Walking event to mark anniversaries and Macau Bridge opening

10,000 spots will be available for Macau residents to register for a public walk on September 29 to commemorate important anniversaries and the opening of the new Macau Bridge, according to the Sports Bureau (ID).

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the implementation of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region, the ID will host the “March in Commemoration of the Inauguration of the Macau Bridge” event on September 29.

According to Chao Kuok Wai, head of the Sports Development Department at the ID, the event offers a total of 10,000 places, with 5,000 spots reserved for individual participants and 5,000 for collective registrations.

“The Macau Bridge is an important link between Macau and Taipa, being also a new milestone that testifies to the rapid development of Macau. It is significant to organize a marching event on the Macau Bridge in this ‘double anniversary year’, which will be inaugurated soon,” Chao said.

The march will depart from the access bridge of the Macau Bridge on the Immigration Station at the Taipa Ferry Terminal side, and proceed to the Macau Bridge of Zone A and back, covering a total route of approximately 6 kilometers. Chao emphasized that the event aims to “demonstrate the healthy and dynamic side of Macau and motivate the public to actively participate in sports and promote ‘Sport for All’ to achieve the government’s objective of building a healthy city and fostering a positive social environment for physical activity for the entire population.”

Registration for the event will open in stages, with collective registrations taking place from September 19 to 21, and individual registrations from September 22 to 24. Macau residents can register either individually or as part of a group of 20 to 150 people. The event is free, and participants will receive a commemorative wristband, with 1,000 lucky draw winners also receiving a commemorative t-shirt.

“I would like to thank the different services for the support provided in the organization of this event. I wish great success to the event and address my wishes of good health and happiness to all residents,” Chao concluded.

Victoria Chan