CESL Asia, in collaboration with the Macau Youth Art Association and like-minded partners, is proud to launch the “CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative: Kid’s Drawing Contest” for the seventh consecutive year.
Macau students aged 8 to 14 are invited to submit their artworks from June 22 until August 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Under this year’s theme, “Garden Our City”, the competition encourages young minds to take an active interest in the future of their community. Participants are challenged to reimagine Macau’s existing leisure areas, exploring both current limitations and future possibilities.
Entries are also encouraged to reflect Macau’s distinctive local climatic characteristics, integrating regional environmental features into urban greening and city design concepts to deliver more grounded, creative and contextually relevant artwork.
Through artistic expression, the participants are invited to integrate six key thematic elements into their entries: City Gardening; Urban Parks & Green Zones; AI Smart Environmental Care; Low-carbon City Life; Urban Space Renewal; and Better Quality of Life.
Mr. António Trindade, President and CEO of CESL Asia, highlighted the deeper purpose behind this year’s competition, emphasizing the role of young people in shaping the city’s future.
“The younger generation is a key driving force for Macau’s future. Through artistic creation, we aim to inspire them to focus on urban development and environmental sustainability, while encouraging them to express their vision of an ideal city.”
It is hoped that this initiative will foster a stronger sense of social engagement and civic involvement from an early age, in collaboration with family members, schools, the community, and friends, bringing new ideas and positive energy to the community’s growth, while providing a dynamic platform where children’s artistic talents can flourish and all creative ideas can shine throughout society.
The success of the Kid’s Drawing Contest is made possible with the generous support of employees, the community, and business partners.
CESL Asia extends its heartfelt gratitude to all supporting entities, particularly the esteemed judging panel, which includes IPOR – Instituto Português do Oriente, the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, Macau Professional Services, Limited, and the University of Saint Joseph.
Additional support comes from prize sponsor McDonald’s Macau, as well as media partners Jornal Tribuna de Macau, Macau Daily Times, and Plataforma, whose continued collaboration helps amplify the contest’s reach and impact across the community.
For more information about the contest, including details on awards and prizes, please call 8394 2236 or visit the CESL Asia Facebook page.
For over two decades, the CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative (CSII) has been contributing to the sustainable social and economic development of Macau through active annual programs that encourage education, inclusion, sustainability, healthy lifestyles, and innovation.
Community care remains a core value of CESL Asia, with the company committed to contributing to social well-being, fostering a more inclusive and livable community, and creating a positive and lasting impact through continued support of meaningful initiatives.
CESL Asia was founded in Macau in 1987 and has since become a leading player in the economic and social development of the region.
With more than 400 innovative and passionate employees, the company has grown into much more than a business, it has become a force for positive change.
Through its subsidiaries, MPS and FOCUS, CESL Asia has pioneered sustainable infrastructure development and operates some of the most crucial public and private infrastructures in the region.
