Macao’s Local Cultural-cum-Creative ‘Galo’

“Galo-sorsorsorte” (“加路雞” in Chinese) is a mascot created by MOCO MOCO Creative Design Ltd. The cartoon character is designed to bring good luck and joy to Macao. Its Chinese name is partially derived from a transliteration of the Portuguese word “Galo”, which means “rooster”. Roosters are associated in Portuguese culture with good fortune. “Galo-sorsorsorte” is inspired by Chinese and Portuguese culture, combined with Macao-specific cultural elements. The head of the design company behind it hopes “Galo-sorsorsorte” can help promoting Macao’s cultural and creative industries – and the city’s blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultural characteristics – to local residents and to tourists.

The design of “Galo-sorsorsorte” includes a big heart-shaped pattern, symbolising love and justice. The goal is to spread love and joy among Macao people and visitors.

Since 2015, MOCO MOCO Creative Design Ltd. has been actively taking part in various types of events and activities in Macao to promote “Galo-sorsorsorte”, designing and producing different kinds of inflatable slides and bouncy play houses for children, themed around the mascot. In addition, the company has launched a number of cultural and creative products featuring “Galo-sorsorsorte”, including postcards, jigsaw puzzles, cuddly toy, coasters, key rings, pillows and other products.

Up-to-date Information on Economy and Trade

External merchandise trade totalled MOP65.04 billion from January to August 2019

The general unemployment rate for June-August 2019 was 1.8%

Visitor arrivals increased by 6.5% year-on-year in August 2019

The inflation rate was 2.83% in August 2019

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