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2013 / NO.4
2013 / NO.4
2013 National Day Celebration – Sports and Art Extravaganza

Hosted by the Macao SAR Government and organized by the Macao Sport Development Board, the “Macao SAR Government National Day Celebration – Sports and Art Extravaganza” took place at the Macao East Asian Games Dome on October 1. The lighting ceremony of this grand event was presided over by the Chief Executive, Mr. Fernando Chui Sai On, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR, Ms. Zhang Jinfeng, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Mr. Cheong U, Chief of the Office of Chief Executive, Mr. Tam Chon Weng, Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, Mr. Zhang Xiaoguang, Acting President of the Macao Sport Development Board, Mr. José Tavares, and Vice President of the Macao Sport Development Board, Mr. Pun Weng Kun.

The performing artists of the event included diva Sammi Cheng, Hong Kong artist and singer Chilam Cheung, popular singer Kary Ng, renowned singer and songwriter GEM Tang, boys’ group C AllStar, new Hong Kong singer Alex Lam and Macao singer Sean Pang. Their energetic performance brought fun and happiness to Macao citizens and disseminated the message of sport for all. The “National Day Celebration – Sports and Art Extravaganza” attracted around 6,000 audiences. A joyful and festive atmosphere surrounded the arena.