This month, the celebration of traditional Chinese festivals is in full swing, including the Feast of the God Tou Tei, the much-loved Lantern Festival, the Opening of Kun Iam Treasury and the Feast of Nuwa, as well as the Western pilgrimage of the Procession of the Passion of Our Lord. On top of which, visitors won't want to miss the traditional Chinese Lion Dances, the unique steps of the Drunken Dragon, Chinese martial arts and Portuguese Folk Dances performed every weekend in several historic sites around Macau.

Renowned Taiwanese magician Lu Chen brings his magic sleight of hand to the Macau stage, and Hong Kong crooner Leo Ku stops off in the city to introduce his Amazing World. Macau Orchestra and Macau Chinese Orchestra are in top form and are sure to delight audiences with 'Exceptional Reverberations', 'Taiwan Charm', 'Music as Emotion' and 'Valentine's Day Concert.' And look out for young Italian pianist Stefano Rover's renditions of three of the world's most accomplished composers. In the theatre, 'I Love Steam Dumpling' presents a funny, poignant rags-to-riches tale set to Chinese Opera, while 'Open Box' unwraps five different styles of performance . . . and 'Macau Band GAG Series' puts a local band under the spotlight.

Visitors keen to learn more about the revolutionary roots of Macau will want to visit the newly restored house of military leader Ye Ting House, the first time it has been opened to the public, while the museum in the Holy House of Mercy has added a new exhibition hall and is receiving a steady stream of visitors keen to see its centuries-old Jesuit artefacts. And don't miss the free guided tours of St. Lawrence's Church. Meanwhile, art lovers are visiting the Heritage-listed Lou Kau Mansion to watch demonstrations and join workshops being held by award-winning Mainland Chinese artisans. Visitors are also welcome to enjoy the exhibitions of 'Beauty & Entirety' and 'A Century of the Imperial Palace and Gardens' at the Macau Museum of Art and the 'The Printed Legacy' exhibition in the Leal Senado Building gallery, which is currently displaying the printed works of Picasso, Matisse and other European masters.

Despite its rapid development, getting around the city has never been easier, thanks to MacauMap, the Tourism Hotline, WH Macau App and WiFi GO. And when shopping, remember to look for the new 'Certified Shops' logo for guaranteed goods and service quality. By the way, Happy Valentine's Day in Macau!