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All Around the City 12月 DEC | NO. 150 | NO. 2015 ENGLISH VERSION | All Around the City 6-31/12 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not Christmas Flower Show with Christmas Wishing Tree and Macao Light Festival 2015 – Journey of Lights a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . Definitely not Macau! decorated open-top bus for fun-filled visits by children. Join the Following the various adventures of the Butterfly Fairy and her elves, EVERYTHING’S happening. Starting with mischievous elves, Christmas Flash Mob, Christmas Carols at Silent Night this spectacular series of light shows encompasses the whole of the interactive games, 3D Mapping and Light Installation of Macao 2015, Fun Christmas Parade, Festive Caricature Workshop, Historic Centre of Macao. Be sure to catch the 3D Video Mapping Light Festival 2015 – Journey of Lights throughout the Historic Human UFO Catcher and Macau Jazz Week 2015. Plus (6-31/12, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm) at St. Dominic’s Church, Ruins of Centre of Macao. The Parade through Macao, Latin City, themed thousands of bargains to be snapped up at the 2015 Macau St. Paul’s, Holy House of Mercy and A-Ma Temple. The superb Light as a treasure hunt in celebration of the 16th Anniversary of the . Shopping Festival Installation (6-31/12, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm) can be seen at Senado Establishment of Macao SAR, showcases dozens of performance Square, Holy House of Mercy, Lou Kau Mansion / Cathedral Lane, groups, while an Exhibition of Antique Maps ‘Global Mapping of All aboard for ART MO TOUR 2015 and This is My City – The Cathedral Square and other locations. Plus Interactive Games! Macao’ and Knowing the Historic Centre of Macao Exhibition Creative Festival 2015, plus the Cyril: Magic Up Close & Cycle Racing (Holy House of Mercy); Taming Rudolph the Reindeer offer more insights into the commemorations. See the official flag- Personal in Broadway Theatre and Seasons of Wonder (Holy House of Mercy); Starry Blessings (A-Ma Temple); Dance Little raising in Lotus Square and the PLA Barracks plus Sports and Art on Cotai. Both the Macao Chinese Orchestra and Macau Fairy! (St. Augustine’s Square) and Elves Hunt by using WeChat’s show and evening Fireworks Spectacular. Orchestra strike up, while Macao Cultural Centre Presents ‘Shake’ or ‘Scan’ function to collect the elves and redeem a gift. Gift Redemption Centre a smorgasbord of drama and concerts. And lots of Countdown at Senado Square opens from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Catch up with the thousands of runners participating in the 2015 Parties are getting underway around the city to welcome in the Macao Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon New Year! It’s all happening in Macau, and it’s all on convenient Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Admission: Free and check out the spectacular Winter Christmas Village - downloadable apps and maps. Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Organizers: Macau Government Tourist Office, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Step Out and Experience Parade through Macao, 12/12/2015 6/12 Macau’s Communities Latin City Festive Fun - 3/1/2016 Macau Government Tourist Office This year’s Parade, themed as Winter Christmas Village - Christmas Flower Show (12/12/2015-3/1/2016, 8:00 (MGTO) recommends eight walking tour a treasure hunt in celebration am to 8:00 pm, Taipa Houses Museum, free) – with 50,000 Poinsettias of various species routes themed ‘Step out, Experience of the 16th Anniversary of taking centre stage – salutes the 16th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Macau’s Communities’ – plus the Establishment of Macao Administrative Region in the romantic environs of the Taipa Houses-Museum. A 10-metre ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s SAR, divides the route into high 3D LED Christmas ball and a towering 9-metre Christmas Wishing Tree, decorated Communities’ Bus Highlight Tour three secret areas, where open-top bus for fun-filled visits by children. Join theChristmas Flash mob (13/12, free), with Wi-fi for passenger use. There are decorations and creative Christmas Carols at Silent Night 2015 Peninsula Line and Taipa – Coloane characters have been (24/12, 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight, Largo Line designated to connect points designed by young local da Companhia de Jesus, Ruins of St. Paul’s, across the eight walking tour routes so you can reach different illustrators Eric Fok Hoi Seng, free), Fun Christmas Parade, Festive neighborhoods and the Historic Centre of Macao conveniently. Hop Un Chi Wai and Lam Ieong Caricature Workshop and Human UFO off at different stops for a stroll around local districts of interest. Kun. The treasure hunt revolves around more Catcher in Macau Tower. than 50 local and foreign performing groups Service counters are located at Macau International Airport, Macau comprising some 1,500 participants intent on Winter Christmas Village Ferry Terminal, Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and pathway between - Christmas Flower Show Organizer and enquiries: Macau Youth Federation ramping up the atmosphere with Cantonese Zhuhai Gongbei and Macau checkpoint at Border Gate, etc (10:00 Organizer and enquiries: Civic and Municipal Opera, mime, theatre, magic, music, martial Christmas Carols at Silent Night 2015 am to 5:00 pm, MOP50-100). Visitors can enjoy an extra bus pass Affairs Bureau (853) 8504 1218 www.iacm.gov.mo arts, folk and Oriental dances, giant balloons, Organizer and enquiries: Macau Christian for free after signing up for one bus pass. So put your best foot forward Christmas Flash mob Music Association (853) 2855 2435 masks, rattles, stilt walkers, Aztec dancing, with a printed guide available at MGTO Tourist Information counters and the free ‘Step Out, 2:00 pm, Pak Tai Temple Square, Taipa marching band, puppets – and treasure chest loads of fun! Macau’ mobile app, and look for the in these stories to find sites included! 3:00 pm, Rua do Cunha, Taipa Macau Tower Christmas activities Enquiries: (853) 2836 6866 www.icm.gov.mo/macaoparade 4:00 pm, Our Lady of Carmo Church Square, 21/11-27/12, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Taipa Organizer and enquiries: Macau Tower (853) Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Starting point: Ruins of St. Paul’s (4:00 pm) End point: Tap Seac Square (5:30 pm) 5:00 pm, Taipa Houses-Museum Auditorium 2893 3339 www.macautower.com.mo 16th Anniversary of the 2015 Macao International 20 Weekends in December Establishment of Macao SAR /12 Marathon 6/12 On any given weekend, you’re not far from outdoor Official Flag-raising ceremonies (8:00 am, Lotus Square; 8:30 am, in front of Macao Initiated to develop local sports culture and strengthen entertainment in Macau. National List of Intangible headquarters of the People’s Liberation Army) herald the day’s activities in grand style. international friendship, the course of the 2015 Macao Cultural Heritage Representative Item Cantonese See the Sports and Art Show in Commemoration of the 16th Anniversary of the Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon - in Opera, and other performances such as lion Establishment of Macao SAR (2:00 pm, Olympic Sport Centre Stadium, Ave. Olímpica, acknowledgement of the 10th Anniversary of the inscription of dance, martial arts demonstrations, Portuguese Taipa; MOP200), featuring athletics plus ‘The Historic Centre of Macao’ on the UNESCO World Heritage folk dancing, street dance, street painting and artists’ impressions of the territory, with song List - will pass by A-ma Temple and the University of Macau music concerts, etc, fill the city with drama, colour and dance performances by top local artistes. Hengqin Campus in order to enable athletes to experience and fun! The town is alive with music, and there’re A spectacular Fireworks Display (9:00 pm, Macau’s unique combination of tourism, culture and sports. lots of phototaking opportunities. Explore walking routes in the ‘Step Out, Experience Macau Tower seafront, free) serves as the Some 1,200 runners will compete in the Full Marathon, 2,600 Macau’s Communities’ tour activity to enjoy a cornucopia of shows and performances. perfect nightcap. in the Half Marathon and 4,200 in the Mini-Marathon, with athletes given souvenirs of ‘The Historic Centre of Macao’ and Lion Dance Sports and Art Show in Commemoration invited to attend the Parade through Macao, Latin City. 5, 12,19, 26/12, Saturdays of the 16th Anniversary of the Bombeiros Square, Taipa - 2:00 pm Portuguese Folk Dance Fireworks Display Establishment of Macao SAR Time: 6:00 am Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 3:00 pm 6, 20, 27/12, Sundays Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 Enquiries: (853) 2823 6363 Venue: Olympic Sport Centre Stadium, Avenida do Estádio, Taipa Hong Kung Temple Square - 4:00 pm (5, 19, 26/12) Hong Kung Temple Square - 11:00 am www.macautourism.gov.mo www.sport.gov.mo Enquiries: (853) 2823 6363 / 2883 9691 www.macaumarathon.com 6, 13, 20, 27/12, Sundays Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 12:00 noon Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Organizer: Macao SAR Government Organizer: Macao Sport Development Board Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre - 2:00 pm Feira Do Carmo, Taipa - 1:00 pm (20, 27/12) Street Dance Music Concert 5, 12, 19, 26/12, Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27/12, Sundays 6-13/12 5-31/12 Bombeiros Square, Taipa -12:00 noon Albergue SCM - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Macau Jazz Week 2015 ‘I BUY · MACAU’ Hong Kung Temple Square - 3:00 pm (5, 19, 26/12) Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) - 4:30 pm Music Performance The 4th Macau Jazz Week welcomes The 2015 Macau Shopping Festival – 20/12, Sundays 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27/12, Saturdays and bands from Taiwan, Brazil and Thailand, supported by thousands of retail outlets big Tap Seac Square – 4:00 pm Sundays and small - is brimful of bargains, starting with Avenida Xian Xing Hai (near Macau Cultural Centre) with local crossover music concerts and Cantonese Opera - 3:00 pm other activities added to the mix.
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