Corporate bits | Sands team members take part in cultural tours

Sands China team members recently participated in two cultural tours of Macau, organized by Sands China Ltd, to broaden team members’ understanding of the region’s Sino-Lusophone culture and history.
According to Sands China’s press release, around 25 team members gathered at the A-Ma Temple on July 23 , and then moved through Lilau Square, St Lawrence’s Church and other significant sites before concluding their tour at Senado Square, with the Oral History Association of Macau as their tour guide.
On Sunday, another group of team members spent the morning learning about the region’s history, starting at Senado Square and making their way to St. Dominic’s Church, Kuan Tai Temple – brimming with the charm of Chinese traditional culture, the Chinese architectural-style Rua de Felicidade, and other historical sites, finally finishing at the Chiang Peng Theatre.
The team members made their way through Rua dos Mercadores, one of the city’s oldest streets, as their guides from the Oral History Association pointed out its many features that reflect the life of old Macau.

Summer concert series kicks off

The 2016 summer concert extravaganza presented by Studio City kicked off on Saturday with Taiwanese indie queen Cheer Chen.
Chen performed an extensive list of classic songs such as “Travel with Sound,” “Fly for you,” “The Long Goodbye” and other great hits, offering fans a unique experience into her music.
The second summer concert will feature renowned Chinese singer-songwriter Han Hong who will take the stage on August 13.

Grand Lapa presents handmade Mooncakes

To celebrate the yearly Mid-Autumn Festival, Grand Lapa Macau is offering classic “Mooncakes with Lotus Seed Paste and Double Egg Yolk” and innovative “Mooncakes with Coffee Paste and Double Egg Yolk.”
Grand Lapa mooncakes are handmade using the finest lotus seeds, freshest egg yolks and a wide selection of other ingredients, according to the resort’s press release.
To reward guests for their loyal support, a box of four mooncakes is available with discounts for bulk purchases.
Grand Lapa is also extending all children’s benefits to children up to the age of 18.
Children aged 5 can dine for free at any buffet at the hotel, while children aged 6 to 18 can dine at half-price when accompanied by a paying adult. Also, when reserving room packages with breakfast included or if an in-house adult pays for breakfast, up to two children will dine for free, and an extra bed for children up to 18 years old will be provided.