What's On in Macau: June 2017

That's PRD takes a look at the best of the month in Macau: 

June 10-18: Macao Lotus Flower Festival 

There’s a reason why the lotus flower has a special place on Macau’s flag. In June, the perennial aquatic plants are in full bloom and the Macao Lotus Flower Festival invites visitors to observe special varieties of lotus at Taipa Houses-Museum and Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, among other places. 

Mon-Sun Jun 10-18, , 10am-6pm; free entry. Taipa Houses-Museum; Lou Lim leoc Garden. 

June 17: Marcel Khalife World Music Concert 

Prolific Arabic musician Marcel Khalife’s avant-garde compositions and wistful optimism has won him acclaim worldwide. His Macau concert will combine classical, jazz and folk sounds in a mixture of Middle Eastern and Western music. 

Sat Jun 17, 8pm; MMOP100-250. Macao Cultural Centre. (www.macauticket.com) 

June 18: Richard Lin Violin Recital

At just 22 years old, Taiwanese-American violinist virtuoso Richard Lin has built an international reputation as one of the most promising young concert soloists. He will present classic works by Mozart, Fauré, Sarasate and more at his concert in Macau.

Sun Jun 18, 8pm; MOP160/200. Macao Cultural Centre (www.macauticket.com)

June 12: The Feast of Na Cha

In Chinese folk religion, Na Cha (or Nezha in pinyin) is a protection deity. During the Feast of Na Cha, you will see two parades: one starts as a worship ritual in the Na Tcha Temple near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, which is followed by a lion dance team escorting Na Cha’s statue; the second, also starting from the Na Tcha Temple, features a dragon dance.

Mon Jun 12, 9.30am. Na Tcha Temple (by Ruins of St. Paul’s) 

Ongoing: Hundred Species

Macau artist Peggy Chan is an expert at probing into relationships among individuals, city and nature, through the creation of paintings, photographs, videos and installations. The venue of this exhibition was specially designed to resemble the artist’s ‘experimental studio,’ where visitors can enjoy a closer look at the artist’s creative processes.

Tue-Sun ongoing, 10am-7pm; free. Macao Museum of Art.  

All Month: Thriller Live

This electrifying concert, organized as a tribute to the King of Pop, will feature a 90-minute, intensive explosion of rock, soul, pop and disco music. Thriller Live, direct from London’s West End, is celebrating its eighth year and has been applauded by audiences in over 30 countries.

Mon-Sun all month, 2pm/6pm/8pm; MOP180-480. The Parisian Theatre, The Parisian Macau. 

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Click here to see our June event guide for Hong Kong.