Funding for the 16th Macau Food Festival has been reduced by 8 per cent year-on-year or MOP800,000 (US$100,148) by the Macao Foundation, according to Chinese language newspaper Macao Daily, which means this year’s edition has received MOP9.2 million. About 120 to 130 exhibitors will participate in the Festival, of whom about 30 per cent are new participants this year, mainly from Malaysia, the event’s co-ordinating commission head Chan Chak Mo said. Each participant will receive MOP10,000 to cover operation costs, with application open until September 30. The event will take place from November 11 to 27 at Sai Van Lake Square, organised by the United Association of Food and Beverage Merchants of Macao. ‘Cherish Food’ is the theme for this year’s Food Festival. Free shuttle buses will run from the Border Gate to Sai Van Lake Square for the convenience of visitors to the event.
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