IC presents series of activities celebrating the Year of the Dog

Secretary Sonia Chan officiated the opening of the CNY lights

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is preparing a series of events to mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year of the Dog, including a series of workshops, performances, activities and exhibitions.

The “Happy Chinese New Year” – Chinese New Year Ethnic Performances 2018 will be held during the period of the Lunar New Year (from February 15 to 19) at Tap Seac Square, Anim’Arte Nam Van, Iao Hon Market Square and Pak Tai Temple in Taipa.

From February 16 to 19, stalls will be set up in Anim’Arte Nam Van for the display and sale of handicrafts by local artists and artists from Inner Mongolia and Yunnan Province, featuring traditional handicrafts and creative products. Other activities, such as traditional games, Inner Mongolian calligraphy, a painting workshop and a costume exhibition, will also be held concurrently at the same venue.

The dance drama, Opera Warriors, will be staged at the Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium on March 3, at 8 p.m.

From February 16 to 18, the Mandarin’s House will host a lion dance performance at 3 p.m., while Lou Kau Mansion and General Ye Ting’s Former Residence will host a “Chinese New Year Concert.” From February 14 to March 11, the Chun Chou Tong Pavilion in Lou Lim Ieoc Garden will host “Exquisite Apparel, Distinctive Customs – Ethnic Costumes Showcase of Yunnan Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.”

IC will also hold the “Couplets Workshop” in several cultural facilities during the Lunar New Year. On February 4, three sessions aimed at MAM’s Friends and their families will be held at the Macau Museum of Art (MAM), where participants will be instructed by calligraphy and painting experts Lei Tak Seng, Tam Chek Wun and Mak Lei on how to create their own couplets.

In addition, the Chong Sai Pharmacy will host the “Pinwheel Production Workshop” on February 10, 11 and 16 to 18  and the Macao Tea Culture House will host the “Plasticine Modelling Workshop” on February 10 and 11 to teach participants how to make handicrafts with Spring Festival features.

The “Spring Concert 2018” is another of the CNY events organized by the IC, featuring the Chinese Orchestra and students from the School of Music of the Macau Conservatory. It will take place on the eve of the Lunar New Year at the Macau Conservatory Auditorium.