Sunday, September 22, 2013

mid autumn festival on the south china coast

tourists lining up for the few taxis working on this holiday weekend

one of many alleyways in the center of town

the ruins of st paul's cathedral at dusk

festive overhead lighting along a busy walkway close to senado square

huge neon signs are emblematic of most gambling towns

most commonly seen on facades of older casinos

the city skyline under a full moon

a family-run food stall where three generations work simultaneously to combat grease flareups

an comedian entertains the crowds with the help from a volunteer

what the .... ? 

one of numerous security officers patrolling the fairgrounds

another busy food stall 

the main attraction - a fireworks competition over the bay

the competition runs over several days - many hours of fireworks choreographed to music

fireworks and macau tower 

on the new strip modern-day casino hotels are springing up on farmland

an old village walkway lined with majestic trees

a view from one of the many free shuttle bus rides

a large and ornate aquarium in one of the newer hotels