To celebrate the 75^th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25^th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region, MGM 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 75^th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25^th 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.

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. 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.

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; as well as Kenneth Feng, President and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, and 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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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 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 only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China 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, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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