The Cotai Strip is a man-made strip of land near Macau, China between the islands of Taipa and Coloane. The third island in this chain is Macau proper. The entire area is referred to as “Macau”, and the gambling-specific area currently under development is “The Cotai Strip”.
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Catch a glimpse of the Cotai Strip ® in Macau, which is described as Asia’s Las Vegas ® by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation – the same folks who trademarked the registered names behind this next big destination. It’s here that Sheldon Adelson’s Venetian Macau Resort will open in 2007 with 3000 rooms, Venetian-style canals and Chinese singing gondoliers.
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An introduction to Macau (Macao) China.
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From the video author:
I was inspired by Sick Puppies “All the Same” video featuring Juan Mann, people here in Macau have started the Free Hugs Campaign. Some says it won’t happen in Macau. But it did! This is a true documentary video of Free Hugs at Senardo Square, Macau China.
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Asia’s largest integrated resort, The Venetian Macao, is officially open – ushering in a new chapter in the history of Macau.
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This guy jumped 233 meters from the 61st floor of the Macao tower. This Macau bungee jump is said to be the world’s tallest bungee jump. Does your stomach turn a bit just watching him stand so high before the jump?
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Macau when it was still a Portugese colony. Its harbor, Ma-Kwok temple, St.Paul’s Cathedral facade, Chiang Kai Shek’s portrait was still displayed, firecracker industry, ferry with refugees heading for Hong Kong.
Here is my personal “Conrad update” post that I’ll keep stickied on the top of my blog until our Cirque show opens. Click the “Read the rest of this entry” link to read current status, or the rest of the blog for tidbits on our new Cirque Du Soleil adventure in Macau, China. Sorry, no details posted about the show until after Grand Opening.
For my Cirque and Macau friends here is a link for Macau Real Time Typhoon Status:
http://www.smg.gov.mo/e_index.php
Weidner said the progress in the entertainment and retail aspects has been significant. In addition to the Cirque du Soleil show planned for The Venetian Macao and an ongoing partnership with the NBA to provide a variety of international basketball events, the company is working to finalize deals to bring other exciting sporting events, popular touring shows, major concerts, and a variety of special events to the Cotai Strip. Weidner reported the same type of progress is being made on the retail front, as retailers remain excited about being a part of this destination.
Lorin Maazel conducting the New York Philharmonic perform the Korean folk song “Arirang”at the East Pyongyang Grand Theater in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Tuesday, February 26, 2008.
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