‘Carnival’ kicks off six weekends of SME business opportunities

Organized by Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macao Chamber of Commerce (MCC), the “Healthy and Fun Carnival” kicked off on Saturday for six consecutive weekends of sales and business opportunities to support local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
According to the organizers, in the venue comprising the first and second-floor public areas of Broadway Macau, there are a total of 70 booths that have been made available, free of charge, for over 100 different local SMEs to participate in the carnival which aims to continue to boost domestic consumption.
Over the next five weekends, small businesses participating in the project will benefit from the space and promotion to attract potential costumers, increasing their sales during the difficult times caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
At the same time, the movement of money and goods is also intended to assist Macau’s economy during the pandemic, as the restrictions imposed have resulted in the economy suffering a big blow due to the lack of incoming visitors.
During the inauguration speech, the vice president of the MCC, U Kin Cho said “Since the coronavirus has been slightly alleviated and taking the opportunity of the government’s e-vouchers we received this month, GEG and MCC came together to create this carnival in hopes of stimulating society and the economy so that things can get back on track, with residents being able to enjoy leisure consumption in a relaxed and entertaining environment and SMEs being able to enjoy increased revenues.”
Divided into three different areas, the carnival has spaces for retail shops, gourmet food and drink, and games, the latter of which is especially dedicated to the younger ones.
The booths display a large variety of daily necessities, cultural and creative products, food products, and snacks, all at discounted prices.
Lucky draws and other promotions such as cash coupons to be used at the merchants’ physical stores will be also given to those that spend a minimum of 400 patacas at the carnival. The carnival will operate in a controlled environment to minimize any possibilities of infection, in line with the government’s regulations and guidelines.
The carnival will be held on weekends from noon to 7 p.m. until June 21.