The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement yesterday that it is calling for locally produced programmes for the 36th Macao Arts Festival (FAM), which will take place from May to June this year, with submissions accepted until February 10.
According to the bureau, the festival continues its mission to promote the development of local arts by providing a platform for performance, exchange and showcasing in Macau.
The statement said that the call is open to all legally registered associations in Macau and individuals aged 18 or above holding a valid Macau Resident Identity Card (BIR).
This year’s programme selection, according to the statement, will centre on the theme “Cultural Encounter on the Maritime Silk Road”, encouraging proposals inspired by Macau’s cultural heritage or featuring Macau-related elements such as historical architecture, notable figures, locations and folk tales.
The call is divided into two categories: “Individual Programmes” welcomes all forms of performances, including theatre, Cantonese opera, dance, children’s shows and multimedia performing arts, with an emphasis on innovation and creative breakthroughs, while “Performing Arts Gala” focuses on family-friendly outdoor stage performances designed for community participation. Selected programmes will receive financial support for production costs and will be staged during the festival.
Application regulations and forms are available on the bureau’s website at www.icm.gov.mo/CN/CallForFAM36. Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 5 p.m. on February 10 via fam@icm.gov.mo, with the subject line “To Cultural Affairs Bureau: 36th Macao Arts Festival – Call for Proposals for Local Programmes”.
Applicants who pass the initial selection will be invited to present their proposals to a jury panel in February, the statement concluded.
This photo downloaded from the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) website yesterday shows a performance taking place during the 35th Macao Arts Festival (FAM) last year.
