Cultural Centre &Handover Pavillion - Lantern Building - Macau - China

Cultural Center & Handover PavillionOpened on 19 March 1999, the new Cultural Centre is a commanding structure and one that will he the possible focus of the international spotlight in December as the venue for the handover ceremony signaling the enclave's return to Chinese rule. Located on one of Macau's most recent land reclamation areas at the Outer Harbour, the so-called NAPE, at the intersection of Avenida Man Xing Hai and Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen, this new landmark has been constructed at an estimated cost of 800 million patacas (US$ 100 million) and is expected to bring a new injection of life to this area of the town. Designed by architect, and longtime Macau resident, Bruno Soares, the main building, shaped liked an enormous three-quarter circle, is an imposing structure overlooking the harbour.

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