Moments in History – The Story of Lai Chi Vun Village (Photo: Kenny Lou)

Government Information Bureau

2023-07-14 16:21

Lai Chi Vun Shipyards is a cluster of heritage-related buildings that preserve the tradition of shipbuilding crafts. It is the only traditional shipbuilding-industry site in Macao that has survived relatively intact, standing as a testimony to the urban development, industrialisation, and lifestyle in Macao during the second half of the 20th century.
Lots X11 to X15 from the first-phase revitalisation of the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards have been opened, covering an area of about 3,000 square metres.
Lots X11 to X15 of the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards offer a themed exhibition area. The site is also used to host art and craft markets, performances, and workshops.
Lots X11 to X15 of the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards are officially open. They showcase recreational and cultural-activity space with Macao’s shipbuilding industry as the theme.
The revitalisation of Lots X11 to X15 of the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards injects fresh purpose to the traditional industrial site, via the arts.
The themed exhibition at the shipyards titled “Moments in History – The Story of Lai Chi Vun Village” reminds the public about the history and culture of the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards and of Lai Chi Vun Village.
The exhibition features three main zones: "Ships Carrying Tales"; "Shipbuilders Practising Craftsmanship and Techniques"; and "Memories Passing Through Generations".
The wooden boats displayed in the shipyards allow citizens and tourists to learn more about the shipbuilding industry.
Inside the shipyards, equipment including a sawmill, shipbuilding tools, and fishing gear are on display.
Residents and tourists can learn about the structure of ships and the history of the shipyards through interactive multimedia games.