The swirling gilded zodiac ceiling opens slowly to dramatic sound and light effects.
The floor splits open and a golden dragon emerges in a cloud of pink fog with smoke billowing out of its nostrils…a phantasmagorical spectacle that is supposed to symbolise “vitality, good fortune and well-being”!
The Dragon of Fortune show in the rotunda of Wynne Macau is an over the top, Vegas style tourist attraction…just the kind we usually avoid.
But we had time to spare before our return ferry to Hong Kong and none of our other options to while away that time could hold up a candle to this fantastic free show in genteel surroundings. Besides, we got to use their free shuttle to the pier.
The gilded zodiac ceiling opens with great drama…
Then the dragon emerges from the floor, rearing upto 28 feet.
The smoke belching dragon has glowing eyes and an animated head.
A twelve foot lotus blossom appears from the centre and ‘blooms’ to reveal a crystal in its heart!
At the end of four minutes the dragon returns to its lair, the ceiling closes and the lights come on as if the whole thing never happened, like it was all just a dream! Except for the ecstatic applause of local tourists.
I half expected the dragon to climb back up and take a bow.
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SHOW PRICE & DURATION: Free; 4 Minutes
SHOW TIMING: Daily, 10:00 am to midnight (at 30-minute intervals alternating between the Tree of Prosperity and the Dragon of Fortune shows).
GETTING THERE: Wynn Hotel offers free shuttle service to & from the airport, ferry piers and border gates.* Check Schedule.
*This service might now be reserved for guests of Wynn Hotels. If you aren’t staying there or do not plan to eat or shop or have bills to show from the property you’ll need to take a taxi.
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Another WHOA moment! Oh Madhu, can you put me inside your luggage, I beg of you! 😀
You will get there by yourself Rommel, have no doubt about that 🙂
That is pretty darn cool! And great captures too!
More like something you would choose for your pics of the week? Thank you Anne 🙂
Hi Madhu, this is a spectacular series of shots–the colors are so vivid, and there is such movement in the photos! Beautiful!
Thank you Naomi:-)
Wow! Would love to see that! Very clever!
Yes, we were awed by the mechanics!
Wow, that would have been cool to see!
It was, thanks Fergiemoto 🙂
WoW! This is spectacular… I’d love to see it… 🙂
Excellent photos, Madhu. I don’t blame you for taking in the show, and it was free to boot. Fantastic.
Thank you Judy 🙂
Well written, Madhu! I especially enjoyed the last sentene! 🙂
Thank you Zoe 🙂
So much happens in just 4 minutes. It’s wonderful. Spectacular show. You have captured it so beautifully with these pictures.
Yes, just in the blink of an eye! Thanks Arindam
Very Cool
Love Dragons
DJ-
I love the mythical monsters too 🙂
P.S. excuse my typos Madhu.. the heat here is slowly killing me 😉
Excused 🙂
It’s a shame he did not come back for a bow… Nicely captured and told Madhu 🙂 I can get used to free shittle service as well… It is always nice to see something new, to step out of our usual ways… some months ago I made a woe to myself to do something I have never done before every day … so far I am not keeping up to that owe, but I was reminded of it just now – this is how I feel when travelling, and living the every day life with all the chores and work it is kind of difficult to come up with something new every day. You keep inspiring me….
That is a wonderful resolution! Will have to find the time to do that first 🙂 But on holiday I go the whole hog! Thanks Paula
I love dragons and this one looks particularly spectacular, Madhu!
I remember reading your post on Felix’s new dragon! Glad you liked mine too Kate!
I would have loved to have seen it and I just did…through your eyes.
Thank you Lynne 🙂
Between your prose and your photos, you had me there! Very dramatic show!
Thank you LuAnn 🙂
WOW! This must have been an amazing sight to behold.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
It was quite amazing Francine 🙂
this is marvellous theatre madhu, i love it, thanks for sharing!!
Glad you do, thank you Dadirri!
What a dazzling display!
Glad you enjoyed it Gilly 🙂
You did a great job of transporting us to that scene! Great job! Z
Thank YOU for coming along Z 🙂
In one way or another, it sounds very exciting – impressive equipment… 😉
Very impressive Indeed! Thank you Ledrake 🙂
Yup that looks just as tacky as Vegas, but just as unmissable-a-part of the whole experience if you happen to be there
Absolutely! It was very impressive, certainly better than sailing on a faux gondola in the Venetian 🙂
Dragon for D, YES! How dramatic, love it!
Enjoy the rest of the Dragon year, Madhu!
Had forgotten this was the year of, the dragon! This is appropriate then 🙂 Thanks Amy.
Brilliant.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
This sounds like a lot of fun. Great photos, Madhu. 😉
It was! Thanks AD 🙂
Your photos and narration gave me goosebumps…so exciting! Must have been a thrill, even if it was “touristy”. ;o)
Oh yes! And we were glad we were able to see it. Thanks Sahbinah 🙂
Wow!!!!! The reds and golds must have been blinding huh?!!!!
Absolute bling 🙂 Thanks Marina