• Daniel Chio, Sous Chef of Galaxy Resort and the first Macau chef selected for the “Young Chefs Programme” organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, attended the “2026 World Food Forum” flagship event.
• · With the support of GEG, Daniel Chio actively promotes sustainable food culture while supporting international exchanges, community outreach, and talent development initiatives that help advance and preserve Macau’s culinary heritage.

Daniel Chio, the first Macau chef selected for the “Young Chefs Programme” organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Sous Chef of Galaxy Resort, recently was invited by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to attend the “2026 World Food Forum (WFF)” flagship event in Italy, showcasing the strength and potential of Macau’s young culinary talent.

Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the event took place from 8 to 16 October at its headquarters in Rome. During the forum, Daniel Chio joined a Biocultural and Food Heritage Pavilion session, part of a collaboration between the MGTO and the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) Secretariat. Representing Macau, he shared insights on his experience in the “Young Chefs Programme” and his vision for sustainable gastronomy, emphasizing the role of young chefs in shaping the future of food culture.

With the support of GEG, Daniel has actively promoted sustainable food culture through his participation in international exchange, community engagement, and talent development initiatives. These include the “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao”; an outreach event co-organized by GEG and the Fuhong Society of Macau; and a Mid-Autumn Festival visit to seniors, during which he engaged with elderly participants through low-sugar mooncake making and shared healthy tips on balanced eating.

Daniel has also contributed to a range of  educational and cultural exchange programs. He shared professional insights with students at the “11th Tourism Education Student Summit” co-organized by GEG and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), served as a speaker at the chef demonstration organized by GEG in partnership with UTM, and participated in the career sharing session and the Portuguese egg tarts intangible cultural heritage experience under the 15th GEG Youth Achievement Program (YAP).