This year’s edition of the Lusofonia Festival will take place at the Taipa Houses from 25 to 27 October and from 1 to 3 November.
The event was organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Galaxy Entertainment Group, and Co-organized by the Macao Government Tourist Office and the Municipal Affairs Bureau.
Culture of Goa, Daman and Diu
The 27th edition of the Lusofonia Festival focuses on the culture of Goa, Daman, and Diu.
Chef Vasco Alvares was invited to present typical dishes from these territories at dinner time. Renowned Temporary Tattoo Artist from Goa, Harichandra Anand Pokle, was also invited and will present his art to the interested public.
Cultural exhibition
From the 10 Portuguese-speaking communities residing in Macau, namely Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Goa, Daman and Diu, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor, and the Macanese community, showcase, through its exhibitors, music, dance, arts, crafts, traditional costumes, literature, tourist information, and the typical snacks and drinks of their countries or regions.
Music and Dance
Artists from 10 Portuguese-speaking Countries and Regions were invited, together with around 35 local Portuguese-speaking artists, will present different genres of music and dance throughout the 6 days of the Festival, at the Taipa Houses Amphitheater.
On the secondary stage installed in Largo do Carmo there will be light music shows performed by local Portuguese-speaking artists.
Games and Delicacy
-Largo do Carmo
On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, visitors of all ages can participate in the Portuguese Traditional Games, namely the ski race, sack race, wooden spoon race, climbing the tallow stick, tug of war, throwing the ball, rings on the crosspiece, and rolling cars.
In the evening in Largo do Carmo, different specialties from participating countries and regions will be served.
-Taipa Municipal Garden
A temporary restaurant will operate in the Taipa Municipal Garden, serving grilled food and typical Portuguese specialties.
-Taipa Houses
There will be a kiosk serving typical Portuguese snacks and drinks near the entrance to Taipa Houses.
