NEW YORK, September 30, 2015: Announcing Experience Macau, the first-ever interactive Macau event at Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The event will take place from October 1-4, 2015 and is hosted by the Macau Government Tourist Office.

Experience Macau is an event aimed at promoting the ancient and modern wonders, tastes, and sounds that make Macau a spectacular and unique destination for locals and tourists alike.

This four-day showcase of the heritage, history, and cuisine of Macau, China will take place in Vanderbilt Hall and is open to the public as follows:

Thursday, October 1: 12.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Friday, October 2: 8.00 am - 7.00 pm

Saturday, October 3: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm

Sunday, October 4: 9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Visitors at Experience Macau will learn about this modern and historically significant city through scenic displays representing some of Macau's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which will include the facades of the Ruins of St. Paul's, St. Dominic's Church, A-Ma Temple, and Dom Pedro V Theater. A prominent re-creation of Macau's famous black and white Senado Square stones will decorate the main area of Vanderbilt Hall and serve as the stage for performances.   

Highlights of the event will include daily traditional performances of dragon dancers along with Macanese drummers that will entertain visitors below a canopy of Macanese and Portuguese lanterns.

Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in various activity booths including:

• Portuguese Tile Workshops - Visitors can create their own traditional azulejos

• Chinese Paper Cutting - Demonstration of an ancient art

• Chinese Lantern Decorating - Decorate your own keepsake lantern

• Macanese Art Gallery - Showcase of the work of the American artists and photographers who visited Macau in 2013

• The Market - Sampling of authentic Macanese cookies

• Photobooth - Guests will take photos against a backdrop of a Macau city scene, wearing traditional Macanese dress

Performances are scheduled as follows:

Thursday, October 1

Open to the public 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

5:30 pm-6.00 pm Performance: Macanese Drummers

Friday, October 2

Open to the public 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

9:30 am-10.00 am Performance: Macanese Drummers

5:30 pm-6.00 pm Performance: Lion Dancers

Saturday, October 3

Open to the public 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

12:00 pm Performance: Dragon Dancers

2:00 pm Performance: Macanese Drummers

Sunday, October 4

Open to the public 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

12:00 pm Performance: Lion Dancers

2.00 pm Performance: Portuguese Dancers

For more information on this event and to enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Macau, please visit http://visitmacauchina.com/grandcentral/

About Macau:

A former Portuguese enclave located on the Pearl River Delta, Macau is the result of cultural exchange between East and West spanning over 400 years.  Macau is easily accessible from the US, with connecting flights into Macau International Airport. Access is also convenient via Hong Kong, less than an hour away with ferry connections operating 24 hours a day. For more information, visit www.macautourism.gov.mo

For more information please contact:

Shannon Troy

US Media Manager

646-227-0690
Email: Shannon@myriadmarketing.com

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