The Sports Bureau (ID) and the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee (MGPOC) held an opening ceremony for the 69th Macau Grand Prix in Praça do Tap Seac on Saturday, the organisers said in a statement on the same day.
The statement noted that the opening ceremony was attended by a number of officials and community leaders such as Sports Bureau President and MGPOC Coordinator Pun Weng Kun; MGPOC member-cum-legislator Andrew Chan Chak Mo; Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Director and MGPOC member Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, among others.
Meanwhile, according to the statement, an auto show featuring Grand Prix race cars, motorcycles and official vehicles was in the square over the weekend, including the sale of Grand Prix-themed cultural and creative products, which was attended by racing drivers and riders.
As part of its outreach programmes, the statement said, a MGP touring photo exhibition is being held in local schools to teach students about the Grand Prix. The MGPOC is cooperating with the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) and has invited students to watch the Grand Prix races, the statement noted.
Moreover, entries for the 69th Macau Grand Prix Photo Contest will be accepted from November 21 to December 30.
The statement added that large screens will also be set up in several locations comprising Largo do Senado, Iao Hon Market Park, Rotunda de Carlos da Maia (“Three Lamps”), Taipa Carmo Fair, Praça da Amizade (“Sintra Square”), the sitting-out area outside Lok Yeong Fa Yuen Building, and Praça do Tap Seac, for members of the public to watch the races
This Grand Prix runs from Thursday to Sunday. According to the statement, the race programmes comprise the Sands China Formula 4 Macau Grand Prix, Galaxy Entertainment Macau GT Cup, Wynn Macau Guia Race, the 54th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, MGM Macau Touring Car Cup, Melco Greater Bay Area GT Cup, and SJM Macau Roadsport Challenge.
Once again, due to the COVID-19 menace, there will be no F3 races.
The statement said that the organisers will implement COVID-19 prevention measures throughout the event, while arrangements will be made in line with the Health Bureau’s (SSM) guidelines.
More details can be found at www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo or by following Macau Grand Prix’s Facebook, WeChat and Weibo pages, and the “Macao Major Sporting Events” Facebook page, and WeChat account.
This photo taken and provided by the Sports Bureau (ID) and the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee (MGPOC) shows a Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix rider interacting with members of the public in Praça do Tap Seac on Saturday.
