In order to allow residents and tourists to have a deeper understanding of the publications of China and Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as to promote the development of Macao as a “City of Reading”, the Cultural Affairs Bureau will continue to hold the Chinese and Portuguese Picture Book Fair this year. The Book Fair will showcase more than 500 picture books and children’s books mainly in Chinese or Portuguese. Two sessions of relevant family reading activities will also be held every day during the Book Fair.
The Chinese and Portuguese Picture Book Fair will be held at Carmo Hall in Taipa, showcasing more than 500 picture books and children’s books mainly in Chinese or Portuguese, aimed at enhancing cultural exchange between China and Portuguese-speaking countries in the fields of publishing and literature. A number of relevant family reading activities will also be held during the Book Fair. In addition, in order to provide a diverse range of activities and enrich the content of the Book Fair, IC will hold interesting activities related to picture books at The House of Macao Literature, including exhibitions, lectures and workshops.
Book illustration exhibition
Themed “Love between Pages”, the Chinese and Portuguese Picture Book Illustrations Exhibition will take place at The House of Macao Literature. The show features nine (groups of) illustrators from the Chinese mainland, Portugal and Macao. Together, they display 50 pieces (sets) of exquisite manuscripts in diverse styles. This exhibition promises to be a spectacular visual feast. Accompanying the show are three talks and four workshops - creating a cultural dialogue, better promoting excellent Chinese and Portuguese picture books and presenting outstanding authors.
Exhibition: 2023/10/27 – 2023/12/29
Time: 10:00-18:00. Last admission no later than 17:30. Closed on Monday. Open on public holidays.
Venue: The House of Macao Literature
Free entry
Family activities at Carmo Hall
| Date | Time | Lecturer | Theme | Content | Language |
| 2023/10/27 Friday |
11:00-12:00 | Leong Chong Wan | Family reading activity | Children's Picture Book on Macao Basic Law | Cantonese |
| 15:00-16:00 | Typhoons Dickie and Lok Lok | ||||
| 2023/10/28 Saturday |
15:00-16:00 | Leung Keng Chi | Picture book sharing | Vacio | Cantonese |
| 17:00-18:00 | The Giving Tree | ||||
| 2023/10/29 Sunday |
15:00-16:00 | Catarina Mesquita | Reading and sharing | Little Explorer's Sharings | Cantonese/Portuguese |
| 17:00-18:00 | Wong Kin Wai, Ma Yan | Seven Stars around the Moon in Coloane | Cantonese | ||
| 2023/10/30 Monday |
11:00-12:00 | Catarina Mesquita | Short story | The Little Seed | Portuguese |
| 15:00-16:00 | Vong Pek I | Portuguese Tales | The Prince with Donkey Ears | Cantonese/Portuguese | |
| 2023/10/31 Tuesday |
11:00-12:00 | Catarina Mesquita | The House of Family Stories | Handa's Surprise | Portuguese |
| 15:00-16:00 | Chan Weng Ian | Our friends | Animals and Pets | Cantonese | |
| 2023/11/1 Wednesday |
11:00-12:00 | Pun Chi Fong | Colourful world | Fruit and Colours | Cantonese |
| 15:00-16:00 | Flags of Different Countries | Cantonese | |||
| 2023/11/2 Thursday |
11:00-12:00 | Chan Weng Ian | The Changes of the Seasons | Seasons and Weather | Cantonese |
| 15:00-16:00 | Festivals and Celebrations Around the World | Cantonese | |||
| 2023/11/3 Friday |
11:00-12:00 | Leong Chong Wan | The House of Family Stories | Story of the Chinese Zodiac | Cantonese |
| 15:00-16:00 | Stories about Traditional Chinese Festivals | ||||
| 2023/11/4 Saturday |
15:00-16:00 | Ieong Weng Hong Sio Nga Man |
Growing up together | The Butterfly that Wasn't Painted Gold | Cantonese |
| 17:00-18:00 | Ieong Weng Hong Chu Sio Heng |
K-liens' Mystery of Happiness | |||
| 2023/11/5 Sunday |
15:00-16:00 | Ken Tang | Get to know cultural heritage and do crafts together | Fun Facts about Macao Cultural Heritage | Cantonese |
| 17:00-18:00 | Painting: The Bridge of Hearts |
Lecture-The House of Macao Literature
| DATE | TIME | SPEAKER | THEME | CONTENT | Language |
| Saturday 28 October |
15:00-16:30 | Yolanda Kog | A Discussion on Picture Book Illustrations and the Role of Zine Publishing | The speaker will introduce her work in commercial and independent publishing and she will share her experiences when it comes to the publishing industry and process. | Cantonese |
| Saturday 4 November |
10:00-11:30 | Liu Yang | Exploring the Themes of "Emotion" and "Love" in Picture Books | Liu will guide you through classic picture books and explore the kaleidoscopic realm that is conjured up when you read one, invariably leaving you moved and empathetic. She will show you how the themes can help readers reflect upon life in general. | Mandarin |
| Sunday 5 November |
15:00-16:30 | Catarina Mesquita | Drawing with words | She will use picture books published in Macao, as well as books published for the Macao market, as examples of good storytelling. She will talk about the reasons they were made in the first place and the feedback they have received so far. | English |
Workshop-The House of Macao Literature
| DATE | TIME | Instructor | THEME | CONTENT | Language |
| Sunday29 October | 10:00-11:30 | Li Zhuoying | A Princess’s Crown and Veil | Li Zhuoying will tell the story of How Does a Princess Pick Her Nose? to children while also showing them how to make a princess’s crown. | Mandarin |
| 15:00-16:30 | |||||
| Saturday 4 November |
15:00-16:30 | Loretta Lai | Creative Sock Puppets Workshop | This workshop will guide children through the process of making their own sock puppets. There will be drama activities to help them along the way and expert instruction in character creation. | Cantonese |
| Sunday 5 November |
10:00-11:30 |
Chinese and Portuguese Picture Book Fair