Postcards Around the World: Macau

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2013-11-01

International Fireworks Display Contest - Macau

New, sent by Blicas Blocas

Information on the backside of the postcard: "On certain September and October evenings, splendid fireworks displays are launched off near Praia Grande Bay with participation of regional and international teams."

2013-10-26

Women Volleyball Grand Prix - Macau

New, sent by Blicas Blocas

Information on the backside of the postcard: "Just like the Macau Marathon, the Women Volleyball Grand Prix recognizes Macau as a quality venue for first class international sport events."

2013-10-19

International Music Festival - Macau

New, sent by Blicas Blocas

Information on the back side: "Held in October, has won great acclaim for its opera production in unique locations such as the St. Paul Ruins, the serene Lou Lim Ieoc Garden and the imposing Senado Square."

2013-09-11

Dragon Boat Race - Macau

Unused, sent by Blicas Blocas

Information on the back side: "One of the most colorful celebration of the Chinese calendar usually held in June at the Praia Grande Bay with local, regional and international team participation."

2013-09-03

Drunken Dragon Festival - Macau

Unused, sent by "Blicas Blocas"

Information on the card: "An unusual local festival in which celebrates duly intoxicated perform a drunken dance with carved heads and tails of wooden dragons."

2013-08-28

Our Lord of Passos Procession - Macau

Unused, sent by "Blicas Blocas"

Information on the back side of the card: "Religious celebration held during February or March, when an image of Christ carrying the cross in taken in solemn procession by a magenta-robed escorts from the Cathedral."

2013-08-19

Chinese Lunar New Year - Macau

Unused, sent by "Blicas Blocas"

Information on the back side of the card: "Chinese celebrate devotedly this colorful festivity that stands for the beginning of Spring or rebirth after the end of Winter. Religious rites, courtesy visits, fireworks displays and gambling make this event very popular."

2012-10-25

MO-8533 - A paint by Chan Iu Pui

MO-8533 sent by "Cantarella"

A work by Chan Iu Piu (2010). A street market somewhere in Macau.

2012-09-16

St Rose of Lima College - Macau

unused, bought in Lisboa (Portugal)

The Saint Rose of Lima College is a private catholic college in Macau.

2012-05-10

Macau Grand Prix - Macau

unused, offered by Blicas Blocas

Information on the card: " Exciting street circuit Grand Prix with the control tower in the background held in November"

This year the 59th Macau Grand Prix will take place from 15th to 18th of November.

2012-05-02

Macanese cuisine - Macau

unused, offered by Blicas Blocas

Information on the card: "Macanese food can claim to be one of the world's truly international cuisine with influences from Europe, South America, Africa, India, Southeast Asia and China"

2012-04-24

International Youth Dance Festival - Macau

unused, offered by Blicas Blocas

I'm so happy :D This is the first card I get from Macau! It's from a set of postcards issued by the Macau's Tourism Office. The card above shows the biennal International Youth Dance Festival.

"Youths from around the world perform traditional and modern dances representing their country at historical sites and other venues"

That group is dancing in front of St. Paul Ruins, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.