The four-day 72nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP) kicked off yesterday, which attracted hundreds of residents queueing to purchase limited-edition products.
Fion Lam, an MGP souvenir buyer, told the Post yesterday that this was the first time she had specifically come to a Grand Prix-related event just to buy three Cinnamoroll* model cars for her daughter, which cost 600 patacas, and she had never purchased products on-site at the Grand Prix before.
Lam said that the overall arrangements by the organisers were quite good. However, she suggested the organisers should inform the public in advance that they have set up two separate queues, adding that the number of people queueing was more than she expected. She started queuing at 10:15 a.m., but was told that some people started as early as 3 or 4 a.m.
Meanwhile, William Li Kam Lon , a souvenir buyer, said it was a different experience compared to last year, noting that this is the third time he was attending the Grand Prix. Li said that he came to queue for the limited-edition products at 9:30 a.m. The queue this time was longer than before, and he suspected it might be related to some people reselling the products, adding that the opening of several new booths this year has helped reduce the crowd, but he still had to queue for about half an hour.
YOKOHAMA Business Development and Marketing Officer Wong Ngai Meng told the Post that his company has participated in the Macau Grand Prix for decades, adding that the first day’s business volume was similar to last year’s. However, Wong said, his company launched new products like T-shirts and windbreakers this year, and their booth location is better than last year’s, so he anticipated an increase in business.
Wong noted that the notification time for the stall’s arrangements from the organisers was quite tight. He suggested the organisers should provide earlier notices in the future. He said he expected good weather this time and more exciting races.
*Cinnamoroll is an adorable white puppy character from the Japanese company Sanrio, best known for creating Hello Kitty. His key characteristics are his fluffy white appearance, long ears that allow him to fly, and a tail that curls like a cinnamon roll. – DeepSeek
Hundreds of consumers queue to purchase the Cinnamoroll limited-edition product on the first day of the 72nd Grand Prix. – Photos: Ida Cheong
YOKOHAMA Business Development and Marketing Officer Wong Ngai Meng poses before the Post interview on the first day of the 72nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP).
