Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Mandarin Oriental, Macau
2022-01-18 - 2022-03-01 | Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 AVENIDA DR. SUN YAT SEN, NAPE, MACAU, Macau
Join family and friends to celebrate this Chinese New Year in full force! Mandarin Oriental, Macau has prepared a series of exciting surprises for everyone to welcome the year of the tiger. Their restaurants are booming with celebratory foods, so gear up and make sure to book your table now!
Vida Rica Restaurant
There are several menus to choose from, so be sure to check all of them out and see what’s the best fit for you and your loved ones. All of them are fitted with six courses but feature different dishes. The six-course family dinner Chinese menu is served during the day and at night enabling you to fully enjoy the lit up Macau skyline, while the six-course prosperity Chinese New Year menu is available at both lunch and dinner time. The six-course fortune dim sum lunch menu is ideal to get some great handmade yum cha delights during lunchtime!
When: Six-course family Chinese menu and six-course prosperity Chinese New Year menu – 12:00pm–3:00pm and 6:00pm–10:30pm, January 31–February 15, 2022
Six-course fortune dim sum lunch menu – 12:00pm–3:00pm, January 31–February 15, 2022
Where: Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Six-course family dinner Chinese menu – MOP $3,588* for four persons
Six-course prosperity Chinese New Year menu – MOP $888* per person
Six-course fortune dim sum lunch menu – MOP $488 per person
*Prices are subject to a 10% service charge
For more information and bookings, call +853 8805 8918
Painter’s Afternoon Tea Set
Vida Rica Bar
Mandarin Oriental, Macau’s Painter’s Afternoon Tea has become pretty popular amongst everyone who’s looking for beautiful–and tasty–food with panoramic views over Macau’s skyline and the utterly great service at Vida Rica Bar. This season, they’re crafting a special Painter’s Afternoon Tea Set filled with Chinese New Year references, so be sure to try it out with friends and family.
When: 3:00pm–6:00pm, January 29–February 6, February 12 and 13, 19 and 20, 26 and 27, 2022
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $398 per set (for two persons)
For more information and reservations, call Vida Rica Bar at +853 8805 8918, or send an email to momac-vidaricabar@mohg.com
Festive Afternoon Tea
Lobby Lounge
Enjoy exclusive Chinese New Year meals with a classy touch by the one and only Mandarin Oriental, Macau. At their spacious and modern-looking Lobby Lounge, guests will be able to savor both their prosperity lunar MO express, and delightful afternoon tea served just in time to fully enjoy this celebratory season.
When: Prosperity lunar MO express – 12:00pm–6:00pm, January 31–February 15, 2022
Chinese New Year afternoon tea – 2:00pm–6:00pm, January 31–February 15, 2022
Where: Lobby Lounge, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Prosperity lunar MO express – MOP $238* per person
Chinese New Year afternoon tea – MOP $498* per set
*Prices are subject to a 10% service charge
For more information and bookings, call +853 8805 8938
Glutinous Rice Cake with Coconut, Brown and Okinawa Sugar
The Mandarin Cake Shop
This is also the season to gift beautiful and tasty foods to your friends and family, so be sure to head to The Mandarin Cake Shop and pick up one of their freshly baked festive cakes! They’ll be selling creative recipes such as glutinous rice cake with coconut, brown, and Okinawa black sugar, and also radish cake with conpoy and preserved Chinese sausages. There are also hampers and gift sets if you can’t decide which items to purchase.
When: January 18–31, 2022
Where: The Mandarin Cake Shop, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $278–4,288
For more information and bookings, call +853 8805 8948 or send an email to momac-cakeshop@mohg.com
Lo Hei
Lunar Celebration Package
Want to gather everyone at the same table, but can’t find a big enough spot? Reserve your spot now at Mandarin Oriental, Macau as they offer wonderfully crafted menus for large groups who wish to spend Chinese New Year together. You can choose from four different menus depending on the items you want most. Every menu includes soft drinks for 12 people, plus their signature–and very traditional–dish “lo hei”, but also mahjong entertainment inclusive of tea service and many other amenities.
When: From now till March 31, 2022
Where: Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $7,888–$13,888*
*Prices are subject to a 10% service charge

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Macau
Being the lunar New Year feeling relaxed and with a rejuvenated body and mind! Take this time to pamper your body and book a treatment at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Macau to enter the new year with a replenished spirit. There are several treatments, and some of the best ones are the gemstone Baoding balls spiritual, the sculptor firming body treatment, and the rejuvenation touch.
When: From now till February 28, 2022
Where: The Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: Gemstone Baoding balls spiritual and sculptor firming body treatment– MOP $1,380 per person (90-minute treatment)
Rejuvenation touch – MOP $480 (20-minute) or MOP $980 (45-minute) per person
For bookings or more information, call +853 8805 8588 or send an email to momac-spa@mohg.com

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Style at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau
2022-01-24 - 2022-02-07 | Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau, Macau, Macau, 853, Macau
Celebrate Chinese New Year in style as Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau collaborates with Elvis Mok Hei Sai, one of renowned Macau’s calligraphy craftsmen for the Chinese New Year Pudding package design, inviting hotel guests to celebrate the good things in life in the Year of the Tiger! The hotel’s Michelin-recommended Chinese restaurant, Kam Lai Heen is bringing back its highly sought-after caringly crafted Chinese New Year puddings in two flavors. Special editions of lo hei are also available, one with salmon and abalone and the other one with lobster highlights.
To enjoy a special Chinese New Year, one should experience the hotel’s special reunion celebration at the resort lawn on January 29, with over seven stalls featuring Szechuan spicy chicken, Peking duck, sauna prawns, Chinese roasted whole pig, lotus-steamed glutinous rice, lo hei and Chinese New Year delights!
An exotic culinary experience is another great option for guests this season! The Market Lunch features semi-buffet lunch with appetizers, salads, desserts, and a selection of the main course, and the Portuguese “Boa Vida” set dinner highlights to include roasted US beef flank steak, grilled cornbread crusted codfish loin, and free-range chicken thigh. The Hotel is decorating its most loved afternoon tea set with berries, blending savory bites with delicious treats with a sense of elegance. The all-time favorite Surf & Turf seafood weekend buffet will be available throughout Chinese New Year, with an oyster station, seafood on ice, beef wellington, taco station, and more! For a more exciting dining experience, mookata Thai hot pot and barbecue on weekends is the best option for guests who crave a real taste of Thailand. The newly launched Thai High Tea Set is another authentic Thai offer that shouldn’t be missed.

Back by popular demand, Vasco Bar & Lounge is bringing back The High Rollers-one of the best classic rock bands in town in February, enjoying more than just cocktails with their live music by The High Rollers on the Roaring Tiger Night! With Vasco Bar and Lounge continuing to offer stylish handcrafted cocktails and live entertainment with DJ Ted and Band Duo, guests can definitely ring in their Chinese New Year with their friends at one of the hot spots in town!

Chinese New Year is for all ages including the little ones, so be sure to make this year’s extra special by celebrating at Artyzen Grand Lapa with your children. The Chinese New Year Program at Kidsco allows kids to dive into arts and crafts this year including workshops on lucky candy bowls painting, Chinese sesame sweet dumpling making, lion dance, and much more!
When: From now till February 28, 2022
CNY celebration at the lawn – Saturday, January 29, 2022
The High Rollers concert – February 5, 2022
Kidsco activities – 3:00pm–5:00pm, February 1–7, 2022
Where: Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau
How much: New Year puddings – MOP $168 per pudding
Lo hei – Starting from MOP $328 per item
Kidsco activities – MOP $200 per person
For more information and reservations, call +853 2856 7888 or check their website

An Auspicious “Go” for the Year of Golden Tiger at MGM
2022-01-31 - 2022-02-15 | MGM Cotai, Av. da Nave Desportiva, Macau, Macau, China, Macau
Celebrating the arrival of the Year of Golden Tiger, MGM extends the joyous spirit of the Winter Sports Village at the Spectacle to its upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. From emerging winter sports experience, festive feasting, holiday-themed workshops to festive decorations, MGM will offer its guests a sumptuous array of splendid happening, ushering in the lunar year in utmost prosperity.

Spectacle Go
The Spectacle at MGM Cotai, which has been transformed into a snow-white winter wonderland, continues to spark the grand Chinese holiday with a set of vivid festive decorations, making it the must-go photo spot of the town during the holiday season. What’s more, complimentary Curling Go experience will be offered during the Chinese New Year holiday and selected weekends, where guests may get to try out on this emerging sport seldomly found in town with professional guidance.
Also, the exclusive Flying Penguin Go will continue to glide under the engineering marvel of the Spectacle roof and fill the atrium space with exuberant vibes, on show daily. Surrounded by the lively animation projecting on the 25 LED screens all over the Spectacle, the show truly enables guests to immerse themselves in the astonishing world of the Antarctic ocean.
When: Daily, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, and 7:00pm
Where: The Spectacle, MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Free admission

Creativity Go
A lineup of festive-themed workshops will also be offered at MGM Cotai, where both children and adults are all welcome to unleash their creativity and craft for good fortune. Anytime hosts the Chinese New Year cupcake decoration workshop and winter festive donut decoration workshop, the perfect occasions to create one’s prosperous desserts with style. Each seat is priced at MOP $150* and guests are entitled to a 50% off discount with spending at any dining outlet of MGM on the same day. Reservation in advance is required. At the same time, experienced pastry chefs will also be sculpting festive chocolate showpieces at the craftsmanship demonstration sessions in the restaurant, where guests will be able to appreciate the delicate edible work of art and the spirit of craftsmanship.
On the other hand, M’Art also launches the time-limited Lunar New Year art workshop to embrace the Awakening Lion spirits and traditional festive elements on the Chinese lanterns, showcasing the culture of Lingnan through contemporary art. The workshop, available every afternoon from now till February 15, welcomes kids aged three or above. MGM COTAI’s in-house guests and selected diners are entitled to free enrollment.
When: January 15–February 15, 2022
Where: Anytime, MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Chinese New Year cupcake decoration workshop and winter festive donut decoration workshop – MOP $150 per person
Lunar New Year art workshop – MOP $100 per person

Fortune Bites Go
MGM’s restaurants including Imperial Court and Five Foot Road present a sumptuous array of Chinese festive delicacies from different regions in the country, tailored for celebrating this grand traditional festive season with family and friends.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with MGM during this traditional holiday. The thoughtfully crafted Chinese New Year afternoon tea set, served at both Rossio at MGM Macau and Anytime at MGM Cotai, is the go-to treat to savor with the loved ones while steeping into the auspicious festivity. Guests who favor Chinese dim sum will certainly relish Chún’s festive afternoon dim sum tea set, under the Spectacle roof where sunlight shines through. Other restaurants, such as Coast and Pastry Bar, also offer a variety of festive afternoon tea options also perfect for casual festive gatherings.
When: January 31–February 15, 2022
Where: Imperial Court, and Rossio, MGM Macau, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau and Anytime, Chún, Five Foot Road, MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: Various prices
For more information and bookings, call +853 8802 8888 or check here

Lunar New Year Celebration Activities 2022 & Fireworks Display
2022-02-01 - 2022-02-15 | Ruins of St. Paul’s, Macau, Macau
The First Day of the Lunar New Year starts with a parade of lion and dragon dances, including a 238-meter golden dragon and 18 lions to greet the public. In addition, the Gods of Fortune, Golden Boy and Girl, the Gods of Happiness, Prosperity and Longevity, Chinese Zodiac Tiger, and Macao tourism mascot “Mak Mak” bestow good luck and distribute festive souvenirs to residents and visitors on the first two days of the Lunar New Year in different locations.
On the third day, the seventh day, and 15th day of the Lunar New Year, an extravagant and enchanting fireworks display will light up the nightscape of Macao for the prosperity of the city in the new year. For more details about the activities, please visit the MGTO website.
When: The Golden Dragon and Lion Parade – 11:20am–1:00pm, Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Fireworks Display – 9:45pm, Thursday, February 3, 9:00pm, Monday, February 7, and 9:00pm, Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Where: The Golden Dragon and Lion Parade – Ruins of St. Paul’s (Eye’s Dotting Ceremony & Starting point of the parade)→Senado Square→Calçada do Tronco Velho→St. Augustine’s Square→Rua Central→Travessa da Paiva→the Government Headquarters→Travessa do Padre Narciso→St. Lawrence’s Church→Lilau Square→Rua da Barra→A-Ma Temple→Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Sai Van→Rotunda da Baía da Praia Grande→Sai Van Lake Square
Fireworks Display – Seafront of the Macau Tower, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2831 5566, send an email to mgto@macaotourism.gov.mo or check here

Usher in the Year of the Tiger
2022-02-01 - 2022-02-07 | Barra Square, Macau, Macau
Prior to the Chinese New Year, numerous booths selling CNY-related products and goods are available across the city to enrich the festive atmosphere, including the Chinese New Year market selling festive flowers, snacks, and gifts. Incense and pinwheel stalls at Barra Square, together with the firecrackers and fireworks zones on the Macau peninsula and Taipa give residents and visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the prosperous CNY vibes.
When: Selling booths – midnight–6:30pm, Tuesday, February 1, and 9:00am–6:30pm, February 2–7, 2022 (incense and pinwheel)
1st to 5th Feb, 10:00am–midnight, February 1–5, 2022 (lighting firecrackers, fireworks, and rockets)
Where: Incense and pinwheel – Barra Square Waterfront, close to A-Ma Temple
Lighting firecrackers, fireworks, and rockets – Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Macau (Reclaimed land for the new urban area near Macau Tower), and Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here

Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Tiger and Parade Float Exhibition
2022-02-03 - 2022-02-20 | Macao Science Center, Macau
The theme of this year’s parade revolves around the story of the Tiger General’s victory over a winged (epidemic) beast, which kick-starts a series of festive activities for the Lunar New Year, including parades, cultural performances, and a parade float exhibition.
The parade features 14 gorgeous floats that depart from the central and northern districts respectively, alongside the performing groups from Macau, to give blessings and perform for the audiences along the way. After the parade, the captivating floats will be showcased at Macao Science Center Waterfront and Tap Seac Square respectively, adding cheerful vibes to the city.
When: First parade – 8:00pm–9:45pm, Thursday, February 3, 2022
Second parade – 8:00pm to 9:30pm, Saturday, February 12, 2022
Parade Float exhibition – February 4–11, 2022 (Macao Science Center Waterfront), and February 13–20, 2022 (Tap Seac Square)
Where: First parade: Sai Van Lake Square (Opening Ceremony & Cultural Performance)→Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen→Macao Science Center
Second parade – Rua Norte do Patane (Opening Ceremony)→Avenida do Conselheiro Borja→Estrada do Arco→Estrada da Areia Preta→Avenida de Venceslau de Morais→Rua Quatro do Bairro da Areia Preta→Avenida da Longevidade→Rua do Mercado de Iao Hon→Iao Hon Market Garden (Cultural Performance)
Parade Float Exhibition – Macao Science Center Waterfront, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nape, Macau, and Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2831 5566, 2833 3000, send an email to mgto@macaotourism.gov.mo or check here
