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A-Ma Festival,

Macau, China

01 Apr 2010 - 31 May 2010 Date to be confirmed

Held on the 23rd day of the Third Moon, the annual A-Ma Festival honours the Goddess of Seafarers. According to legend, the deity calmed the raging waters and provided a safe passage for a boat caught out at sea in a ferocious storm. Grateful for their safe return to dry land, the sailors built the A-Ma Shrine at the spot where they first returned to land. A particularly popular celebration amongst coastal communities, the festival is a time to pay respects and ask for safety whilst at sea.

Times
All day.

Religion History

Where?

A-Ma Temple (Venue)

Barra Hill
Inner Harbour

Getting There

Bus: From the Macau Ferry Terminal it is a short bus ride to Barra Hill and the Inner Harbour.
Foot: Most of mainland Macau is within walking distance of the Inner Harbour.

How Much?

Free.

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Macau Government Tourist Office (Tourist Info)

Alameda Dr Carlos d'Assumpcao
nos 335-341
12 andar
Macau
China

Tel +853 315 566.
Email mgto@macautourism.gov.mo

Website www.macautourism.gov.mo

Future Events

01 Apr 2011 - 31 May 2011
Date to be confirmed

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