Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced that its iconic production, The House of Dancing Water, has been awarded the Medal of Merit – Tourism at the 2025 Decorations, Medals and Certificates of Merit Awards Ceremony of the Macao SAR, recognizing its outstanding contributions to the city’s tourism development.
Since its debut in 2010, “House of Dancing Water” has established itself as Macau’s most iconic, once-in-a-lifetime aquatic spectacle and one of the world’s largest water-based shows. Since returning in May 2025, it has been reimagined with enhanced visual effects and state-of-the-art stage technology.
Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 300 professionals from over 30 countries and staged in a purpose-built theatre, the production unites international artistic talent while helping to nurture local technical capabilities in the performing arts.
To date, the show has attracted millions of international visitors, successfully showcasing Macau on the world stage, thus becoming a proud cultural tourism icon and a must-see spectacle that underscores the advancement of Macau’s diversified cultural tourism.
Accepting the honor on behalf of the House of Dancing Water team, Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, stated, “We are profoundly honored and extend our deepest gratitude to the Macao SAR Government for bestowing this prestigious Medal of Merit – Tourism upon the ‘House of Dancing Water’ team. This distinction represents a momentous recognition of our steadfast commitment to enriching Macau’s entertainment landscape and promoting the sustainable, long-term development of its tourism industry. The achievement belongs to the extraordinary cast and crew behind ‘House of Dancing Water’, whose unparalleled artistry, dedication, and passion have brought this production to life and sustained its global acclaim. Their collective brilliance remains the very soul of this work.
“Melco remains deeply invested in Macau’s future, striving to elevate its allure on the global stage and championing its growth as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.”
