To further enhance the leisure and beautify the lakeside environment, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has introduced new decorations and renewed graffiti creation at Anim’Arte NAM VAN. Visitors and residents are welcome to experience the joyful atmosphere.

The new decorations at the retail area of the Anim’Arte NAM VAN include awning lighting, plants, and window decorations, as well as installations under the “Cats” theme. Twelve cats in a fun-loving posture are installed, enhancing the atmosphere in the recreational area of Anim’Arte NAM VAN. The colours are based on the colourful tones of the South American Carnival, while the combination of patterns draws inspiration from typical Portuguese tiles. Tourists and residents are welcome to enjoy the distinctive dining, pedal boats, and cultural and creative local products while experiencing the lively atmosphere of the Anim’Arte NAM VAN under the colorful decoration.

 In addition, in order to continuously bring new graffiti creation to Anim’Arte NAM VAN, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has once again cooperated with the local professional graffiti art group GANTZ 5. In conjunction with the three-dimensional art installations, of two main characters of the Macao Cultural and Creative Map, “Pipi” and “Lulu”, the graffiti brings more creativity and vitality to Anim’Arte NAM VAN. Founded in 2004, the GANTZ 5 has been cooperating with local and foreign organizations in order to promote local graffiti art and culture.

Jointly managed by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Sports Bureau, the Macao Government Tourism Office, and the Institute for Tourism Studies under the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture, Anim’Arte NAM VAN has been opened to the public since June 2016. It combines distinctive cafés, pedal boats, cultural and creative stores, weekend craft markets, exhibitions, and performances, which provides a great leisure place of tourism and recreation for residents and tourists.