12th December, 2005 Macau
Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll explore with you
"The Mini Historic Centre of Macau"
An Educational - Charming - Fun-filled Journey
From December 20, 2005 to February 7, 2006, Macau
Tower and Sanrio will be recreating the wealth of
Macau's cultural enchantment through a fun and fascinating
binocular into the past. 16 representative sites from
the Historic Centre of Macau adorned with Hello Kitty
signatures as well as uniquely Sanrio hallmarks will
dazzle the landscape of Macau Tower. Tour through
each of the sites with our guided passport and visitors
will be able to collect unique autograph stamps, explore
the value of each UNESCO World Heritage site, discover
numerous photo-worthy spots and find answers to a
trivia quiz for the chance to receive limited edition
souvenirs. Kids can also get busy with interesting
Christmas workshops and above all, meet a new member
of the Hello Kitty family, the "I Love Macau" Hello
Kitty, now enthusiastically preparing to make her
debut at Macau Tower. An irresistible wave of Hello
Kitty hype will be sweeping through Macau this festive
season!
A Fun Way to Explore Macau's History
Enter the realm of history with Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll
with a journey through the mini Historic Centre of
Macau. Recently inscribed under UNESCO World Heritage,
the collection of architectural masterpieces from
the colonial period is a treasure of East-West cultural
pluralism bearing witness to the unique history of
the city. Start the adventure from mini Macau Tower
and venture through 16 miniature heritage sites, specially
designed to retain their original features and cleverly
fused with Hello Kitty insignias-- the perfect backdrop
for the best Christmas photos! The "Mini Historic
Centre of Macau" includes:
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Ruins of St. Paul's
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Ma Temple
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Senado Square
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St. Dominic Church
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Holy House of Mercy
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Dom Pedro V Theatre
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St. Augustine's Square
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Leal Senado Building
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Old City Walls
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Na Tcha Temple
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Casa Garden
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Lou Lai Mansion
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Sam Kai Vui Kun Temple
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Moorish Barracks
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Cathedral
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Guia Fortress
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Parents and kids can collect a Hello Kitty Passport
at the start of the journey, follow the map through
each of the sites, delve into their history and significance,
and together reveal answers to the trivia quiz in
the Passport. Select the correct answer by stamping
the booklet with thematic Hello Kitty emblems (14
designs), and an exclusive souvenir will await participants
at the end of the adventure.
Say "Cheez" at "Hello Kitty Studio"
For those who would like to keep a memorabilia, Hello
Kitty and Cinnamoroll will appear at the Hello Kitty
Studio at designated times to greet all visitors.
For an admission fee of $30, families and friends
can capture the warmest Christmas moments with an
official photo along with the company of the two character
heroes.
"Hello Kitty Studio" will be opened as follows:
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Date:
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Dec 24, 25, 26, 27, 30 and 31
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1:30p.m., 3:30p.m., 5:30p.m.
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Limit 30 groups per photo session
(on a first-come-first-serve basis)
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Make your own gifts at Hello Kitty Sweet Factory
A number of workshops have been arranged for the young
and the young-at-heart! Play chef and treat your loved
ones to home-baked Hello Kitty treats or add style
to your gifts with renowned Japanese style gift-wrapping.
For a material fee of $30 per 45-minutes session,
participants will learn what Hello Kitty is preparing
for her friends this Christmas!
Hello Kitty Christmas Workshops:
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"Bake-it-yourself Hello Kitty
Goodies"
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"Wrap-your-box-differently!"
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Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
(not available on Jan 2, 28, 29)
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12:30p.m., 2:30p.m., 4:30p.m.
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Limit 20 participants per session
(on a first-come-first-serve basis)
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Shop and Dine beside the heritage
Specialty stores will be opening over Christmas and
Chinese New Year on G/F of Macau Tower. Be prepared
to find one-of-a-kind Hello Kitty items at Gift Matters
available only at Macau Tower, and try out brand new
epicurean experiences that will warm every visitor's
heart!
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O-Moon Bar
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the latest chic hangout for the
wine lovers
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GoodEatz
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offers light refreshments amidst
the World Heritage Journey
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Singing Bean Coffee
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the second outlet in Macau featuring
coffee beverages and its signature mocha soft
ice-cream
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Gift Matters
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carries the widest range of Macau
souvenirs and exclusive "I Love Macau" Hello
Kitty merchandises.
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Winter Shopping Fest at Macau Tower
Christmas won't be complete without shopping! Get
your gifts at the Winter Shopping Fest on 2/F of Macau
Tower and there will surely be something for everyone!
Participating merchants include:
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ToysRus
GOME Electrical
Watson's
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Choy Heong Yuen
Miracle City
Bossini
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Another year of Cross-Border Lucky Draw!
As a result of overwhelming response in the past,
the Cross-Border Lucky Draw will be held for the third
time between December 9, 2005 and January 1, 2006.
Upon purchase of $200 or above at any Macau Tower
outlets, participants can enter the lucky draw with
the chance to win 2 carats of top quality diamond
for a dazzling Christmas!
Travel Packages
"Hello Kitty explores with you the Mini Historic Centre
of Macau" travel packages are now on sale at Shun
Tak Travel (Tel: 2283 2626) and China Travel Services
Ltd. (Tel: 2998 7888). Prices start at $429 including:
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TurboJET HK-Macau Economy Class
Return Tickets (night surcharge included)
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360° Café Lunch Buffet
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Macau Tower Observation Lounge
admission
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Local transportation and UNESCO
World Heritage Guided Tour
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SkyJump, Skywalk X, Tiger Slots
and Singing Bean Coffee discount coupons
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Press Enquiries:
Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.
Group Marketing Department
Karen Lee - Senior Marcomm & PR Executive
Tel: 852 2859 8657
Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.
Group Marketing Department
Janet Tong - PR and Communications Manager
Tel: 852 2859 4823
