Macau’s traditional Chinese New Year Market (CNY) has returned to Praça do Tap Siac for its 2026 edition, offering festive goods, flowers, snacks and cultural performances, aiming to attract revellers ahead of the Spring Festival.
The market features a total of 26 stalls, including 16 selling CNY products, six offering festive flowers and four selling snacks. Visitors can browse a range of decorations and gifts, as well as seasonal food items, with fresh flowers, potted plants and traditional red couplets remaining popular choices for families preparing for the holiday.
The Post yesterday interviewed some of the stall operators about their expectations.
Linda, a 17-year-old student, told the Post that her stall is run by high-school students attending a course on modern finance, applying their classroom knowledge through real business operations. She said the group mainly sells Spring Festival gifts and game-based items, hoping to “bring joy and happiness” as well as good luck to visitors, while also allowing more students to gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience.
Meanwhile, Harry, 25, said he and his team had previously set up in the market but paused for a year due to weaker business conditions following the COVID-19 pandemic. He said they returned this year mainly to “gain experience through an entrepreneurship competition”, adding that the weeklong market provides opportunities that cannot be learnt in school. He noted yesterday drew strong crowds despite the cold weather and said this year’s stalls were “more creative and visually appealing”, helping attract both tourists and local residents.
Daney, 37, said she set up her stall with friends to enjoy the festive atmosphere while jointly operating a booth. She introduced her product “nata,” a Portuguese egg tart-scented hand cream designed as a portable souvenir for tourists. She added that the booth also features an A-Ma Temple-inspired theme and an archery activity.
The market will run until Sunday from noon to midnight, as well as next Monday and Tuesday from midday to 1 a.m.
The CNY Market aims to provide a festive space to shop and enjoy seasonal cultural activities ahead of the holiday, according to a statement by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) last week.
Marketgoers check out stalls at Macau’s traditional Chinese New Year Market (CNY) in Praça do Tap Siac yesterday afternoon. – Photo: Khalel Vallo
