MGM launches community outreach tourism e-learning series with MGTO

MGM, Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Oral History Association of Macau jointly launched the “Community Outreach eLearning Programme– Introductory Series of Macau History & Culture” on Wednesday.Through a fun and engaging form of eLearning, the programme aims to enhance residents’ and tourism industry practitioners’ local historical and cultural knowledge, so that they are empowered to promote and share the stories of Macau with tourists and as a result, elevate

December 18, 2020 | BY admin

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SJM cancels New Year countdown show amidst COVID-19

Gaming operator SJM yesterday announced that its popular Grand Lisboa New Year Countdown Show will be cancelled this year, in accordance with the disease-control efforts of the government to avoid large gatherings.In previous years the annual event was held at the Grand Lisboa outdoor piazza on December31.Entering 2021, SJM stands in solidarity with the Macau people in safeguarding the health and safety of the community, and in welcoming a bright new year.          

December 18, 2020 | BY admin

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GEG visits schools to inspire youth innovation with drone technology

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), which is the title-sponsor for “Popular Science Activities in Schools on Chinese Drones” has arranged visits to local schools to stimulate young people’s interest in science and innovation by introducing them to drone technology.The programme, which is part of GEG’s effort in supporting local youth development and helps young people explore their potential, is supported by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ).Having paid visits to nine schools,

December 18, 2020 | BY admin

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The key to one’s heart is Galaxy’s festive delicacies

Galaxy lives up to the adage: “the key to a man’s heart is through his stomach” by introducing a selection of memorable festive delicacies for Christmas.To celebrate the “most wonderful time of the year”, Galaxy’s Café de Paris Monte-Carlo has introduced an authentic French Christmas menu to lighten up the mood.The meal begins with a Terrine of Duck Liver with Port Wine, Toasted Brioche paired with a glass of Perrier-Jouet Champagne to enhance the flavour.This restaurant will be

December 11, 2020 | BY admin

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Ten-metre-tall Christmas tree is centrepiece at local mall

To celebrate Nova Mall’s first Christmas in Macau, the mall has installed a 10-metre-tall Christmas tree for visitors to take pictures.The Nova Mall General Manager Paul Lee Yan Kwong said in a recent statement that the mall is Macau’s first shopping mall for locals. Therefore, he added that for this special holiday, his mall is going to launch special offers to celebrate Christmas with residents, such as a lucky draw, Christmas meal promotions and shopping discounts.Besides the Christmas

December 11, 2020 | BY admin

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CCM to bring Chinese contemporary dance with powerful motions in Feb

Chinese contemporary dance piece “From In” by Xie Xin Dance Theatre will be staged for two shows at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) on February 24 and 25.Described as a frenzy display of contrasts, “From In” is an enigmatic and fluid work interpreted by nine dancers whose figures appear and disappear, like fading images in a film.Xie Xin’s work explores a multiplicity of moments where the bodies are taken to the extreme, flowing in their elasticity to produce an aesthetic of priming

December 11, 2020 | BY admin

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GEG holds graduate internship programme award & appreciation ceremony

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) held an award and appreciation ceremony yesterday for participants who have completed the three-month U-LEAD Graduate Internship Programme.The programme, launched in August, is to support the government’s “career experience” internship scheme. Participants, who are fresh graduates referred by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), were provided with career-enriching self-development programmes as well as a “SiFu-support” scheme for on-the-job training.These

December 4, 2020 | BY admin

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CEM holds ‘plogging’ campaign to raise environmental awareness

CEM has recently organised a ‘plogging’ event, a combination of “exercising” and “picking up litter”, to promote environmental protection.The “Plogging with CEM” activity took place in Coloane Village on Sunday. Over 300 people signed up to join, of which 50 were picked from a lucky draw to take part in the event.The 50 participants, aged between 3 and 71, were divided into groups after a warm-up session and briefing. Participants were each given a big bag and gloves for their

December 4, 2020 | BY admin

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Smelling like Christmas, Lush gets into festive spirit

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and Lush has rolled out its Winter Collection that’ll give you a good pamper, get into the festive spirit and make your home smell like Christmas.The British cosmetics retailer has decked its stores with colourful and seasonal scented bathbombs, bubble bars, soaps and head-to-toe treats made without hurting animals or causing harm on the environment.Some of the festive fragranced products include the Yog Nog that comes in body milk and shower

December 4, 2020 | BY admin

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Grand Lisboa Hotel opens festive ‘Hamper House’ pop-up

In celebration of Christmas, Grand Lisboa Hotel unveiled a holiday Hamper House in the hotel lobby filled with festive classics such as Christmas stolen, log cakes, plum pudding, Christmas iced cookies.An unveiling ceremony was held yesterday with the presentation of a giant “Bolo Rei” weighing 10 kilogrammes measuring nearly one metre in diameter.“Bolo Rei” or “King’s Cake” is a traditional Portuguese pastry enjoyed on the Day of Kings or Epiphany, which celebrates the tale of

November 27, 2020 | BY admin

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Taipa Library temporarily closed for renovation

Taipa Library will be closed from Monday to Friday as renovation work will be carried out during that time, Cultural Affairs Bureau said in a statement yesterday.The statement said that the renovation work include refurbishing the reception counter at the entrance, the partial replacement of carpets and of the vinyl plank, as well as the replacement of glass door parts at the entrance. The statement said the renovation was to maintain library facilities and improve the reading environment

November 27, 2020 | BY admin

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Chinese new wave theatre to present ‘multidimensional love’

An avant-garde romantic drama “Constellations”, based on the award-winning work by British playwright Nick Payne, will be staged at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) on January 29 and 30.Beijing-based new wave group Théâtre du Rêve Expérimental will be bringing the piece, conceived by internationally acclaimed director Wang Chong, onto the stage.Premiered in London in 2012, “Constellations” conquered the “Best Play of the Year” award. Now, a new vision of Payne’s tragic comedy

November 27, 2020 | BY admin

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Wynn supports Tung Sin Tong for the 15th year

Wynn is continuing its support of Tung Sin Tong’s annual fundraising campaign and is contributing a donation of 600,000 patacas to support the organisation’s various social welfare efforts. This marks the 15thyear of partnership, part of Wynn’s contribution to further promote the development of local charities. A cheque presentation ceremony to mark the contribution was recently held at the headquarters of Tung Sin Tong. At the beginning of this year when the pandemic was

November 27, 2020 | BY admin

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MGM prepares for recovery of local tourism industry

MGM has co-organised a seminar on “Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Development in Macau” with Macau Development Strategy Research Centre for staff members as a preparation for the recovery of the local tourism industry.The seminar took place at MGM Cotai and was attended by about 200 staff members in which Macau Development Strategy Research Centre Vice President Loi Hoi Ngan gave insight into how the pandemic affects local and global economies, and shared his views on the potential

November 20, 2020 | BY admin

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