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The Largo de Senado at the historical centre of Macao
Macau is a special administrative region of China. The name is derived from the A-Ma, or Ma Kok Temple, which was build in 1448.
Macau was the first oldest European colony in China, dating back to the 16th century. The administrative power was transferred from Portugal to China in 1999.
The beautiful historic centre of the city is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Macau is also a Theme Park, with buildings from all over the world.
Some festivals in Macao
The mixing of the Chinese and Portuguese cultures and religious traditions for more than four centuries has left Macau with an inimitable collection of holidays, festivals and events.
Of course there is in Macao also the celebration of the Lunar Chinese New Year. It is the most important traditional festival and celebration normally takes place in late January or early February.
The Pou Tai Un Temple in Taipa is the place for the Feast of Tou Tei, the Earth god, in February.
Taking place in February, the Procession of the Passion of Our Lord is a well-known Catholic rite and journey, which travels from Igreja de Santo Agostinho to Igreja da Sé Catedral,.
The A-Ma Temple, which honours the Goddess Matsu, is in full swing in April with many congratulant worshippers during the A-Ma festival.
To look on dancing dragons at the Feast of the Drunken Dragon and twinkling-clean Buddhas at the Feast of Bathing of Lord Buddha is in May.
