2023 China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day

On the occasion of the “China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day”, the Cultural Affairs Bureau organises a series of exciting activities, including the highlight “Genesis and Spirit – Showcase of Hainan Intangible Cultural Heritage”, which comprehensively presents the unique intangible heritage and culture of Hainan Province through a large-scale exhibition, folk costume show, traditional performing arts showcase, and arts and crafts workshops. Different types of thematic workshops will also be held at various cultural facilities in Macao, showcasing the unique appeal of intangible cultural heritage. World heritage sites will be specially open, in order to comprehensively enhance residents’ and tourists’ understanding of Macao’s cultural heritage.

Presented by: Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China, Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government
Organised by: Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province
Co-organised by: Hainan Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Centre
Supported by: Galaxy Entertainment Group
Date: 30 June 2023 – 8 October 2023
Opening ceremony: 30 June 2023, at 6:30pm, Mount Fortress Garden

“Genesis and Spirit – Showcase of Hainan Intangible Cultural Heritage” comprehensively presents the unique intangible heritage and culture of Hainan Province, including a large-scale exhibition, performances, arts and crafts demonstrations and workshops, showcasing the splendid traditional culture of the province and enhance the exchange and cooperation between Mainland China and Macao in the field of intangible cultural heritage. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Enquiries: 2835 7911 (during office hours)

Workshop

Workshop of Dragon Boat Festival Sachet Making

10/06/2023
10:30-12:30
14:00-16:00 (Family session)

Macao Museum Gift Shop

Lu Ban's Carpentry Workshop – Lu Ban's lock

10、17、24/06/2023，01/07/2023
14:30-17:00

Exhibition Room of Master Lu Ban’s Woodcraft Works

Rubbing Art Workshop

10、18/06/2023
10:00-11:15
11:45-13:00
14:30-15:45
16:15-17:30

Museum of Taipa and Coloane History

Memo Holder DIY Workshop

11、17、25/06/2023
10:00-13:00
14:30-17:30

Museum of Taipa and Coloane History

Clay Music Box Workshop

10、11、18/06/2023
10:00-13:00
14:30-17:30

Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum

Workshop of Scented Moxa Sachet Making

11、18/06/2023
10:00-12:00
14:00-16:00

The House of Macao Literature

Chunambo Wall Workshop

01-02/07/2023
10:00-13:00
14:30-17:30

Indoor theory: The Macau Institute of Engineers (No.103, Rua do Campo, 2 andar)
Outdoor practice: Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory

Lingnan Roof Tile Laying Workshop

08-09/07/2023
10:00-13:00
14:30-17:30

Indoor theory: The Macau Institute of Engineers (No.103, Rua do Campo, 2 andar)
Outdoor practice: Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory

Special Opening

Guia Lighthouse

Guided Tours

Venue	Time	Language	Number of visitors per session
Guia Fortress and Lighthouse	Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10am - 12pm, 2pm - 4pm	Cantonese / Mandarin	10
Lou Kau Mansion	Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm Hourly guided tours for the public	Cantonese / Mandarin	10
Mandarin’s House	Saturdays and Sundays 2:30pm - 3:30pm, 3:30pm - 4:30pm	Cantonese	20
Ruins of St. Paul’s College	Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 11am - 12pm, 3pm - 4pm	Cantonese / Mandarin	20
Patane Night Watch House	Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 11am - 11:30am, 3pm - 3:30pm	Cantonese	10
Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business	Saturdays 3pm - 5pm	Cantonese / Mandarin	15
Taipa Houses – Macanese Living Museum	Saturdays 3pm - 5pm	Cantonese / Mandarin	15
Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum	Sundays 3pm - 5pm	Cantonese / Mandarin	15
Museum of Taipa and Coloane History	Sundays 3pm - 5pm	Cantonese / Mandarin	15
Macao Museum *	Saturdays 3pm - 4pm (Cantonese) 4pm - 5pm (Mandarin) Sundays 11am - 12pm (Mandarin) 12pm - 1pm (Cantonese) 3pm - 4pm (English) 4pm - 5pm (Mandarin) ）	Cantonese / Mandarin / English	20
Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Joseph’s Seminary	Saturdays 3pm - 4pm	Cantonese	10
Former Chong Sai Pharmacy	Sundays 11am - 12pm	Cantonese	10
Jao Tsung-I Academy	Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 3pm - 4pm	Cantonese	10
Macao Museum of Art	Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 3pm - 4pm 4:15pm - 5:15pm	Cantonese	10
The House of Macao Literature	11 and 18 June 2023 3pm – 4pm	Cantonese	25

Registration for guided tours are made on-site. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis.

* Admission to the Macao Museum is free for holders of a Macao SAR Resident Identity Card; while admission fee will be exempted for non-residents of Macao from 10 to 11 June 2023.

Notes:

During the activities, photographic or video records will be made by the designated personnel for archival and evaluation of the activities. Some of the visual records may be used for promotion of similar activities in future, without further notice.
In case of inclement weather conditions, please check the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s website for the latest updates;
The organiser reserves the right to temporarily change the programme and schedule of the aforementioned activities.

	Guia Fortress and Lighthouse Time: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10am - 12pm, 2pm - 4pm Language: Cantonese / Mandarin Number of visitors per session: 10
	Lou Kau Mansion Time: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm Hourly guided tours for the public Language: Cantonese / Mandarin Number of visitors per session: 10
	Mandarin’s House Time: Saturdays and Sundays 2:30pm - 3:30pm, 3:30pm - 4:30pm Language: Cantonese Number of visitors per session: 20
	Ruins of St. Paul’s College Time: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 11am - 12pm, 3pm - 4pm Language: Cantonese / Mandarin Number of visitors per session: 20
	Patane Night Watch House Time: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 11am - 11:30am, 3pm - 3:30pm Language: Cantonese Number of visitors per session: 10
	Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business Time: Saturdays 3pm - 5pm Language: Cantonese / Mandarin Number of visitors per session: 15
	Taipa Houses – Macanese Living Museum Time: Saturdays 3pm - 5pm Language: Cantonese / Mandarin Number of visitors per session: 15
	Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum Time: Sundays 3pm - 5pm Language: Cantonese / Mandarin Number of visitors per session: 15
	Museum of Taipa and Coloane History Time: Sundays 3pm - 5pm Language: Cantonese / Mandarin Number of visitors per session: 15
	Macao Museum * Time: Saturdays 3pm - 4pm (Cantonese) 4pm - 5pm (Mandarin) Sundays 11am - 12pm (Mandarin) 12pm - 1pm (Cantonese) 3pm - 4pm (English) 4pm - 5pm (Mandarin) Language: Cantonese / Mandarin / English Number of visitors per session: 20
	Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Joseph’s Seminary Time: Saturdays 3pm - 4pm Language: Cantonese Number of visitors per session: 10
	Former Chong Sai Pharmacy Time: Sundays 11am - 12pm Language: Cantonese Number of visitors per session: 10
	Jao Tsung-I Academy Time: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 3pm - 4pm Language: Cantonese Number of visitors per session: 10
	Macao Museum of Art Time: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 3pm - 4pm 4:15pm - 5:15pm Language: Cantonese Number of visitors per session: 10
	The House of Macao Literature Time: 11、18/06/2023 15:00-16:00 Language: Cantonese Number of visitors per session: 25
Registration for guided tours are made on-site. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis. * Admission to the Macao Museum is free for holders of a Macao SAR Resident Identity Card; while admission fee will be exempted for non-residents of Macao from 10 to 11 June 2023. Notes: During the activities, photographic or video records will be made by the designated personnel for archival and evaluation of the activities. Some of the visual records may be used for promotion of similar activities in future, without further notice. In case of inclement weather conditions, please check the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s website for the latest updates; The organiser reserves the right to temporarily change the programme and schedule of the aforementioned activities.

Genesis and Spirit – Showcase of Hainan Intangible Cultural Heritage

Activities

Workshop

Special Opening

Guided Tours