19th December, 2002 Macau SAR

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 Radio 1. In addition, there will be kiosks and game booths at the Macau Tower's Outdoor Plaza.

Singers and artistes appearances from Macau and Hong Kong include June Sun, Anabela Ieong of MPC, Anabela Cheng, Priscilla Chow, Bryan Chiu and C Plus (from Macau), and Joey Yung, Patrick Tang, Roy Chow, Rain Li and Alex Fong from Hong Kong.

This year also marks the first anniversary of IACM and Macau Tower, respectively. Don't miss this unique Macau Countdown Carnival and join us to welcome a new year 2003!

Please visit www.macautower.com.mo for more information.

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