The opening ceremony for the “Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2023” is slated to be held on Sunday from 2 p.m. at the Macau Science Centre’s (MSC) Convention Centre, according to a statement from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).
The carnival is co-organised by 20 local museums to celebrate International Museum Day on May 18, the statement noted. The Paris-based International Council of Museums (ICOM) has set this year’s theme as “Museums, Sustainability and Wellbeing”.
The statement said that a raft of activities will be held on Sunday, which includes game booths such as “Multiple Perspectives on Museums” and “Science Giants Matchmaking - Get to Know Chinese Scientists”, interactive games including “Single Shot”, and workshops such as “Car Racing Eco Bag Printing”.
Moreover, the statement said, a raft of exhibitions, workshops and guided tours, among others, will be held throughout this month by the museums, and are open to members of the public at designated times with free admission. More information can be found on the “Museums in Macao” website at www.museums.gov.mo .
Meanwhile, the “Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2023 Online Game” runs from Sunday through June 4. One can enter the game page by scanning its QR code, according to the statement. Upon completing in-game tasks, participants can get game points, which can be redeemed for a prize and a chance to enter a lucky draw. Prizes include gifts from museums and supermarket vouchers.
For enquiries, one can contact IC representative Mr. Lam on 8988 4000 during office hours.
This poster provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday promotes this Sunday’s “Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2023”.
