It only takes 90 minutes to fly from Taiwan to Macao, with no visa or language barriers, making it a popular travel destination for people from Taiwan. With the six-day Spring Festival holiday approaching this year, have you planned how to spend it? During every Lunar New Year, Macao is adorned with festive decorations, bringing a strong celebratory atmosphere to its unique European-style architecture. There are activities such as firecrackers to welcome the new year and bid farewell to the old, lion and dragon dances parading through the streets, the God of Wealth handing out red envelopes, and the rush for the first incense at A-Ma Temple. The city becomes more lively and colorful than ever, allowing every visitor to invite good fortune and joyfully welcome the Year of the Rabbit.
Lion and dragon dances in front of the Ruins of St. Paul’s. (Photo provided by Macao Government Tourism Office)
Starting from January, Macao’s New Year celebrations kick off one after another. Spectacular lion dance performances and traditional Portuguese folk dances are held every Saturday and Sunday at the Ruins of St. Paul’s and A-Ma Temple. In addition, the “Harmonious Festivities for the New Spring” and “Joyful Melodies for the New Year” concerts will take place on January 23 and 27, allowing visitors to feel the warmth of the festive season through beautiful melodies. On New Year’s Eve, travelers can choose to enjoy a reunion dinner at one of nine Michelin-starred restaurants. On the first and second days of the Lunar New Year (February 3 and 4), a 238-meter-long golden dragon and 18 lions will parade starting from the Ruins of St. Paul’s, passing through Senado Square, A-Ma Temple, Fisherman’s Wharf, Taipa’s Rua da Cunha, and the Portuguese-style houses of Coloane, filling the area with a joyful festive vibe. The Macao Government Tourism Office will also send out the twelve zodiac animals, the Three Stars of Blessing (Fu Lu Shou), and the God of Wealth to various attractions to wish visitors a happy new year and give out red envelopes, bringing good luck throughout the year.
The God of Wealth brings good fortune for the New Year. (Photo provided by Macao Government Tourism Office)
In addition, there’s now a chance to travel to Macao for free too. Before 12:00 noon on January 31, visit the event website to join the “Macao Treasure Hunt” online activity for a chance to win great prizes such as a free trip to Macao or Macao flight tickets. Just successfully complete the “Electric Circuit Challenge” level and answer the questions to participate.
“Macao Treasure Hunt”: http://2010macau-treasure.apaktravel.com.tw
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