This year’s Chinese and Portuguese Picture Book Fair, themed “Books Nourish the Soul”, offers a captivating trove of picture books and children's literature. To enhance public awareness of the Chinese and Portuguese Picture Book Fair, the event is reaching into the community this year by establishing a sub-venue at Carmo Fair, further expanding its reach and enhancing its influence. Book promotion sessions and workshops invite readers to immerse themselves in the interactive sessions while choosing their favourite books to buy, thus cultivating deeper appreciation for the creative process and stories behind picture books, and a richer understanding and interest in the artistry that gives life to these enchanted realms.
Outreach Activities
1. Book Promotion Sessions
Carmo Hall
| Date | Time | Guest/Instructor | Theme | Language |
| 24/10 Saturday |
16:30 – 17:30 | Lurdes Escaleira & Filomena Chan | The Girl Who Gathered Pearls from the Sea (Macao) | Cantonese & Portuguese |
| 25/10 Sunday |
16:30 – 17:30 | Cheong In Cheng | Paw Paw Dragon: The Secret Maze of the Mangroves (Macao) |
Cantonese |
*Each group of attendees who completes the activity will receive a picture book as a gift from the organizer.
2. Workshops
Carmo Hall
| Date | Time | Theme |
| 24/10 Saturday |
14:00 – 16:00 | Storytelling and Crafts----Natural Mosquito Repellent Sachet Workshop |
| 25/10 Sunday |
14:00 – 16:00 | Storytelling and Crafts----Natural Mosquito Repellent Sachet Workshop |
| 31/10 Saturday |
14:00 – 16:00 | Storytelling and Crafts---- DIY Animal Bread Light Clay Workshop |
| 16:30 – 18:30 | Storytelling and Crafts---- DIY Animal Bread Light Clay Workshop | |
| 1/11 Sunday |
10:30 – 12:30 | Storytelling and Crafts---- Natural Wind Chime Ornament Workshop |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Storytelling and Crafts---- Natural Wind Chime Ornament Workshop |
Macao One Account registration with free admission (from 10am, 5 Oct 2026).
Remark:
The public can enjoy exclusive offers by presenting tickets for the Film Festival or concert, or receipts from purchases at the Picture Book Fair of the 8th “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries”, as well as an additional gift by participating in the activity “Giveaway Check-in Station” at the Lusofonia Festival. For more information, please refer to the special offer “Cross-disciplinary Cultural Exploration” and the activity “Giveaway Check-in Station” of the Lusofonia Festival.
Chinese and Portuguese Picture Book Fair