Integrated resort (IR) operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment said in a statement earlier this week that it recently welcomed 350 members of the community to a free movie screening for Studio City Cinema’s opening weekend.
The statement noted that youngsters and families were invited through the IR’s community partners including The Macau Association for Intellectual Development Services, YMCA Macau, Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM, Gung Luen in Cantonese), Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office – Astor Shore (Star of Hope), Macau Special Olympics (MSO), Macau Autism Association, Women’s General Association (Fu Luen in Cantonese), and Fuhong Society of Macau.
The event was part of the company’s “Simple Acts of Kindness” initiative, the statement said. Melco Volunteer Team members were also encouraged to bring their children as part of the integrated resort’s “Teaching Children Values” initiative.
Kevin Benning, Senior Vice President, Property General Manager of Studio City, was quoted as saying during the recent event: “We hope everyone has a great time together with their families and friends and we will look forward to developing more programmes for the community’s families to enjoy at Studio City.”
A Fuhong Society of Macau representative was quoted as saying: “Children with special educational needs served by our association and their families thoroughly enjoyed themselves at Studio City Cinema”.
Melco parent-child Volunteer Team member Tim Leong (梁成添) from the company’s Information Technology (IT) department, said, “Today has been a great volunteering experience for myself and my six-year-old son. The event was an invaluable opportunity to help him understand the importance of showing kindness and caring for others through action, and that even simple acts can mean a lot to others”.
This undated handout photo provided by Melco Resorts & Entertainment earlier this week shows a child of a Melco Volunteer Team member distributing popcorn to attendees of the recent free movie screening at Studio City Cinema in Cotai for its opening weekend.
