(Macao,
February 5, 2013) – The Venetian®
Macao-Resort-Hotel is blending ancient Chinese traditions with modern
cosmopolitan events to celebrate one of Macao’s
most important Chinese festivals of the year. To celebrate the arrival of the
Year of the Snake, the ever-popular destination at the heart of Cotai Strip™
Resorts will introduce an array of auspicious and unique attractions, celebrations
and entertainment events beginning Sunday, February 10. One of the major
highlights of this extravaganza is a dazzling, all-new 3D light and sound show,
“Prosperity,” that will take spectators on a magical journey full of fortune,
luck and excitement.
“Sands China is extremely delighted to offer Macao a remarkable
experience during Chinese New Year,” said Brendon Elliott, Vice President of Sales and Resort Marketing, Venetian Macau Limited. “The special edition 3D light
and sound show, together with other exciting attractions and events, make The
Venetian Macao the must-see destination for people of all ages. We are inviting
everyone, from families and couples to business travellers, locals and Macao first-time
visitors, to join us for the holiday fun. We will continue to bring a
diversified selection of world-class offerings to Macao,
doing our part to develop Macao into one of Asia’s top entertainment destinations and a world centre
of tourism and leisure.”
Between February 10 and 24, “Prosperity”, an all-new spectacular 3D
light and sound show themed on the Chinese New Year and featuring iconic traditional
Chinese cultural elements, will be hosted nightly at
The Venetian Macao lagoon, every 30 minutes from 6:30 pm to 11 pm, with
free admission. Thedazzling light
show, made possible by innovative digital video mapping technology, is projected
onto the integrated resort’s façade, spanning over 43,000 square feet (4,000
square metres), taking spectators on an
auspicious journey of good fortune, wealth and longevity. The stunning visual
experience features
fantastic scenes, including a flood of gold coins dropping from the top of the façade, filling it like a jar, and giant
‘fai chun’ papers delivering lucky messages and best wishes written in Chinese
calligraphy. Other traditional Spring Festival symbols such as ‘lai see’
envelopes, colourful paper lanterns, fireworks, fire crackers and cumquats also
appear in the show.
The
Venetian Macao’s lagoon area has also been decorated in Chinese New Year themes
with golden trees and a Chinese-style arch, alongside specially-costumed
Streetmosphere™ performers to meet and greet visitors, providing occasions for
memorable photos.
No Chinese New Year
celebrations would be complete without the lion and dragon dance. The
traditional performance can be seen right after the 7 pm and 9 pm 3D light and
sound show between February 10 and 17, and between February 22 and 24, at the
outdoor lagoon area. The dance features LED technology and night time special effects, adding uniqueness to the custom. In addition, visitors
can write down their New Year wishes on a wishing card and on-site staff will
hang them on the wishing trees at the lagoon, from 11 am to 11 pm
daily between February 10 and 24. Visitors can also bring some luck home by
taking complimentary ‘fai chun’ papers handwritten by a Chinese calligrapher, for
30 minutes starting at the top of every hour between 3 and 6 pm daily from
February 10 to 12.
Other festive
activities at The Venetian Macao leading up to and during Chinese New Year include:
New Year menus at Canton
from February 7 to 24
A traditional dragon and lion dance performance on first day of the
New Year at The Venetian Macao and The Plaza™ Macao
The Year of Golden Snake
Fun Fun Show at
the CotaiArena™on February 16, featuring 10 famous Hong Kong television celebrities
A special wishing tree display at Shoppes Grand Canal from now until
February 24
Another popular
event of Macao’s
Chinese New Year celebrations is the night parade displaying 10 magnificently
decorated and illuminated floats from different local companies and organizations, including one from The Venetian Macao in the shape of a giant gondola,
accompanied by talented performing groups. Organised by the Macau Government
Tourist Officefor the first time, the "Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Snake" is
held from 8 pm to 10 pm on February 12 (from Nam Van Lake to Sai Van Lake Square) and February 16 (Avenida
do Conselheiro Borja, Fei Chi Keito Iao Hon Park).
The Venetian float carries some of the iconic structures of the integrated
resort, including the Campanile Tower and the Rialto Bridge,
set to attract crowds of enthralled locals and visitors lining the route and
watching the colourful parade pass by.
For more
information about the string of Chinese New Year celebrations and attractions
at The Venetian Macao between February 10 and 24, visit www.venetianmacao.com/en/Macao-Entertainment/.
Photo caption: The Venetian
Macao is offering an array of sensational festivities and attractions to
celebrate the Chinese New Year with visitors and guests between February 10 and
24. One of the major highlights is “Prosperity,” an all-new spectacular 3D
light and sound show themed on the Year of the Snake that will be hosted nightly at the outdoor lagoon area,
every 30 minutes from 6:30 pm to 11
pm.
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About The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel
Opened in 2007, The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel is Macao's first integrated resort featuring stunning
replicas of the famous canals and architectural icons of Venice, Italy.
The Venetian Macao features 3,000 suites, 1.2 million square feet (111,000
square metres) of convention and meeting facilities as well as a 15,000-seat
CotaiArena™ designed for world-class sports events and electrifying
entertainment. The Venetian Macao is also home to the unique, 1,800-seat luxury
Venetian Theatre, hosting the best in international and Chinese entertainment;
more than 30 renowned restaurants; MALO Clinic Health & Wellness; the
incredibly fun Qube indoor playground and more than 330 retailers at Shoppes
Grand Canal. Outdoor recreation areas include swimming pools and cabanas and a
mini-golf course.