Event Overview
To celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Rooster, the city hosts the "Family Celebration Rooster Year Series Activities," featuring a string of exciting cultural and entertainment programs for everyone to enjoy the festive season.
Event Schedule & Highlights
- Date: January 28–31, 2017
Day 1: Giant Golden Dragon & Lion Dance Parade (January 28)
- Time: 11:00
- Route: The parade starts at the Ruins of St. Paul's, passes through Lilau Square and A-Ma Temple, and concludes at Sai Van Lake Square.
- Feature: A 238-meter-long giant golden dragon and 18 lion dance teams bring New Year greetings to residents and visitors.
Day 1 & 2: Character Greetings (January 28–29)
- Activity: The God of Wealth, the Three Star Gods (Fu Lu Shou), the 12 Zodiac animals, the Golden Boy and Jade Maiden, the five Macao Tourism Ambassadors, and lion dance teams will tour various districts to offer New Year blessings, hand out red packets (lai see), and distribute souvenirs.
Day 3 & 4: Lion Dance New Year Competition & Performance (January 30–31)
- January 30: Senado Square at 11:00
- January 31: Tap Seac Square at 16:00
- Feature: Lion dance and martial arts performances symbolizing vitality and energy for the new year.
Practical Information
Key Locations
- Ruins of St. Paul's
- Lilau Square
- A-Ma Temple Square
