Gov’t headquarters to open to the public this weekend

The government headquarters will open to the public this weekend from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. During these two days, members of the public will be encouraged to visit the landmark constructed more than 160 years ago, along with its garden, both of which are located on Avenida da Praia Grande.
There will be guided tours of the ground floor of the headquarters and a photo exhibition centered on the historic center of Macau.
There will also be a flower show based on the theme of “Joy of Family”. The highlight of the display will be the Calla Lily.
During the weekend, the backyard of the government headquarters will be transformed into a playground. It will feature colorful swings made from old tires.
There will be live performances from the Macau Police Band and dance performances staged by students of the Macau Conservatory. Local postal services will set up a temporary booth near the Nam Van Lake selling commemorative items. The Macau Government Tourism Office will also set up a booth to distribute promotional materials. The program is also set to include performances from the Nam Van Lake Cybernetic Fountain, operated by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau.
Visitors can enter the government headquarters from the entrance on Travessa do Paiva, situated on the right side of the palace. According to a statement issued by the Government Information Bureau, the designated route should be followed, as this route includes visits to the Multipurpose Room and the Lotus Room on the ground floor. Walking up the marble staircase to the first floor, visitors can explore the Grand Hall, the Green Hall, the Yellow Hall and the Blue Hall.