The $256 million golden tree rising from the casino floor | JP

But the installation is not limited to a glittering tree. It is a timed performance combining mechanical movement, music, projections and coloured lighting. During the show, the tree rises from the floor, rotates and gradually transforms into a colourful display simulating the changing seasons, from the green of spring to the hues of autumn and winter.

A large dome decorated with symbols of the Chinese zodiac sits above the tree, and the performance also incorporates astronomical elements from Western tradition. Alongside the tree, the complex includes a massive chandelier adorned with thousands of crystal beads.

The installation is designed to symbolise prosperity, success, health and good fortune, and it attracts many visitors even without any connection to the gambling in the complex. According to Macau’s official tourism website, the performance takes place daily, and the tree has become one of the attractions most identified with the hotel.