June to become the month of Portuguese culture

Portuguese Consul General Vítor Sereno, at his official residence

Portugal aims to strengthen its cultural presence in Macau by organizing the event “June-­Month of Portugal” on a regular basis. The program for the inaugural edition of the event was presented this week at the Portuguese Consulate General in the MSAR, which will organize it together with the House of Portugal, Orient Foundation and the Portuguese Institute of the Orient (IPOR).
The festival includes about 15 events that, according to the Portuguese Consul Vítor Sereno constitutes “the largest program [of its kind] ever, and also the one that represents the largest investment.” During the presentation of the event, the diplomat mentioned that the event represents “a moment of effective mobilization of several cultural agents around the promotion of Portugal and its close relationship of friendship and cooperation with the MSAR.” It also hopes to “strengthen the awareness of contributions from various Portuguese quarters to the establishment of Macau as a buzzing center of cultural activities.”
Among other initiatives, the program includes an exhibition of the well-known painter Graça Morais (June 1 to 12, Military Club); a festival of Portuguese gastronomy and wines (June 3 to 13, also at Military Club); a movie festival (to be held at Cinematheque-Passion), a concert featuring the pop band ‘Gift’ (June 2, Cultural Center) and a showcase of books to be held at the Portuguese Bookshop.
Football is also not forgotten with all matches of the Portuguese national team at the UEFA European Championship to be broadcast at Café Oriente (at IPOR’s headquarters). PB