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Macau festivals and events represent the intermixed cultural ethos of the east
and the west. The western festive spirit is well embodied with the sagacity of
the oriental life.The festivals in Macau and events organized there are hydrids
of both Europe and Asia.
Chinese New Year is the most imoportant ethnic festival in Macau. Another important
local festival Feast of the God Toutei is observed at Pou Tai Un Temple in March.
A colorful street parade is organised to celebrate Procession of the Passion
of our Lord, The Good Jesus at Macau cathedral. Macau Arts Festival is a showcase
of best of the concerts, dance, painting exhibitions, Chinese opera, theatre
etc commomerating the cultural diversity of Macau.
The month of April has Qingming and A-Ma Festivals. Burning of joss sticks
and paper objects as well as worship of forefathers mark the Qingming Festival.
During the A-Ma Festival, the temple of A-Ma, a Taoist goddess is crowded by
thousands seeking blressings.
The birth of Buddha and the Feast of the Drunken Dragon is celebrated in May
.The later festive occasion starts from Kwan Tai Temple with the dance performance
by groups of intoxicated men. The fishermen observe Tam Kong and the Christian
devotees carry on Procession of Our Lady of Fatima in the same month.
Apart from these Dragon Boat Festival on Nam Van Lakes, Feast of Kuan Tai,
Feast of Na Cha and Mid-Autumn Festival are other important festivals in Macau.
Events of international repute such as Volleyball Grand Prix, International
Fireworks Festival, Music Festival, Macau Grand Prix and Marathon also add to
the tourist attractions in Macau.
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