An exhibition showcasing the sporting history of Macau and the contributions of the Macanese community will open next Tuesday at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC), according to a statement from the Macanese Youth Association (AJM) yesterday.
Customarily, the term “Macanese” denotes Macau’s community of mixed Portuguese and Asian extraction and its diaspora.
The exhibition, titled “Honor and Distinction - Memories of Macau Sports and Macanese Glory”, is organised by the association and sponsored by the public Macao Foundation (FM). A statement from the organisers said it will feature memorabilia from various sports, including field hockey, the Macau Grand Prix (MGP), karate, and badminton.
The exhibition will display items such as helmets, hockey sticks, medals, and trophies on loan from athletes including Paula Carion, Rodolfo Ávila, and João Ramos. It is also set to feature historical photographs from several prominent local sporting families and figures, according to the statement.
The statement noted that the event aims to highlight the legacy of the Macanese community in local sport development. This coincides with Macau and Hong Kong co-hosting the 15th National Games and marks the 20th anniversary of the 4th East Asian Games, which Macau hosted in 2005.
The exhibition will be open to the public at the Rui Cunha Foundation at 749 Avenida da Praia Grande, Luen Pong Building until 22 November.
This poster provided by the Macanese Youth Association (AJM) yesterday promotes the “Honor and Distinction - Memories of Macau Sports and Macanese Glory” exhibition slated to open on November 11 at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) on Avenida da Praia Grande.
