Experience a Christmas market without flying to Europe – MGM Cotai’s Christmas Carnival kicks off in full swing

Written/Compiled and Reported by MOOK Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin

 

For those who want to experience the festive Christmas atmosphere abroad but lack the time or budget to travel all the way to Europe, MGM Cotai in Macau is hosting a Christmas Carnival from now until December 26. During this period, the Sky Pavilion will be transformed into a colorful Christmas market, featuring a variety of performances such as Christmas legend song and dance parades, as well as a dazzling array of Christmas delicacies and exquisite gifts. Meanwhile, the French restaurant Le Bistro, The Event Restaurant, and MGM Café & Patisserie will also serve up a rich selection of festive holiday dishes, satisfying both your soul and taste buds.

During the event, the MGM Sky Pavilion Christmas Carnival will feature characters such as soldiers, magicians, fairies, and the Mouse King, who will sing and dance together on the Sky Pavilion stage, presenting a spectacular Christmas legend song and dance parade. An a cappella choir will deliver unique vocal performances, while four behavior artists dressed in various Christmas costumes will form a Christmas family, interacting with and taking photos with the audience on the Sky Pavilion. Musician Liao Yuan, who previously composed the theme music “Waltzing Butterflies at MGM MACAU” for MGM Cotai, will lead the Christmas String Quartet in performing festive melodies. The Hong Kong-based Boshi Children's Choir and Jingle Giggles Children's Choir will also perform with their angelic voices on the Sky Pavilion.

Moreover, the Christmas market at the Sky Pavilion will be filled with a European charm, including a Christmas bakery located in the Sky Café, where the aroma of freshly baked cookies and gingerbread will waft through the square. The Gingerbread House offers a variety of hand-painted gingerbread cookies with unique designs and endless creativity. The Nut House serves roasted chestnuts and caramelized almonds, with sweet flavors that are hard to resist. The traditional Checkerboard Waffle & Crispy Wafer counter allows you to freely combine classic Belgian checkerboard waffles and French crispy wafers with nearly thirty different toppings, offering a rich variety of delicious flavors. The Nutcracker Cart will be loaded with nutcracker soldiers in various shapes and sizes, sure to capture your heart.

 

In addition, various restaurants at MGM Cotai are offering a wide selection of Christmas delicacies and festive dishes, providing a rich culinary experience for the holiday season. From December 24 to 25, Le Bistro French Restaurant will present an elegant four-course Christmas dinner, featuring dishes such as French Ambré chicken breast stuffed with foie gras and duck liver, served with black truffle; smooth pumpkin cream soup with Boston lobster and Spanish cured ham; pan-seared Breton turbot with mushroom risotto and red wine, paired with traditional French Christmas desserts – all for MOP 988 (approximately TWD 3,745) per person. There is also an option to enjoy a lavish Christmas seafood platter. The Event Restaurant will offer a variety of festive buffet breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, along with seasonal seafood and traditional Christmas dishes, from December 14 to 30, priced at MOP 258–668 (approximately TWD 978–2,532) per person. MGM Café & Patisserie will also serve a selection of Christmas pastries, cookies, and chocolates throughout December.

 

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