The eighth day of the fourth lunar month marks the annual Feast of the Drunken Dragon for Macao’s fishmongers. Also known as the “Fishmongers’ Drunken Dragon and Lion Dance Gathering,” it is a one-of-a-kind folk tradition unique to the local fresh fish trade community.

The event begins with sacrificial rituals, followed by a parade that travels through different parts of the city, where performers stage the distinctive drunken dragon and lion dance. They dance with wooden dragon props while sprinkling wine to entertain onlookers. The special dragon prop is made of solid wood and features only a head and a tail, with no body in between. Two performers each hold one end of the prop, dancing and drinking alcohol as they move. Their unsteady yet controlled steps create a lively and entertaining spectacle.

The festival also includes rituals in which participants distribute dragon head rice, a symbol of longevity.

Large groups of photography enthusiasts follow the parade through the streets, hoping to capture memorable moments of the celebration.