20th September, 2005 Macau

In the tradition of continually bringing its visitors novelty and excitement, the Macau Tower, following the launch of the SkyJump, which is now bidding for entering into the Guinness Book of Records, is honored to present Twin Tigers Display from September 30, 2005 to March 31, 2006. Two precious white tiger cubs from the PanYu XiangJiang Safari Park in Guangzhou are appointed Ambassadors-in-Residence and their 6-months' stay at the Macau Tower is to advance public awareness of animal conservation. This seeing-is-believing attraction, while complementing its adventure, dining and entertainment facilities, is an unprecedented edutainment event that shows Macau Tower's creativity at work.

 

Precious Tiger Cubs receive noble Hospitality
As a result of months-long discussions between Macau Tower and PanYu XiangJiang Safari Park, together with the support and approval from The Endangered Species Import and Export Management Office of the People's Republic of China and State Forestry Administration of China, two 6-months' old white tiger cubs have been granted the Permit/Certificate for Import/Export & Re-export by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora for their visit to Macau this September. According to the rules and regulations provided by PanYu XiangJiang Safari Park, Macau Tower has been working on the design and construction of the tigers' jungle-themed home as well as all daily arrangements. Accompanying the cubs to arrive at Macau Tower will be zoo rangers and veterans.

 

A specimen highly respected in Chinese Culture
White Tigers are magnificent creatures of spectacular beauty. It is one of the most endangered species in the world with an estimated 500 in existence. White tigers are not found in the wild nowadays and can only be seen in zoos. There are approximately 200 snowy tigers in China and they are all officially protected. Back in the Han Dynasty, they were honored as sacred animals that only appeared as an emblem of an emperor's merit. To ancient Chinese, the intelligent white tiger, together with green dragon, red bird and black reptile, formed the celebrated "phenomenal four", with white tiger revered as the god of the West.

The twin cubs' residence in Macau Tower is more than taking the traditional belief to the modern world, complementing the city's roaring economic developments. In the effort to advocate the protection of such divine animal, the cubs are charged with the mission of advocating animal protection. Visitors to Macau Tower are encouraged to play a role in supporting this goodwill as part of the revenue generated from admission ticket sales during the tigers' 6-months residence will be donated to PanYu XiangJiang Safari Park for research funding purpose.

 

White Tiger Cubs sets off on an Ultimate Sea Journey with TurboJET
TurboJET has always been an important player in promoting Macau tourism. In light of this extraordinary occasion, TurboJET is arranging a special chartered vessel in the afternoon of September 26, 2005, to transport the pair of lovely ambassadors from Shenzhen FuYong Terminal to Macau. On board the strongest fleet of high-speed vessels connecting the Pearl River Delta, the twin tigers will arrive in Macau within an hours' journey and officially begin its 6-months' long friendly visit. In order to encourage visitors to experience for themselves the charisma of these magnificent cubs, TurboJET will be extending special travel discounts in the upcoming months with details to follow.

 

Macau Tower invites citizens' participation in Naming of the Twin Tigers
The twin tigers' residence is a highly-anticipated event that the Macau Tower would love to share with all visitors. The Tower is now extending invitation to all visitors for their valuable contribution to the naming of the two white tigers. Interested individuals please visit www.macautower.com.mo starting September 30 for information and downloading of entry form. Participants should send the two tiger names with personal details including name, telephone number, address and ID number on or before 6:00pm, October 31 (Monday) to Ms Tchang, Marketing Department, Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre. Submission can be sent online, by fax to 968 325 or via mail to Macau Tower. PanYu XiangJiang Safari Park and Macau Tower will jointly select the best names for the lovely ambassadors, and result of the contest will be announced on November 8, 2005. Winning participant will be receive MOP$1,000 Macau Tower Cash Certificate plus admission to PanYu XiangJiang Safari Park plus 1-night accommodation for two - a chance to visit the home of the white tigers in person.

 

About Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre
The Macau Tower is the 10th tallest freestanding tower in the world. The 338-metre Tower anchoring four public levels of outlets includes a revolving restaurant, a lounge, a double-height Observation Lounge and an Outdoor Observation Deck. The Convention & Entertainment Centre houses world-class meeting and exhibition facilities. The Macau Tower, managed and operated by Shun Tak Holdings Limited, was inaugurated in December 2001.

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Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.
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