How much do you know about the folk customs and traditional wisdom in Macao's Na Tcha beliefs?

The following is a travel guide to Macao's Na Tcha beliefs: Pre-trip preparation • Time: If you want to participate in the Na Tcha Festival, you need to know that it takes place on the 18th day of the fifth lunar month, so plan your trip in advance. • Transportation: Macao is small, so you can choose to take a taxi or public transportation to various attractions. For example, to get to the Na Tcha Temple near the Ruins of St. Paul's, you can take any bus route to the Ruins of St. Paul's on the Macao Peninsula. Attraction visits • Na Tcha Temple near the Ruins of St. Paul's: • Address: Near the Ruins of St. Paul's, Macao. • Features: The most famous Na Tcha Temple in Macao, built in 1888 and rebuilt in 1901, is a popular temple with a simple and elegant architectural style, mainly composed of a connected entrance hall and main hall. • Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 (closed on Wednesdays, except public holidays). • Admission: Free. • Na Tcha Ancient Temple in Sio Fung Garden: • Address: Travessa do Templo Na Tcha. • Features: It is said to have existed since the early Qing Dynasty. There is a "stone of miracles" in front of the temple, and the environment is quiet. Although the temple is small, it is full of history. • Opening hours: Usually from 8am to 5pm. • Admission: Free. • Na Tcha Exhibition Room: • Address: Next to the Na Tcha Temple near the Ruins of St. Paul's. • Features: The building has one floor, with a total indoor and outdoor area of about 70 square meters. It focuses on introducing the legend and festival of Na Tcha, and displays precious objects used in the Na Tcha Festival. • Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 (closed on Wednesdays, except public holidays). • Admission: Free. Participation in Na Tcha Festival activities • Parade: During the Na Tcha Festival, parades are held at the Na Tcha Temple near the Ruins of St. Paul's and the Na Tcha Ancient Temple in Sio Fung Garden. For example, the float parade of the Na Tcha Temple near the Ruins of St. Paul's starts from the Na Tcha Ancient Temple in Sio Fung Garden, with a lion dance vanguard, wooden signposts, and boys playing the role of Na Tcha. The parade is lively with suona horns playing along the way. • Blessing ceremony: A blessing ceremony is held at the Na Tcha Temple near the Ruins of St. Paul's, where people pray for peace and health. • Cantonese opera performance: Cantonese opera performances are held in front of the Na Tcha Temple near the Ruins of St. Paul's, such as the one on the evening of June 23–25, 2025, which is open to the public, and the one on the afternoon of the 25th, which is only for the elderly. • Seal opening ceremony and parade: For example, the Na Tcha Ancient Temple in Sio Fung Garden will hold a "seal opening" ceremony on the evening of the first day of the Na Tcha Festival, and a parade of the statue of Na Tcha will be held on the day of the festival. Purchase of cultural and creative products You can buy Na Tcha-related cultural and creative products at temple fairs or cultural and creative stores during the Na Tcha Festival, such as figurines, accessories, and postcards, as travel souvenirs. Cultural experience • Watch related programs: Pay attention to the event information of the Macao Cultural Affairs Bureau or related institutions, and watch cultural performances related to Na Tcha, such as the youth Cantonese opera "Na Tcha Conquers the Dragon King". • Participate in cultural tours: Some tourism or cultural institutions provide tours or guided tours with the theme of Na Tcha culture. You can sign up to participate and learn more about the history and significance of Na Tcha culture.