FOUNDER & PUBLISHER Kowie Geldenhuys EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho www.macaudailytimes.com.mo FRIDAY T. 11º/ 17º Air Quality Good MOP 8.00 3681 “ THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ ” N.º 18 Dec 2020 HKD 10.00 CIVIL SERVANTS MAY BE ALLOWED COMMUNITY-SUPERMARKET JAPANESE DISCOUNT MEGA TO WORK AS TEMPORARY CHAIN STORE DONKI WILL OPEN LECTURERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PARTNERSHIP TO OFFER STRANDED ITS FIRST MACAU ESTABLISHMENT THE GOV’T PROPOSES WORKERS SUSTENANCE IN THE FAI CHI KEI DISTRICT P6 P4 P8 China Tan Weiwei’s forceful and shocking use of words is meant to draw attention to the issue of domestic violence and has struck a chord in China, where despite growing public awareness and anger, victims have a hard time getting justice. Across multiple social media GETS platforms, many are praising Tan for speaking out and calling attention MORE to something that many WONG do not discuss publicly. More on p14 P6 AP PHOTO POWER South Korea has added more than 1,000 infections to its coronavirus caseload for the second straight day amid growing fears that the virus is spreading out of control in the greater capital area. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency yesterday said the COVID-19 death toll was now at 634 after 22 patients died in the past 24 hours, the deadliest day since the emergence of the pandemic. AP PHOTO India’s Supreme Court yesterday suggested that the government consider delaying implementation of new agricultural reform laws to restore a dialogue with tens of thousands of protesting farmers SPACE who say the legislation will drive down crop World’s prices and devastate Celebrations their earnings. Chief achievements a Justice S.A. Bobde also bright spot in deferred a proposal week by the court to set stressful 2020 up a mediation panel P12,20 until justices receive Between the 21st MSAR Anniversary, the government’s Winter solstice and Christmas response and hear arguments from next week will definitely be in a lawyers representing the protesting farmers, celebratory mode – MDT presents its possibly next week. picks among what’s on More on backpage P2,22,23,24 AP PHOTO page 2 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳門 18.12.2020 fri MACAU’S LEADING NEWSPAPER STAFF REPORTER HE pandemic has made life Thard for everyone in Macau and Here’s what you need to see abroad, but it cannot keep Christmas joy away from the city’s residents, and do this Christmas season who live in this haven free from Co- vid-19. The Times has rounded up Iao Hon and the Arrival Hall of Outer some festive events, performances, Harbour Ferry Terminal. markets, and shopping campaigns After dusk, Senado Square will be that can provide readers a much-nee- transformed into the perfect spot for ded dose of delight in these unprece- snacks and drinks nightly, and a live dented times of crisis. jazz show will jazz up the streets from 7-9 p.m. daily. Also, throughout De- SHOPPING: cember, MGM is organizing a series Grab one last chance to spoil you- of festive performances, including rself by snatching bargains through Children Ballet, orchestra perfor- these discount campaigns! The 10th mance by the Macao Orchestra, a Macau Shopping Festival, held from storytelling puppet show and more. December 1-31, features three acti- vities, including the “City-Wide Con- FUN: sumption Lucky Draw,” “Exclusive Macau’s first synthetic ice-ska- Warehouse Sales” and “Multiple Pay- ting rink for kids, the “Magic Rink” at ment Rewards,” with discounts and Broadway Macau, will allow you and lucky draws galore. your kids to skate on ice that is safe, dry and not cold. Professional skating CULTURE & ARTS: assistants will be there to help if you Don’t forget to make the most of want to up your game. Meanwhile, the holiday and broaden your cultu- locals can experience the outdoor ral and artistic horizons. snow park next to Macau Tower at The Travessa do Armazém Velho the “3rd Macao Winter Carnival” until Festival will turn Patio de Chon Sau December 27. There are also photo- into an Instagrammable spot every graphy areas, a kid’s world, and game weekend in December, where you will booths. see a red-white-blue recreation area with various ornaments. Meanwhile, MARKET: MGM is holding several Sino-Portu- Revel in the festive vibe at this guese experiences throughout De- year’s Christmas Market, to be held cember, including a daily free guided at Tap Seac Square from December tour and tile-painting workshops. On 19 to January 3. Highlights include December 25, the Macao Cultural stalls selling Christmas gifts and re- Centre Singing Club will perform fes- freshments, interactive shows, a mer- tive songs, and a street dance will be ry-go-round carnival and more. Also, performed by young dancers at the the 2020 Magnificent Carmo Market, Macao Cultural Centre. held from now until January 24 at Square of Feira do Carmo, features MUSIC & PERFORMANCES: a series of magic shows, music les- Until the end of December, piano sons, fancy rope skipping, kids street lovers can flex their muscles for free dances and more. It also has 13 boo- on the two pianos in public areas, the ths run by local SMEs selling snacks, Leisure Area in Rua Quatro do Bairro handicrafts and retro games. Official events to be held in celebration of Handover Anniversary HE government will Due to this year’s Covid-19 sion, however. win prizes from the Palace near the Houses-Museums after most of the men were Thold several events on measures, the fireworks A large exhibition of Qing- Museum. in Taipa until January 3. killed in combat. and around December 20, display celebrating the 21st dynasty imperial costumes On December 17, locals Finally, today and tomor- The latter, which is con- in celebration of the 21st anniversary of the establish- has recently opened at the can celebrate the memorial row evening, the Macao sidered the highlight of the anniversary of the establish- ment of the Macau Special Macau Museum of Art. 90 event by attending the “Lis- Cultural Centre will stage pair of shows, plunges the ment of the Macau SAR. Administrative Region will sets of imperial Qing attire ten to the Voice of the Chi- two separate shows by the audience into a tale of in- The annual flag-raising be cancelled, authorities an- and accessories from the nese” Concert. The Macao China National Peking Ope- trigue and deception amid ceremony will be held at nounced last week. Palace Museum’s collection Chinese Orchestra will work ra Company, namely “Fe- a territorial power struggle. the Golden Lotus Plaza. The move was made to will be on display until Mar- with the choir of China’s Top male Generals of the Yang Inspired by a chapter of “Ro- Public participation will be avoid creating large crowds ch 14, 2021. National Orchestra Chorus Family” and “A Right Royal mance of the Three King- allowed, and an invite-only during the fireworks show During the exhibition pe- to present a Chinese folk Match.” doms,” the show depicts the reception will also be held. and to reduce the risk of ga- riod, a number of outreach music written during the The former is a story of moment Liu Bei, a historical Last year, President Xi thering. activities will also be held. Anti-Japanese War. feudal revenge set during character who rules the an- Jinping visited the SAR from The government is still Visitors who participate in The Municipal Affairs Bu- the Song dynasty, set in a cient city of Jingzhou, cros- December 18 to 20 to take organizing several other exhibition-related games reau will also display 30,000 time when military women ses the river only to fall into part in the ceremonies. events to celebrate the occa- will also have a chance to pots of chrysanthemum guarded their homeland a honey trap. 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(SJM) has announced that their ANTHONY LAM annual New Year’s Eve event and countdown HIS year’s Macau Artists’ Salon, to the year 2021 will Theld by the Macau Military Club be canceled this year. annually, will showcase the club’s In a statement to the a-century-and-a-half history, pre- press, SJM justified sented in photos and documents.