The
new
book
The
Story
of
Centenary
Hotel
Central
tells
the
history
of
Avenida
de
Almeida
Ribeiro
and
Hotel
Central
over
the
past
century
The
launch
ceremony
was
graced
by
the
presence
of
Mr.
Xu
Dong
jie,
Chief
of
the
Division
of
the
Department
of
Publicity
and
Culture
of
the
Liaison
Office
of
the
Central
People’s
Government
in
the
Macao
SAR;
Mr.
Wu
Zhi
liang,
President
of
the
Macau
Foundation;
Mr.
Sio
Chong
Meng
and
his
wife;
Mr.
Cheng
Wai
Tong
,
Deputy
Directors
of
the
Macao
Government
Tourism
Office;
Mr.
Choi
Kin
Long,
Acting
Vice
President
of
the
Cultural
Affairs
Bureau;
Mr.
Leung
Antonio,
Director-general
of
the
Economic
and
Technological
Development
Bureau
Economic
Activities
Development
Department;
Ms.
Wong
Un
Han,
Director
of
the
Department
Administrative
Support
of
the
Municipal
Affairs
Bureau
(IAM);
Mr.
Ma
Chi
Ngai,
President’s
representative
of
Macao
Chamber
of
Commerce;
Mr.
Jia
Tianbing,
President
of
the
Macau
Association
of
Banks
and
President
of
Bank
of
China
Macau
Branch;
Mr.
Ieng
Weng
Fat,
author
of
“The
Story
of
Centenary
Hotel
Central,”
and
Mr.
Wang
Libing,
director
of
the
documentary.
During
the
ceremony,
Sio
Chong
Meng
presented
books
to
representatives
of
the
University
of
Macau,
Macau
University
of
Science
and
Technology,
City
University
of
Macau,
Macau
University
of
Tourism,
University
of
Saint
Joseph
of
Macau
and
Macao
Public
Library.
Lek
Hang
Group
Chairman
Sio
Chong
Meng
donated
books
to
representatives
of
the
Macau
Public
Library
and
libraries
of
several
University
institutes
In
his
address,
Sio
Chong
Meng
explained
that
Lek
Hang
Group’s
commitment
to
revitalizing
Hotel
Central
extends
beyond
its
prime
location;
it
is
also
a
tribute
to
the
hotel’s
historical
significance.
He
stressed
the
value
of
history,
noting
that
Hotel
Central
not
only
records
its
own
story
but
also
mirrors
the
transformations
along
Avenida
de
Almeida
Ribeiro
for
over
a
century
since
its
establishment
in
1918.
Guests
of
honor
officiate
the
launching
ceremony
Acknowledging
the
challenges
and
risks
of
the
revitalization
project,
the
Group
decided
to
document
the
entire
renovation
process,
along
with
the
century-long
history
of
Avenida
de
Almeida
Ribeiro
and
Hotel
Central,
resulting
in
the
documentary
“The
Story
of
Centenary
Hotel
Central.”
This
initiative
aims
to
preserve
and
share
the
historical
narratives
of
the
district
with
the
public.
Sio Chong Meng revealed that the book project originated during the initial planning phase of the revitalization, with the intention of creating a “Historical Cultural Corridor” on the hotel’s ground floor. However, significant gaps in historical materials led the Group to invited Professor leng Weng Fat, a historian from Macau, to conduct research and gather evidence.
Through Professor leng’s in-depth exploration, a wealth of previously unknown historical materials and stories related to Hotel Central was uncovered. To meticulously present the development history of Macau’s historical district, Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro and Hotel Central, he and the book’s author decided to document this history.
The book “The Story of Centenary Hotel Central” spans nearly 300,000 words and features approximately 400 illustrations. It provides insights into the development of Macau’s tourism and gaming industries through the lens of Hotel Central, narrating the early 20th-century efforts to build a tourism and entertainment city. The book also explores Macau’s journey through challenges, starting from a century ago, to guide readers through social changes and the lives of its people over the past hundred years.
Accompanying the book’s launch, the documentary “The Story of Centenary Hotel Central” vividly recounts the hotel’s historical value and revitalization process through rich archival footage and beautiful reenactments, featuring key officials and respected figures from the Macau SAR government. It highlights the dedication of those working to preserve Macau’s historical district.
The book “The Story of Centenary Hotel Central” is now available at various bookstores in Macau, including Livraria Uma, Seng Kwong Bookstore, Pin-to Livros, Wan Tat Bookstore and Plaza Cultural Macau. Additionally, the documentary is also available for free viewing in Hotel Central’s guest rooms, with future screenings planned in mainland China and Hong Kong-Macau.
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