World Museum Day Marked in Macao

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 ◆ World Museum Day Marked in Macao

Macao's museums have become both study centers and tourist attractions, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, an official from the Cultural Institute told Xinhua.

Macao itself is a large museum with so many Western-style churches, temples and buildings.

Anybody in Macao can take a shuttle bus free of charge to visit the nine leading museums in the special administrative region (SAR)May 18-19.

The initiative was taken by the SAR government to mark this year's World Museum Day, which falls on May 18.

Macao reports the highest density of museums in the world -- with a dozen museums in an area of only 23 square kilometers. The exhibits include art works, racing vehicles, wine, maritime products and house models of different styles.

Most museums offered lectures for the visitors to enhance the understanding on Macao's ancient culture and folklore. Some students volunteered to act as tour guides.

The International Museum Association declared May 18 as the World Museum Day in 1977.