This weekend, enjoy all that Macau has to offer, amongst the vibrant decorations for the upcoming festivities! Macau is teeming with incredible activities, so read on and find out where to dine, be entertained and see some of the Chinese New Year celebrations around town.
Sands Resorts Macao and Sands Macao Offer Auspicious Chinese New Year Dining
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This Chinese New Year Sands Resorts Macao and Sands Macao are inviting diners to celebrate the Year of the Rat with a wide range of delicious menus and dining promotions at The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, Sands Cotai Central and Sands Macao’s award-winning restaurants.
Thirteen signature restaurants including North, Canton, Bambu, La Chine, Lotus Palace, Le Buffet, Dynasty 8, Grand Orbit, North (Sands Cotai Central), Rice Empire, Southern Kitchen, Golden Court, and 888 Buffet will usher in an auspicious year with traditional dishes offering good fortune and happiness.
When: January 17–February 2, 2020
Where: The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baía de N. Senhora da Esperança, s/n, Cotai, The Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3, Cotai, Sands Cotai Central, Estrada Do Istmo, Cotai
How much: MOP $128–4,288 (prices are subject to 10% service charge)
Exhibition: Tam Chek Wun & Lao Chon Hong Works
Local artists Tam Chek Wun and Lao Chon Hong won the Grand Prize of the Jury Award with their works Towering Mountains and Cloudy Ridges and Hexagram – Life respectively, at the Collective Exhibition of Macao Artists 2017. In order to showcase the artworks of these two artists, the Cultural Affairs Bureau specially organized this exhibition as a way to encourage local artists to keep moving forward in their artistic career.
The exhibition features a total of 36 pieces (sets) of paintings, including the artists’ winning works in 2017 and their new creations in 2019. In the 18 pieces (sets) by Tam Chek Wun, the artist unfolds the imposing presence of precipitous mountains with his consummate command of ink, while depicting the relaxing ambiance of Macau as a small city. The other 18 pieces (sets) by Lao Chon Hong, inspired by the hexagrams from the Book of Changes, ingeniously invite viewers to contemplate life and its meaning.
When: December 7, 2019–March 1, 2020
Where: Exhibitions Gallery and the Nostalgic House of the Taipa Houses, Avenida da Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information, check here
Contemporary Greek Cuisine at Vida Rica Restaurant
Chef Marinos Kosmas from Estiatorio Keia brings his passion for food and creative flair in modern Greek cuisine to Vida Rica Restaurant. Expect a new approach to Greek gastronomy by the crafting of traditional specialties with a modern twist. This is what Athena Greek Cuisine Pop Up is all about! The menu includes four courses for people to savor and taste the freshness of Greek food on this side of the world.
At night, Greek mixologist Panos Kanatsoulis takes cocktails to a different level, with tropical and fresh combinations. Mykonos Brunch happens on January 18 only and features a range of delicious dishes, including an option of free-flow drinks.
When: 6:00pm–10:00pm, Friday–Sunday, January 17–19, 2020
Where: Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $588 per person for a four-course menu
For reservations, contact Vida Rica Restaurant by calling +853 8805 8918 or sending an email to [email protected]
The Lunar New Year Market 2020
The Lunar New Year Market is the perfect spot to buy fresh flowers, plants, as well as auspicious crafts and ornaments, which are believed to bring good fortune to start the new year. The markets will be located at Tap Seac Square and Iao Hon Market Garden, with various stalls providing delicious food and beverages. Come with your friends and family to relax and enjoy the exciting atmosphere.
When: Tap Seac Square – 9:00am–00:00am, January 17–23 and 9:00am–2:00am, Jan 24 and 25, 2020
Iao Hon Market Garden – 9:00am–10:00pm, January 17–23 and 9:00am–00:00am, Jan 24 and 25, 2020
Where: Tap Seac Square, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau and Iao Hon Market, Rua do Mercado de Iao Hon, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2833 7676 or check the event’s website
Greek Invasion – Bar Stories Chapter 46
Panos Kanatsoulis, a veteran of the industry and an award-winning bartender with years of experience in Greece and internationally, brings a selection of contemporary creations with Greek flavors over three exquisitely themed evenings. He works in Athens and has a career in mixology of more than a decade, so be sure to not miss this Bar Stories Chapter 46 and head to Vida Rica Bar to experience new and inventive cocktails!
On the same days, Chef Marinos Kosmas, from Estiatorio Keia, is at Vida Rica Restaurant to offer a pop-up experience to diners, with contemporary Greek cuisine on offer. Mykonos Brunch happens on January 18 only and features a range of delicious dishes, including an option of free-flow drinks.
When: Friday–Sunday, 9:00pm till late, January 17–19, 2020
Where: Vida Rica Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
For more information and reservations, call +853 8805 8928 or send an email to [email protected]
19th Macao City Fringe Festival
The 19th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), features a series of outreach activities, including workshops, talks, exhibitions, sharing sessions, and the backstage volunteer campaign entitled “Slashie”, offering rich and diverse artistic experiences to the public.
The programme “On Site” under the series “Crème de la Fringe” features three “Body Playground” workshops, namely “Body Awareness and Research”, “Contemporary Dance Techniques: Muscular Conscience” and “Parkour x Dance”, which will be instructed by international dancers including Xiao Zhiren from Guangzhou, Diego Sinniger from Spain, Lee Hong Kiu and Li Tuokun from Hong Kong, respectively. Participants will further explore physical possibilities as well as learn from and exchange with the artists at close range.
When: January 10–19, 2020
Where: Dom Pedro V Theatre, Navy Yard 2, Jorge Álvares Square, Rui Cunha Foundation, Cinematheque Passion, Patane Library, Lou Kau Mansion, Hiu Kok Arts Centre, Camões Garden, Old Court Building, Mount Fortress Garden, Nam Van Lake Nautical Center, Casa Garden, Macau Flying Eagle Training Centre Conference Room, Macao Conservatory
How much: Most events are free; the priced ones cost between MOP $50–120
For more information, call +853 8399 6872, check their website or Facebook page
Mykonos Brunch at Vida Rica Restaurant
Mykonos Brunch is an invitation–on one-day-only–for all Greek food lovers to experience a sumptuous meal accompanied by a free flow of wine and cocktails. Chef Marinos Kosmas, from Estiatorio Keia, is at Vida Rica Restaurant crafting special dishes for this unique brunch so everyone can savor this country’s delicacies.
He is also at Vida Rica Restaurant from January 17 to 19, presenting dishes at a Mykonos-themed brunch. Vida Rica Bar is hosting Greek mixologist Panos Kanatsoulis on those same days too.
When: 12:00pm–2:30pm, Saturday, January 18, 2020
Where: Vida Rica Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
How much: MOP $398 per person (MOP $185 with a free flow wine and cocktails)
For reservations, contact Vida Rica Restaurant by calling +853 8805 8918 or sending an email to [email protected]
Peaceful evening with Tea and Singing bowl by Mandy Mak
Slow down on a busy day with a cup of tea and relax with Himalayan vibrational singing bowls brought by Mandy Mak. She is a vibrational singing bowl practitioner and holistic practitioner. Heal from the inside and start the year with great vibes and in a good mood by joining this one-day-only event.
When: 6:30pm–7:30pm, Friday, January 18, 2020
Where: The Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau
For more information call +853 8805 8588, send them an email to [email protected] or check the event’s Facebook page
