Korean Village Flavours 15th Macau Food Festival
MSAR Chief Executive Chui Sai On tries some delicacies at the opening ceremony of Macau Food Festival last year (Photo provided by Government Information Bureau)
The 15th Macau Food Festival - held in Sai Van Lake Square opposite Macau Tower from 13th to 29th November - will feature 'Chinese Cuisine Street', 'Asian Cuisine Street', 'Continental Euro Cuisine Street', 'Local Flavour Cuisine Street' and 'Dessert Street'. This year, a new area titled 'Korean Village' will be set up on the lower floor of Sai Van Lake Square.
The 15th Macau Food Festival is held by the United Association of Food and Beverage Merchants of Macau and supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) and Macau Foundation.
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, the organizer will present a series of activities and performances for every single night, including themed nights, beer drinking contests, games, dances, cultural performances, singers and bands, magic performances, and much more. Throughout the Festival shuttle bus runs and number of mobile toilets will be increased to cater for the expected surge of visitors to this popular outdoor event.
In keeping with Macau's increasing environmental sensitivity, the DSPA will promote recyclable cutlery during the Festival in addition to reinforcing environmental protection awareness for the general public and tourists by putting up posters and broadcasting publicity messages.
Macau Entertainment Week Features Korea
'Macau Entertainment Week - Korea Festival', organized by the Inspirational Youth Association and supported by Macau Government Tourist Office and Macau Foundation, will be held from 14th to 22nd November at Rua da Torre de Macau, adjacent to Macau Tower. The 'Korea Festival' will complement the Macau City Fringe, the Macau Food Festival and the Macau Grand Prix, taking place around the same time. Exhibitors will man more than 70 booths showcasing Korean culture, beauty, food, clothing, household items and travel elements encouraging residents and visitors to learn more about the products and culture of a country currently riding high on a wave of popularity.