Culture and parades

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and integrated resorts have organized a full calendar of events for the Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year celebrations feature

Fireworks displays

This CNY, a drone and fireworks display will take place. The spectacle will feature 3,888 drones, fireworks, music, and lasers over the Macau Tower seafront. The shows

Traditions and activities

  Pedestrian zones in Old Taipa Village and Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo (near Ruins of St. Paul’s) will be set up to manage high tourist volume.

Year of the Fire Horse 丙午年 • 2026

2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, a high-energy cycle marked by ambition, speed and decisive action. The Horse’s independent spirit, intensified by

Horses really can smell fear, new study claims, and it changes their behaviour

In the Year of the Horse, fear rarely announces itself. It circulates quietly, sensed before it is spoken, and acted upon before it is explained. New research suggesting

Friday, February 13, 2026 – edition no. 4895

* What a waste — Waste volumes during CNY expected to surge to nearly 1,200 tonnes a day * Crowd control | Authorities forecast six million border crossings

Café Panorama celebrates CNY with festive buffets and traditional delicacies

Grand Coloane Resort’s Café Panorama invites guests to welcome the Year of the Horse with a series of Chinese New Year dining experiences and festive treats.

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