According to a statement yesterday from the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the Golden Dragon Parade will take place on the first and second days of the Chinese New Year (CNY), which are tomorrow and on Wednesday.
The statement noted that the opening ceremony for the Golden Dragon Parade will take place at the Ruins of St. Paul tomorrow. At 10:30 a.m., the God of Fortune will distribute golden ingots, while MGTO, Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) and Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) officials will officiate over the golden dragon and dancing lions’ eye-dotting ceremonies at 11 a.m.
A 238-metre-long golden dragon, along with 18 dancing lions, will follow a route from the Ruins of St. Paul’s to the roundabout at Nam Van Lake and Sai Van Lake Square.
The statement pointed out that contact-tracing QR codes (venue codes) will be posted at the eye-dotting ceremony for participants to scan using the Macau Health Code app. Moreover, the statement emphasised participants must wear a facemask, undergo temperature checks and present a valid Macau Health Code.
Performers must also meet the Health Bureau’s (SSM) requirements concerning “Prevention of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia – Advice on the Management of Collective Festive Events, and Recreational and Sports Activities”, such as having completed two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, the statement pointed out.
Meanwhile, the statement added that dance performances will also take place in Largo do Pagode da Barra, the Ruins of St. Paul’s, Largo do Pagode do Bazar and Taipa Houses, with the famous Guizhou Congjiang Ethnic Art Troupe among the performers.
Legendary figures and Macau’s official mascot MAK MAK will greet and distribute golden ingots to pedestrians, along with a lion dance performance at different time slots: Anim’Arte Nam Van, Largo do Pagode do Bazar, Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, Carmo Fair in Taipa, Largo do Senado, A-Ma Temple, Taipa Houses, Barrier Gate, Qingmao border checkpoints and the Leisure Area in Rua do General Ivens Ferraz.
The statement noted that other CNY activities are slated to take place, such as the upcoming “2022 Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Tiger” on Thursday and on February 12 (Saturday), as well as the firework shows on February 3,7 and 15.
More information can be found by visiting https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/
This undated file photo provided by the Macau Government Tourism Office yesterday shows performers rehearsing the Golden Dragon Parade at the Ruins of St. Paul.
