{"id":777009721,"date":"2023-09-29T06:49:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T09:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777009721"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:37:46","slug":"galaxy-to-work-on-revamp-of-lai-chi-vun-shipyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/galaxy-to-work-on-revamp-of-lai-chi-vun-shipyard","title":{"rendered":"Galaxy to work on revamp of Lai Chi Vun shipyard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Galaxy Entertainment Group will collaborate with Macau&#8217;s government to turn the Lai Chi Vun Shipyard into a hub for cultural and family entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Macau.-<strong> Galaxy Entertainment Group<\/strong> will work with Macau&#8217;s government on a project aimed at revitalising the historic <strong>Lai Chi Vun shipyard<\/strong>.\u00a0The aim is to create a centre for cultural and family entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement was made during a press conference held on Thursday (September 28). <strong>Leong Wai Man<\/strong>, the director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), said the project will take place in two phases. The first will focus on constructing an exhibition hall that will celebrate the history of the shipbuilding industry in the area and will incorporate art installations, spaces for performances and children&#8217;s playgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second phase will include a synthetic ice rink, an urban farm and bookshops and cafes. The decision to revitalise historic sites like the Lai Chi Vun Shipyard aligns with the government&#8217;s broader strategy to promote tourism and rejuvenate old neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent weeks, various local gaming operators have announced projects.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/mgm-china-to-help-revitalise-macaus-barra-district\" target=\"_blank\">MGM China Holdings<\/a>\u00a0is to work on the Barra district, Wynn Macau on Rua da Felicidade, Melco on nner Harbour&#8217;s Piers 23 and 25 and SJM on Avenida Almeida Ribeiro.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Galaxy Entertainment Group will collaborate with Macau&#8217;s government to turn the Lai Chi Vun Shipyard into a hub for cultural and family entertainment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":26454,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) is collaborating with the Macau government to transform the Lai Chi Vun Shipyard into a cultural and family entertainment hub. 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