Macau casino company MGM China Holdings Ltd. on Monday held the launch event of its "MGM 2049" residency show, which is scheduled to debut in December this year, at MGM Cotai Resort's MGM Theater.

2049, marks the 50th anniversary of Macau's return from the Portuguese government to the Chinese government. This December marks the 25th anniversary of Macau's return.

Pansy Ho Chiu King, chairman and executive director of MGM China, attended the MGM 2049 ceremony at MGM Theatre on Monday.

In prepared remarks in a press release issued by the company, she said, "Making MGM 2049 is... What is broad and pioneering is that we enable young people to participate in Macau as we aspire to play a leading role in giving the entertainment sector original content, distinct standards, vitality and sustainability impetus."

Mr. Ho also announced the launch of the 'Global Recruitment Program' for MGM 2049 at the event.

According to the handout, the MGM 2049 project will "create more than 200 positions" for young people "interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts."

This will further solidify Macau's position as a "city of performing arts." The latter slogan was recently used to describe one of Macau's policy aspirations to diversify its economy beyond gambling-based tourism.

Chinese film director Zhang Yimou, who was described as the project's chief director, took the stage at the MGM 2049 launch ceremony on Monday.

Zhang's work includes the 1991 Chinese period drama Listen to the Red Lantern, which was nominated for the 1992 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

He also directed 2004"s flying daggers" house, which was nominated for the 2005 Oscar for best cinematography.

Other creative industry representatives who participated in the MGM 2049 project and took the stage for its Monday launch are Sang Jiga, who will become MGM's dance director. He is the resident choreographer of the Hong Kong City Contemporary Dance Company.

Dominic Faraway, who will be MGM 2049's visual director, also attended Monday's gathering. He produced visual effects for pop performances such as Black Eyed Peas and Pixie Lott.

Bernard Prentice, who was described as the underwater photographer for MGM 2049, also took the stage. His works include the feature film Kingsman: The Secret Service and the musical fantasy The Little Mermaid.

BY: 에볼루션 바카라사이트