With its excellent 5-star hotels, Macau is a tourist destination that is like none other in the world. Located 60 kilometers to the southwest of Hong Kong, and with a gorgeous tropical climate, Macau is rich in atmosphere and history. Having had its sovereignty returned to China in 1999, it was a Portuguese colony from the 16th century. There is, of course, still a very large Portuguese influence in Macau, as demonstrated by its festivals and cultural traditions, although the densely populated region is predominantly Chinese. This mix in influence is visible in our hotels, which have a splendid combination of designs to make for a unique international feel. The accommodations are also superb, meeting or exceeding the standards in the industry, and pay particular attention to merging innovation and tradition.
Macau has some excellent activities for the entire family, including sight-seeing tours, cultural events, and people watching. Because of Macau’s easy accessibility, there are also some excellent opportunities to see a wide array of visual and performing arts. There are many world-class musical performers who come through here, and some of the best tours in world theatre can also be seen. There is also a spectacular 25-day event, the Macau Arts Festival that should not be missed by anyone, both locals and visitors. The Video Art Cycle is one of the features of this festival that really speaks to the contemporary art scene in Macau.
The Video Art Cycle is considered to be a place where new media can be seen in Macau, and it attracts participants from all over the world. With an eye toward the most cutting edge in video work, from the East to the West, but with a local emphasis, it’s a chance for audiences to see what’s happening in this realm. It also provides artists an opportunity to have their work shown, and to help forge alliances among young artists who are creating new directions. It brings in artists of international renown, such as KUO I-Chen, who are pushing the boundaries of video. There are other categories in the festival for more traditional art forms, and also some very exciting installation art, and all contribute to the international dialogue on art and performance.
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