To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 20th anniversary of the Macau SAR, MGM presents the Chinese folk dance drama Jinggang Jinggang with Henry Fok Foundation, Beijing Dance Academy (BDA) and Macau Dancers Association, enrapturing the Macau public for the very first time on September 20 and 21 at MGM Theater, MGM COTAI.

With the support of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, Cultural Affairs Bureau and other supporting units, this state-class performance aims to strengthen the sense of patriotism and national pride of Macau locals. Being such a great opportunity to learn about the national development, MGM has invited its team members to the theater and experience this fascinating performance. Offstage, the state-class dancers from the Youth Dance Company of BDA are invited to meet with the local schools and dancing community to host their first dancing workshop in Macau, nurturing and encouraging the young dancers with their substantial experience in Chinese folk dance.

The opening ceremony of Jinggang Jinggang kicks off on September 20 right before the performance, and is officiated by guests of honors, including Ms. Winnie Fok Wai Fun, Wife of Chief Executive of the Macau SAR; Dr. Alexis Tam, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture; Mr. Xue Xiaofeng, Deputy-Director of Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Ms. Pansy Ho, Co-Chairperson & Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited; Mr. Ian Fok Chun Wan, Chief Executive of Henry Fok Foundation; Mr. Wan Sucheng, Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Mr. Kong Chi Meng, Deputy Director of Education and Youth Affairs Bureau; Mr. Hoi Io Meng, Deputy Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Mr. Leong Su Sam, National Committee Member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference; Mr. Liu Hong, Secretary of BDA Youth Dance Company; Ms. Chen Ailian, Vice-Chairwoman of China Dancers Association; Ms. Davina Chu Miu Lai, Administration Council Member of Cultural Industries Fund; Mr. Zhou You, Representative of Cultural Affairs Bureau and Director of Macao Conservatory; Mr. Eric Fok, Permanent Honorary Chairman of Macau Dancers Association and Member of the Guangdong People's Political Consultative Conference; Mr. Lei Koi Ian, Member of the Guangdong People's Political Consultative Conference; and Ms. Natalia Leong, President of Macau Dancers Association.

Premiere of Jinggang Jinggang in Macau

Performed by the dancers of the Youth Dance Company of BDA, Jinggang Jinggang illustrates hardships the Chinese Red Army encountered during the days of war at the Jinggang Mountains, the cradle of Chinese revolution, presented with the dance movements of Jiangxi Tea-picking Opera and classical Jiangxi folk music. Since its premiere in 2017, Jinggang Jinggang has been staged at many Chinese cities, and has received multiple recognitions from prestigious institutions of China, including the Dance Drama Award at the 11^th Lotus Awards, one of the highest awards of Chinese dance.

Through re-creating the vivid scenes and stories of the Jinggang Mountains, Jinggang Jinggang sets a ground for the audiences to better understand the history of the Chinese revolution, while fostering national identity and pride. For its premiere in Macau, the performance is going to pair with the ultra-high resolution LED screen at MGM Theater to present a fine blend of traditional art and innovation.

Jinggang Jinggang Community Workshop

With the objective of nurturing the young dancers of Macau, while encouraging conversations between artists of Mainland China and Macau, MGM brings Jinggang Jinggang to the local community on September 22. Professional dancers of the Youth Dance Company of BDA are to host a dancing workshop with 80 participants from local school dancing teams, dancing associations, MGM dancing team and other local dancing amateurs. During the workshop, the dancers of BDA share their professional dancer journey, and teach a piece of Han Chinese folk dance Northeast Yangge to the participants in small groups. The workshop is concluded with a group performance, which is indeed a precious opportunity for local dancers to engage with state-class dancers and to enhance their dancing skills.

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions/subconcessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the largest property and the first mega-size complex project in Macau to achieve the China Green Building Design Label Three-Star Certification.

MGM China Holdings Limited is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. 

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