{"id":2300,"date":"2016-06-22T09:01:20","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T08:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.ift.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=2300"},"modified":"2017-06-19T12:12:57","modified_gmt":"2017-06-19T11:12:57","slug":"ift-cafe-adds-new-flavour-to-nam-van-lake-waterfront","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/ift-cafe-adds-new-flavour-to-nam-van-lake-waterfront\/","title":{"rendered":"IFT Caf\u00e9 adds new flavour to Nam Van Lake waterfront"},"content":{"rendered":"\u4e2d\u6587\u6458\u8981 \/ Summary in Chinese<\/span>\n

The trademark flavours of IFT\u2019s culinary delicacies are now available on the waterfront of Nam Van Lake. Since June, the Institute has been running a caf\u00e9 there, on a temporary basis. It is part of an effort by the Macao SAR Government to revitalise the Nam Van Lake area and turn it into a new leisure and tourism hub.<\/p>\n

The revitalised waterfront includes recreational facilities, shops selling cultural and creative products, a book market, and a weekend craft market. The area will additionally have regular outdoor performances. At the lake, pedal boats are also available for visitors to enjoy.<\/p>\n

The new IFT Caf\u00e9 not only serves IFT\u2019s famously appetising food; but it also provides training to IFT students. The outlet additionally operates as a venue to promote culture, and will regularly host exhibitions featuring local artwork, says Executive Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage at IFT, Mr. David Wong.<\/p>\n

Visual artist Mr. Fortes Pakeong Sequeira was the first to have his work featured on the Caf\u00e9\u2019s walls.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople can come, have a quick coffee and a quick bite, and even a glass of wine if they want,\u201d explains Mr. Wong.<\/p>\n

Other Government bodies involved in the overall revitalisation project for the area \u2013 a zone that has been named \u2018Anim\u2019Arte Nam Van\u2019 \u2013 include: the Cultural Affairs Bureau; the Sports Bureau; and the Macao Government Tourism Office. The project has a budget of MOP4 million.<\/p>\n

Facelift for Nam Van <\/strong><\/p>\n

IFT President Dr. Fanny Vong says: \u201cFor IFT, we are honoured to be part of this [Nam Van] project. We are running temporarily this Caf\u00e9 to help kick off the project: later on, most of the venues in the whole site will be handed over to private entities through an open bidding process.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the time IFT is temporarily managing the Caf\u00e9, it will provide a lot of opportunities for our students to practise: we have a kitchen area, and we have the culture and arts part [at the Caf\u00e9 seating area]. As IFT also offers courses related to cultural and creative industries, this is a win-win for us,\u201d Dr. Vong states. <\/p>\n

She adds: \u201cWe run this place temporarily to kick off the whole project, and at the same time it also gives students a picture of how to conceptualise a tourism idea and then to bring it to fruition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite being away from the IFT Main Campus at Mong-H\u00e1 Hill, the IFT Caf\u00e9 \u201cupholds very high standards\u201d \u2013 similar to those at its sister venue, the IFT Educational Restaurant \u2013 explains Dr. Vong. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe difference is that at the IFT Main Campus, students have equipment ready, and [have] the entire team of staff and teachers that can be approached to ask questions,\u201d she says. \u201cHere [at Nam Van], there may be last-minute issues that students haven\u2019t thought about. This is good learning practice for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

The temporary operation of the IFT Caf\u00e9 will last for about \u201c6 to 9 months\u201d, according to the IFT President. \u201cI believe after the shops are handed over to private entities, the shop concessionaires will still be able to engage IFT students, namely for internships,\u201d notes Dr. Vong.<\/p>\n

The facelift of the Nam Van Lake area was one of the tourism development projects outlined in the Government\u2019s Policy Address for 2016.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope that after half a year of operation, we will be able to see whether the project is successful,\u201d Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Dr. Alexis Tam Chon Weng, told reporters during the official launch of Anime\u2019Arte Nam Van.<\/p>\n

He added that, in the future, the Government could extend the concept to the neighbouring Sai Van Lake area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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