The opening hours of the Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre’s outdoor space have been adjusted, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, while the indoor area is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Saturdays to Thursdays, according to a statement earlier this week from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).
The centre is located on Avenida Sun Yat-Sen, adjacent to the Kun Iam Statue Waterfront Leisure Area. The outdoor space’s opening hours were adjusted to make it consistent with those of the leisure area to enable members of the public to have more leisure and entertainment space at their disposal, as well as to “enjoy the coastal landscape”, according to the statement.
The centre was designed by Portuguese architect and sculptor Cristina Rocha Leiria. The statement added that the statue of the goddess Kun Iam weighs 50 tonnes and measures 20 metres in height, noting that it “promotes mutual respect and friendship between all peoples and civilisations”.
The centre’s name – ecumenical – refers to its aim to promote understanding among the world’s various religions such as Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, and Islam.
More information can be found by visiting www.icm.gov.mo/en/KunIamEcumenical or calling 8791 9814 from Tuesday to Sunday during opening hours.
This undated handout photo provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) shows the outdoor space and statue of the Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre.
