That's PRD takes a look at the best of the month in Macau:
May 3-5: Tap Siac Craft Market
Image via Macao Craft Market/Facebook
Started in 2008, this craft market has grown to become a popular event among local and overseas creatives, who descend on the event to browse unique items and showcase their creations. Over 200 stalls staffed by people from across Asia will display unique handicrafts, while workshops and stage performances will give up-and-coming performers a chance to shine!
Fri-Sun May 3-5, various times; free. Tap Seac Square.
May 12: Feast of the Drunken Dragon
Image via Cultural Heritage of Macau website
The Feast of the Drunken Dragon, also known as the Drunken Dragon and Lion Dance Gala, is a traditional folk festival celebrated by fishmongers in Macau, which later on developed into an annual event on the eighth day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar. A ‘drunken dance’ will be staged, as well as a ‘drunken dragon parade’ and lion dance. ‘Longevity rice’ will also be distributed among attendees.
Sun May 12, morning. Kuan Tai Temple (near Senado Square).
May 13: Procession of Our Lady of Fátima
Image via Cultural Heritage of Macau webiste
Starting from St. Domingo’s Church to the Penha Chapel, this annual procession of Christian devotees commemorates the miracle of Fatima in Portugal in 1917. This spiritual event will feature an open-air mass, after which white-robed women will carry a statue of Our Lady of Fátima through the historic streets of Macau.
Mon May 13, 5.45pm (mass), 6.45pm (procession). St. Domingo’s Church.
Daily until May 19: Macau Gourmet Festival
Image via Broadway Macau website
With more than 200 types of street food from Macau and beyond, as well as beer, wine and sake varieties, this food festival offers some of the best bites the city has to offer. A line-up of local performers is also scheduled to entertain visitors at the festival, which is organized by Broadway Macau. Note that this is a ‘green’ event and attendees are encouraged to bring their own food containers and cutlery.
Daily until May 19, 5pm-late; free admission. Broadway Macau.
Jun 1-2, 7: Macau International Dragon Boat Races 2019
Image via Sports Bureau of Macau website
This year’s Macau International Dragon Boat Races will see teams from Hong Kong, Japan, the US, the Philippines, China, Thailand, Singapore, Korea and Australia compete. The Macau races have been promoting the modality of dragon boating and have grown to become a huge sporting event that attracts athletes from around the world. The first two days will see local teams compete in the 200- and 500-meter races, while international teams will compete on the third and final day.
Sat-Sun, Fri Jun 1-2, 7, time TBD; free. Nam Van Lake Nautical Center.
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[Cover image via Cultural Heritage of Macau webiste (1,2), Broadway Macau/Facebook, Sports Bureau of Macau website]
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