Its main role will be to promote Macao worldwide, and to encourage visitors to explore and experience “a city woven with Chinese and European cultures and traditions”.
A black-faced spoonbill with hues of red, yellow and blue, Mak Mak has been officially crowned mascot of Macao Tourism after winning a contest involving more than 110 entries.
Its main role will be to promote Macao worldwide, and to encourage visitors to explore and experience “a city woven with Chinese and European cultures and traditions”.
Mak Mak, designed by Tou Chon Wai, was selected in a competition organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office in conjunction with the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Cultural Industry Fund.
The aim was to find a design that was uniquely Macao. The design of the winning entry was inspired by the city's historic whitewashed Guia Lighthouse, the variety of colours suggestive of a European feel.
The winning Macao Tourism mascot will be used for destination promotions, its image to be produced on various promotional materials.
Mak Mak will make special appearances at different tourism-related events and overseas tourism promotions.