Gov’t expects daily average of 47,000 arrivals during CNY

The government said yesterday that it expects there will be on average 47,000 visitors arriving in Macau per day during the Lunar New Year holiday period, which in mainland China lasts seven days. It also expects that the peak arrivals will occur on the third day of the Lunar New Year, which is January 24 on the Gregorian calendar. The Public Security Police Force emphasized that it would deploy sufficient officers to maintain order, including but not limited to major events such as the Walk Freely on San Ma Lo, Lunar New Year Float Parade and fireworks display gala.

Shopping spree blossoming

Sellers at the Lunar New Year Floral Fair told local public broadcaster, Radio Macau, that the demand for flowers has been fluctuating, though overall revenues have risen. The most popular decorative flowers in recent days have been Orchid, Mandarin and Peach Blossoms. Some sellers operating outside the floral fair saw lower revenues due to higher delivery costs or other undisclosed reasons, despite the fact that people have recently become more eager to go shopping. Flower shoppers are seeing lower prices than in previous years, and demand for festive flowers has surged.

Fortune Tower sees yet another fire

Block A of Edificio Fortune Tower, located on the Avenida Ouvidor Arriaga, saw a flat on its ninth floor on fire yesterday morning. The blaze required the evacuation of about 50 people. Four, including a 90-year-old woman, were sent to the hospital for smoke inhalation. The Fire Services Bureau (CB) disclosed that the fire started near the television set in a bedroom of the apartment. The main blaze area measured about 3 x 4 meters, and the flames were put out quickly. The walls were discolored by smoke. CB suspected that an electrical short-circuit was the cause of the fire.