Macao International Book Fair 2019 A grand gathering of Chinese and Portuguese literature about gastronomy
18/06/2019
In order to enhance the cultural exchange and collaboration between China and Portuguese-speaking countries to an unprecedented level, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government and the China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation co-organize the “Macao International Book Fair 2019”, to be held from 4 to 7 July, at the Exhibition Hall A of The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel. The opening ceremony will be held on 4 July at 10:30am and the public is welcome to participate. The Macao International Book Fair, one of the highlights of the “2nd Encounter in Macao—Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”, is dedicated to the theme “A Taste of Macao”, and features a variety of diversified activities, including the “24th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards Ceremony”, seminars on publishing, exchange sessions, book launches and writers’ dialogues. Meanwhile, invited master chefs at home and abroad will offer live cooking demonstrations at the “Chef’s Kitchen”, allowing the audience to learn and experience culinary specialties.