The Year of the Horse Gallops In
Welcome the Lunar New Year with a vibrant array of traditional festivities across Macau. This special celebration for the Year of the Horse features cultural performances, temple visits, fireworks, and festive greetings throughout the city.
Key Activities & Highlights
- Firecrackers and Fireworks Zones: Legally set up for public enjoyment.
- Incense and Pinwheel Stalls: Selling traditional New Year items for blessings and good fortune.
- Cultural Performances: Including folk dances from Tibet, lion dances, and a Lantern Festival variety show.
- New Year Greetings: Characters like the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs, Gods of Fortune, and Macau Tourism Ambassadors will visit major landmarks to distribute "Lai See" (lucky money packets).
Event Schedule & Locations
Firecrackers and Fireworks Zones
- Dates & Times:
- 30 Jan (New Year's Eve): 12:00 – 02:00 (next day)
- 31 Jan – 1 Feb (1st & 2nd Day of New Year): 10:00 – 02:00 (next day)
- 2 – 4 Feb (3rd to 5th Day of New Year): 10:00 – 00:00
- Locations:
- Macau Peninsula: Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen (near Macau Tower)
- Taipa: Shorefront of Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro (near Regency Hotel)
Incense and Pinwheel Stalls
- Dates & Times:
- 30 Jan (New Year's Eve): 18:00 – 31 Jan 18:30
- 1 – 6 Feb (2nd to 7th Day of New Year): 09:00 – 18:30
- Location: Shorefront of A-Ma Temple (Barra Square)
"Let's Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse" Series
- Performances & Events:
- 30 Jan – 1 Feb: Folk Dance Performance by "Tibet Shigatse Regional Ethnic Art Troupe"
- 2 – 3 Feb: Lion Dance New Year Performance
- 6 Feb: Lion Dance, 12 Zodiac Signs, and Gods of Fortune New Year Salutation
- 14 Feb: Lantern Festival Variety Show
- New Year Greeting Tour (31 Jan – 1 Feb):
Five Macau Tourism Ambassadors, along with the 12 Zodiac Signs, Gods of Fortune, and lion dance teams, will visit major attractions including:
- Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (Arrival Hall)
- Ruins of St. Paul's
- Senado Square
- A-Ma Temple
- Taipa Houses-Museum
- Rua do Cunha (Taipa)
Practical Information
- Admission: All activities are free.
- Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 / 2833 7676
- Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000
- Website: http://www.iacm.gov.mo
Experience the rich traditions and joyous atmosphere of a Macau Lunar New Year celebration.
