Do you know where Macau is geographically based? Or have you even heard of this destination? If your answer to both questions is no, don’t fret. If you’re near New York City from Thursday through Sunday, October 1-4, go to Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall to learn about this small peninsula in mainland China.
A four-day event called “Experience Macau” will showcase the destination’s cuisine, customs, and history through ongoing or scheduled presentations. One fact to get you started is that Macau was governed by Portugal for over 400 years (It was a Portuguese territory until 1999).
At Grand Central Terminal, “Experience Macau” will feature daily hands-on activities. These ongoing offerings include:
Lantern Painting
Learn more about Macau’s art of traditional lantern decoration by creating your own souvenir.
Head into a Photobooth
Snap a photo with Macau backdrops and accessories, then have it sent straight to your phone.
Macau Gallery
Take in Macau’s culture and beauty, as depicted in fine artworks displayed in an exhibit.
Trading Post
Discover spices and other cooking essentials while learning about Macau’s history of maritime trade.
Design an Azulejo
Create your very own azulejo — a Portuguese tile — to take home.
Each day of “Experience Macau” will feature various dance performances and cultural presentations. For more information, visit this website. The event is free and open to the public during these hours:
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, noon – 7 p.m.
Portuguese Dancers Performance from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Macanese Drummers Performance from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Portuguese Dancers Performance from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dragon Dancers Performance at noon
Portuguese Dancers Performance at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dragon Dancers Performance at noon
Portuguese Dancers at 2 p.m.
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