Hengqin hosts natural habitat exhibition in Macau

An exhibition on the natural habitats and ecosystem of Hengqin, China is being held at the Macao Science Center as part of the territory’s second nature festival.

Co-organized by the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and running until March 31, the exhibition showcases pictures of the territory’s ecosystem collected by a survey that concluded in 2023. A video about the survey is also screened at the venue, alongside other interactive elements.

Deputy director of the bureau, Tam Wai Fong, emphasized the close relations between Macau and Hengqin when introducing the exhibition to the Times.

Meanwhile, the 2nd Hengqin Nature Festival – to be held from March 12 to 26 – aims to plant 10,000 trees in Hengqin as part of the initiative to ultimately plant 100,000 trees in the territory this year.

Residents in Macau will have the chance to participate in the tree-planting activity, provided that they register in advance using the Macau Government One Account app. They are also encouraged to view a biodiversity exhibition held in Hengqin, as well as participate in a photo contest, natural workshops and antique tree tours, among other activities.

Another highlight of this year’s festival is the opening of the Hengqin Erjingwan Wetland Park Promotion and Education Center on March 20. As a base for nature education, the center will provide a variety of ecological education activities and workshops for residents of Macau and Hengqin.