Chinese and Portuguese Picture Book Fair

2024/10/25-11/03

Chinese and Portuguese Picture Book Fair

14:00 – 22:00 (Friday to Sunday)
12:00 – 20:00 (Monday to Thursday)
Taipa Houses (Nostalgic House)

 

Outreach Activities

Lecture
2024/10/26
The House of Macao Literature

Picture books Reading by 100 people
2024/10/27、11/03
Taipa Amphitheater,Taipa

Book promotion session
2024/10/26、10/27、11/02、11/03
Taipa Houses (Nostalgic House)

Workshop
2024/10/27、11/02、11/03
The House of Macao Literature

Macao' s annual celebration of illustrated wonder unfolds the "Forest Carnival" theme ushering in a captivating trove of numerous picture books, children's literature. Lectures and interactive workshops invite readers to immerse themselves in the imaginative process, cultivating a deeper appreciation for the narratives and artistry that give life to these enchanted realms. As pages turn and stories unfold, this crossroads of Chinese and Portuguese creative vision promises to inspire wonder and foster a lifelong love of picture book magic.

Outreach Activities (registration)
Register user Macao One Account : web
Non Register user Macao One Account : web

 

Lecture
2024/10/26
The House of Macao Literature

Date Time Lecturer Theme Content Language
2024/10/26 (Sat)  11:00 - 12:30 Elizabete Neves Emotions illustration, Emotions Experienced in Reading and Dynamic Exploration of the Book The Skein of Emotions.   The session focuses on the reading and exploration of the book The Skein of Emotions. Using active, participatory dynamics and collective reflection, the author will explore the potential of the book in a practical way. This workshop invites participants to dive into the world of emotions, untangling threads and discovering ways to tap into “The Skein of Emotions” to help our children develop their Emotional Intelligence. Portuguese
(Consecutive interpretation will be provided)
2024/10/26 (Sat)  15:00 – 16:30 Ajia(Xiaoxi Lin) Why Are Picture Books Useful in Developing a Love for Reading in Children? Using works that are suitable, rhythmic for children's first reading and full of rhythm, we read together with the children in a playful way, from the “shape game” of art to the “shape game” of the mind, connecting reading and life, and connecting us to ourselves and even to the world. Mandarin

 

Picture books Reading by 100 people
Taipa Amphitheater,Taipa

Date Time Instructor Content Language
2024/10/27 (Sun) 14:00 – 15:00 Leong Kam In Shared reading"The Treasures of Ilha Verde Hill 2" Cantonese
2024/11/03 (Sun) 14:00 – 15:00 Cindy Chow & D. Sofia Shared reading “The boy who never saw the sea” Cantonese & Portuguese

◆ Each group of attendees who completes the activity will receive a picture book as a gift from the organizer.
◆ In case of inclement weather conditions, the venue will be changed to the auditorium of the Macao Museum of Art. Please check the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s website and the respective page on Facebook for the latest updates.
 

Book promotion session (No registration required)
Taipa Houses (Nostalgic House)

Date Time Instructor Content Language
2024/10/26 (Sat)  15:00 – 16:00 Elizabete Neves Do You Want to Know a Secret?
You are Superpowers!
Portuguese
(Consecutive interpretation will be provided)
16:30 – 17:30  Catarina Mesquita Little Explorers: A place of discoveries  Portuguese
(Consecutive interpretation will be provided)
2024/10/27 (Sun) 15:00 – 16:00 Ajia 1. When does the lotus bloom?
2. A Boy, His Dog and the Sea
3. The Three Wishes 
Mandarin
2024/11/02
(六)
15:00 – 16:00 Cheong In Cheng & Chan Lok Si 1.The Mysterious Parcel
2.The Mysterious Parcel 2: Gift of Time”
3.The Mysterious Parcel 3 : Data Crisis
Cantonese 
16:30 – 17:30 Yan Ma
& Sio Nga Man
Little Birds That Nestle in the Horta da Mitra  Cantonese 
2024/11/03 (日) 15:00 – 16:00 Chloe Wong ALUA Cantonese

 

Workshop
The House of Macao Literature

Date Time Instructor Theme Language
2024/10/27
(Sun)
14:00– 15:30 Cindy Chow  Picture Book Wonder and Mini Animal Hairdresser Workshop(session 1) Cantonese
16:30 – 18:00 Picture Book Wonder and Mini Animal Hairdresser Workshop(session 2) Cantonese
2024/11/02 (Sat) 10:00– 11:30 Cindy Chow Picture Book Wonder and Building Block Workshop(session 1) Cantonese 
2024/11/03 (Sun) 10:00– 11:30 Leong Kam In Picture Book Wonder and Building Block Workshop(session 2) Cantonese 
2024/11/02 (Sat) 14:00– 15:30 Cindy Chow Picture Book Wonder and DIY Colourful Slippers(session 1) Cantonese
16:30 – 18:00  Picture Book Wonder and DIY Colourful Slippers(session 2) Cantonese
2024/11/03 (Sun) 14:00– 15:30 Leong Kam In Picture Book Wonder and Drawing Workshop(session 1) Cantonese
16:30 – 18:00  Picture Book Wonder and Drawing Workshop(session 2) Cantonese