The Macau SAR Government’s working group and the city’s six integrated resort companies have joined forces in presenting an array of Chinese New Year activities at the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards, the Mount Fortress Garden, the Barra Zone around the D. Carlos I dock, the Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory, the Taipa Houses, the Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro area and the Pedestrian Zone of Rua da Felicidade. Here are the activities held in celebration of this year’s Spring Festival:
SANDS CHINA PRESENTS “SPRING FESTIVAL IN FULL BLOOM”
From 1-29 February, Sands China is presenting a series of festive activities under the theme of “Spring Festival in Full Bloom” at the Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and the Taipa Houses Museum, featuring free attractions such as an interactive AI photobooth and a Chinese New Year-themed installation at the former firecracker factory, as well as a total of 12 sessions of free family workshops that include Fai Chun Ink Rubbing, Chinese Weaving, Paper Craft, and Lantern Making, allowing the public to experience of the charm of traditional Chinese culture. Admission is free.
Meanwhile, large-scale romantic and interactive installations best for Valentine’s Day and the Lantern Festival are available at the Taipa Houses Museum, and various music performances will be held at the Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and Taipa Houses Museum.
MGM SETS UP FLOWER STALLS AT “BARRA SPRING FEST”
From 2-25 February, MGM presents a series of exciting Spring Festival activities in the Barra Zone around the D. Carlos I dock at designed time, including festive flower stalls, floral workshops which allow participants to unleash their creativity and design their own floral arrangements, diverse music performances by local musicians during weekends and public holidays of the Chinese New Year. In addition, the Navy Yard No. 2 will be transformed into a “Day Cafe & Night Bar” pop-up, where specialty coffees and Chinese tea-infused cocktails will be provided in the daytime and at night, respectively. Local brands will also be introduced to provide specialty snacks such as almond cookies, Portuguese sardine paste and dragon beard candy, while photo booths and interactive attractions will be set up for the public to take photos.
In addition, the “Reminiscences of Barra: A Visual Journey ”Archives and Arts Exhibition, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and MGM, was inaugurated on 8 February, at the Navy Yard No. 1, showcasing a series of photographic works and artworks closely related to the Barra Zone around the D. Carlos I dock, and leading the public to learn more about the Barra Zone through collective memories.
SJM PRESENTS LIGHT INSTALLATIONS ON AVENIDA DE ALMEIDA RIBEIRO
From 3-18 February, SJM is hosting the “SJM Chinese New Year Market” at the Outdoor Plaza of the Ponte 16 Resort, Macau, featuring booths from 16 local small and medium-sized enterprises, multiple organisations and charitable institutions, and providing cultural and creative products, creative handicrafts, festive snacks, interactive games and charity sales, as well as music and dance performances at designated time.
Moreover, in order to highlight the artistic and cultural vitality of the Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro area, large-scale lighting and artistic light installations will be set up. During the event, a dynamic interplay of light and shadows will be presented from 6 pm to 10 pm, enhancing the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival.
MELCO PRESENTS “CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON AT MOUNT FORTRESS”
From 7-25 February, Melco Crown & Entertainment is hosting the event “Celebrating the Year of the Dragon at Mount Fortress” at the Mount Fortress Garden. A photo area with large festive installations has been set up for the public to take photos, along with game booths and an area for live music performances. In addition, the opening hours of the Mount Fortress Garden will be extended until 9 pm from 13-17 February.
GEG TRANSFORMS LAI CHI VUN SHIPYARDS INTO A “PEACH BLOSSOM GARDEN”
From today through 14 February, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) is transforming the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards in Coloane into a peach blossom-themed festive scene, with a special “Peach Blossom Garden” Light Show from 6 pm to 9 pm. Complimentary shuttle services will be available between Galaxy Macau and the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards during the period.
WYNN TO PRESENT FESTIVE ACTIVITIES AT RUA DA FELICIDADE
From today through 18 February and on 23-25 February, Wynn Macau, Limited will set up auspicious and dragon-themed Spring Festival decorations at the Pedestrian Zone of Rua da Felicidade, and present a series of exciting activities, including traditional cultural performances and a cultural and creative market, with festive cocktails and cookies available. The activity “Going Back in Time: A Guided Cultural Tour around Rua da Felicidade Pedestrian Zone” will also be available for residents and tourists to learn about the history and culture of the district in bygone days as they stroll through streets, alleys and buildings in the area. In addition, photography services will be available for the public to dress in traditional Chinese costume, allowing them to experience the festive appeal of the district.
For more information about all these special Chinese New Year activities visit www.enjoymacao.mo.
Parts of this article by IC have been edited by Good News Macau.
Source: Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).
Photos: Jason Leung, IC
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