The A-Ma Cultural Village is one of the most elaborate religious and cultural attractions in Macau. Created to infuse tourism with the local culture and beliefs, the A-Ma Cultural Village is one of the most fascinating cultural complexes you will ever visit.
A-Ma; the Goddess of the Seafarers
A-Ma is one of the oldest Goddesses in Chinese culture and is believed to be the protector of the seafaring folk of Macau. Legends state that over 1000 years ago sailors of a ship were saved by the deity during an incredible storm, and thereafter ascending high into the heavens. Since then, the A-Ma Temple in Macau was built and the seafaring folk has always paid homage to the Goddess for protecting them at sea.
The A-Ma Cultural Village
Located in close proximity to Coloane Island, which is home to the world’s tallest statue the A-Ma Goddess, is the A-Ma Cultural Village. This village has many amazing features such as shrines to A-Ma, traditional bell towers and drum towers, museums showcasing Chinese and Macau history and culture, marble altars from the Tin Hau Palace, as well as many amazing structures that boast traditional Qing architecture and immense cultural importance. The culture of Macau is further displayed by many folk shops, handicrafts shops, and traditional food restaurants being placed around this cultural complex. From the Macau serviced apartments of the stylish and elegant Ascott Macau, the A-Ma Cultural Village is just 11km away, making it easily accessible.
What’s Around the A-Ma Cultural Village?
Once you are done visiting the cultural village you can explore the attractions around the A-Ma Cultural Village, which are just as amazing as the attractions within the village. You can go towards the Coloane side and check out the beautiful park that surrounds the village, or visit the recreational fishing zone. You can also visit the famous Coloane Hiking Trail as well as the go to the Alto de Coloane picnic area; which has one of the best views of the A-Ma statue on Coloane Island.
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