With the largest number of entertainment attractions in Macau, nurturing and mentoring talent in the field of entertainment and creativity is a commitment for Melco.
As part of its endeavor and to spot young local talent for future nurturing, it was announced that leading artistic directors in the field of entertainment will be part of the judging panel of the “Melco Star Macau Youth Talent Competition” finalist events. Esteemed judges from the competition include Mr. Giuliano Peparini, Artistic Director of “The House of Dancing Water”; Mr. Kriman Benbella, Founder and Creative Director of The Planet Entertainment; Mr. Shanqi, renowned Chinese musician and producer; Professor Xu Qing, former associate professor of the People’s Liberation Army Art College; Mr. Vincent Lu Jia, Macao Orchestra Principal Cello; and Ms. Hu Chengfeng, former judge of elite projects of China National Arts Fund.
Details of the competition were shared at the event’s launch ceremony held at Studio City on August 13. Guests of honor including Mr. Yin Rutao, Deputy Director General of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Mr. Gao Yuan, Director of the Department of Information and Public Diplomacy of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Macao; Mr. Kevin Ho, Macao Deputy of the National People’s Congress; Mr. Kou Kam Fai, Macao member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; Ms. Ho Hong Pan, Head of the Department for Promoting Cultural and Creative Industries of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macao SAR Government; Ms. Cheung Wai, Head of the Vocational Training Department of Labour Affairs Bureau of Macao SAR Government; Mr. Chio Pou Wai, Head of the Division of Youth Development of the Education and Youth Development Bureau of Macao SAR Government; Ms. Carmen Lo Choi In, Member of the Legislative Assembly and Mr. Vong Pio, Chairperson of the Macao Catholic Schools Association, were welcomed by co-hosts Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment; Mr. Jack Wang, President of National Education (Macau) Association; Dr. Kent Wong, Melco Chief Advisor; Ms. Akiko Takahashi, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff to Melco Chairman & CEO; Mr. Alidad Tash, Executive Vice President, Analytics and Gaming Operations; Mr. Tim Kelly, Property President of City of Dreams Macau; and Dr. Raymond Lo, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Marketing and General Manager of Altira Macau and Mocha Clubs.
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland, “Melco Star Youth Talent Competition” will continue to nurture patriotism through enhancing awareness and education on Chinese culture for youth in Macau. In recognition of the competition’s esteemed reputation and acclaim, it has been proudly nominated as a supporting project of the “2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Charity Association” hosted by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation.
Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “We are excited to co-host the ‘Melco Star Youth Talent Competition’ with the National Education (Macau) Association once again. This year’s event will create and support talent development opportunities for youth in Macau by providing them with exposure to renowned maestros of the arts, including the talented team behind our iconic ‘The House of Dancing Water’ extravaganza.
“Melco continues to be committed to promoting national pride through education and awareness through our ‘Splendors of China’ program. We are grateful to the National Conditions Education (Macau) Association on our further collaboration to foster awareness, appreciation and pride in the young people of Macau through creativity and talent development.”
Mr. Jack Wang, President of National Conditions Education Association (Macau), said, “It is hoped that through the activities, young people in Macau will enhance their sense of belonging and identity to the country while understanding the profoundness of China’s excellent traditional culture, to build cultural confidence, and cultivate a new generation with patriotic feelings of home and country.”
