Melco Resorts and the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau (UGAMM) jointly hosted the “Melco Simple Acts of Kindness– Elderly Got Talent” event at the City of Dreams, attracting around 500 community members, including 16 groups and 11 performance teams.
Guests of honor included Mr. Cheang Iek Seng, Deputy Director of the Department of Social Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Ms. Kam Kit Leng, Head of Senior Service Division, Social Welfare Bureau of Macao SAR; Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO, Melco; Mr. António José de Freitas, Convenor, Social Services Macau; Ms. Ng Siu Lai, President, UGAMM; Ms. Akiko Takahashi, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff to Chairman and CEO, Melco; Mr. Chan Ka Leong, Director General, UGAMM; and Ms. Bella Vong, Vice President of Table Games, Melco.
Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts, said, “It is both joyful and inspiring to see our elderly and youth so full of energy, working together in unity, with perseverance and purpose, and taking this opportunity to come together to have fun and enjoy themselves. We are privileged to be co-hosting the ‘Elderly Got Talent’ event in collaboration with UGAMM now for the second year running, and we look forward to further collaborations to work hand in hand in serving the community.”
Mr. Chan Ka Leong, Director-General of UGAMM, added, “Population aging is a global concern and a significant challenge facing Macau. Promoting a culture of respect for the elderly and fostering intergenerational harmony requires not only improved policies and facilities but also a stronger connection of values and emotions. This collaboration with Melco in co-organizing the ‘Elderly Got Talent’ event aims to create an equal, open, and shared platform where seniors and young people of different ages can perform together, demonstrating teamwork, breaking down age barriers through art, and promoting intergenerational exchange through cooperation.”
This year’s event promoted respect for the elderly, intergenerational harmony and social cohesion. The event’s 11 performing teams included representatives from the UGAMM, Macau Federation of Trade Unions, Women’s General Association of Macau, Macau Deaf Association, Obra das Mães, Caritas Macau, Macau Holy House of Mercy, União Geral das Associações Desportivas dos Idosos de Macau, Man Ching of Pou Tai, Bosco Youth Service Network and Fuhong Society of Macau.
The participating seniors and youth showcased a variety of talents, including singing, dancing, songs in sign language, lotus tai chi fan performances, and drama, presenting a diverse and engaging program that vividly embodied the core spirit of inclusion and diversity.
The performing teams collaborated to present a rich and varied program, filling each member of the audience with enthusiasm and emotion. The seniors’ and youths’ energetic performances brought the atmosphere to a climax, winning rounds of enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience—showcasing a sincere appreciation of their talent and dedication, and a beautiful testament to intergenerational exchange.
