Galaxy Macau Champions International Cities Of Gastronomy Fest Macao Bolstering Macau's Identity as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy with Culinary Excellence
- Written by Daily Sun
Embracing the innovative combination of "Travel + Gastronomy", Galaxy Macau actively supports the Macau SAR Government's strategic initiative for the diversified development of Macau's tourism industry, contributing to the further development of Macau as a "World Centre of Tourism and Leisure" and a "Creative City of Gastronomy".
The International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao took place from June 14 to June 23, 2024. This major culinary and cultural event brought together multiple UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy, supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Through activities such as the "International Gastronomy Promenade", "City of Gastronomy Showcase" and "International Gastronomy Forum, Macao", the festival leveraged gastronomy to bridge Macau with the world, offering Macau locals and tourists alike a unique opportunity to experience Macau's distinctive food culture and its "Creative City of Gastronomy" charm. Galaxy Macau participated in all four segments of the festival, showcasing its culinary prowess as "The Dining Destination in Asia".
Waso Café, a very popular Hong Kong style café, will make its grand debut in Macau at Galaxy Macau this year. Ahead of its official opening, it showcased signature dishes like "Pineapple Bun" and "Bottled Milk Tea" at the "International Gastronomy Promenade", giving guests a sneak peek of its tantalizing flavors. Additionally, the award-winning Executive Pastry Chef of Galaxy Macau, Lok Hin Yam, personally prepared the Serradura Ice Cream, which attracted a large number of visitors to try and taste.
In the "City of Gastronomy Showcase", Andre Ferreira Lai, Executive Chef of Andaz Kitchen at Andaz Macau, who comes from a mixed Chinese-Portuguese background and has over 20 years of culinary experience, demonstrated the preparation of two signature dishes: Grandma Rosa's Portuguese Tart and Porco Balichão Pork with Tamarind and Shrimp Paste. The Portuguese tart, made using a century-old recipe, was crafted with precision, achieving a perfect balance of crispy crust and creamy filling. The Porco Balichão Pork with Tamarind and Shrimp Paste, is a hallmark of local Macanese cuisine, combines Portuguese, Indian, and local Chinese ingredients and cooking techniques. Chef Lai selected pork belly marinated with sugar for tenderness, enhanced with the rich flavor of Macanese salted shrimp paste, and creatively added tamarind and cloves to achieve a complex interplay of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Both dishes received enthusiastic acclaim from audiences and guests, allowing them to experience the unique culinary charm of Macau up close.
Chef Andre also represented Galaxy Macau at the "International Gastronomy Forum, Macao", engaging in in-depth discussions with experts and city representatives from Creative Cities of Gastronomy worldwide on the symbiotic development of gastronomy and wellness. He shared insights on selecting and using ingredients and how to ensure that culinary practices promote a healthy lifestyle, benefiting both individual well-being and social welfare.
Notably, Galaxy Macau extended its support for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals beyond the event itself by inviting guest chefs from Kuching, Malaysia, to exchange ideas and insights on sustainable development in the culinary industry with the Galaxy Macau culinary team. Among them, Laura Jane Bara, a renowned chef from Kuching and Jan Ruangnukulkit, the Executive Chef of Saffron at Banyan Tree Macau, joined forces to demonstrate the preparation of various dishes. Their collaboration showcased the finesse and precision of female chefs, advocating for gender equality in the global culinary scene.
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Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the "Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World". Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world's longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meter, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai's golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.
Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com.