The 23rd Macao City Fringe Festival opened its “Everyone’s Art Exhibition” yesterday, bringing interactive art and performances to neighborhoods across the city.
The event coincides with the SAR being named Cultural Capital of East Asia this year and marks the 20th anniversary of the Macao Historic Centre’s UNESCO World Heritage designation.
Head of the performing arts development division at the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Kuok Mio U, said the festival’s theme is “Urban Exploration,” featuring 18 performances and 13 extended activities, totaling more than 70 events.
“Art exists in our lives. Whether it’s the tea house on the corner, the familiar bookstore, or the herbal tea shop in a narrow alley, these places we pass by every day have now become stages for the Fringe Festival. Everyone can feel the beauty of art in these spaces,” Kuok said.
She added, “In the Fringe Festival, everyone can be an artist, and the interactive creations of the ‘Everyone’s Art Exhibition’ invite everyone to get close to art and discover creative surprises.”
In addition, other programs are featured in over 20 locations, with the activity zones already announced, allowing audiences to “wander through the corners of the city, explore different places, appreciate art, and experience community vibes suitable for all ages.”
Featuring the series “Crème de la Fringe,” with two subthemes, along with 11 performances and 9 extra activities running until September 28.
The “Crème de la Fringe” series includes clowns with the performances Kung Food: The Vegetarian Martial Art, Today’s Menu, and You or Me?, from today until September 21 at the Carmo Fair, along with related extra activities.
The “TOMATO” Digital Interactive Theater Show will also take place from today until September 21, covering four programs: “The Monster” – An Immersive Personal Adventure Theater; “Drifting Diaries” – Urban Walking Theater; Hidden Glow: Installation Exhibition of Urban Micro-sensations; and “A Hidden Window in Macao” – Musical Accompaniment Version.
Among other offerings, the programs present unconventional artistic ideas in traditional cultural venues as well as community spaces, including tea houses, bookstores, and specialty shops.
The exhibition will remain open until September 28, with registration available on the Cultural Institute and Fringe Festival websites. Times Reporter
