‘Treasure of Light’ kicks-off at Nam Van Lake

For the second consecutive year the Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is organizing the “Macao Light Festival.”

The inauguration ceremony of the event took place at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Center last night.
The 2016 edition of the Light Festival will run from yesterday’s inauguration to December 31, and has the theme “Treasure of Light.”  It will light up eight scenic spots connecting the Nam Van Lake Nautical Center to Barra Square, also passing through Anim’Arte Nam Van, St. Lawrence’s Church and the Mandarin’s House, among other locations.
This year, the organizers invited citizens and visitors to search for the seven lost gems of Goddess A-Ma, attributing a different meaning to each spot and guiding the participants through a tour of some historical sites of the region, away from the main touristic spots and the city center.

Highlights of this year’s festival include video mapping locations, particularly the one named “Sailing,” located at the starting point of the route. It features a video mapping on the water screen and a new music and light show named “Melody of Light” staged at Anim’Arte Nam Van.

Director of MGTO Helena de Senna Fernandes remarked in the opening speech that the inauguration of the Light Festival is on the same day as other major events like the “International Marathon” and the “Latin Parade.”  In her opinion, these colorful calendar events will “show the city’s glamour.” Senna Fernandes added that she looks forward “to see more visitors coming from around the world once again to enjoy the Macao Light Festival and experience the festive vibes in town,” which include the anniversary of the handover and the Christmas holidays.

The light shows will be held every day from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. RM