Bronze sculpture of the Wallace Fountain has already become a familiar scene here in Macao, as the second fountain was erected in the city on Tuesday.

The sculpture offering running water with a quality up to par of the European driving water standard has become a fancy tourist attraction, since Macao was the second city in Asia after Tokyo to have the fountain. The first Wallace Fountain was built in the downtown area of the Macao Peninsula in July last year, while the second one settled its foot on the Taipa Island of Macao this time.

The fountain has its origin in Europe. Upon the inauguration, a stream of water flowing continuously from the center of the dome of the Renaissance-style sculpture, which have four "Goddesses" representing "Simplicity, Temperance, Charity and Goodness" supporting the roof of the fountain.

Philippe Wind, executive director of the Macao Water Supply Co.Ltd. said at the inauguration ceremony that the fountain can quench the thirst of tourists and passers-by for free, while allowing them to have the pleasure of enjoying its unique design and the glamour of the surroundings on the offshore island.

The inauguration of the fountain coincided with the World Water Day on Tuesday. Attending the inauguration ceremony, Ao Man Long, secretary for transport and public works stamped the postmark of the commemorative covers of the World Water Day, which started issuance on Tuesday. 

Editor: Olivia