Hosted by One Central Macau and Wynn Macau, co-organized by Macao International Brand Enterprise Commercial Association (MIBA), in collaboration with Marreiros Architectural Atelier Limited and Macau Cultural Gifts Design Brand “Meeet”, and supported by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM), the opening ceremony of the 3rd Macau International Lantern Festival was held at the Waterfront Promenade of One Central Macau and Wynn Macau in the evening today. Taking place at the Waterfront Promenade of One Central Macau and Wynn Macau, from now to 15th October, as well as Anim’Arte NAM VAN, this Lantern Festival, from now to 1st October, is dedicated to celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with Macau community and travelers.
The month-long Lantern Festival were unveiled in the opening ceremony. Among the officiating guests were Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office;Mr. José Maria da Fonseca Tavares, Chairman of Administration Committee of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau; Mr. Eric Chan, General Manager of One Central Macau; Ms. Linda Chen, Vice Chairman and Executive Director, Wynn Macau, Limited; Ms. Terry Sio, President of Macao International Brand Enterprise Commercial Association; Mr. Carlos Marreiros, Macanese Architect and Renowned Artist; Mr. Vincent Tung, Director of Group Marketing of Shun Tak Group; and Ms. Miquelina Hoi, Commercial Director of Meet Culture Limited.
Colorful Lantern Art Installations Set The Tone To Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival Together
Led by renowned Macanese architect and artist Mr. Carlos Marreiros, the collaboration is a contemporary art display themed as “Love is in the Air”, comprising 10 monumental and illuminative lantern sculptures between six to twelve meters tall located at One Central Macau Promenade. All lantern sculptures are designed by Mr. Carlos Marreiros, namely as “Love Couple”, “All You Need is Love”, “Origami Love Rabbits Tree” and “The Poet of Love – Camilo Pessanha”, “Joy of Love”, “Emergency Love”, “Queen of Hearts”, “Eden’s Fruit of Love” and “Love Rabbit for All”, with ten out of five contemporary lantern sculptures decorated by him, the promenade has turned into a dazzling, fun-filled festive carnival.
Meanwhile, with ten out of five contemporary lantern sculptures are commissioned decorative works in collaboration with prominent and promising artists. They are “Joy of Love” by esteemed Macau painter Mr. Lio Man Cheong; “Emergency Love” by Beijing artist Mr. Mei Le; “Queen of Hearts” by Portuguese artist Ms. Ana Jacinto Nunes; “Eden’s Fruit of Love” by British architect and artistMs. Farah Carolina; and “Love Rabbit for All” by Italian artist Mr. Ugo Re, gracing the peaceful and joyful festive season with bright colors and delicate contour.
Extending along the Waterfront Promenade of Wynn Macau, an impressive interactive art installation featuring fluttering butterflies and beautiful flowers are designed by renowned architect and artistMr. Carlos Marreiros and a group of local artists under the theme “Wynn Butterfly Story”, giving visitors an opportunity to engage with LED animations and to admire vibrant lanterns. Celebrating the concept of “art without borders”, Wynn Macau is pleased to be partnering with Fuhong Society of Macau. Its autistic artist Mr. Leong Ieng Wai, or better known as “0.38” – has created a very special piece entitled “Landing on 0.38 Kingdom of Happiness”. His piece, featuring the Mid-Autumn moon, adds a perfectly romantic flair for this year’s Lantern Festival for local citizens and global tourists to embrace the happy living at the joyful atmosphere of Mid-Autumn night.
The 3rd Macau International Lantern Festival will again extends its exhibits to Anim’Arte NAM VAN, bringing extra fascination with an array of light installations created by Macau cultural gifts design brand Meeet. Lantern is a long-standing cultural element and one of Macau's familiar urban impressions. Themed “Tour & Play The Lantern”, visitors are welcome to interact with this series of mid-Autumn installation comprising lanterns with rotating scenes, projection lights with interesting patterns and illuminating styling chairs. Aiming to create a more influential Lantern Festival than ever, visitors can fully immerse themselves in the exhibits and play around the exhibition for more interactive yet rewarding experience to appreciate the lantern-related customs and unforgettable Macau memories.
Lantern Festival Afternoon Tea and Festival Special featured by One Central Macau x Mandarin Oriental, Macau
To share the merry moments, One Central Macau in collaboration with Mandarin Oriental, Macau launch the Lantern Festival Afternoon Tea and Festival special menu, from now to 30th September. The Afternoon Tea is available at The Lobby Lounge. The Festival special menu with ‘Rabbit’ themed dishes is available at The Mandarin Cake Shop.
One Central Rewards Programme
One Central Macau cordially invites you to join One Central Rewards Programme. For every spending MOP$100 can earn 1 Reward Point, customers can redeem a further array of Lantern Festival Special Delicacies featured by The Mandarin Cake Shop at Mandarin Oriental Macau, exquisite gifts and experiences. The highest reward worth a generous MOP$118,888.
Wynn Macau – “Butterfly Story” Afternoon Tea
From now on until 14th October, Wynn Executive Pastry Chef Yoann Mathy has designed a special “Butterfly Story” Afternoon Tea featuring butterflies, the Mid-Autumn moon and flowers at Café Esplanada. Each savory and sweet delicacy for this themed set, is meticulously handcrafted by Chef Yoann’s pastry team. The sweet delights include Vanilla and tonka bean chocolate truffle, Roasted Coconut filled macaron, Red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting, Exotic ‘Lily’ cream crispy hazelnut and almond cake, just to name a few. For a dash of savory, guests can also enjoy the Truffle lobster salad soft roll, Foie gras mousse and onion jam, Gravlax salmon cornets with caviar and more decadent delicacies.
Wynn Macau – Give Us Your Best Shot!
Visitors who share their best shots of the Wynn Lantern Festival display along the promenade on the Wynn WeChat page from 8th September to 14th October, automatically enter the photo competition to win big prizes. Each individual may post one photo on WeChat. The top three images to receive the most likes from public voting will win the grand prizes and an additional 10 individuals who have posted outstanding images also stand the chance to win. The fabulous prizes on offer include a luxurious dining and spa experience worth as much as MOP$8,000. The results will be announced on 15th October.
