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1st day of the First
It is the most important and colourful Chinese festival celebrated by the majority of the local population, where shops, offices, factories close for this traditional holiday. During ten days there are a huge number of events celebrating the New Year. The long dragon and lions dance on the streets, crowds visit the temples, lanterns, flowers and entertainment comes alive in the most important squares of the city. It is also a tradition, when people visit and greet each other with two joined hands closed, saying "Kung Hei Fat Choi" and offering "Lai Si" (red pockets) containing money, which is a way to wish good luck and prosperity throughout the year to friends and relatives.
The long dragon and lions dance on the streets; crowds visit the temple; visits the flower market and entertainment comes alive in the most important squares of the city, adding a joyous atmosphere to holidays and festivals.
Firecracker zones in Macau Peninsula and Taipa Island were also opened for families and visitors wanting to welcome the New Year with dazzling fireworks and ear-splitting firecrackers. Also, there is a Flower Market of the Lunar New Year’s Eve settle in Tap Seac Square.
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Tips of using this Map
– Print this map with Chinese descriptions and give it to Taxi Drivers. They will understand how to drive you to the destination.
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The present building stands on the site of several previous cathedrals. The original cathedral was the church of Our Lady of Hope of St. Lazarus, declared the mother church of the Macau diocese which included the religious provinces of China, Japan, Korea and other islands adjacent to China. The first stone Cathedral, consecrated in 1850, was almost destroyed in a typhoon 24 years later and had to be extensively repaired.
The Cathedral was completely rebuilt in 1937. It has two solid towers and massive doors. Inside, its chief beauty lies in its fine stained-glass windows.
Many of the major events of the church calendar focus on the Cathedral, especially at Easter when, in addition to the procession of Our Lord of the Passion, there is a solemn parade of Good Friday and special masses on Easter Sunday.
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