Light up the Lunar New Year in Macao
Welcome the Year of the Snake in a city where ancient and modern traditions blend
Fresh from ringing in calendar year 2025, Macao is gearing to welcome the Lunar New Year, as the Chinese zodiac transitions on January 29th from the mighty Dragon to the enigmatic Snake. Highlights include the Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Snake (Jan 31st and Feb 8th), a street spectacle filled with music, dance, and vibrant floats, as well as the Chinese New Year Fireworks Displays (Jan 31st, Feb 4th and 12th). Be sure not to miss the many traditional Lunar New Year events across Macao, from the Chinese New Year Market 2025 (Jan 22nd-29th) to the Activities of selling and lighting firecrackers, fireworks and rockets during Chinese New Year 2025 (Jan 28th – Feb 2nd).
The city continues to sparkle with Light up Macao 2024 (until Feb 28th) and its luminous surprises. On the sports front, the 2025 MGM Macao International Regatta (Jan 8th-12th) brings world-class sailing action to the waters of the Pearl River Delta.
All in all, it's an unforgettable start to 2025, whatever calendar you're working from!
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The energy of the Lunar New Year celebrations carries over to February, with the Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Snake (Feb 8th). Expect streets filled with eye-catching floats and joyful energy. Adding to the month's magic are the Chinese New Year Fireworks Displays (Feb 4th and 12th), bringing spectacular blazes of colour to the night sky.
As Valentine's Day approaches, the city gets in the mood for romance. The Macao Orchestra presents "Concert of Love in Seoul" (Feb 15th), featuring three guest musicians from South Korea. Iconic girl group 2NE1, also hailing from that country, presents its 2024-25 2NE1 ASIA TOUR [WELCOME BACK] IN MACAO (Feb 22nd-23rd).
In addition, don't miss the final opportunity to be dazzled by Light up Macao 2024 (until Feb 28th). This city-wide light extravaganza transforms Macao into a glowing wonderland.
Whether you are celebrating the Lunar New Year or sharing romantic moments, Macao offers all you need for an unforgettable February.
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