Kun Iam Ecumenical Center

Kun Iam Ecumenical Center in Macau, China is a showcase of the rich cultural heritage of Macau. Designed by the Portuguese architect, Cristina Rocha Leiria and opened in 1999, the Kun Iam Ecumenical Center is now a prime among the popular destinations in Macau.

Kun Iam Ecumenical Center in Macau, China is located on a man-made islet. It is linked to the memorial dedicated to Sun Yat-sen in by 60 metres long causeway. The Centre is divided in to two parts. The first one holds the 20 metres high bronze Kun Iam Statue weighing 50 tonnes. The statue was founded at a foundry in Nanjing, China and was shipped to Macau to be set-up. Another dome-shaped lotus with sixteen petals stands on a 7 metres high pedestal. The statue has diverse castings which permit the deviation of strong winds.

The second part of the Kun Iam Ecumenical Center in Macau, China comprises two levels. The primary level is the Polyvalent Room housing the souvenir counter. The second stage is a basement. It is home to a contemplation room and a small library for tourists on their Macau sightseeing tour. The contemplation room has the facility for 50 people and is committed to minute activities like conferences, exhibitions and films. These activities make it a hotspot on your Macau sightseeing tour.

Kun Iam Ecumenical Center in Macau, China organizes different events like exhibitations of art and craft. In the past it organized various events like Exhibition of the Collection of Li Yui-cho Bamboo Musical Instruments, Classical Chinese Music to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, the Chinese Orchestra of Cultural Institute show, exhibition on "Religious Statues" etc.

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