The 5th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, Macau, to Return at Easter
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After an absence of four years, the 5th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo (HKBPE), Macau, organised by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA), is set to return to Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre from 7‒10 April 2023, featuring the very best products and brands from Hong Kong during an unrivalled four days of promotions, surprises and fun.
At today’s press conference, CMA President Dr Allen Shi said, “We are delighted to be able to bring back the expo to Macau, a market that we very much value. As one of the most energetic cities in the world and also an important link connecting various cities in the Greater Bay Area, Macau is an ideal platform for Hong Kong enterprises that are eager to capture the business opportunities brought about by the rapid expansion of domestic demand. By leveraging these advantages of Macau and the reputed brand name of ‘HKBPE’, we hope that the expo will also help facilitate the high-quality growth of the Greater Bay Area consumer market.”
Encompassing more than 260 booths situated in a Fashion and Beauty Products Zone, a Living and Household Products Zone, a Leisure Food Zone and a Health Preserving Food Zone, the expo will treat visitors to a diverse range of the finest Hong Kong goods, from food and beverages to household appliances, kitchenware, beauty and healthcare products, apparel and accessories.
Taking place alongside the expo, the “‘Hong Kong．IN．Brand Greater Bay’ Macao Brandfest”, a brand exhibition co-hosted by the Hong Kong Brand Development Council and the CMA and sponsored by the Trade and Industrial Organisation Support Fund of the Trade and Industry Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government, will enable visitors to experience Hong Kong’s unique brand culture heritage from a new perspective via a product gallery and interactive activities.
All expositions offered by the CMA are great opportunities to save money, and bargain hunters in Macau will not be disappointed by this one. Visitors will enjoy massive discounts of up to 90%, and many “MOP $1” products are up for grabs, including soup pack, abalone, skincare products and toothpaste.
The expo, which is celebrating its 5th staging in Macau, will be returning with all its former favourite entertainment activities and some new ones. These include the spectacular performances by the expo’s Promotional Ambassador, Ms Nancy Sit and Miss Exhibition of the 56th HKBPE, the “To Be a Top Model” HKPBE’s Little Model Competition and various hands-on workshops.
In addition, over MOP$400,000 worth of gifts and prizes, including round-trip air tickets from Hong Kong to Taipei, hotel stays in Macau, Hong Kong buffet vouchers, kitchenware and air purifier, will be awarded through lucky draws held on-site and on HKBPE app.
CMA Vice President cum CMA Exhibition Services Limited Chairman Mr Ivan Sze said, “The expo has become synonymous with the festive season for families and friends from Macau during Easter. We want to give locals a brilliant day out, so the admissions, lucky draw and workshops at the expo will be free!” He also took the opportunity to thank the governments of the HKSAR and Macao SAR for supporting the expo.
An opening ceremony will be held on 7 April. Mr Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR; Mr U U Sang, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Macau Trade and Investment Promote Institute, Ms Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office, Ms Chan Tze Wai, Deputy Director of Government of the Macao Special Adminsitrative Region Economic and Technological Development Bureau, and Ms Nancy Sit, the expo’s promotional ambassador will grace the occasion with their presence.
The expo will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from 7‒9 April and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on 10 April. Free shuttle services will be offered at various points across the city.
Other guests attending today’s press conference included Ms Jennifer Si Tou, Head of Tourism Product and Events Department, Macao Government Tourism Office, Mr Kevin Fong, Acting Senior Manager of Promotional Activities and Development of Conventions and Exhibitions Department, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Ms. Ho Pui Fan, Vice-President of the Board of Directors, Macao Chamber of Commerce, Mr Ian Soi Kun, Vice-Chairman of The Board of Directors, Industrial Association of Macao and Ms Nancy Sit, Promotional Ambassador of the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, Macau.
About the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Established in 1934, the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (The CMA) is a not-for-profit business organisation focusing on promoting Hong Kong’s trade and industrial development. The association’s mission is to provide a platform for businesses to grow and to reflect industries’ views on the government’s public policies and their implementation. It also plays a proactive role in fostering community development and economic cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland and global economies. Today, CMA has become one of the most representative commercial and industrial associations in Hong Kong, with over 3,000 member companies.
About the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo
The Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo (HKBPE) was first held in 1938 by the CMA, and has since then made tremendous contribution to promoting Hong Kong industries and external trade. Attracting millions of visitors every year, the HKBPE has become one of the most important annual events in Hong Kong, and it has been deeply-rooted in the hearts of the local community. Over the years, the CMA has organised HKBPE in many major Mainland cities, and 2016 was the year that the expo made its debut in Macau.
Dr Allen Shi, President of CMA, said he is pleased to bring the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, Macau back to the city after a four-year absence
Mr Ivan Sze, CMA Exhibition Services Limited Chairman cum CMA Vice President, introduced the highlights of the 5th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, Macau
CMA office-bearers and guests officiated the kick-off ceremony of the 5th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, Macau
(from the left, Ms Winnie Yuen, Chief Operating Officer of CMA Exhibition Services Ltd; Ms Ho Pui Fan, Vice-President of the Board of Directors; Ms Nancy Sit, Promotional Ambassador of the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, Macau; Mr Ivan Sze, CMA Exhibition Services Limited Chairman cum CMA Vice President; Dr Allen Shi, President of CMA; Ms Jennifer Si Tou, Head of Tourism Product and Events Department, Macao Government Tourism Office; Mr Kevin Fong, Acting Senior Manager of Promotional Activities and Development of Conventions and Exhibitions Department, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute; Mr Ian Soi Kun, Vice-Chairman of The Board of Directors, Industrial Association of Macao and Ms Fanny Ho, Executive Director of A Plus International Ltd)
Ms Nancy Sit, the expo’s Promotional Ambassador, and Miss Exhibition of the 56th HKBPE will perform singing and dancing during the expo