19 December 2002, Macau SAR

To celebrate its First Anniversary and the festive holiday seasons (Christmas and Chinese New Year), starting from 19 December 2002 to 18 March 2003, Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre (MTCEC) proudly presents an array of "WOW" n "WILD" exciting activities, which will bring you and your family unforgettable enjoyments this Winter.

"WOW" n "WILD" activities include: "Exhibition of the Dinosaurs of Inner Mongolia", "Genghis Khan - Exhibition of the Ancient Nomadic Culture of the Northern Grasslands of China", "Guess How Many Coca-Cola Cans Game", the first-ever hot air balloon ride in Macau and Hong Kong, the "Macau Countdown Carnival", the nerve-jangling AJ Hackett activities and a plethora of F&B and shopping offers. Come to Macau Tower this holiday season and check out the "WOW" n "WILD" experience!

Exhibition of the Dinosaurs of Inner Mongolia^*

This exhibition gathers the most precious items of ancient fossils from the museum of Inner Mongolia and features all kinds of dinosaur fossils with regional characteristics of Mongolia. The items on display are not only the shining pearls of the Chinese natural history, but also the spectacular findings of the scientific world.

Genghis Khan - Exhibition of the Ancient Nomadic Culture of the Northern Grasslands of China^*

The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the homeland of the Northern nations of China, has an ancient history of the renowned horse-riding culture from the Northern Grasslands of the Mongolian Prairies. This unique exhibition comprises seven groups, approximately 120 pieces, of cultural relics ranging from the Neolithic Age to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The exhibition is a testimony to the origins of the diversity and the ancient civilization of the Chinese culture.

Guessing Game at the Coca-Cola Christmas Wishing Tree at Macau Tower

During this festive season, a 4-metre tall Coca-Cola Christmas Tree will be displayed in the lobby of Macau Tower. Public are welcome to participate in a guessing game - to guess the number of cans to build this Coca-Cola Christmas tree - and to win big prizes. Special Coca-Cola Christmas merchandises and memorabilia are also available on site.

The First Hot Air Balloon Ride in Macau and Hong Kong

For the first time ever in Macau and Hong Kong, public can enjoy the Macau cityscape from a hot air balloon ride, 100 feet above the ground. The balloon can take 8 passengers each time.

Operating Hours:	5:00pm - 10:00pm (weekdays)
	12:00pm - 10:00pm (weekends and public holidays)
MOP130 Adult	MOP100 Child (weekdays)
MOP150 Adult	MOP120 Child (weekends & public holidays)

Macau Countdown Carnival

The annual Macau Countdown Carnival, previously at Leal Senado, will be held for the first time in front of the Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre. On December 31st, 2002 from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am, the Macau Countdown Carnival is co-organized by Instituto Para os Assuntos Civicos d Municipais (IACM) and Macau Tower, and supported by Teledifusao De Macau, SARL (TDM) and Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Co Ltd Channel 88.1. In addition, there will be kiosks and game booths at the Macau Tower's Outdoor Plaza.

Fun & Exciting Games

Macau Tower's outdoor plaza will provide a series of nerve-jangling activities with adrenaline factor ranging from 1 to 10 and suitable for all ages to boosting their self-esteem. For those who are fear of heights, Motion Simulator, Bungy Trampoline, Ironwalk and Flying Fox could give you a great first exposure to heights experience whereas Mast Climb and Skywalk are designed for those who would like to push their limits and build up their self confidence.

Exclusive Shun Tak Travel Packages

For easy travel arrangement, Shun Tak Travel Services Limited offers 2 packages, "Macau Tower & Hotel Package" and 'Macau Tower One-Day Package", as low as HK$539 and HK$278 per person, respectively. For details, please see attached fact sheet.

Shopping and Movie Buzz

At the basement level of Macau Tower, a full array of shops such as Luk Fook Jewellery & Goldsmith Company, Snack World, Macamond Jewelry, Swarovski, Sintra Boutique, Paris Jewellery Ltd., Macau Tower Souvenir & Gift Shop, King Power's Duty Free, Jin Long Electrical, Atlantis & Vista Alegre, and AJ Hackett Macau Tower Shop, provide a variety of upscale shopping from clothing to accessories to food items.

With 500 seats and state-of-the-art equipment, the Macau Tower Theatre is the prime venue for movie-viewing in Macau. The following blockbuster movies have been selected for your enjoyment this Christmas and New Year:

Movie:	"Harry Potter II"
Date:	19 December 2002 to 8 January 2003
Movie:	"Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers"
Date:	9 January 2003 to 29 January 2003
Movie:	"James Bond 007 - Die Another Day"
Date:	30 January 2003 to 12 February 2003
Movie:	"Shanghai Knights"
Date:	13 February 2003 to 5 March 2003
Show Time for the above movies: 2:30pm, 5:10pm, 7:30pm, 9:50pm
Ticket price:	MOP40 (for adults and children over 3 years old)
	MOP30 (for elderly over 65 years old and students with student pass or in school uniform)

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About Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre

The Macau Tower is the 10th tallest freestanding tower in the world. The 338-metre Tower anchoring four public levels of outlets includes a revolving restaurant, a lounge, a double-height Observation Lounge and an Outdoor Observation Deck. The Convention & Entertainment Centre houses world-class meeting and exhibition facilities. The Macau Tower, managed and operated by Shun Tak Holdings Limited ("Shun Tak"), was inaugurated in December 2001. AJ Hackett Macau Tower is a joint venture between AJ Hackett Asia and Shun Tak; and it is AJ Hackett's first and only destination in the Greater China region.

For further inquiries or reservation for Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre, please visit www.macautower.com.mo or contact (853) 933-339.

For press enquiries, please contact:
Cristina Kuok - Communications Manager
Tel. (852) 2859 4749
Fax: (852) 2857 7181
Email: cristinakuok@macautower.com.mo

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