MAY "DREAM BOLD, PLAY BIG" AS GALAXY MACAU WELCOMES GIANT SANTA

Offering Diverse, Creative and Fun-filled Experiences for all Local and International Visitors This Holiday Seasons, Galaxy Macau Unveils Macau's Tallest 20-meter Santa Installation, presents Festive F&B and Shopping Specials, Exciting Shows, Countdown Parties, and 2023 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon Carnival

MACAU, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Galaxy Macau™ today proudly launched the "Dream Bold, Play Big" festive campaign during a grand event, attended by Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). Welcoming this holiday season, the world-class luxury integrated resort unveiled a towering 20-meter tall Santa installation, the tallest in Macau, underlining Galaxy Macau's commitment to enhance Macau's position as a world center of tourism and leisure.

The unveiling of the Giant Santa at the East Square has added a striking feature to the city's festive skyline. Welcoming guests with a stylish, all-seasons, and flashy new look, this spectacular Santa is a must-see attraction for visitors. From now until January 7, 2024, visitors and their loved ones to Galaxy Macau and StarWorld Hotel can immerse themselves and their loved ones in the holiday spirit. The festive offerings include captivating installations, exclusive events, live performances, spirited countdown parties, specially curated Christmas and New Year menus and rewarding shopping experiences.

Celebrating Christmas across Macau, guests are invited to embark on a one-of-a-kind open-top bus city tour, hopping on and off at various tourist attractions in Macau. In addition, Galaxy Macau will participate in the 2023 Light Up Macao festival, transforming the city's streets and historic buildings into a "Dazzling Wonderland". Festive elements will also be added to the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards, an iconic and newly revitalized cultural and heritage area. These initiatives are  part of Galaxy Macau's ongoing partnerships with Macau SAR Government to promote community tourism and boost the night-time economy.

"Today, we are launching a campaign that showcases our enthusiasm to providing local residents and international tourists with diverse, creative and fun-filled experiences," said Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG). "This festive season, we are eager to showcase our newest attractions and offerings that will leave you with unforgettable memories at Galaxy Macau. Together, The Galaxy International Convention Center, Galaxy Arena, Andaz Macau and Raffles at Galaxy Macau will play a pivotal role in enriching our efforts to create a unique holiday experience that sets Macau apart. So let your imagination soar!"

Indulge in Holiday-themed Feasts

Galaxy Macau is also excited to present a wide array of festive global gastronomy delights across its luxury integrated resort. A selection of finest restaurants, including 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, Andaz Kitchen, Café de Paris Monte-Carlo, CHA BEI, Lai Heen, Nagomi, Passion. by Gérard Dubois, Putien, Raffles Lounge & Terrace, Saffron, Terrazza Italian Restaurant, The Apron Oyster Bar & Grill, The Ritz-Carlton Café, Urban Kitchen and Yamazato, will offer special festive menus and sumptuous buffets.

The offerings will showcase a variety of cuisines, including Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese, Thai delicacies. These culinary experiences are set to delight guests' taste buds and bring joy and satisfaction to their family reunion meals this festive season:

• At the all-new Andaz Kitchen, an all-day dining neighborhood destination featuring live-action cooking, guests can look forward to celebrating the holiday season with a blend of Chinese, Portuguese, Macanese and neighborhood cuisines. Available on December 24 and 25, the first Andaz Kitchen Christmas Lunch & Dinner Buffet will feature a selection of dishes such as Mediterranean Prawns, Lobster Salad with Purple Sweet Potato and Green Beans, Sichuan Chilled Chicken with Peanut Sauce. The carving station serves Whole Baby Goat, Rustic Portuguese Duck Rice and authentic seafood delights such as "Bacalhau com Todos", a traditional Christmas Poached Codfish with vegetables. The buffet is priced at MOP688 per adult and MOP348 for child.
  
  
• Raffles Lounge & Terrace offers the first Christmas Degustation Menu, a meticulously curated European Christmas set menu, available on December 24 and 25, priced at MOP1,888. The meal starts with Foie Gras Bonbons and continues with a Pie Tee Shell filled with Lobster Tartare. Guests can choose between Crispy Amadai Fish served with Saffron Potto and a flavorful Bouillabaisse sauce, or the succulent Wagyu Rib eye paired with Banana Shallots and tangy Cranberries. The meal concludes with a refreshing Champagne Rose Sorbet and a classic Christmas Chocolate Yule Log, ensuring a sweet ending to a memorable dining experience.
  
  
• The Ritz-Carlton Café is set to delight guests with a special Sunday Treasure Festive Brunch Buffet, available every Sunday from December 3, 2023 through January 1, 2024, priced from MOP828 per adult and MOP418 per child. Offering a lavish array of hot and chilled seafood, salads, mezzes, mains, sides, a charcuterie and carving station, along with two dozens of desserts, the brunch guarantees a sumptuous feast. Additionally, the café presents the Savor the Season Festive Dinner on December 24 and 25, 2023, at MOP1,488 per person, featuring an exclusive five-course menu of authentic French dishes, including Roasted Wood Pigeon Tartlet, Winter Truffle Bisque, and Glacier 51 Toothfish. Guests are entitled to a 10% discount with full payment on or before December 15, 2023.
  
  
• At the CHA BEI Gingerbread Workshop, guests can unleash their creativity and build their dream home out of gingerbread. Guided by CHA BEI's talented pastry chef, the workshop creates a unique experience, combining culinary artistry with festive fun. On December 16 and 17, the CHA BEI Gingerbread Workshop will also include an enticing three-course lunch, priced at MOP988 per person.
  
  
• At Terrazza Italian Restaurant, indulge in our one-meter Giant Parma Pizza. Perfect for sharing, this grand feast promises to bring everyone together in the spirit of the season. Café de Paris Monte-Carlo will present 1.5-kilogram Jumbo Lobster Thermidor set menu, a lavish feast that ensures to satisfy the most discerning seafood cravings. A festive one-liter Aomon Mule giant cocktail will be available at The Macallan Whisky Bar & Lounge, offering a delightful seasonal flavor.
  
  
• In a special promotion, Galaxy Macau is delighted to offer guests an exclusive opportunity to take home a custom-made, Limited Edition Santa Figure. To receive this highly collectible souvenir, simply spend MOP1,800 or more at any of our selected seven restaurants, including Bei Shan Lou, Café de Paris Monte-Carlo, CHA BEI, Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant, Putien, Terrazza Italian restaurant, and The Apron Oyster Bar & Grill, anytime from now until January 7, 2024.

Winter Events and Countdown Parties

The holiday celebrations at Galaxy Macau extend beyond exquisite dining, providing a vibrant array of festive activities and events.

• On December 23 at 8pm, guests can delight in the first music show at the Galaxy Auditorium in Galaxy International Convention Center – Galaxy Entertainment Group Christmas Presents "Makoto Ozone with Macao Orchestra". Under the baton of Lio Kuokman, Macao Orchestra Music Director and Principal Conductor, come and enjoy a musical Christmas.
  
  
• On December 24 and 25, live jazz music will fill the Diamond Lobby at Galaxy Macau, adding to the festive atmosphere.
  
  
• The world-class integrated resort will also host a series of spectacular Christmas and New Year mega shows at the Broadway Theater and Galaxy Arena.
  
  
• Adding to the holiday spirit, the Music Chamber Pop-Up II: Trio Music Ensembles' live music performance by talented local musicians will place at the heart of Galaxy Promenade until November 26 to fill the air with harmonious joy.
  
  
• From Mid-December to January 1, a Music Festive Parade featuring talented musicians and performers will cruise around Galaxy Promenade to spread joy in this festive season.
  
  
• As the year draws to a close, celebrate in style at our spirited countdown parties to welcome the New Year. We invite you to join us at CHINA ROUGE, The Macallan Whisky Bar & Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Bar and Lounge, and Andaz Macau.

Celebrating Christmas across Macau

Galaxy Macau is taking the celebrations to the streets of Macau with the "Dream Bold, Play Big" open-top bus. The bus will tour more than 10 renowned landmarks and World Heritage sites, offering visitors a unique way to explore the sights and sounds of Macau from now until December 31. Visitors can hop on and off at tourist attractions, such as the A-Ma Temple, the Macau Tower and the Macau Science Center. A special route will be added for festive nightly laser shows at Galaxy Macau starting from early December.

From December 2 through February 25, 2024, 2023 Light Up Macao festival, will transform the city's streets and historic buildings into a "Dazzling Wonderland". Inspired by the theme "Travel Around the Universe", GEG will provide immersive experience for all local and international visitors through 8 interactive games and festive installations in five designated check-in spots at NAPA, Macau.

Celebrate the holiday season at Lai Chi Vun Shipyards, a cultural landmark with Galaxy Macau's special Christmas scene installations, booth activities, live performances and special festive snacks from December 23 to 25 and 31. This latest revitalized space for cultural activities with island characteristics is dedicated to the theme of the shipbuilding industry in Macau.

Organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao Government, GEG and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM), the 2023 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will take place on December 3. On December 2 and 3, the 2023 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon Carnival will also offer families and kids the opportunity to enjoy the sports fun at Broadway Macau! 

Stay tuned for more information about the "Dream Bold, Play Big" Christmas campaign at Galaxy Macau. Visit our website at www.galaxymacau.com  or contact our customer service at +853 2888 0888.

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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort 
Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the "Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World". Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million square metres of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide around 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Andaz Macau, Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world's longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575 meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5 meters high and 150-meter pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000 square meters, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, a 10-theatre 3D Cineplex boasting 4K laser projection; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai's golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 different Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.

Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000 sqm of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com , www.broadwaymacau.com.mo  and www.galaxyicc.com.

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