There used to be no question that Hong Kong was the cool S.A.R. Back in the day, violence from the triads in Macau spilled into the streets with such a frequent occurrence that it made Compton look like Pleasantville. Those days are now nothing but a distant memory as Macau is slowly stealing the limelight from its formerly union jacked cousin across the way. Apparently, a weekend in Macau no longer means hanging out in crowded rooms gambling with not only your money but also your health as the chips were as abundant as the second hand smoke. As revenue for Macau hit $10.4 billion USD last year, this city is now more Vegas than Vegas.
Stealing some of that Vegas glamour is the Venetian Macao which opened this past August. The mammoth of a complex, which has 3 canals complete with singing gondoliers, has already brought a host of events that provide a clear glimpse of the future of Macau. From World Championship Heavy Weight Fights to Beyonce’s bachannal booty shaking, the Venetian has another jewel in its crown as the place to make and spend your money: The Police. No, not the guys who have a penchant for batons and tight pants, but the guys who have a penchant for writing tunes like Don’t Stand so Close to Me and Roxanne. As part of their reunion tour, Sting and the two who didn’t work so hard post break-up will be playing one show only in China at the Venetian’s 15,000 seat capacity arena. So, old fans, you better blow the dust off those records and get ready to get your groove back, and, new fans, you better start downloading those mp3s as and, I quote, “ the British are coming, the British are coming”. Tickets for the February 7th concert can be purchased online from the Venetian Macao.
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