IC cancels performances due to Covid-19 prevention measures

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement that it has canceled a series of events planned to take place at the end of the month and in September.
In the statement, the IC explained the decision was necessary due to the “Guidelines on Conducting Visits Abroad and Crowd Gathering Activities,” issued by the Health Bureau.
Canceled performances include the “ARTmusing Film Carnival,” scheduled for August 26 to 29; the Youth Cantonese Opera Course Excerpts Presentation Performance “Summer,” scheduled for August 28; and “ARTmusing Fun,” scheduled for August 29. Also shelved were several performances by the Macao Orchestra and some outreach activities, including the “Artist Salon” scheduled for September 3; “Violin Master Class with Ning Feng,” scheduled for September 4; “2021-22 Season Opening Concert – Ning Feng meets Brahms” and the associated pre-concert talk, scheduled for September 5; “Along with the musical joy – Annual gala and gathering,” scheduled for September 9; and “Dialogue in the Piano Trio” and “Music Hour with Musicians,” both scheduled for September 18.
The IC said that ticket-holders for any of the canceled events can arrange a refund by contacting the Macau Ticketing Network before September 30.
Special arrangements have also been made for both the Macao Orchestra and the Macao Chinese Orchestra to have their September performances live-streamed on the internet.
The bureau added that it will continue to closely monitor the development of the pandemic and make further announcements as necessary.