploring the relationship between urban dynamism and artificial light sources. The institute has been collaborating with artists and organized exhibitions in recent years to give local artists a platform to showcase their works. The IFT Café at Anim’Arte Nam Vas is one of these platforms.

Gov’t palace to open to public on October 21, 22

The Government Headquarters will hold public Open Day sessions on October 21 and 22. The sessions, which will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., will include a series of performances and thematic flower displays. Members of the public can visit the Protocol Palace – including the Multi-purpose Room, the Lotus Room, the Grand Hall on the upper floor, the Green Hall, the Yellow Hall and the Blue Hall – and part of the garden. Selfie sticks, pets, umbrellas, food and beverages are prohibited on the premises.