Macau abuzz with festivities

Macau Tourism guarantees tourists an unforgettable experience in the city with celebrations like the Food Festival, Macau Grand Prix, and the International Marathon.

Tourists visiting Macau this year are in for a treat as a host of events are lined up to showcase the city’s rich culture and heritage. Welcome November with the 15th Macau City Fringe Festival, which commences November 7-22 and emphasises on reflecting creativity, development of modern art and unique aspects of the city, among the others. The 15th Macau Food Festival follows from November 13- 29 and takes place opposite the Macau Tower. Throngs of local guests and tourists revel in the variety of mouth- watering Asian, European, Mainland Chinese and local delicacies and with other entertaining activities such as games and beer competitions, the food festival is one of the most popular and awaited events in the city.

What’s more, racing enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling experience at the 62nd Macau Grand Prix, scheduled from November 19-22 which is also the most internationally known Formula 3 event produced in Macau.

December plays host to a number of fun activities as well. The month begins with the Macau International Marathon on December 6 where visitors can participate in full- course marathon, the half- marathon or the minimarathon. Scheduled for the same day is the Latin City Symphony Parade, an annual parade held since 2011. A cultural integration of the city, the parade features different teams from all over the world, along with local artists, residents and tourists, who flock the historical streets singing and dancing along.

Macau is also a shopper’s paradise, thanks to the 4th Macau Shopping Festival that goes on throughout December. It begins in grand style with performances by well-known celebrities at the opening ceremony and the rest of the festival treats shoppers to a retail experience they will never forget.