Last week Pansy Ho, co-chairwoman and executive director of MGM China Holdings Ltd. unveiled a new 38-ton lion statue that will stand guard at the northern entrance of the firm’s new resort on Macau’s Cotai Strip. She also revealed the name of the new resort: “Mei Si Mei” in Chinese, which translates to “Beautiful Lion, Beautiful MGM.”
The gilded lion statue, MGM’s emblem, is 36 feet tall and wrapped in 32,000 sheets of 24-karat gold foil.
“This gold-gilded lion statue reveals our passion and dedication for MGM Cotai and its significance,” said Ho. “Our gratitude and appreciation goes to everyone who has contributed in bringing this statue to life over the last three years.
“With a prominent presence in Macau, the two properties of MGM each possesses distinctive characteristics strategically put in place to enhance the city’s diversified non-gaming offerings in broadening its economic diversification while positioning Macau as a world leisure and tourism destination,” she continued.
According to a news release from the U.S.-based gaming operator, the new golden statue “provides an iconic entrance to MGM Cotai” and serves as “a testament to MGM’s legacy in artistry and entertainment.”
MGM said the statue will become “an important landmark attraction to all visitors and a signature icon of Macau to greet visitors from around the globe.”
