World Heritage Open Day

 

Sir Robert Ho Tung Library, Colégio Mateus Ricci (overlooking Ruins of St. Paul’s), Mandarin’s House, Senado Library, Guia Lighthouse
4 July 2020 - 2 August 2020

People usually walk hurriedly through the streets and alleys and have no time to appreciate the scenic cityscapes around them. To encourage the public to discover the beauty of the city and spice up their lives, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has selected several World Heritage sites that are rarely open to the public to hold the special event “World Heritage Open Day” and enable rare exploration activities, allowing the public to appreciate the Historic Centre of Macao from different perspectives and enjoy a unique experience of the local World Heritage.


Tea time at Sir Robert Ho Tung Library

Date: 4, 11 and 18 July
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Venue: Sir Robert Ho Tung Library
Language: Cantonese
Participants: General public
Number of participants per session: 15
Registration date: 15-28 June 2020
Registration method: www.icm.gov.mo/eform/event
Selection method: If the number of registrations exceeds the maximum number of participants, participants will be selected at random; if there are still vacancies available after the registration period, participants may register on-site. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis.   
Free admission

 

Participants will be led by a professional guide during a visit to the Sir Robert Ho Tung Library and the Chinese Ancient and Rare Books Chamber. After the tour, participants can enjoy a Portuguese-style tea set in the Library and share their tour experiences in social-media platforms.

 


Panoramic View of the Ruins of St. Paul’s

Date: 4, 11, 19 July and 2 August
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Venue: Colégio Mateus Ricci
Language: Cantonese
Participants: General public
Number of participants per session: 15
Registration date:  15-28 June 2020
Registration method: www.icm.gov.mo/eform/event
Selection method: If the number of registrations exceeds the maximum number of participants, participants will be selected at random; if there are still vacancies available after the registration period, participants may register on-site. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis.   
Free admission

 

Participants will be led by a professional guide to visit the roof terrace of the Colégio Mateus Ricci, enjoying a special view over the Ruins of St. Paul’s, while listening to the guide’s introduction about this heritage site.

 


Treasure Hunting in the Mandarin’s House

Date: 4, 11, 19 and 26 July
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Venue: Mandarin’s House
Language: Cantonese
Participants: General public
Number of participants per session: 20
Registration date:  15-28 June 2020
Registration method: www.icm.gov.mo/eform/event
Selection method: If the number of registrations exceeds the maximum number of participants, participants will be selected at random; if there are still vacancies available after the registration period, participants may register on-site. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis.   
Free admission

 

Participants can visit the second and third floors of the Mandarin’s House, which are rarely open to the public. The decoration on these floor-levels is inspired by the period when the house was rented, recreating the scene of “The House of 72 Tenants”. Participants may also join a treasure hunt game, meant to take them back in time to the old days of the Mandarin’s House, as if through a time machine and explore the life of the old inhabitants.

 


Secret Magic Circle of the Senado Library

Date: 5, 12, 19 and 26 July
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Venue: Senado Library
Participants: General public
Free admission

 

Participants can visit the inner hall and upper floor gallery of the Senado Library, which are rarely open to the public. Distinctive costumes and props will be provided for participants to take personalised photographs on site.  

The number of visitors to the inner hall and upper floor gallery of the Senado Library is respectively limited to 10 and 2 at a time. Participants are required to follow the arrangements of on-site staff.

 


Ascent to the Guia Lighthouse

Date: 11-12 July
Time: 9am – 6pm
Location: Guia Lighthouse
Participants: General public
Free admission

 

Participants can visit the interior of the Guia Lighthouse, which is rarely open to the public, and climb to the top to enjoy an impressive view of Macao, which is a good opportunity to learn about the history of the Lighthouse and its important role. Distinctive props will be provided for participants to take personalised photographs on site.

The number of visitors to the interior of the Lighthouse is limited to 10 at a time. Participants are required to follow the arrangements of on-site staff.

 


‧ Advance registration is required for the above activities except for “Secret Magic Circle of the Senado Library” and “Ascent to the Guia Lighthouse”.

Notes:

  1. Participants in the “Tea time at the Sir Robert Ho Tung Library”, the “Panoramic View of the Ruins of St. Paul’s” and the “Treasure Hunting in the Mandarin’s House” are advised to arrive at the meeting points punctually; latecomers will not be admitted;
  2. Adverse weather conditions: If a rainstorm warning or tropical cyclone signal No.3 or above is hoisted two hours before the events start, the events will be cancelled. Please stay tuned for the latest announcements through the website and Facebook page of the Cultural Affairs Bureau;
  3. All participants are required to comply with the anti-epidemic measures of the Cultural Affairs Bureau.
  4. The Cultural Affairs Bureau reserves the right of final interpretation about the activities.

Enquiries: (853) 8590 4382 - Ms. Chong / 8590 4329 - Ms. Wong (during office hours)

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