Gallop into the Year of the Horse with Wynn

Usher in Chinese New Year with colorful celebrations and festive dining at Wynn

Macao, February 4, 2026 – As we stride gracefully into the Year of the Horse – a time of exciting beginnings and bold new adventures – Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace are curating a series of vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations and festive delicacies to convey blessings of good fortune and happiness to all. These jubilant festivities also shine a light on all the wonderfully diverse cultural experiences Macao has to offer as a dynamic World Center of Tourism and Leisure.

Wynn's award-winning restaurants prepare festive Chinese New Year delicacies

In celebration of Chinese New Year, the award-winning restaurants at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace are pleased to present a series of auspicious dishes through a diverse array of dining experiences featuring Cantonese cuisine, the contemporary flavors of Jiangnan, international dishes, and festive desserts. Chinese New Year is a time of joyous reunions, and Wynn looks forward to hosting exceptional dining experiences for families and friends as they gather together to mark the start of a prosperous year ahead.

Wynn Macau – Michelin-starred dishes and international cuisine for Chinese New Year

• Wing Lei: The two-Michelin-starred Wing Lei Cantonese restaurant at Wynn Macau will offer a variety of auspicious Chinese New Year delicacies including Braised abalone with shrimp, sea cucumber and black moss (symbolizing prosperity) and a series of auspicious dim sum dishes including Steamed lobster dumplings with shrimps, crabmeat and asparagus for guests to celebrate the arrival of the new year.
• Drunken Fish: Renowned for its surprising and sensorial dining experiences as well as its extensive range of seafood sourced from around the world, Drunken Fish will present a variety of colorful Chinese New Year dishes, including Chilled chicken in spicy sauce to mark the start of a prosperous year.
• Lakeside Trattoria: For guests who wish to enjoy the festive occasion in a more leisurely atmosphere, the Italian-style Lakeside Trattoria, with views overlooking the calm waters of the Nam Van Lake, will offer a cleverly curated Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea Set. The afternoon tea will feature a variety of artful creations – both savory and sweet – filled with auspicious symbolism and paired with a selection of fine teas or sparkling champagne in a toast to the new year.

Wynn Palace – Festive feasts from a Cantonese master chef and Jiangnan-style delicacies

• Chef Tam's Seasons: Cantonese Master Chef Tam Kwok Fung at the helm of the two-Michelin-starred Chef Tam's Seasons has carefully selected premium ingredients to present a variety of auspicious Chinese New Year dishes, including Wok-fried lobster with assorted vegetables to convey the five blessings of longevity, wealth, health, virtue and peace as well as good fortune to all. 
• Lakeview Palace: Renowned for its contemporary take on Jiangnan cuisine, Lakeview Palace will present a magnificent feast featuring a fusion of Huaiyang and Cantonese Chinese New Year delicacies including Pounded freshwater eel filled in fish maw with minced shrimp, braised with semi-dried oyster, "fat-choy" in abalone sauce as well as Persimmons layered cheesecake for a perfectly sweet ending to each festive celebration. Savor an unforgettable culinary journey in this majestic restaurant renowned for its stunning décor of emerald green and gold interiors and front-row views to the dramatic Performance Lake.

Decadent Chinese New Year hampers and limited-edition festive delicacies

Wynn is also curating lavish Chinese New Year hampers brimming with traditional, premium delicacies such as braised abalone and fish maw, Chinese New Year cakes and tasty treats to pair with tea, as well as a bottle of Long Dai Wynn Label 2020 – a limited-edition wine produced by Wynn in partnership with Domaine de Long Dai in Shandong. Wynn's award-winning restaurants are also preparing their very own homemade sauces to fill the hampers, including the Wing Lei – X.O. Sauce, Drunken Fish – Moutai Chili Sauce or Chef Tam's Seasons – Green Chili Sauce. Guests may purchase Wynn hampers from Wing Lei at Wynn Macau and Sweets at Wynn Palace as gifts for family and friends to wish them an abundance of prosperity in the year ahead.

For those who wish to purchase gifts that convey sweet sentiments, Lakeside Trattoria and Sweets are preparing freshly baked, limited-edition holiday pastries, including a delicious Jasmine Mandarin Chocolate Cake and a decadent Yuzu Red Velvet Cake.

To make your booking or learn more about the dining experiences on offer at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, please call:

• Wynn Macau: (853) 8986 3663
• Wynn Palace: (853) 8889 3663

Sustainably chic Chinese New Year cake packaging inspired by "Ni Shang Tian Ma"

In celebration of the grace and majesty of the horse, Wynn is proud to present this year's Chinese New Year cakes in exquisitely crafted handbags inspired by "Ni Shang Tian Ma" – a vibrant art piece created by prominent Chinese artist and scholar of Dunhuang art – Master Chang Shana.  "Ni Shang Tian Ma" design is inspired by the "Wan Che Tian Ma" mural inside Dunhuang Mogao Cave 257. The motif on each handbag beautifully captures the detailed craftsmanship of ancient mural carvings from the caves in a contemporary way. Adorned in a rainbow of color, the horse gallops gracefully above the clouds as a symbol of vitality and to convey blessings of good fortune, soaring success and a bright future. The design represents a beautiful blend of Oriental aesthetics and the timeless craftsmanship of China's rich intangible cultural heritage. More than a festive accessory, each signature red handbag is designed for repeated use, reflecting Wynn's long-standing commitment to sustainable development.

Wynn's award-winning master chefs are also preparing four varieties of festive Chinese New Year Cakes made with only the highest quality of ingredients. Thoughtfully prepared to cater for everyone's palate, guests may choose from the savory Turnip Cake and Taro Cake or the sweet Coconut Cake and Water Chestnut Cake. To purchase the cakes for friends and family, guests are welcome to visit Wing Lei at Wynn Macau or Sweets at Wynn Palace.

For Chinese New Year Cake orders and enquiries, please call:

• Wing Lei: (853) 8986 3688
• Sweets: (853) 8889 3683

Dragons and lions spread joy and good fortune in celebration of Chinese New Year

In true Chinese New Year tradition, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will hold auspicious dragon and lion dances performances with the lighting of firecrackers on February 23 and 25 (the 7th and 9th days of Chinese New Year). Heralded as the most important festive event at Chinese New Year in Macao, the colorful dragon and lion dance celebration creates a lively atmosphere for local residents and visitors to experience traditional Chinese culture and revel in the excitement of a new year.

A vibrant dragon and lion dance troupe will weave through all the major attractions inside both resorts which are adorned with Chinese New Year decor. Everyone is invited to celebrate together in a lively and festive atmosphere, where the dragon and lions dance to the beat of the gongs and drums, while also showing off their "plucking the green" stunts to spread blessings of happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health.

Wynn Macau is also home to two popular photo hotspots – the "Tree of Prosperity" and "Goldfish Aquarium", which also symbolize good luck. To truly revel in the spirit of Chinese New Year, Wynn is the place to be!  

Celebrating Wynn's 20th Anniversary Milestone at the Chinese New Year Parade

On February 19 and 28 (the 3rd and 12th days of Chinese New Year), Wynn will reveal its 20th Anniversary Celebration Float at the Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Horse organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office to celebrate Wynn's achievements over the past two decades and the company's future aspirations for Macao with local residents and visitors. The centerpiece of the Wynn 20th Anniversary Celebration Float is a towering golden "20th Anniversary" cake. The cake is adorned with Wynn's iconic carousel floral sculpture, with spirited horses galloping forward – symbolizing Wynn's passion for driving progress alongside the community.

The congratulatory messages on both sides of the float say: "May the Year of the Horse bring Good Fortune" and "Twenty Years of Galloping Glory" to signify prosperity and continued success. Wynn wishes Macao a thriving year head, full of opportunities and renewed glory!

2026 Wynn Chinese New Year Event Schedule and Highlights: