Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, and guests officiate at the opening ceremony of the exhibition in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of victory of the Chinese people’s resistance against Japanese aggression and world anti-Fascist war.
The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, said today that the 70th anniversary of victory of the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and world anti-Fascist war exhibition could help people to memorise the history and treasure peace. Mr Chui said at the opening ceremony which took place at the Handover Gifts Museum of Macao that he hoped the exhibition could help the people, especially the younger generation, to memorise the history, honour the martyrs, cherish peace, create a better future, and uphold a peaceful development. The relics, documents and photos on displace showed the support from Macao people during the war, said Mr Chui. At that time, a number of anti-Japanese groups were established to concert efforts for national salvation and the support of refugee influx, which demonstrated a distinctive patriotic sentiments and a noble humanitarian spirit. He urged the people continue to close ranks and to seize opportunities for adequate economic diversification especially when Macao was experiencing economic consolidation. Pushing forward the establishment of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiative and the integration with Guangdong and other areas could further enhance competitiveness of the city and livelihood of the people. In his opening speech, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, Mr Li Gang, expressed his utmost gratitude to Macao’s people who had sacrificed and contribute in the anti-Japanese war and urged Macao people to continue to stay united in the development of the country and Macao. The opening ceremony was officiated by Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee, Mr Ho Hau Wah; Deputy Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the Macao SAR, Mr Cai Siping; Director of the Politic Department of the People Liberation Army Macao Garrison, Mr Zhang Jian. It was attended by about 100 government officials, representatives of the Central Government agencies stationed in Macao and people from all walks of life. The guests were presented revolutionary songs performance by the choir of the Women’s General Association of Macau and details of showpieces by Director of the Government Information Bureau Mr Chan Chi Ping and President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau Mr Ung Vai Meng. The exhibition, which will run until 4 October, showcases about 210 photos and about 80 relics of the war, displaying a closer look of the history, Macao people’s wartime life and anti-war sentiment in Macao at the time. There will be guided tours provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau from 5 to 30 September.