Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) presented the initiative “Take Selfies to Win Prizes” for tourists to join under the project “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities – Walking Tour Routes” in June. The second round of lucky draw took place today (5 October) for the part “Upload Selfies to enter the Lucky Draw”.

MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Deputy Directors Cecilia Tse and Cheng Wai Tong were present at the lucky draw and drew out the names of 11 lucky winners who are tourists from the following countries and regions, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China and Thailand. The prizes include tablets (10 winners) and economy-class roundtrip tickets for two (one winner).

Since the activity “Take Selfies to Win Prizes” was launched on 12 June, a total of 15,070 users have downloaded the “Step Out, Macau” mobile App. During the period from 12 June to 4 October, some 967 visitors uploaded selfies to enter the lucky draw. The participants came from the following countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, Korea, the United Kingdom and so forth. Most of the visitors took selfies at attractions along the three tour routes namely “Bygone Days of Taipa Village”, “Footsteps into the Historic Centre” and “The Marriage of East and West in St. Anthony’s Parish”.

Following the launch of stamp collection fun last June, the Tourist Office launched another prize-winning activity named “Take Selfies to Win Prizes” under the project “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities – Walking Tour Routes” in mid June this year. The activity comes with two parts – “Show Selfies for Souvenir” and “Upload Selfies to enter the Lucky Draw”, with three rounds of lucky draw in total for the latter. The third round of lucky draw is scheduled on 1 December.

The activity “Take Selfies to Win Prizes” is held from 12 June until 30 November this year to encourage locals and visitors to explore the hidden gems of local neighborhoods. The activity aims also to promote community and smart tourism. During the abovementioned period, locals and visitors can redeem souvenirs with their selfies in the activity “Show Selfies for Souvenir”.

Visitors can also enter the lucky draw by uploading selfies and sharing about their trip experience in Macau on the “Step out, Macau” mobile App.

Residents and visitors can download the free App “Step Out, Macau” from App Store or Google Play. For details, please visit MGTO’s website http://www.macautourism.gov.mo or dial Tourism Hotline (853) 2833 3000 to make an enquiry.