The 40th Walk for a Million, organized by the Charity Fund From the Readers of Macao Daily News, started at 10 am this morning near the Kun Iam Statue on Avenida Sun Yat-Sen. This year’s charity walk was held both online and on-site. Members of the City University of Macau (CityU), Rector Jun Liu, Vice Rector Ip Kuai Peng, Pro-Rector So Kam Hung, and Pro-Rector Chu Te Lin led nearly 500 students, faculty, and staff to participate in the walk. The event also received strong support from the University Council, with Vice Chairwoman Kong Fanqing and member Cintia Chan participating. The CityU Team held the university flag as they walked along Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Sai Van Lake Square (in front of the Macau Tower), then turned onto Avenida Doutor Stanley Ho, and continued onto Avenida da República and Rua de S. Tiago da Barra, where the A-Ma Temple was the final destination for the 4km charity walk. The participants also included directors from various faculties and departments.
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The event was filled with enthusiasm as students, faculty, and staff from various universities, companies, and organizations walked together. Along the way, flags were flying and there were performances of lion and dragon dances, as well as the sounds of drums and gongs. During the event, members of the Chinese orchestra and orchestra of the University Art Troupe brought the melodies of pipa and drums, saxophone solos, and other traditional folk music performances to cheer on the walking teams and showcase their talents through their active participation in charity.
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Rector Jun Liu emphasized that CityU is committed to “Serving Macao and Integrating into the Greater Bay Area” and actively participating in the Walk for a Million charity event. He encouraged students, faculty, and staff to take part in social services, cultivate a sense of social responsibility, and contribute to society. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Walk for a Million, and Rector Jun Liu was pleased to see CityU students and faculty actively participating with enthusiasm and orderliness, showcasing CityU’s ethos and positive image.
The Walk for a Million charity event is an annual charitable event in Macao, receiving widespread support from the community. People from all walks of life donate and participate, upholding the spirit of harmony and inclusiveness, and promoting the development of charitable causes.
Source: CityU Reporter
