Spring Festival celebrations are under way in Macao! To welcome the Year of the Horse, the city is bursting with festive spirit, with seasonal decorations across various parts of Macao, and Senado Square standing out as a focal point, illuminated and animated by festive installations.

Spring Festival celebrations are under way in Macao! To welcome the Year of the Horse, the city is bursting with festive spirit, with seasonal decorations across various parts of Macao, and Senado Square standing out as a focal point, illuminated and animated by festive installations.

The Municipal Affairs Bureau is hosting a series of citywide events under the title “Celebration of Year of the Horse – Courtesy Living Celebration of 2026”, inviting residents and visitors to take part in the new year festivities.

As part of efforts to share traditional blessings, the Municipal Affairs Bureau has invited local calligraphers and award-winning students from calligraphy competitions to write Spring Festival couplets – known in Cantonese as ‘fai chun’ – for distribution to the public.

As part of efforts to share traditional blessings, the Municipal Affairs Bureau has invited local calligraphers and award-winning students from calligraphy competitions to write Spring Festival couplets – known in Cantonese as ‘fai chun’ – for distribution to the public.

The programme features a range of creative workshops to mark the Spring Festival, including sessions where participants can craft traditional Chinese New Year decorations and ornaments, adding a festive touch to their homes.

The programme features a range of creative workshops to mark the Spring Festival, including sessions where participants can craft traditional Chinese New Year decorations and ornaments, adding a festive touch to their homes.

At Tap Seac Square, the annual Lunar New Year Market is in full swing, offering visitors a chance to purchase blooming plants and seasonal gifts. The market will remain open until 1am on 17 February, the first day of the Chinese New Year.

At Taipa Houses, a themed festive floral exhibition is drawing crowds to admire the beautiful displays. The exhibition runs until 22 February, the sixth day of the Chinese New Year.

The Taipa floral exhibition features horse-themed installations set among colourful dahlias and other festive flowers, symbolising prosperity and abundance in the Year of the Horse.