This year’s Lusofonia Festival covers two weekend periods: 24 to 26 October inclusive and 31 October to 2 November inclusive, at the Taipa Houses. It is a celebration of music and dance, games, gastronomy, and the cultures of various Portuguese-speaking countries and regions. The festival is a chance for members of the public to experience the diverse charm of Lusophone cultures.

This 28th edition of the Lusofonia Festival focuses on Angolan culture as well showcasing characteristic cultural elements of other Portuguese-speaking countries and places.

Across an aggregate six days, the festival features culture-related exhibitors from 10 Portuguese-speaking communities represented in the Macao population. They are from respectively: Angola; Brazil; Cape Verde; Guinea Bissau; Mozambique; Portugal; São Tomé and Príncipe; East Timor; Goa, Daman and Diu; and the local Macanese community. Overall, they are presenting music, handicrafts, traditional costumes, gastronomy, and tourism-related information.

Games traditional in Portugal are available for all age groups. Games include climbing a slippery pole, as well as sack races, wooden spoon races, and other activities.

Games traditional in Portugal are available for all age groups. Games include climbing a slippery pole, as well as sack races, wooden spoon races, and other activities.

Games traditional in Portugal are available for all age groups. Games include climbing a slippery pole, as well as sack races, wooden spoon races, and other activities.

Table-football tournaments and games specifically for children are available at the festival, which is a chance for the public to experience the profound cultural diversity of the different Portuguese-speaking communities.

The festival features a star-studded line-up of performers drawn from 10 Portuguese-speaking countries and regions, along with over 40 local Portuguese-speaking artists. Collectively, their performances create for the public an ebullient and festive vibe.

The festival has become a signature Macao event. It underscores the city’s multicultural atmosphere, and the Portuguese-speaking communities’ role in helping Macao to be a cultural exchange hub.

The festival provides an opportunity to the public to feel the varied cultural vibes of the Portuguese-speaking communities.