The Tap Siac Craft Market Autumn 2025 opened in the eponymous square yesterday, launching a two-week programme featuring hundreds of creative stalls and cross-regional participation.
It is a cultural and creative market that has been held every year in the spring and autumn since 2008. Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the market’s first phase runs through this Sunday, while the second phase runs from next Thursday until the end of the month (November 30), from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a raft of music performances and creative handicrafts.
Addressing yesterday evening’s opening ceremony, Cultural Affairs Bureau Vice President Cheang Kai Meng said that the two-weekend carnival aims to bring together local creators and participants from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, China’s Taiwan region, and Malaysia, with over 200 handicraft and creative food stalls set up on both weekends.
He noted that the market continues to serve as a platform for cultural exchange and showcases the “growing appeal of Macau’s cultural and creative sector in neighbouring regions”.
Cheang highlighted the market’s role as a recognised project under the Culture and Tourism Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
He encouraged locals and tourists alike to explore the stalls, sample the food, listen to live music and take part in DIY workshops over the coming two weeks, describing the market as “more than just a market” but a cultural experience for the whole community.
Craft market stall holders give their views
Speaking to the Post, Stephanie, 20, who runs a small stall called “Random Joys”, said that this was the second time she has taken part in the event. “I draw portraits for couples and families,” she said, adding that she also sells calendars and Christmas decorations for the Christmas season next month, aiming to bring festive warmth to the community “I really want to celebrate Christmas with everyone in Macau,” she said.
Another booth, “Dreamy Blooms”, is run by two students, 17-year-old Regina and 15-year-old Ceci, for the first time. Regina said both hoped to gain hands-on experience from the fair, underlining that “experience is very important for running a business.” They added that they were also eager to learn from their customers: “We also hope to gain a lot of feedback from potential customers to improve our business.” Their stall features handmade miniature Christmas trees, decorations, and mostly flower-themed pieces symbolising joy, beauty, and positivity.
Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) Vice President Cheang Kai Meng delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the Tap Siac Craft Market Autumn 2025.
Fairgoers check out stalls at the Tap Siac Craft Market Autumn 2025 yesterday evening. – Photos: Khalel Vallo
