Macao Lights Up with Spectacular Chinese New Year Celebrations! 🎆
Hey kids! Have you ever seen a 238-meter-long golden dragon dancing in the streets? 🐉 That’s exactly what happened in Macao this Chinese New Year! The city was bursting with color, music, and joy as people from all over the world came to celebrate the Spring Festival.
Welcome to the Year of the Snake! 🐍
This year is extra special because it’s the first time the Spring Festival is celebrated since it was added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Macao made sure to make it unforgettable!
Dazzling Parades and Performances 🎉
On the first day of the New Year, the streets of Macao were filled with excitement. The famous Ruins of St. Paul’s and Senado Square hosted a fantastic roadshow. Imagine seeing 18 dancing lions and a gigantic golden dragon weaving through the crowd! Lions and dragons symbolize good luck in Chinese culture, and they sure brought smiles to everyone’s faces.
Ms. Zhu, a visitor from the Chinese mainland, said, “It’s quite impressive! I brought my child here to experience the traditional dragon and lion dances of Macao.” Many families felt the same way, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and learning about Chinese traditions.
Fun at the New Year Market 🎁
At Tap Seac Square, the New Year Market was the place to be! There were stalls selling colorful gifts, festive flowers, and yummy snacks. 🌸🍬 There were also cool performances and workshops where kids could learn to make New Year prints.
Fireworks Light Up the Sky 🎆
No celebration is complete without fireworks! The “Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Snake” ended with a breathtaking fireworks display that lit up the night sky. And guess what? There are more fireworks shows coming up on February 4th and 12th! Don’t miss the next parade on February 8th.
A Warm Welcome to All Visitors 🌏
Macao’s tourism director, Ms. Maria Helena, said, “Friends from all over the world are welcomed to Macao. Take a stroll around our city and experience the rich cultures and exciting elements of Chinese New Year!”
And plenty of people did just that! Over 423,000 entries and exits were recorded by Friday evening during the holiday week. That’s a lot of happy visitors enjoying the celebrations!
Experience the Magic Yourself ✨
If you ever get the chance, visit Macao during the Chinese New Year. You’ll see amazing sights, taste delicious treats, and make unforgettable memories. 🎊
Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! 🎇
Reference(s):
Macao SAR marks Chinese New Year with dazzling celebration events
cgtn.com
