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Culture of Macau

Located in the People's Republic of China, Macau accounts for one of the most visited places in the country. The city has witnessed various noteworthy historical events and bears witness to a rich cultural heritage and ethnic diversity. Culture of Macau throws some light on this aspect.

Macau Culture incorporates both Portuguese and Chinese cultural prospects. This attribute is responsible for the myriad festivals and events, sports and games, which are organized in this city every year. Some of the well-known celebrations that take place in Macau are Feast of the Earth God Tou Tei, and Lunar Chinese New Year. Feast of Bathing of Lord Buddha and the Feast of the Drunken Dragon are two of the most popular occasions in Macau in China. Hungry Ghosts' Festival and Dragon Boat Festival are other festivals held in Macau.

The Procession of the Passion of Our Lord is celebrated with great pomp and show. Such festivals are arranged on wider scales and reflect the Culture of Macau. The native people take part in such events with high interests and energy. Everybody contributes in those festivities in some way or the other in order to make them more bright and colorful. The cultural diversity has also affected the cuisine in Macau. The cooking methods and the ingredients used in the preparations are imported from different parts of the world - Latin America, Europe, India, Africa and Southeastern Asia. This gives a varied flavor and taste to the platters.

Culture of Macau can be observed in the Macau International Music Festival hosted every year. It is basically marked with various types of music including Jazz, folk, classical, rock and pop. The International Fireworks Display Contest and the Macau Arts Festival are the other programs taking place in Macau. The people in Macau also take deep interest in sports. The Macau Formula Three Grand Prix is the greatest event in this city.

 
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