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MGM hosts “Double Celebration of Love and Community Care” to foster inclusivity

Macau gaming operator MGM China, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the MSAR, organized the event “Double Celebration of Love and Community Care” on Sunday (Nov 24) in the Ballroom of MGM COTAI, aiming to foster connections between people from different backgrounds and cultivate a harmonious and happy community.

The event featured a series of activities to promote an inclusive society, including wedding photos taken for 25 elderly couples with an average age of 75, scarves hand-knitted by volunteers for people in need, and free haircuts provided to senior citizens by youths and MGM Volunteer Team members. The MGM Golden Lion Volunteer Team, along with senior citizens, youths, and people with disabilities also presented music and dance performances during the event.

Kenneth Feng, President and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, said: “As a company deeply rooted in Macau, MGM implements its social responsibility by partnering with local social service organizations to support and care for people of all generations, from youths to senior citizens and people with disabilities. Over the past ten years, our ‘Love Moments’ initiative has helped many elderly couples realize their dreams of having their wedding photos taken.

The MGM Golden Lion Hairdressing Team, founded 10 years ago, has given more than 5,000 senior citizens free haircuts so far. In addition, we have recruited 80 students to join the new cohort of the Teenagers Hairdressing Team, aiming to increase cross generation bonding between young people and the elderly via the haircut service. Our team members also worked with students and volunteers to knit over 2,500 scarves, breaking records and spreading warmth to those in need. We will continue to work hand in hand with the Macao SAR Government and various sectors of society to build a happier Macau.”

Love Moments: Making Dreams Come True

This year sees the return of “Love Moments”, a cherished MGM tradition. The event is all the more meaningful as the participation of 25 couples with an average age of 75 is a beautiful echo of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region.

MGM invited these couples from five social service organizations to have their first Western wedding photos taken at the romantic and picturesque Grande Praça of MGM MACAU and the Spectacle of MGM COTAI, making their lifelong dreams come true. At the beginning of the event, the couples, accompanied by a group of adorable children, entered the Ballroom in their wedding suits and dresses and were welcomed by the guests with applause and blessings, resembling a grand wedding ceremony.

MGM hosts Double Celebration of Love and Community Care to foster inclusivity
MGM invited 25 elderly couples with an average of 75 to have their first Western wedding photos taken.

Spreading Warmth During the Winter

In June, MGM gathered over 500 team members, students and volunteers to knit more than 2,500 scarves by hand. This winter, the scarves will be given to people in need to provide warmth and care during the cold months. At the event, some of the scarves were presented to participants, including senior citizens and people with disabilities, accompanied by warm greetings from MGM team members.

MGM hosts Double Celebration of Love and Community Care to foster inclusivity
During the event, around 300 scarves were presented to participants.

Meanwhile, the MGM Golden Lion Hairdressing Team led a new cohort of the Teenagers Hairdressing Team to give free haircuts to more than 100 senior citizens, promoting the spirit of respect and care for the elderly among the younger generation.

MGM hosts Double Celebration of Love and Community Care to foster inclusivity
MGM Golden Lion Hairdressing Team led a new cohort of the Teenagers Hairdressing Team to give free haircuts to more than 100 senior citizens.

Promoting Intergenerational and Inclusive Harmony

MGM’s “Double Celebration of Love and Community Care” aims to promote intergenerational harmony. The MGM Golden Lion Volunteer Team, along with senior citizens, youths, and individuals with disabilities, performed a musical and dance show, a martial arts demonstration, and a group choir during the event. The performance fostered connections among them through the arts. To further convey care and create a warm atmosphere, MGM’s professional culinary team guided local students in preparing Chinese walnut cookies, which were served to guests and senior citizens during the event. 

Distinguished guests included:

  • Hon Wai, the representative of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and Director of the Social Welfare Bureau;
  • Liu Dun, Deputy Director of the Social Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR;
  • Iau Teng Pio, a Macau lawmaker;
  • O Man Ian, Director of the Centre of Experimentation for the Youth of the Education and Youth Development Bureau;
  • Ng Sio Lai, Director of the General Union of Neighborhood Association of Macao;
  • Lee Chong Cheng, Chairman of the Macao Federation of Trade Unions;
  • Un Sio Leng, President of the Macau Women’s General Association;
  • Iong Weng Ian, Chief Supervisor of the Macau Women’s General Association;
  • Chan Hong, Chairman of the Chinese Educators’ Association of Macau;
  • Ma Iao Iao, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tung Sin Tong;
  • Pun Chi Meng, Secretary General of Caritas Macau;
  • Maria de Fátima Salvador dos Santos Ferreira, President of the General Assembly of Fuhong Society of Macau;
  • Siu Yu Hong, Chief Executive Officer of Macau Special Olympics;
  • Kuan Sok Leng, Secretary General of the Young Men’s Christian Association;
  • Kenneth Feng, President and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited;
  • Wendy Yu, Executive Vice President of Human Resources of MGM.

Over 400 participants, including senior citizens, youths, individuals with disabilities, MGM Golden Lion Volunteer Team members, and representatives from 17 local schools, joined the event.

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