The gilded zodiac ceiling opens slowly to special 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 Wynne Macau, is an over the top, Vegas style tourist attraction….just the kind we would usually avoid. But we had time to spare before our return ferry to Hong Kong, and we could think of worse ways to while our time than a fantastic free show in genteel surroundings. Besides we got to use their free shuttle to the pier.
The gilded zodiac ceiling opens to special effects!
The golden dragon emerges from the floor and rises upto 28 feet!
A lotus bud appears from the center.
The smoke belching dragon has glowing eyes and an animated head! The lotus bud ‘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 and 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 
This post is my interpretation of Friztext’s Story Challenge: Letter D
Wow!!!!! The reds and golds must have been blinding huh?!!!!
Absolute bling
Thanks Marina
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
This sounds like a lot of fun. Great photos, Madhu.
It was! Thanks AD
Brilliant.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
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.
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
In one way or another, it sounds very exciting – impressive equipment…
Very impressive Indeed! Thank you Ledrake
You did a great job of transporting us to that scene! Great job! Z
Thank YOU for coming along Z
What a dazzling display!
Glad you enjoyed it Gilly
this is marvellous theatre madhu, i love it, thanks for sharing!!
Glad you do, thank you Dadirri!
WOW! This must have been an amazing sight to behold.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
It was quite amazing Francine
Between your prose and your photos, you had me there! Very dramatic show!
Thank you LuAnn
I would have loved to have seen it and I just did…through your eyes.
Thank you Lynne
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!
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
P.S. excuse my typos Madhu.. the heat here is slowly killing me
Excused
Very Cool
Love Dragons
DJ-
I love the mythical monsters too
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
Well written, Madhu! I especially enjoyed the last sentene!
Thank you Zoe
Excellent photos, Madhu. I don’t blame you for taking in the show, and it was free to boot. Fantastic.
Thank you Judy
WoW! This is spectacular… I’d love to see it…
Wow, that would have been cool to see!
It was, thanks Fergiemoto
Wow! Would love to see that! Very clever!
Yes, we were awed by the mechanics!
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:-)
That is pretty darn cool! And great captures too!
More like something you would choose for your pics of the week? Thank you Anne
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