The two-day 73rd Macau Grand Prix Family Carnival concluded in Praça do Tap Siac yesterday, giving residents and visitors interactive racing activities ahead of the four-day event, which will take place from November 19 to 22.
According to a statement by the Culture and Sports Bureau (DSCD) on Saturday, the opening ceremony was held at 2:45 p.m. that day and was attended by DSCD Director Deland Leong Wai Man, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee Coordinator See Lei Si Leng, and representatives of the event’s sponsors and partners.
Themed around the Guia Circuit, the carnival featured a recreated circuit, a mini racetrack, and interactive games designed for families, the statement said, adding that children could take on roles such as racing drivers, flag marshals, mechanics, medical and race-control staff, gaining an introduction to the different operations involved in the Macau Grand Prix (MGP).
The activities included racing simulators, a mini Guia Circuit, driver training, crane operations, and professional mechanic experiences. Visitors could also learn about motorsport and obtain MGP-themed souvenirs.
The statement noted that the 73rd Macau Grand Prix (MGP) will feature seven races, including the Macau Grand Prix – FIA Formula Regional World Cup, Macau GT Cup – FIA GT World Cup, Macau Guia Race – Kumho FIA TCR World Tour Event of Macau, and the 58th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix.
Other pre-MGP activities will feature an auto show in Praça do Tap Siac this weekend, while MGP-themed games and simulators will be available at Anim’Arte NAM VAN on November 13–15 and 20–22, the statement said.
Meanwhile, the inaugural “Macao City Culture Festival” outside Macau Tower will also run from this Saturday to November 22, featuring cultural exhibitions, intangible cultural heritage performances, and activities at several locations. Its opening ceremony, alongside that of the Macau Grand Prix, is slated for this Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in the square.
Children race on a mini Guia Circuit during yesterday’s 73rd Macau Grand Prix Family Carnival in Praça do Tap Siac. – Photo: Khalel Vallo
