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The Sands China Macao International 10K will open for registration on Feb. 3-4, as the excitement builds up for one of Macau’s largest marathons.
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To be held on March 17, the marathon’s 2024 edition is organised by the Sports Bureau, Sands China Ltd., and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM). Around 7,000 runners are anticipated to join the 10KM race, which will start at Sai Van Lake Square at 7:30 AM and conclude at the Olympic Sports Centre Sports Ground.
Meanwhile, the 5KM Fun Race is expected to attract 3,000 participants, with the marathon slated to start at 7 AM. Registrations will open at 9 AM on Feb. 3 for the 10KM run, and on Feb. 4 for the Fun Run. Collection of race bib and timing chip can be done between March 13 and 16 at the Olympic Sports Centre Indoor Stadium.
As an added excitement, organisers will also give away “styling awards” to 10 lucky participants. Prize includes hotel accommodation and exhibition tickets.
First held in 2019, the Sands China Macao International 10K aims to integrate sports and tourism amidst efforts to buoy the city’s travel sector. Interested participants can find more details by visiting the event’s official website here.
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Following the government’s proposed sports park in July last year, more details about the project have been shared recently.
Slated to erect four pavilions on the plot of land where the former Yat Yuen Canidrome is located, the proposed project will feature various sporting activities for adults and children.
The project will span 40,425 square metres of area with a one-floor underground racetrack car park for over 490 spaces for cars and motorcycles. The first pavilion will have four floors with a swimming pool, basketball courts, a running track, and a cycle path for the children.
The second one will house a skatepark, wall climbing facilities, and a designated area for table tennis, along with several volleyball and badminton courts. Meanwhile, Pavilion No. 3 will stand five floors tall with a five-a-side football field, a two-story multipurpose room, and multi-functional activity rooms.
The fourth pavilion is made for the little ones and will have an outdoor activity area, an indoor playground, creative classrooms, a reading area, and activity rooms.
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Embark on a fun family adventure at Grand Lisboa Palace in Macau, where both parents and kids can explore the world of Moomin! Running until Aug. 31, the whole family can immerse themselves in the enchanting world of Moominvalley at the "Moomin Wonderful Encounter - Joyous Adventure in Macau" exhibition.
Starting at the West Lobby, you'll be greeted by a towering, inflatable Moomin inviting you to explore the magical world. You can pose with Moomin and Snorkmaiden or snap a photo with the adorable Hattifatteners as they paddle by. As you journey through Moominvalley, you'll also get to meet Moominpappa, Mrs. Fillyjonk, and their children, engaging in joyful activities like fishing and dancing.
Of course, there will also be themed photo booths where you can capture your memories in event-exclusive photo frames. Right after that, your kids can also let their creativity shine in the Moominvalley creative painting world. Meanwhile, you can try your luck at the giant Moomin's Gashapon Machine and get a chance to win SJM-exclusive privileges and Moomin-inspired merchandise.
Before heading out of the exhibit, make sure to drop by the Floating Hut souvenir shop for a wide range of Moomin-themed products and exclusive souvenirs only available in Macau. Oh! And don't forget to indulge in Moomin-themed delicacies and drinks at the GLP Lobby Lounge, surrounded by large plush versions of the beloved Moomin characters.
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Don't miss out on this amazing Moomin adventure. Bring your family to Grand Lisboa Palace and experience the magic of Moominvalley!
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Bonding with your little ones is about to get more educational, as integrated resort operator Galaxy Macau has launched its newest Edutainment Centre for kids, featuring an array of facilities to elevate children’s learning experiences.
Nestled inside the Galaxy Hotel, Galaxy Kidz’ newest attraction lets guests and their kids immerse themselves in nature and science while playing and having fun with its mascot, Wavey.
Here, kids can learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) by doing experiments in the safe and engaging space, Wavey’s Lab. For little ones who aspire to be chefs and patisseries, they can also explore Wavey’s Bakery, where they can hop on supervised culinary excursions.
There’s also a wide range of guided arts and crafts activities where kids can let their creative juices flow.
Have energetic kids? Fear not, because Galaxy Kidz also has a playground, which features slides, hanging play zones, netted passageways, and many more facilities where kids can let their adventurous side out.
Kids can also explore the Grand Resort Deck, where they can learn about plants and insects, fly kites, enjoy water activities, among others, across the 75,000-square-metre space.
Other highlights at Galaxy Kidz include an arcade space, a film viewing area, play areas for toddlers, a souvenir shop, a reading space, and a party area for momentous celebrations.
Galaxy Kidz’ newest Edutainment Centre is open from 10 AM to 6:45 PM daily.
To book a room at Galaxy Macau and experience all of these family-friendly activities, click here. Learn more Galaxy Kidz by visiting Galaxy Macau’s website.
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Spend a fun weekend with your kids and get ready to witness the adorable puppet show “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” on Feb. 3-4!
The puppet shows will be based on popular children's books by American author, designer, and illustrator Eric Carle. Originally created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the play is now produced by a Shanghai production company.
Aside from the story of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” the spectacular play will also unveil Carle’s other bestselling classics like “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” and “10 Little Rubber Ducks and the Very Lonely Firefly.”
The masterful act aims to take kids and families into the wonderful world of Carle’s books, featuring a parade of over 70 amusing puppets.
According to the Macao Cultural Centre’s website, there will be a total of five showings: three on the Saturday schedule and two on Sunday. Each show will be presented with English and Chinese subtitles, allowing locals and tourists to enjoy every bit of the funny, little larva and his colourful friends’ adventures!
Here’s a bonus: If you purchase a ticket from Jan. 7-13, you can get a 20% off!
When: Feb. 3-4
Where:Macao Cultural Centre Small Auditorium, Av. Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
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Don’t miss the chance to witness the out-of-this-world acrobatic dance show, “Alice,” by the North American dance company MOMIX this Dec. 21-25!
If you loved "Alice in Wonderland” as a child, you might want to catch the reimagined version of the story. The show is inspired by the classic children’s novel by Lewis Carroll, retold by MOMIX with a circus-like adaptation. The show will run for 1 hour and 50 minutes, with a 20-minute intermission.
According to the Macao Cultural Centre, the highly skillful group of dancers will transform themselves into illusionists using a mesmerising mix of lighting and music, luring performing arts lovers into Alice’s dizzying universes.
It will incorporate mirrored images, and other visual and audio techniques to stage a refreshed presentation of the widely popular wonderland adventures of the story. Audiences can expect colourful costumes, special effects, and a sophisticated stage design.
MOMIX is an alternative dance company founded in 1980 and has been touring different parts of the world. They are behind the show “Opus-Cactus,” a desert-inspired production, in Macau around 20 years ago.
So, hop into a familiar unknown, slide down the rabbit hole, and get your tickets today. Click here for more information.
When: Dec. 21-25
Where: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai S/N NAPE Macau
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Vienna Sou, born and raised in Macau, met Hong Konger Tarran Goodwin in classic fashion: at work. They fell in love in Macau, continued their life north, working in Shanghai, and returned to the city to create a family.
The savvy hotel marketers and PR gurus began sharing their special life in China on Instagram, travelling across the country to expose the natural beauty from east to west. When the couple returned to Macau, they transitioned their content creation on their Instagram account @sou.good to showcasing great Macau culture.
Now a family of four, the popular Macanese influencers joined The Beat Asia to chat about their parental journey, life with their kids Aria Rae and Joshua Ellis, and how they promote Macau’s beautiful lifestyle and culture on Instagram.
How did the story of Vienna and Tarran begin?
Vienna: We both met in 2016 after my graduation from my university studies in Chicago, when I returned to Macau for my career. We both worked in the same hotel, meeting in the staff canteen.
Tarran: I moved to Macau in 2012, involved in the pre-opening of Sheraton Macau hotel. I had already spent four years working at the Sheraton before meeting Vienna at the same hotel. After that, we decided to move to Shanghai to work in hotels.
What is your Macau connection and how is it central to your family?
T: We left Shanghai in April 2019 and went on a travel binge before having kids to enjoy our time together. We lived out of a suitcase, travelling to Eastern Europe, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Australia, and New Zealand, before we decided to move back to Macau to settle down.
We found ourselves stuck during COVID in 2020, but we were lucky with how it worked. We had two pandemic babies, and our life evolved from there.
Why did you decide to begin documenting your parenthood journey and family on Instagram?
V: We actually began documenting our life in 2016 in Shanghai with part-time content creation outside of work. As I had a marketing background, I was familiar with the [influencing] space.
T: We explored China every long weekend. We had to showcase all these cool places in China that you could go to. Jumping on a quick plane from Shanghai to anywhere allowed us to see China’s beauty.
V: When the pandemic kicked off, we didn’t know how long it would take to get back to normal. Macau had no tourists, and we wanted to take advantage of the empty landmarks and streets.
Our content shifted quickly, from sharing our trips across China to documenting Macau’s streets and life in a rainbow colour theme. The city is so colourful!
When we had our first child, Aria, we would find that there are not many things to do with young babies in Macau.
We ventured around the city to show the fun and interesting activities for young parents and babies. We would get so many messages from mums asking about our tips and following our journey.
What inspired you to create Daisie & Rae and sell beautiful baby products?
V: My partner and I created Daisie & Rae baby shop, because we found that baby products from abroad were tough or impossible to ship to Macau, as some sites don’t even recognise Macau as a country.
We carry baby products that are simple and elegant from Australia, Singapore, the U.K. and beyond.
What is it like to create this space in Macau and feed into the local marketing of mums with newborns and toddles?
V: We have become friends with many of our customers, from Macau, Hong Kong and even Taiwan. Hopefully, we will transition to a physical store to sell Daisie & Rae products.
For new mums, you're much more careful with your first baby. You want to make sure you get the best products for them. Owning an online shop gives us more flexibility to reach customers, but we are trying to join more local expos and markets in Macau.
What is next for your parental journey and life online?
T: Now that the pandemic is out of the way, travelling is back on the map for us, and we are always planning the next trip with our kids. We want to combine our content and life, combining travel and family together.
We have documented a few cool trips we already did before this summer, so we will be sharing that travel content soon.
Find out what Vienna, Tarran, Daisie and Rae are up to in Macau on the family’s Instagram page.
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