‘Melco Star Youth Talent Competition’ nurtures talent in the field of entertainment and creativity

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2024 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment and the National Conditions Education (Macau) Association will jointly organize the third “Melco Star Macau Youth Talent Competition” to instill national pride and patriotism through education of Chinese culture. In alignment with Melco’s “Splendors of China” goals of inculcating national pride at an early age, the competition has seen the combined participation of 2,360 students from 56 schools and arts organizations, delivering close to 300 Chinese cultural arts performances in dance, song and recital acts.

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 75^th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25^th 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.”

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About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

Melco Resorts & Entertainment, with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (www.altiramacau.com), an integrated resort located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), which comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. The Company also majority owns and operates Studio City (www.studiocity-macau.com), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (www.cityofdreamsmanila.com), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol in the Republic of Cyprus (www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy). The Company also continues to operate three satellite casinos in other cities in Cyprus (the “Cyprus Casinos”). For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

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