The Orient Museum
In addition to gaining a first impression of the Portuguese Presence in the Orient, Gods of Asia and Masks of Asia exhibitions, with guided tours available, the three days of The Orient Festival feature music from Hindustan, traditional dancing from Goa, Chinese music performed on Western instruments and the dances of Rajasthan.
The auditorium is showing a selection of Japanese films as part of the Mostra - Lisbon Festival of Animation. Translating names into Mandarin, Chinese zodiac readings, consultations with a fortune teller from Macau, lessons in the art of paper cutting, hand painting Hindu style, mask making, the tea ceremonies of both China and Japan, not to mention Tai Chi classes, are just some of the activities taking place at the Museu do Oriente over its first three days open to the community.
See memories of the Portuguese presence in Asia
