Guests officiate the 73rd Macau Grand Prix and Macao City Culture Festival opening ceremony
The 73rd Macau Grand Prix, Macao’s annual international sporting event, will take place from November 19 to 22. To enhance the cultural and sporting synergy during the event, the Culture and Sports Bureau launched the Macao City Culture Festival from from November 14 to 22. The opening ceremony was held at 3pm today (November 14) at Tap Seac Square and attracted many residents and visitors, creating a lively atmosphere.
Guests attending the opening ceremony included: Leong Wai Man, Director of the Culture and Sports Bureau; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Lei Si Leng, Coordinator of the Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee (MGPOC); Chong Coc Veng, Chairman of the Automobile General Association of Macao–China; representatives of elite sponsors including Mina Siew, Executive Director of Community Relations of MGM; Jason Cheong, Vice President of Corporate Administration of Investor Relations for Sands China Limited; Annie Loi, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility of Public Relations of Galaxy Entertainment Group; Porcia Leung, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Corporate Brand and Marketing of SJM Resorts, S.A.; Vong Ka Kun, Secretary General of MGPOC; representatives of the General Associations; representatives of premium sponsors Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. and Wynn Macau, Ltd.; members of MGPOC and Subcommittees; members of the Sports Committee, the Cultural Development Consultative Committee, and the Cultural Heritage Committee; and representatives of other sponsors.
To enable both residents and visitors to experience the excitement of the event and gain a deeper appreciation of the Grand Prix, a two-day Auto Show is held at Tap Seac Square which includes an FR race car, as well as many of the cars participating in the Macau GT Cup – FIA GT World Cup and motorcycles from the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – 58th Edition. The event also features intangible cultural heritage experience booths of the Macao City Culture Festival and a sales booth for cultural and creative Grand Prix-themed products. The Auto Show is open from 3pm to 9pm on November 14, and 10am to 5pm on November 15.
Through innovative cultural interactions and experiences, the Macao City Culture Festival will promote Macao’s valuable cultural resources that represent “China’s First”. Drawing on the city’s World Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage, it will highlight Macao’s distinctive character as a meeting point for Chinese and Western civilizations and foster the integrated development of culture and sports. During this period, the Macao Forum will be transformed into a “Time Square.” Centered on the theme “Echoes of the City, Harmony Between East and West,” the venue will host a “Reflections of the Mirror Sea: Five Centuries of Mutual Learning between Chinese and Western Civilizations in Macao” themed exhibition, cultural experiences, performances of intangible cultural heritage, and stalls featuring creative products. The festival will also extend to other locations, including Tap Seac Square, the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, the entrance to the Reservoir Stand, and the plaza at the Macao Cultural Centre. Additionally, a “Macao Historic Centre Open Day” will be held, featuring special access to various heritage sites, alongside unique activities and guided tours. The Macao Chinese Orchestra will also perform at the Ruins of St. Paul’s on the evening of November 22, showcasing the vitality of the city’s cultural and sports life.
The 73rd Macau Grand Prix features seven exciting races: Macau Grand Prix – FIA FR World Cup; Macau GT Cup – FIA GT World Cup; Macau Guia Race – Kumho FIA TCR World Tour Event of Macau; Macau Formula 4 Race – FIA F4 World Cup; Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – 58th Edition; Greater Bay Area GT Cup (GT4); and Macau Roadsport Challenge.
Further details of the event can be found by visiting the the Culture and Sports Bureau official website www.dscd.gov.mo, the Macau Grand Prix official website www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo, or via the “Macau GP Macau Grand Prix” mobile application. Official Macau Grand Prix social channels may be found on Facebook, WeChat and Weibo, on the “Macao Major Sporting Events” Facebook page and “澳門體育” (Macao Sports) WeChat public account.
