2018 Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, Macau Begins Today
Date : 2018/03/30
Organised by the Chinese Manufacturing Association of Hong Kong (CMA), the “2018 Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, Macau (the Expo)” officially kicked off today (30 March) at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre. The grand opening ceremony was graced by the presence of a number of prominent figures from Hong Kong and Macau, including the HKSAR Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Mr Edward Yau, Acting Director of Macao Government Tourism Office, MSAR, Mr Cheng Wai Tong, Head of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Department, Economic Bureau, MSAR, Mr Chan Weng Tat, and the Promotional Ambassador of 2018 Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, Macau, Mr Steve Lee. They were accompanied by CMA President Dr Dennis Ng.
Comprising 250 booths, the four-day expo will host four thematic zones including Fashion & Beauty Products Zone, Leisure Food Zone, Living & Household Products Zone and the newly introduced Health Preserving Food Zone. The Expo continues to offer a large number of special hot deals, including “up to 90% discount items” and “MOP $1 Product”.
To complement the quality products and attractive offers, a rich and diverse line-up of entertainment programmes is also arranged for the enjoyment of visitors. The promotional ambassador Mr Steve Lee will show his culinary skills and Miss Exhibition of 52nd Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo will perform during the expo. In addition, “Shopping with Fun” Lucky Draw and Grand Lucky Draw will offer visitors a chance to win fabulous prizes, including home and kitchen appliances, and a top prize worth $10,000 MOP. Locals and visitors will be able to find tremendous value and experience a lot of holiday fun at the Expo.
At the ceremony, CMA President Dr Dennis Ng said, “2018 has a special meaning, not just because the Expo has been held for the 3rd consecutive year, but also because it is the first time for me to join this signature event as the CMA president. We are also celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo at the same time. Benefiting from the strong economy and stable growth in Macau’s tourist numbers, we wish this year’s Expo great success again.”
The Expo is open from 11am to 9pm, except from 11am to 7pm on the last day (2 April). Admission to the expo is free. To provide visitors with greater convenience, the organiser has arranged free shuttle service to run between the venue and five pick-up points. Free parking spaces are also available. For details, please visit the website: www.hkbpe.com.hk.
Other guests attending the opening ceremony included Senior Manager of Promotional Activities and Development of Conventions and Exhibitions Department, IPIM, Mr Sam Lei; Vice President of Industrial Association of Macau, Mr Jose Tang; Vice-President of Board of Directors, Macao Chamber of Commerce, Ms Ho Pui Fan; Chairman of the Hong Kong Brand Development Council Mr Simon Wong; Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries Mr Jimmy Kwok; CMA Vice President Mr Kenneth Ng; Dr Wong Chun; Dr Lo Kam Wing; Mr Dennis Ng and CEO Mr Raymond Young.
