MGM Launches a Series of Events to Boost Barra’s Tourism

In an effort to boost Barra’s cultural tourism through art, MGM has been organizing activities like art exhibitions, flower mixology workshops, and busking performances since the start of the year. Now, under the same concept of “Living Art in Style,” they held yet another exciting series of events for residents and tourists for the “The Barra ARTivation” last March 21.

MGM unveiled a beautiful 64-metre-long mural in front of Navy Yard No. 2 during the launch of the Barra District Revitalization Series. Co-created by local street artist AAFK and over 150 students and senior citizens, it takes on the “Colors of Macau” theme, featuring the city’s diverse cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.

As part of the launch, MGM also invited troupes from Shenzhen, Portugal, the UK, Spain, and Mozambique to perform for the 2024 Macao International Parade. They also invited floral designers to perform floral arrangements and share their flower knowledge with the participants, along with The Association of Macau Floral Culture which provided a floral art certificate course onsite.

There was also an exhibition co-organized by MGM and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (ICM) and co-hosted by the Macao Cultural Development Promotion Association that features historical photos related to the Barra district. Entitled, “Reminiscences of Barra: A Visual Journey Archives and Arts Exhibition.” it presented a visual journey through its development over time, allowing the public to gain a better understanding of the district's history through the lens of photographers.