September 11th, 2008 pkuan
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
September 10th, 2008 pkuan
The resurrected Miss Macau pageant crowned its first winner in 11 years last Sunday. As a 2007 IFT (Institute For Tourism Studies) graduate, Florence Loi, 23, should be well equipped to market Macau to the world as her new beauty queen!
As part of their presentation to convince judges of their eligibility to be the face of Macau, the contestants had to wax lyrical about Macau’s signature snacks, including the Portuguese Egg Tart and Pork Chop Bun.
The second runner up Ana Kuan Barroso, a Macanese of mixed Portuguese and Chinese heritage, was a crowd favourite, so it wasn’t surprising that the Macau Polytechnic Institute student bagged 2 subsidiary awards.
They are:
Most Stylish and Glamorous Hair Award
Most Popular Miss Macau
Coming third in the pageant was Cherry Ng
September 1st, 2008 pkuan
The 15,000 fans that showed up for his concert on Saturday obviously love him. But Aaron Kwok, who arrived in Macau on Thursday, made it clear that he is in love with this SAR.
Speaking during a group interview after his first concert in Macau, he said :”Macau has become more beautiful. When I was going to The Venetian Arena from the Macau International Airport, I saw many beautiful casino-hotels in the city, which makes me want to live here.”
Although he didn’t have much of an opportunity to see many of the sites outside The Venetian, he did manage to spend some time at Four Seasons Macao next door, where he and his crew enjoyed a few drinks during a private after-hours party at the newly opened champagne bar - the Moet Bar, located in The Shoppes at Four Seasons.
On Saturday night, it was strictly business at Aaron brought the world’s largest indoor revolving stage to Macau.
The packed Venetian Cotai Arena was the venue for his 15,000 fans, and they watched on in amazement as Aaron performed on a stage that spun vertically and horizontally, moving as high up as 10 meters.
The 2-hour concert saw Aaron changing into many costumes, and showing off the dancing and singing skills which has led to his title as one of Hong Kong’s “Four Heavenly Kings”, alongside Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung and Leon Lai.
His revealing costumes also showed off a taut and trim physique. Despite being 42-years-old, there wasn’t an ounce of fat on the performer, who bared his 6-pack midriff in a topless costume change.
There wasn’t much time to soak up the success of his concert, as Aaron returned to Hong Kong that very night. He will be performing next in Foshan on September 20 and Shanghai on October 20.
Other projects on his plate include Fung Wan II aka Storm Warriors, an adventure fantasy film also starring Simon Yam and Nicholas Tse.
August 21st, 2008 pkuan
It takes a few minutes, doesn’t cost a thing and wins you a ton of good will. The staff of MGM Grand were given a pat on the back by the Macau Blood Transfusion Services mascot, after rolling up their sleeves and donating to a good cause this week.
If you want to register to donate blood, visit Macao Blood Transfusion Center
Address:Alamada Dr. Carlos d’Assumpcao No.335-341, Edificio “Hot Line”, 2 Andar, Macao
Telephone: 28752522, 28569010
August 18th, 2008 pkuan
After a break of 10 years, the Miss Macau beauty pageant has been resurrected. The show will be produced by TVB and take place at The Venetian Macao on September 7.
Hong Kong celebrities and current pageant winners including Miss Hong Kong and Mr Hong Kong will be present at the event.
Interestingly enough, the last winner, Agnes Lo aka Miss Macau 1997 was, until very recently, a colleague of ours here at Macau.com.
