The 20th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest on 13, 14, 20, 27 and October 1 are a chance for you to enjoy both. There will be 2 free displays at 9pm and 10pm each lasting about 18 minutes.
It promises to be an aural and visual spectacle as sound systems will be in place at the waterfront in front of the Macau Tower Outdoor Plaza.
Professional teams from  Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia and China will be on hand to ensure the celebrations kick off with a bang.  The competition is known for bringing out the artistic and creative side of fireworks – last year, crowd favorites were fireworks which exploded into hearts and smiles, and lasted long enough for the crowd to take several photos.

Star performers this year include:
Tamaya Art Pyro Technics from Japan won the championship in the Macau International Fireworks Display Contest in 2004 and 2005. They perform more than 150 fireworks shows a year in China, the United States and Europe.

Macedo & Companhia Pirotecnia, Lda. of Portugal, who won the contest in 2000, was listed on the Guinness Book of World Records for launching the largest fireworks display consisting of 66,326 fireworks shells on December 31, 2006.
As 2 dates of the contest, September 14 and October 1 fall on Mid Autumn Festival and China’s National Day, it is a double cause for celebration.

As the fireworks display will take place at the sea area in front of the Macau Tower, in central Macau, you can chose to dine in restaurants within Macau Tower including:
However, if even if you can’t get high up, there are still alternatives which offer good views of the action. Many shutter bus set up tripods across the bridge in Taipa, or choose to seat down in Bee Vee restaurant  (nearby Ocean Garden) Tel: +853 2881 2398.

To enjoy tasty local cuisine, and the fireworks, book an outdoor spot near Sai Van Lake, just across from the Macau Tower, where there are several famous restaurants offering Macanese and Portuguese specialties.
Ali’s Curry House            Address: Avenida da Republica 4/K    Tel: +853 2855 5865
Henri’s Gallery
Café Sai Wan On Kei        Address: Pç Lobo Ávila 28A                Tel: +853 2838 7108
Restaurant Tennis Civil   Address: Avenida da Republica 14/1  Tel: +853 2830 1189
Another vantage point for those who want to have a cool drink and enjoy the fireworks is at one of the bars along the stretch known as the “Lan Kwai Fong” of Macau, near the Kun Iam Statue, where a sound system will be installed to synchronize with the fireworks action. Wong Chiu like:
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Casablanca                     Address: Dynasty Plaza
House                             Address: Dynasty Plaza

Fireworks Display Contest
Date:13, 14, 20, 27 & 01Oct08
Time: 9:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Admission free
Venue: Sea area in front of Macau Tower
Organizer: Macau Government Tourist Office
Telephone enquiries: (853) 2833 3000
Displays last approx. 18 minutes, with two displays per evening.
More information and program download, please visit
Macau Government Tourist Office

Fireworks Carnival 2008
Date:13, 14, 20, 27 & 01Oct08
Time: 5:00 pm. to 11:00 p.m.
Admission free
Venue: Adjacent to Macau Tower
Organizers: Macau Government Tourist Office, General Union of Neighbors Association of Macau

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