LAS VEGAS – Usher in the Year of the Rat this Chinese New Year with MGM MIRAGE. Partake in delectable regional cuisine; hear traditional music and enjoy time-honored dance displays. The resorts of MGM MIRAGE are offering authentic Chinese cultural experiences for all.

Diaoyutai State Guest House Culinary Festival

This February, ancient Chinese culinary tradition meets the vibrant city of Las Vegas in a seven-day feast fit, literally and figuratively, for a king. For the first time in United States history, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse will partner with Pearl Restaurant at the MGM Grand to present the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse Culinary Festival.

Echoing the storied history of Chinese Emperors, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse of Beijing has extended its traditional hospitality to more than 1,000 heads of state, presidents and prime ministers. Pearl at MGM Grand will host the entire culinary team from Diaoyutai State Guest House as they prepare traditional delicacies from the Imperial Court Banquet.

Additional Information

· The culinary festival will take place February 6-12

· Lunch will be served daily between 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Pre-Fixe prices $200 or $250

· Dim Sum service will be available as a supplement throughout the lunch period

· Dinner will be served daily between 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Pre-Fixe prices $300, $450 or $600

· This special two-hour lunch and dinner service will take place in the Didi Room of Pearl

· Reservations can only be made by calling MGM Grand Reservations at (702) 891-3701

Mandalay Bay and The Mirage Offer Authentic Chinese Cuisine

Available February 7–21, Shanghai Lilly at Mandalay Bay and Fin at The Mirage will entice the palette with authentic cuisine from the Far East. Shanghai Lilly’s specialty menu will offer such delicacies as Pea Sprouts with garlic chicken soup and Roasted Crispy Chicken with red bean curd, while Fin at The Mirage will feature authentic dishes such as Fok Jau Fried Rice and Crab Meat with broccoli. Shanghai Lilly is open for dinner daily from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. For dining reservations, contact (702) 632-7200 or reserve online at www.mandalaybay.com. Fin at The Mirage is open for lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For dining reservations, contact (866) 339-4566 or reserve online at www.themirage.com.

Richie Jen and Ruby Lin

Richie Jen, popular Taiwanese singer and actor with hits from albums, “If I Didn’t Have You,” “Old Place” and “So Far So Close,” and Ruby Lin, Taiwanese actress and singer with popular recordings, “Possession” and “Eighteen Springs New + Best,” will perform at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, February 9 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $178, $128, $78 and $38, including a $7 handling fee. For more information, call

(800) 929-1111 or (702) 891-7777 or log onto www.mgmgrand.com.

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens ushers in the 2008 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rat, with a spectacular new exhibit. The delightful centerpiece is a 5-foot-tall rodent perched on an oversized, flowering branch. The auspicious rat’s luxurious coat is made of red Alternanthera, a low-growing herb, with a touch of pink Hypoestes, a tropical plant. Just steps away, an 18-foot-tall Chinese God of Wealth and Fortune stands amidst golden lucky coins. Visitors also enjoy the quiet serenity of a tranquil Koi pond. The brightly colored carp swim in multiples of eight, considered the most fortuitous number in the Chinese culture. Guests are invited to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens January 14 through March 15.

Starlight Lion Dancing Group

Starlight Lion Dancing Group will perform traditional Chinese Lion Dances at Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. The 60-member dance troupe has performed in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Australia and the United States for popular television shows, events and dignitaries.

Performance schedules:

All performances take place in the main valet of the property.