20th October, 2004 Hong Kong and Macau

Macau has always stood out as a popular destination within the Pearl River Delta. Its unique cultural background and entertainment elements coupled with its accessibility through an intricate network of land and sea transportation renders it the perfect short-haul getaway destination for tourists from Southern China. This autumn, Macau will be hit with an unprecedented heat wave, as 3 international motor sports events cross-over with the Latin America Fiesta at Macau Tower, proudly organized and sponsored by MGTO, GRULAC, TurboJET and Macau Tower.

Three Highly anticipated international Motor sports Events
Co-organized by the Macau Sports Development Board, Macau Government Tourist Office and China-Macau Autosports Club, the FIM-UAM Asian Motocross Championships Macau and the 2004 Asian Karting Open Championship will be held over the weekends of October 30-31 and November 13-14, marking a perfect prelude to the 51st Grand Prix Championship which is to take place the following weekend of November 20-21. The three international events are attracting world-class racers from across the globe to compete for the honor, and millions of motor sports fans will be swarming to the tracks to experience the vibe of roaring engines and witness the charisma of world racing champions.

Motorsport Festival crossing over with Latin America Fiesta 2004
In September, Macau Tower achieved unprecedented success with its Firework Festival held in parallel with the 16th Macau International Firework Display Contest. The event attracted thousands of visitors from Hong Kong and Macau, and a dramatic 300% increase in visitor count has been recorded compared with the same event held last year. Following this success, we are introducing the Motor Sports x Latin America Fiesta this autumn to complement the immaculately exhilarating Motorsports Festival.

Voted by free-walkers as "the most popular destination in Macau" within the "Macau Welcomes You" campaign held this summer, Macau Tower won the heart of all voters with its captivating scenery, seven top quality restaurants offering the largest selection of gourmets and nine innovative adventure activities created by AJ Hackett which offer enormous fun and excitement. To complement the overwhelming exhilaration of the Motorsports Festival, Macau Tower is joining hands with Macau Government Tourist Office, TurboJET and the eight countries under GRULAC to extend a carnival of fun at the "Latin America Fiesta 2004" over the period of October 30, 2004 to November 21, 2004. Macau will be really on fire this autumn!

Embrace Red-Hot Latin American Culture
Latin America Fiesta is ready to fill Macau Tower with the splendid sounds, tempting gourmets and colorful culture that the Latin American heritage is famous for. Latin America Fiesta will feature an ensemble of national treasure displays, art exhibitions, music and dance performances as well as exotic gourmets from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. A visual gallery titled "Under the Same Sun", featuring the following invaluable displays will be exhibited over the period October 30, 2004 to November 21, 2004 at Macau Tower.

-	Mexican master in contemporary abstractionism, Luis Palacios Kaim, will present his renowned "Eurydice" sculpture and photography exhibition which is based on the Greek mythology Orfeo and Euridice.
-	Hong Kong photographer Lee Kin Hin's unique collection "Latin American Journey"
-	Columbian Exhibition "Objeto Colombia: The Andes" displaying cultural-rich handicrafts from the Pacific coast.
-	Venezuelan Tradition, lifestyle handicraft exhibition
-	Festivals and Masks, a spectacular display of ritual and festivity replica masks used in Mexican celebrations
-	Made in Argentina, a reflection of Argentinean culture, during both its native and colonial periods, through a myriad of everyday objects.

For four consecutive Saturdays (October 30, November 6, November 13 and November 20), Macau Tower will be extending a "High Rev Sizzling Latin American BBQ" along the outdoor boardwalk. The air will be filled with tantalizing flavors from the grill as well as authentic Latin dishes inspired by globally renowned chefs Luis Porras. Impressionable Latin food fills the menu including favorites such as the Guacamole, Ceviche de Pescado, Antichucho, Pescado Sarandeado, Carne Asada en Cerveza and Arroz al Cilantro.

Apart from the exotic gourmets, guests will be revved up in Latin-themed on-stage performances over the four weekend evenings with electrifying Salsa, red hot Samba, and rhythmic Brazilian dances. Our guests may enjoy a glass of Mojito or Caipirinha while dancing to their hearts content under the pulse-throbbing performance of the world famous Columbian musicians "D'Yare Group". In addition, on November 13, the sky will be sparked up with firework displays extended by Motorsports Festival, a truly animated carnival for an extraordinary evening one can never forget.

China Travel Services, Shun Tak Travel, TurboJET and METCard in alliance again to offer irresistible privileges
In order to encourage more guests to experience the captivating aura of Macau, China Travel Services, Shun Tak Travel, TurboJET and METCard are once again extending special offers in parallel with international events. TurboJET is the strongest fleet high speed passenger ferries in Asia, and possesses over forty years of invaluable experience in the management and operation of commercial shipping services. TurboJET connects major cities within the Pearl River Delta, and its Hong Kong-Macau route operates round-the-clock service to provide ultimate speed, comfort and smoothness to passengers. Departing every fifteen minutes (during peak hours) from the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan Shun Tak Centre, TurboJET offers approximately one hundred sixty crossings per day.

With over forty outlets in Hong Kong, China Travel Services (HK) extends professional and holistic travel services. Shun Tak Travel Services, expert in Macau travel, is working alongside with CTS (HK) to devise impeccable packages to tourists in light of the Motorsport Festival. Customers may visit any of CTS outlets or ST-Travel in Shun Tak Centre to plan for this internationally acclaimed event.

METCard, the all-in-one privilege card bringing together numerous unbeatable discounts and offers in Macau, is also in full support of the event. METCard is a digital bonus membership card and members are entitled to fabulous privileges at over a hundred outlets in Macau. Upon spending at these outlets, members will accumulate bonus points redeemable for cash vouchers or complimentary gifts such as TurboJET tickets. Patrons of TurboJET tickets or the following travel packages can apply for METCard free-of-charge, and $500 worth of welcoming gifts are awaiting successful applicants, including entertainment and retail vouchers that will double the fun every time guests visit Macau.

"Latin America Fiesta 2004" Travel Privileges:
"Latin America Fiesta 2004" Hotel Packages:

-	Return Economy tickets on TurboJET (not including $39 departure tax)
-	1 night hotel accommodation (half room)
-	"High Rev Sizzling Latin American BBQ Dinner"
-	" October 30-31 FIM-UAM Asian Motocross Championships Macau admission; or November 13-14 2004 Asian Karting Open Championship admission;
-	Free Hotel Shuttle services
-	$500 worth of METCard Welcome Gifts

Starting at $689/ person

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To experience a mesmerizing "Latin America Fiesta 2004", please contact the following travel agencies:

China Travel Services (HK) Ltd.	2851 1700
Shun Tak Travel Services Ltd.	2283 2121

Press Enquiries:

Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.
Janet Tong- PR and Communication Manager
Tel: +852 2859 4823

Relevant websites:

Macau Government Tourist Office	www.macautourism.gov.mo
Macau Tower	www.macautower.com.mo
TurboJET	www.turbojet.com
TurboJET Sea Express	www.turbojetseaexpress.com
China Travel Services (HK)	www.ctshk.com
Shun Tak Travel	www.shuntaktravel.com
MET Card	www.metcard.com.mo