Nearby:Belon Sunday Brunch Buffet Voucher , Galaxy Macau Saffron Dinner Buffet Galaxy Macau Saffron All You Can Eat Dinner , Galaxy Macau Belon Seafood Dinner Set Chinese New Year Celebration Macau 2017 is one of the great events in Macau.All the Chinese people are waiting for the Chinese New Year Celebration Macau 2017.This is the biggest day in China.More information about the Chinese New Year Celebration Macau 2017,please visit the Hulutip.com for more. What is Chinese New YearChinese New Year, known in modern Chinese as the "Spring Festival" is an important Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Celebrations traditionally run from the evening preceding the first day, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first calendar month. The first day of the New Year falls on the new moon between 21 January and 20 February. In 2017, the first day of the Chinese New Year is on Saturday, 28 January, initiating another year of the rooster.The New Year festival is centuries old and gains significance because of several myths and traditions. Traditionally, the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors. Chinese New Year is celebrated in countries and territories with significant Chinese populations, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore,Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, and the Philippines. Chinese New Year is considered a major holiday for the Chinese and has had influence on the lunar new year celebrations of its geographic neighbours. Within China, regional customs and traditions concerning the celebration of the Chinese New Year vary widely. Often, the evening preceding Chinese New Year's Day is an occasion for Chinese families to gather for the annual reunion dinner. It is also traditional for every family to thoroughly cleanse the house, in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for good incoming luck. Windows and doors will be decorated with red color paper-cuts and couplets with popular themes of "good fortune" or "happiness", "wealth", and "longevity". Other activities include lighting firecrackers and giving money in red paper envelopes. Celebrating New Year in China's Resort CityThis little region called Macau or Àomén is the the world's biggest gambling resort area in terms of money spent and is one of the world's top 20 or so tourist destinations. For Chinese New Year, there is a fireworks display near the sea and a parade past old Portuguese buildings.Macau is a former Portuguese colony and is sort of the twin of Hong Kong, about 37 miles away. There are some of the world's ritziest casinos, colonial architecture, and more of a relaxed Mediterranean feel. New Year’s Day EntertainmentFireworks at the Macau TowerEach year, pyrotechnic teams from across the globe come head to head at the Macau International Fireworks Display Contest. The city’s skies are aflame with cascading lights and the crowds emit an electric buzz. Displays are choreographed to music and laser projections, adding even more magic to the event. For this 29th year see Thailand, Portugal, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan, Korea, Italy, Canada, Romania and China battle it out to be crowned the competition winner.As you might expect, this is a popular event in the Macau calendar and crowds are to be expected. So here are our top tips on where to go for the best views on both Macau Peninsula and Taipa, and what else is happening alongside the festivities. Where to See the Fireworks1. Macau TowerFor arguably the most impressive views of the Macau fireworks spectacular, dive straight into the centre of the action at Macau Tower. Get your Macau Tower admission tickets here for the bargain price of US$11 or for the ultimate dinner and show experience, book the buffet at 360 Cafe to enjoy delicious international food with your fireworks.<< Macau Tower Admission For those with an adventurous streak, what more adrenaline-inducing way to view the show than from the Macau Tower Skywalk! Put your nerves to the test as you walk, lean off, sit down or glide along the outside of Macau Tower, 233 meters above the ground! Book here during firework dates for the ultimate experience. 2. The Waterfront The fireworks are set off near waterfront at the bottom of Macau Tower making Praia Grande and Nam Van Lake perfect viewing spots. However, the crowds realise this and you’ll be vying for position! Be sure to arrive early, to secure your standing ground. Another suggestion is to find Ave. de Republica which runs behind Sai Van Lake. Find a spot on the lake wall and watch the show. You’ll get some beautiful photos of the fireworks reflecting off the lake in the foreground. We hear that lakeside restaurants such as Henri’s Gallery and Ali Curry House are tasty places to grab a bite whilst watching the spectacular show. 3. Peninsula side Staying on Macau Peninsula will give you a closer view of the firework carnival. If you possibly can, try to get a window table at the Italian restaurant of the Wynn resort or a private room in the Chinese restaurant. You may be paying a little more for the luxury, but you won’t have to deal with the crowds. For a more budget option, the fountain square in front of the Wynn is a cheaper alternative. 4. Up the hill |