Macao Open introduces golf to Pui Ching Middle School campus

In the hope of inspiring more juniors to take an interest in golf and boost the development of the game in Macau, the SJM Macao Open held its school outreach event at Pui Ching Middle School last Saturday, during which local golf star Hun Pui In demonstrated his golf skills and shared his passion for the game with over 100 Grade 9-12 students at his alma mater, as well as senior representatives from the school, according to a recent statement by the golf tournament’s organisers.“I’m

September 29, 2023 | BY Yuki Lei

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BUCCELLATI opens boutique & exhibition at MGM MACAU

A grand opening of a boutique for Italian jewellery brand Buccellati was held last Friday at MGM MACAU, marking its second in the city after its first at MGM COTAI, the integrated resort operator said earlier this week.The boutique is located on MGM MACAU’s first floor, adjacent to One Central and the MGM entertainment area. It is divided into multiple spaces, each showcasing “exquisite masterpieces”, the statement noted.The event also saw the inauguration of the Buccellati exhibition

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Caritas Macau service users join GEG lantern-fest

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said in a statement on Wednesday that it had invited Caritas Macau service users and their families to the “Galaxy Lantern Art Festival” in celebration of Sunday’s National Day and today’s Mid-Autumn Festival.The lantern festival was jointly launched by the integrated resort operator and the Macau Designers Association.According to the statement, GEG Volunteer Team members accompanied nearly 30 Caritas Macau’s Family and Child Youth Services users

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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60 Sands staff complete annual responsible gaming training

Sands China said in a statement on Wednesday that it held the 8th Responsible Gaming Ambassador programme on September 19-20 at The Venetian Macao, with over 60 of its staff having completed the annual training.The statement noted that the training aimed to strengthen the staff’s knowledge, and support the government’s “Seeking Help for Winning the Future” responsible gaming initiatives. Through training as Responsible Gaming Ambassadors, the staff gain enhanced knowledge of problem

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest’ to return in December

Integrated resort operator MGM said in a recent statement that its “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest” is slated to return on December 9-10, taking place on MGM COTAI’s Roof Terrace.The statement noted that the event, which first debuted in 2019, will have MGM, Chef Nic and his team curate a multisensory “fork n’ roll’ festival combining gourmet, music and fun.”Iconic singers and bands from the mainland, Hong Kong, and different parts of Asia are brought together by the event,

September 19, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Guest mixologist to craft Japanese izakaya-style cocktails at Galaxy

Michelin-starred restaurant 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau will host renowned Head Mixologist of The Aubrey, Devender Sehgal, tomorrow and on Thursday, during which he will present Japanese izakaya*-style cocktails, according to a recent statement from the integrated resort operator.The statement noted that 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA has received a Michelin star for eight consecutive years, and a Forbes Travel Guide’s five-star honour this year.The statement said that Sehgal, who is

September 19, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM to host chef’s table event in October

SJM Resorts said in a statement on Friday that it will be hosting its “Chef’s Table: A Symphony of Senses” for three consecutive nights from October 6-8 at the Palace Garden of Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai.The statement noted that the event is a collaboration between Palace Garden Head Chef Ken Chong and Chef Howard, the founder of Howard’s Gourmet and the Howard Cai Select whisky brand.Chef Chong, a disciple in the lineage of Tai Shi cuisine, who upholds the spirit of “striving

September 19, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Pop diva Chang Hui Mei plays sold-out gig at The Venetian

Taiwanese pop singer Chang Hui Mei, aka A-Mei, performed to a sold-out Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao on Saturday as part of her eighth solo concert tour “aMEI ASMR 2023 World Tour”, the integrated resort operator said in a statement on Sunday.It has been seven years since Chang last performed at the integrated resort. The statement noted that she has been the most famous Asian pop diva since the 1990s and is a “highly influential figure in the Chinese-language music scene”.

September 19, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Galaxy hosts Macau Design Week exhibition & lantern design art fest

Galaxy Macau, in partnership with the Macau Design Association (MDA), is hosting the Macao Design Week 2023 exhibition in its East Square and the “Galaxy Lantern Art Festival” at its Diamond Lobby.The Macao Design Week exhibition runs through September 24 and features nearly 80 pieces from 50 design organisations from Macau, Japan and Singapore. Aside from the exhibited works, a Galaxy Macau statement provided earlier this week added that it also showcases Macau’s “design prowess”

September 15, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Bodhi Spa offers ‘gratifying wellness experiences’

Conrad Macao said in a statement this week that its award-winning Bodhi Spa has introduced two gratifying wellness experiences: Lapidem Rituals and Crystal Sound Therapy Meditation Classes.The spa is the only one in Macau that offers Lapidem Rituals, with the treatments combining intensive pampering with critically-acclaimed products from Japan, according to the statement, while Crystal Sound Therapy Meditation, aka singing bowl therapy, “brings inner stillness and a deep sense of

September 8, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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GEG receives visits from 420 tertiary education teachers & students

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said in a statement recently that since the beginning of this year, its properties have received visits from more than 420 teachers and students from Peking University, Jiangmen Wuyi University, University of Macau (UM), Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), City University of Macau, Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM), Hong Kong Baptist University and other tertiary education institutions from around the world.In addition, according to the

September 8, 2023 | BY Yuki Lei

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Oktoberfest Macau at MGM to start Oct 12

The 13th Oktoberfest Macau at MGM is slated to take place from October 12-23 at MGM COTAI, with admission tickets and table reservations available from Monday, the integrated resort (IR) operator has announced in a statement.The statement noted that Oktoberfest Macau at MGM was first introduced in 2009. This year’s 12-day event, which will be held as an outdoor party on MGM COTAI’s Roof Terrace, again has the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the Consulate General of the Federal

September 8, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM hosts family carnival

Integrated resort operator MGM said in a statement earlier this week that it recently organised its annual community event “MGM Family Carnival” for its staff, as well as local community members.The statement said that the two-day carnival’s launch ceremony took place on August 26 at MGM COTAI. The carnival featured educational interactive games and family-friendly workshops, and aimed to “help strengthen family bonds and bring happiness to the community”.The statement added that the

September 1, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM hosts ‘Employees’ Children Summer Programme’

SJM Resorts hosted its annual “Employees’ Children Summer Programme” from July 17 to yesterday, inviting children of its staff who are in kindergarten and primary school to “explore interests beyond traditional academic studies and acquire new skills during their vacation”, the integrated resort operator said in a statement on Wednesday.The statement noted that the free programme introduced an expanded range of interest classes and comprised 37 courses, which “positively impacted

September 1, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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