On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Macau Government Tourism Office organized the "Happy Spring Festival - Dragon Dance to Celebrate the New Year in 2024" community tour event to celebrate the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon with Macau residents and tourists.
Headquarters reporter Xiao Zhongren: Dragon Travel in the Greater Bay Area, in Macau, one thing to do in the New Year of the Dragon is to touch the golden dragon and the awakening lion to feel happy. So early this morning, many citizens and tourists came here early to pray for peace and prosperity for the country and the people, good weather and happiness for their families in the new year.
Accompanied by the lively sound of gongs and drums, the 238-meter-long golden dragon and 18 awakening lions majestically move through the streets and alleys and main streets of Macau. Many citizens and tourists stretched out their hands to touch the golden dragon and the awakening lion to welcome the spring and receive blessings.
Jiangsu tourist: It was the first time I saw such a (dragon dance) and lion dance scene, and I felt quite shocked. In the new year, I wish the motherland will get better and better.
Guangdong tourist: The New Year atmosphere in Macau is very good and lively. This year there is a 238-meter golden dragon. I hope the country will be peaceful and the people are safe in the new year, and everyone will be happy and all their wishes will come true.
Macau residents: Because this year happens to be the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to China, the Chinese New Year atmosphere this year is particularly good and there are many tourists. I wish our motherland will prosper and Macau will get better and better.
The wonderful dragon and lion dance performances, as well as the close interaction between the God of Wealth, the Three Stars of Fortune, Fortune and Shou, and the Macao tourism mascot "Mai Mai" with citizens and tourists, instantly transformed the streets and alleys of Macao into a sea of celebration and joy.
Guo Zhiwei, Deputy Director of Dragon and Lion Martial Arts of Macau Zhongxin Sports Association of China: We hope that dragon and lion dance will bring you a new atmosphere, new health and new blessings in the New Year. Dragon and lion dances bring good weather and peace to our country.
Leong Wai Man, Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government: Our dragon and lion dances have always brought prosperity, joy, celebration and happiness to everyone. Therefore, during our Chinese New Year and festivals, Macao will perform dragon and lion dances on major festivals.
Wu Jingguang, Chairman of the Macau Travel Industry Council: All industries in Macau are booming during the Spring Festival this year, and tourists are flocking to the city. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland - the motherland is good, Macao is good, and I believe Macao will be even better this year. (CCTV News Client)