Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the Tap Siac Craft Market in Spring is held from today to 26, and from 30 April to 3 May at Tap Siac Square, showcasing and selling cultural and creative products from Macao and Asian regions. A number of music performances and creative handicraft workshops are also held. All are welcome to participate.
The opening ceremony was held on 23 April, at Tap Siac Square, and was officiated by the Deputy Director of the Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR, Bai Bing; the Vice President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Cheang Kai Meng; the Director of the Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Fong Fong Tan; and the Acting Head of Department of Cultural and Recreational Affairs and Civic Education of the Municipal Affairs Bureau, Au Chan Weng. Guest singer Chen Sijian (ODD) participated as a guest artist at the opening ceremony, inaugurating the Tap Siac Craft Market.
This edition of the Craft Market is held from today for two consecutive weeks, from Thursday to Sunday. There are over 200 handicraft and creative gastronomy stalls by cultural and creative entities from Macao, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand and Korea, showcasing and selling a wide range of original cultural and creative products, including daily necessities, clothing and accessories, handicrafts, as well as natural and handmade products. Meanwhile, various music performances by singers from Macao, Mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as over 70 creative handicraft workshops are also held. During the event, brand collaborations and exchange activities will also be held, providing a more direct platform for brands with potential to showcase their products and for business pairing.
The Tap Siac Craft Market is held from 5pm to 10pm on 23 April (Thursday), 24 April (Friday) and 30 April (Thursday), and from 3pm to 10pm on 25 and 26 April (Saturday and Sunday), and from 1 to 3 May (Friday to Sunday). Successful applicants are advised to attend the workshops on time. For more information about the event, please visit the "Tap Siac Craft Market" website (www.craftmarket.gov.mo), the "Macao Craft Market" page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MacaoCraftMarket) or the Cultural Affairs Bureau website (www.icm.gov.mo).
For enquiries, please contact Ms Zhou or Ms Lio, staff members of IC, through tel. no. 8399 6289 or 8399 6292 during office hours.