Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Deputy Director Cheng Wai Tong told reporters yesterday that they would co-host a food and creative market with the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau in Zape next Friday.
Cheng said the market will launch next Friday August 15, for a 10-day run, featuring food and creative market stalls in pedestrian areas such as Rua de Pequim, Rua de Cantão and Rua de Xangai in Zape. He said that the preparations were currently in full swing with public organisations, and details will be announced shortly. The primary goal is to showcase the district’s local character, attracting visitors to explore and spend, thereby supporting neighbourhood small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
According to Cheng, with the theme “Ruminate,” the market blends diverse cultural elements, featuring food stalls and creative market booths that showcase local specialties from Zape SMEs alongside Southeast Asian delicacies from the “Three Lamps” area.
Rotunda de Carlos da Maia (colloquially known as “Three Lamps” roundabout).
He also said, by combining these regional flavours, it creates a unique scene that celebrates both local character and international tastes. The market aims to attract visitors to explore and spend in Zape, revitalising the area’s commercial energy, he said.
Cheng pointed out that the market is jointly organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau, with MGTO allocating a budget of 3.6 million patacas and the association contributing 1 million patacas.
‘Central & Southern District Consumer Carnival’ starts
Meanwhile, the “Central & Southern District Consumer Carnival” was officially launched yesterday, the chairman of the Industry and Commerce Federation of the Macau Central and Southern District, Lei Cheok Kuan, announced yesterday.
Lei made the remarks during a launching ceremony at Three Lamps roundabout yesterday, pointing out that the central and southern district as a key cultural hub preserving Macau’s heritage, is home to numerous iconic traditional businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), representing the essence of “Macau Brands.”
Economic and Technological Development Bureau Acting Deputy Director Lau Kit Lon said that the event will be like e-coupon consumption stimulation campaign and weekend consumer rewards to encourage residents to shop within the district, providing targeted support to local SMEs.
According to a statement, the consumer carnival features both online and offline lucky draws. From Monday to Friday, customers who spend at least 50 patacas via designated e-payment platforms can enter three electronic raffles, with chances to win 10, 20, or 50 patacas coupons. These coupons must be redeemed the following weekend by spending three times the coupon value. Additionally, a lucky draw will be held every Saturday, the event will end on September 29.
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Deputy Director Cheng Wai Tong speaks to reporters at the Three Lamps roundabout. – Photo courtesy of TDM
Deputy Director-General of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR (MSAR) Yang Quanzhou (fifth from left), Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Deputy Director Cheng Wai Tong (fifth from right), Economic and Technological Development Bureau Acting Deputy Director Lau Kit Lon (fourth from left) and the Industry and Commerce Federation of the Macau Central and Southern District Chairman Lei Cheok Kuan (right) and other representatives pose at yesterday’s launching ceremony at Three Lamps roundabout. – Photo: Armindo Neves
