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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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