• MGM organized the “MGM Traditional Macanese Cuisine Program” in the fourth quarter of 2025.
• The program was led by renowned Macanese chef Antonieta Fernandes Manhão.

MGM continues to promote the preservation and transmission of Macanese cuisine. With the support of the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macao SAR Government (DSEDJ) and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), MGM organized the “MGM Traditional Macanese Cuisine Program” in the fourth quarter of 2025, which attracted a total of 64 participants, including MGM team members and local secondary school students from 17 schools.

Led by renowned Macanese chef Antonieta Fernandes Manhão (Chef Neta), participants received hands-on training in preparing a range of classic Macanese dishes and desserts. Through instruction and exchange, they also developed a deeper understanding of the historical roots and cultural context of Macanese cuisine, helping to foster a sense of identification with Macau’s diverse food culture and a stronger awareness of heritage preservation among younger generations.

The program’s graduation ceremony was held on 17 January at Vista at MGM COTAI. Participants showcased their learning outcomes by preparing several authentic Macanese dishes on site for the guests, while three student representatives shared highlights of the course and their key takeaways.

At the ceremony, Chef Neta said, “Every Macanese dish carries far more than culinary technique – it holds a piece of the city’s cultural memory. I am truly grateful for MGM’s support in helping these memories live on and am delighted to meet a group of students so full of passion. Everyone can take these traditional flavors home and make them part of their own everyday family cooking.”

Macanese cooking techniques were inscribed on the Representative List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2021. MGM said it will continue to serve as a platform going forward – bringing together resources and working with different sectors to promote and keep Macanese cuisine alive through ongoing, living transmission.