In order to strengthen the existing cultural atmosphere in the community, to provide more performing platforms for local arts and cultural practitioners and to promote quality street performances, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will offer new performance sites (“Busking Points”) at The Old Iec Long Firecracker Factory site and Macau Science Centre Square from 24 March onwards in addition to the five existing venues. These additional points will be available for Buskers from 10 am to 6 pm, from Fridays to Sundays and public holidays.
The IC’s Busking Programme has been established since 2016, providing performing platforms for local arts and cultural practitioners and promoting quality street performances in Anim’Arte NAM VAN, Taipa Houses, Mount Fortress Garden, Barra Square and Ka Ho Village of Our Lady. The Busking Programme has been well received by art practitioners, citizens and tourists since its launch. As of February 2023, more than 1,200 local and art aficionados have already applied for Busker Cards, and more than 170,000 audience members have watched the Busking performances.
To expand the performance platform for passionate artists, the IC will offer additional Busking Points at The Old Iec Long Firecracker Factory site and Macau Science Centre Square respectively from 17 March and 24 March onwards. Buskers involved in performing arts, visual arts and creative crafts are welcome. Buskers should register at the registration counter near the entrance in Rua de Fernão Mendes Pinto for the Busking Point in The Old Iec Long Firecracker Factory site or the Food Trailer near the seaside for the Busker Point in Macau Science Centre Square before they are assigned the performance area by staff on-site. The Busking Point in Old Iec Long Firecracker Factory site can only be used by one group of Buskers at the same time, while the one in Macau Science Centre Square could accommodate 3 groups at the same time.
There will be a total of 7 Busking Points including the 2 new ones. Individuals who are interested in the Busking Programme can apply online through the IC’s website or in person at the Cultural Affairs Bureau Building. More information can be obtained via the website or by contacting 8399 6699.
Source: IC
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