Happy New Year! Macao welcomes 2019 with a cheering crowd of nearly 20,000 in and around Sai Van Lake Square for the countdown to midnight.

Hundreds of concertgoers throng Sai Van Lake Square to celebrate New Year, generating a lively and memorable festive atmosphere in the opening minutes of 2019.

Fans are excited to greet Cantopop stars at the New Year’s Eve countdown event in Sai Van Lake Square, despite the chilly weather conditions.

Local singers and some from Hong Kong produce memorable performances in the New Year’s Eve countdown celebration.

At the stroke of midnight, people cheer the arrival of 2019 and share New-Year good wishes.

A countdown celebration is hosted near the Taipa Houses, featuring an international flavour, with booths displaying the cultural output of various countries, including handicrafts, games and gastronomy.

At the Taipa countdown celebration, there are performances from several Macao-based troupes.

At the Taipa countdown celebration, there are performances from several Macao-based troupes.

A picture with street artists at the Taipa countdown celebration captures a precious memory of the start of 2019.

Taipa is alive with joy and cheer at New Year’s Eve.