Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) joins hands with Macau Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan, China to present Macau Cultural and Tourism Festival at Huashan 1914･Creative Park in Taiwan from 25 April – 4 May, inviting Taiwan residents to embark on a creative journey to Macau for a firsthand experience of the city's aroma and its perfect cocktail of Chinese and Western cultures through the four themes – "Art, Travel, Taste and Near", enjoying a relaxing getaway from day-to-day life. Through exhibition, lively performances and interactive courses, Macau Cultural and Tourism Festival presents the destination's colorful culture, culinary delights and wonderful travel experience for Taiwan residents. The festival also features Macau rock bands LAVY and BladeMark, Portuguese folk dance and a dance show around the theme of Macau Grand Prix. Local residents can sign up for free Macanese cooking class or DIY handicraft course in the event. The Macanese cooking class is taught by Paul Ho, a famous chef originally from Macau who has lived in Taiwan for nearly 20 years; whereas the DIY handicraft course lets both grownups and children hand-make mugs or rubber stamps imbued with the flavor of Macau, a great opportunity for families to enjoy a creative journey to Macau. Moreover, the festival combines its activities on the spot with the Macau Fun Fans page. By posting Macau trip photos on the aforementioned theme page online, visitors may find their photo works showcased at the photography gallery in the festival. Those who have completed the festival's activities online or at the Creative Park can enter the lucky draw for a chance to win a three-day individual-travel package or round-trip air tickets to Macau. The event offers chances for Taiwan residents to visit and experience Macau. Head of Macau Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan, China, Nadia Leong Kit Chi remarked, "Traditional Chinese and Portuguese cultures have deeply influenced Macau and shaped the unique creative art industry in the city. Macau has been actively cultivating artistic and creative talents while hoping to promote exchange opportunities with Taiwan and let more Taiwan residents experience Macau's extraordinary glamour. We are very happy to have invited Macau's famous rock bands LAVY and BladeMark to perform in the event. We hope that Macau Cultural and Tourism Festival can introduce local people to Macau's singers, music and culture."
