What's On in Macao: January 2020

That’s GBA takes a look at the best of the month in Macao:

Jan 9-12: 2020 Greater Bay Area Cup Regatta & Macau Cup International Regatta

Image via macaoregatta.com

This international regatta event, organized by Macao’s Sports Bureau together with Across Four Oceans Sailing Event Management, will see sailing teams from around the world cruise along the city’s 76.7-kilometer coastline. Over the course of the event, there’ll be two races, one championship and a fleet parade. 

Thu-Sun Jan 9-12, various times and locations. Visit macaoregatta.com for more information.  

Jan 10-19: 19th Macao City Fringe Festival

Image via Macao City Fringe’s website

Featuring a wide range of artistic performances, the annual Macao City Fringe Festival allows artists to submit and share their works with the public. Spectators can also join in a number of activities, lectures and workshops to develop their knowledge of different art styles and fields. For more information, visit Macao City Fringe’s website. 

Fri-Sun Jan 10-19, various times and locations; MOP80/120. Tickets. 

Jan 27 & Feb 1: Chinese New Year Parade

Image via Macao Tourism’s website

This parade is one of the major Chinese New Year festivities in Macao, taking place at two locations on different dates, with the participation of over a dozen parade floats and more than 1,000 performers hailing from around the globe. Come explore Macao’s cultural gems while enjoying stage performances and a fireworks display.  

Mon & Sat Jan 27 & Feb 1, time TBD; free admission. Macao Science Center & Sai Van Lake Square.

Until Feb 9: Move! Into the Wildlife

Image via 變變變！Move生物體驗展/Facebook

This exhibition allows visitors to experience the world through the eyes of different animals, from beetles and butterflies to penguins. Through emulation, the exhibition asks the audience to become the subject of the story and journey through the lifecycle of a particular animal. It’s certainly a unique and educational experience for the little ones. 

Daily until Feb 9, noon-8pm; MOP120. Broadway Macao. Tickets. 

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[Cover image via macaoregatta.com, Macao City Fringe’s website, Macao Tourism’s website, 變變變！Move生物體驗展/Facebook]