This month marks the eighth anniversary of the inclusion of the Historic Centre of Macau on the UNESCO World Heritage List - so there's never been a better time to take in the spectacular sites of the Historic Centre of Macau: 'Macau Awareness Campaign - Evening Tours in Portuguese Rhythm' and 'Guided Tours of the Historic Centre of Macau'. Also enjoy free performances of UNESCO Intangible Heritage-listed Cantonese Opera and the Drunken Dragon Dance - plus Chinese martial arts, Chinese Lion Dances, Portuguese Folk Dances and 'street' dances, as well as Portuguese Fado in the Wine Museum, right next door to the Macau Grand Prix Museum.
Temple festival culture also has a long tradition in the city, so why not explore the newly-opened Linshui Palace or participate in the 'Inaugural Macau Linshui Palace Folk Culture Festival' . . . before checking out 'Astronaut 3D' and 'The Glorious Era of Julius Caesar' exhibition in the Macau Science Centre. Challenge yourself with Macau Tower's adventure activities - and get up close and personal to movie magic with a DreamWorks Experience! Meanwhile, both The Venetian and Fisherman's Wharf are hosting expos in July.
Martial arts fans won't want to miss the 'Macau International Wushu Festival', while the 'Fun Fishing Boat Cruise', 'Black Tea Temptation' workshop and free tea tasting activity plus 'SPLASH', 'TABOO', 'The World of Water Aurora', 'Dinosaurs Live' and 'Taipa Flea Market' provide plenty of options to suit everybody. Meanwhile, art lovers can pick up a bargain at the Macau Fashion Gallery, Macau Tourism and Cultural Activities Centre, 'Art Fair @ 5 Outubro Street' and the 'Sun Never Left - Public Art Performance'. Ox Warehouse, 10 Fantasia - A Creative Industries Incubator and Art for All also present some great local pieces for sale.
Macau Cultural Centre is chockfull of activities this month with 'Stone by Stone', 'Red', 'Macau Youth Symphonic Band Concert', 'MYSO 3rd Music Festival', Macau Chinese Orchestra '2012-2013 Season Closing Concert' and 'Macau and Henan Province Taoist Music Concert'. The 'David Tao: The Glamorous Life 2013 World Tour Macau', 'You Write the Rules World Tour', 'IIFA Awards', Macau Orchestra's 'Romantic Evening' Concert, and Mini Concerts in the 'Leal Senado' Building are also worth checking out.
The Macau Museum of Art is currently hosting 'Napoleon and the Decorative Arts: Treasures of the Imperial Palaces Exhibition', and you can visit the 'Essence of Nature' Exhibition showcasing a wide range of Ming Dynasty Chenghua porcelain, while to get around the city, all you need do is plug into 'Experience Macau', 'WH Macau', 'Macau Sailings App', 'Transportation Info' apps, 'Digital Guided Tours', the easy-to-use Audio Guide Service and the Tourism Hotline. In addition, use free 'WiFi Go' services and get accommodation information via the 'Macau Budget Hotels Site'.
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