2月 FEB | NO. 140 2015 中文版 | 2014 第 134期 ENGLISH VERSION | Parade for the 21/2 8/3 All Around the City Celebration of the Year of the Ram - The Year of the Ram is upon us, and nowhere will the Chinese New Communities’ offers different routes to discover. Look out, in The route of the Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Ram (21/2, 8:00 pm to11:00 pm; 28/2, 8:00 pm to 9:30 Year celebrations be more boisterous, colourful, loud or fun than in particular, for the centuries’ old highly ritualised Procession of the pm) takes it through some of the most interesting districts of the city, with nicely decorated floats and also performing groups old Macau! All kicking off with ‘Let’s Celebrate the Lunar New Year Passion of Our Lord. from Italy, Portugal, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and more. Hong Kong songstress Miriam Yeung will perform at the of the Goat’. Enjoy fireworks and firecrackers from special official Opening Ceremony of the first Parade (21/2, Macau Science Centre), while Hong Kong crooner Andy Hui will perform at the vantage points around the city, the Lunar New Year’s Eve Flower Macau Science Centre Valentine’s Day specials are perfect for same Parade (21/2, Sai Van Lake Square). Hong Kong singer Stephy Tang will perform at the second Parade (28/2, Iao Hon Market, ‘Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Ram’ plus starry-eyed couples – as are several Valentine’s Day Concerts Market Park). Catch Cultural Performances at Sai Van Lake square (21/2) and parties and concerts on the Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane. Lots of around the city. Food lovers should not forget to check out the Star in Iao Hon Market Park (28/2) as the closing for the celebrations and a spectacular activities, in particular, in the Historic Centre of Macau. Merchant Award – Restaurants and Eateries Guide while shoppers Fireworks Display (21/2, 11:00 pm, Macau Tower and Kun Iam Ecumenical can shop with confidence at the city’s many Certified Shops (just Centre seafront) on the third day of Lunar New Year. Catch 400 exhibits at the Spring Season Happiness of Jin and Yu look for the logo!). And it’s easier than ever for visitors to go online - Exhibition of Lunar New Year Traditions of Tianjin and Chongqing and stay connected during their trip to Macau – log onto the free The floats will be exhibited after the parade (11:00 pm on 21/2 to 5:00 pm on Municipalities, Valentine’s Day concerts and activities - plus 2015 standard WiFi Go service, Experience 28/2, Sai Van Lake square; 10:00 pm on 28/2 to 6:00 pm on 8/3, Tap Seac Chinese Writing and Tea-tasting to Welcome the Year of the Ram in Macau App, or plug into the Macau square) and the public is welcome to take photos. 10fantasia. The San kio Youth Dream Market, Lin Kai Night Market Government Tourist Office and Sunrise Market are great opportunities to explore one of Audio Guide. Macau’s oldest districts, while the ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Tourism hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Step Out and Explore 18/2-5/3, 15-16/3 Macau’s Communities Chinese New Year City! Come One, Come All! Many of the city’s most important sites are See CNY rituals and lion dance in Fiesta Felicidade (28/2, 2:00 pm, Rua de One of the joys of the season is the Lunar New within walking distance of each other, situated Felicidade) plus Lion Dances Parade around Taipa (25/2, 12:00 noon to Year’s Eve Flower Market (11-18/2, Organizer: in diverse neighbourhoods with various points 2:00 pm, Bombeiros Square, Taipa). Macau Tower features the Parade of God Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau) where browsers of interest. Macau Government Tourist Office of Wealth and Distribution of Laisee (19-21/2) plus the Chinese New Year can enjoy gift booths and refreshment stands as well (MGTO) recommends different walking tour routes Walk (21/2, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Macau Tower) which challenges the public as flower booths.Let’s Celebrate the Lunar New under the theme “Step Out, Experience Macau’s to climb the full 61flights to the Observation Deck - or the 38-floor half climb! Year of the Goat (Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Communities” so that you may explore different Check out the Prosperous Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Macau Government areas in Macau for fascinating encounters and Dragon and Lion Dance (19/2, Tourist Office, Macau Sport Development Board) kicks local traditions. (Look for in these stories to find 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Macau off the celebrations in style on Chinese New Year’s Fisherman’s Wharf) plus God Eve with the Art Troupe of the Charm of Chongqing and the Pleasant Goat Puppet Troupe (18/2, sites included) During Chinese New Year, tourism of Fortune Parade (19-21/2, 4:00 pm). Catch a unique parade featuring a 238-metre golden dragon and 18 lions (19/2, 11:00 ambassadors will be on hand at major spots to 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm, Macau am) before topping up the excitement with spectacular Lion Dance Performances (21/2, 11:00 am, provide information about tourist sites. Fisherman’s Wharf). Senado Square; 22/2, 4:30 pm, Tap Seac Square). Meanwhile, keep a sharp lookout for the Gods of Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity - and five Tourism Ambassadors of Macau – all circulating in So, put your best foot forward with the free ‘Step different areas of the city wishing passers-by Happy New Year as they distribute red laisee packets Out, Macau’ app downloadable from App Store and souvenirs (19-20/2). PLUS fireworks at specially designated Fireworks Zones (18-23/2)! and visit the MGTO website or Tourist Information Free admission to all activities counters for more details. Enquiries: Lion Dances Parade around Taipa The Cultural Affairs Bureau also offers other activities, being part of the UNESCO-listed ‘Historic Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 www.macautourism.gov.mo Macau Fisherman’s Wharf (853) 8299 3300 (853) 2825 9897 Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office Macau Tower (853) 2893 3339 Fiesta Felicidade (853) 2833 3142 Centre of Macau’, Mandarin’s House provides the perfect atmospheric backdrop for the Fai Chun Calligraphy Exhibition (19-21/2, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm / 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm) and host a traditional Lion Dance Performance (19/2, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm) to welcome in the Year of the Goat with gusto! Lou Kau Mansion, another ‘Historic Centre of Macau’ attraction, will host a 31/1-15/2 performance by the Chinese Orchestra of Macau (19-21/2, 11:30 am to 12:30 noon / 3:00 pm Weekends in February The Tide of Time to 4:00 pm) and invite visitors to create Seals and Greeting Stamps on traditional Red Fai Chun paper (19/2-5/3, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm). On any given weekend, you’re not far Looking Back and Reminiscing cruise activities is an interesting new concept in which people from outdoor entertainment in Macau. Free admission to all activities Firecrackers and Fireworks Zones National List of Intangible Cultural can enjoy a leisurely and comfortable boat Date and Times: Heritage Representative Items including ride, while recalling the historical footsteps of Lunar New Year’s Eve Flower Market 18/2, 12:00 noon to 2:00 am (next day) Cantonese Opera and the Drunken Macau Harbour’s contribution to the territory Date and Times: 19-20/2, 10:00 am to 2:00 am (next day) from the unique perspective of the water. 11-17/2, 9:00 am to 12:00 midnight 21-23/2, 10:00 am to 12:00 midnight Dragon Dance, and other performances 18/2, 9:00 am to 2:00 am (next day) Venue: Taipa – Shorefront of Est. Alm. Marques such as lion dance, martial arts Veteran photographer Tam Kam Weng will talk Venue: Tap Seac Square Esparteiro (near Regency Hotel) demonstrations, Portuguese folk dancing, about the many changes in Macau’s urban Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau Macau – Av. Dr. Sun Yat Sen (near Macau Tower) street dance, magic, and balloon-twisting development from his professional viewpoint Organizer: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau as the craft glides by a city that is in a constant Incense and Pinwheel Stalls shows fill the city with drama, colour and Date and Times: Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000 fun! The town is alive with music, and state of flux. 18/2, 6:00 pm to 19/2, 6:30 pm www.macautourism.gov.mo there’re lots of photo-taking opportunities. Starting Time: 20-25/2, 9:00 am to 6:30 pm Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau: Explore walking routes in the ‘Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities’ tour activity to enjoy a Saturdays and Sundays, 9:40 am, 11:35 am, 2:30 pm, 4:25 pm, duration of each tour 75mins Venue: Shorefront of A-Ma Temple (853) 2833 7676 / 8988 4000 Venue: Marine and Water Bureau – Doca da Ilha Verde Terminal Enquiry: (853) 6347 3309 15/3, 8:00 pm to 16/3, 7:00 am www.iacm.gov.mo cornucopia of shows and performances. Ticketing: Barra Square (A-Ma Temple) Admission: MOP25 Organizer: Macau History and Venue: The pavement in front of Kun Iam Tong Cultural Affairs Bureau: Lion Dance Street Painting Culture Association of Port of Macau No.