Easter weekend is here! We’ve got a handful of eggciting events in Macau. From egg hunting, egg decorating to festive dining promotions and buffets to choose from, fun time with your friends and family is guaranteed.
EASTER KIDS CARNIVAL AT GRAND COLOANE RESORT
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The Grand Coloane Resort is hosting a fun family event on April 1. Join the exciting Easter Kid’s Carnival where you and your kids can get a chance to enjoy fantastic activities including a jump at the bouncy castle, Easter egg games, basket making workshops, and cupcake decorating activities.
Participate in a drone competition with Toys ‘R’ Us, create some arts and crafts and win prizes. You can also adopt a new family member with ANIMA’s pet adoption, or donate your old books and toys to Caritas Macau. Charity sales await you at this fantastic Easter event with festive booths. Admission to the carnival is free and you can explore fun dining options with an Easter brunch at Café Panorama or an afternoon tea at Panorama Lounge.
When: 11:00am—5:00pm, Sunday, April 1
Where: 1/F Lookout Loggia Garden Lawn, Grand Coloane Resort, 1918 Estrada de Hac Sa, Coloane
For more information please contact +853 2887 1111 and [email protected] or visit www.grandcoloane.com
EASTER FESTIVITY FUN AT TAIPA VILLAGE
Come and search the Easter eggs around Taipa Village as you discover the “secrets” of the neighborhood. From restaurants to shops and stalls, team up and uncover the hidden treasures. Don’t worry about resources, an Easter kit is provided upon enrollment that includes some maps, questionaries, riddles, checkpoints for stamps, a pen and of course some rabbit ears to prep you for the amazing hunt. Be sure to complete the locations for a cool giveaway in the end.
When: 12:00pm—6:00pm, March 31—April 1
Where: Enrollment locations: Taipa Village Art Space entrance, Rua do Cunha and Pak Tai Temple front.
How much: Free admission
FUN-PACKED EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AT GRAND LAPA MACAU
Grand Lapa is calling children of all ages to join the special Kid’s Co. Easter program packed with fun and games and exciting themed games and activities such as bunny crafts, baking, painting, egg decoration, and a special bouncing castle. Easter Sunday just got better with their Easter Egg Hunt, so head on over and find those eggs before they run out.
Make sure to also drop by Café Bela Vista and indulge in an Easter-themed dinner buffet on March 31 to April 1 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. The children get their very own Kid’s Buffet line featuring tasty child-friendly fare to please even the pickiest eaters. Moreover, they get a 2-hour complimentary access to a Kid’s Co. coupon for next visit. It is priced at MOP $428 that includes free flow soft drink, beer, house wine or sparkling wine.
When: March 30—April 2
Where: The Kids Co. Children’s Centre, Grand Lapa Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau
How much: Easter activity: MOP $160 (hotel guest), MOP $190 (visitor), Egg hunt: MOP $170 (hotel guest), MOP $200 (visitor)
For more information please contact +853 8793 4820 and [email protected] or visit www.grandlapa.com
DIN DONG X TAIPA VILLAGE CREATIVE ART EXHIBITION
The Taipa Village Cultural Association presents the first “Din Dong” themed creative art show in Macau! Exhibiting over 50 artworks created by local students who participated in making drawings under the theme of “What will Din Dong do when he is in Taipa Village?” for the 2017 “Din Dong x Taipa Village Creative Art Competition” this year, the showcase aims to recognize the best talents from local youth by offering them a platform to demonstrate their artwork.
When: 12:00pm–8:00pm (closed on Mondays), February 28–April 13
Where: Taipa Village Art Space
How much: Free
For more information please call +853 2857 6118 and email [email protected] or visit www.taipavillage.com
EASTER AFTERNOON TEA AT GRAND LAPA
Join the festive afternoon tea at the Vasco Bar and Lounge this Easter for a relaxing afternoon with a decadent chocolate fondue. And not just that you can choose to indulge in a “Smashing Egg Afternoon Tea” where you will be cracking a chocolate egg to reveal some goodies inside. Seats are limited so make your reservations now.
When: 3:00pm—5:30pm, March 30—April 2
Where: Vasco Bar and Lounge, Grand Lapa Macau, 956-1110 Avenida da Amizade, Macau
How much: MOP $ 338 (Easter afternoon tea set) MOP $388 (Smashing egg afternoon tea MOP $688 (Smashing egg afternoon tea with a bottle of champagne)
*All prices are applicable for two persons
For more information, please call +853 2856 7888 and +853 8793 3831 or visit www.grandlapa.com
LUXURIOUS EASTER INDULGENCES AT THE ST. REGIS MACAO
Easter is upon us and this means we’ve yet another holiday to celebrate with our family and friends. The St. Regis Macao is delighted to share with you three Easter activity events that will surely delight the whole party. Head over and indulge in an eight-course dinner (ideal for four people) that includes Wellington beef and live prawns sauteed with garlic and paprika, as well as Alaskan crab, served with apple, coriander, cognac and crab roe cream.
The Manor also joins the celebration in continuing the longstanding tradition of an Easter Brunch by offering a luxurious range of the freshest seafood, lobster-themed dishes, prime meat, and some “Macau Inspired” gourmet delights and a medley of desserts, the perfect way to spend your Easter Sunday.
FAMILY SHARING SET DINNER
When: March 26—April 2
Where: The St. Regis Macao, Estrada Do Istmo, S/N, Cotai
How much: MOP $1,888* for four persons
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH
When: April 1 12:00pm—3:30pm
Where: The Manor, The St. Regis Macao, Estrada Do Istmo, S/N, Cotai
How much: MOP $498* per person (price includes free flow of punches and sangrias, juices, and soft drinks)
EASTER AFTERNOON TEA
We love afternoon teas, and The St. Regis Bar is offering an exclusive tea set to accompany this celebration with exotic savory treats such as foie and chick roulade with orange compote, sea urchin with molten egg, Jamon Blazquez ham and truffle with toast, butter as well as mouthwatering sweets– fromage blanc tartlet with griottines, chocolate mousseline cake and strawberry tartlets with vanilla pastry cream and an assortment of chocolate delights. Too much goodness to be missed.
When: March 28—April 4
Where: The St. Regis Bar, The St. Regis Macao, Estrada Do Istmo, S/N, Cotai
How much: MOP $398* for two persons
For more information please call +853 8113 2777 or visit www.stregismacao.com
FARMER’S GOURMET AT GRAND COLOANE RESORT
Grand Coloane Resort’s fine dining star, Kwun Hoi Heen is proud to offer you a series of the “Farmer’s Gourmet” delicacies. With seasonal ingredients selected by head Chef Joe composed with a unique cooking method that will in no doubt bring you an unforgettable experience.
When: 11:00am—3:00pm, 6:00pm—10:00pm, Monday—Friday, 9:30am—3:30pm, 6:00pm—10:00pm, Saturday—Sunday, 6:00pm—10:00pm, Wednesdays, March 7—April 30
Where: Kwun Hoi Heen, Grand Coloane Resort, 1918 Estrada de Hac Sa, Coloane
How much: Menu price range from MOP $288—MOP $1,688
(Guests can enjoy a 20% dining discount from March 14—April 25)
For booking inquiries please call +853 8899 1320 or more details visit www.grandcoloane.com
DUETTO– ONE STORY, TWO OPERAS
Duetto is a combination of two iconic Italian one-act-comic operas—G. B. Pergolesi’s “La Serva Padrona” and E. Wolf-Ferrari’s “Il Segreto di Susanna”— into a sparkling evening of intimate, laugh-out-loud entertainment. The romantic relationships are gently skewered by two stories of courtship and marriage in which the women outsmart the men. These two works make light-hearted fun of the trivialities that can affect male-female relations. They are timeless, fresh and relevant to the contemporary audience.
When: 8:00pm, Friday, March 30 (Gala opening night with welcome drinks and post-show cocktail), 3:00pm and 8:00pm, Saturday, March 31, 3:00pm, Sunday, April 1
Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: MOP $600 (category A), MOP $400 (category B), MOP $280 (category C) (30% off for full time students (discount code: Students) 25% off for Seniors above 65 (Discount code: Senior)
For more information on tickets and artists please visit www.solomusica.org or their Facebook page.
PUNACOTHECA– PAINTING AND ILLUSTRATION BY RODRIGO DE MATOS
Rodrigo de Matos’s latest exhibition is made up of paintings that “are a kind of visual wordplay”. The Portuguese cartoonist says that “The images are almost always literal interpretations of certain expressions, which end up in a certain degree of surrealism.”
When: 2:00pm—7:00pm, March 22—April 21 (closed on Sundays)
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information please contact +853 2875 3282 and [email protected] or visit www.creativemacau.org.mo
GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU– FAMILY PUPPETS WORKSHOP
Which animal immediately comes to mind when we think about Easter? The bunny, of course. Big Nutbrown Hare, Little Nutbrown Hare and a bunch of other puppets are busy preparing the colorful eggs for a workshop that welcomes the whole family. With fun and simple games, the Theatre Terra’s team will show how they bring so many fantastic characters to life.
When: 11:00pm–12:30pm (ages 3 to 4) 5:00pm–6:30pm (ages 5 to 6), Saturday, March 31
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $100
For more information please visit their website
MUSICAL EVENING IN THE PARK
Macau has a rich heritage of unique historical buildings, each telling a different story and a variety of culture. The garden will feature a series of musical events held on weekends taking the Macao Cultural Orchestra to several of the city’s most popular parks. This month’s edition visits the garden’s pavilion, for an exhibition on Chinese calligraphy and paintings.
When: 4:00pm, Saturday, March 31
Where: Chun Chao Tong Pavilion, Lou Lim Ieoc Garden, 10 Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details please call +853 8399 6699 or visit www.icm.gov.mo/ochm
EGGCEPTIONAL EASTER BUFFET AT FESTIVA
Easter holiday is all about festivity. Head over to Festiva for a grand feast including signature turkey, ham, and frittata. It also has grilled spring chicken, pan-fried sea bass, and of course an extensive selection of appetizers and desserts to satiate your cravings.
When: 11:30am—1:30pm, 1:45—4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday, March 31 and April 1
Where: Festiva, Galaxy Macau, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Galaxy Macau, Cotai
How much: MOP $448 per person
For more information please call +853 8883 2221 or visit www.galaxymacau.com
BRUNCH OF CHAMPIONS AT VIDA RICA RESTAURANT
Join Mandarin Oriental Macau on Easter Sunday with your friends and family and indulge in a brunch for champions at Vida Rica Bar and Restaurant. A perfect Sunday to sit and relax and enjoy great food and lavish drinks.
When: 11:30am—2:30pm, Sunday, April 1
Where: Vida Rica Bar & Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Nape, Macau
How much: MOP $578 per person (including an unlimited flow of champagne)
For more details, contact +853 8805 8928 or email [email protected]
