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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the 21^st Macao City Fringe Festival was held successfully from 12 to 23 January, presenting a total of 20 extraordinary programmes and 14 outreach activities during 12 consecutive days and embarking on an exceptional journey of art amid the pandemic. The Fringe Festival hosted the programmes in several neighbourhoods across Macao, injecting artistic vitality into every corner of the city and offering a platform for art practitioners and the general public to showcase their creativity and talent.
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The Year of the Tiger will lead to a new journey. Macao must stand tall and gaze far ahead, devoting united and diligent effort to making use of fresh opportunities arising from the country’s overall development, and promoting further Macao’s unique strengths.
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The Consumer Council will provide special service from 1 to 3 February to consumers, 24-hour recording service will be available for hotline 89889315, complaints and enquiries may also be submitted through “Consumer Online” platform. The Council will follow up on cases and respond timely, assistance will be given to consumers if necessary.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise export amounted to MOP1.03 billion in December 2021, down by 15.0% year-on-year. Value of re-exports (MOP849 million) fell by 18.6%, with that of cosmetic & skincare products and Articles for casino falling by 69.4% and 56.0% respectively. Yet, value of domestic exports (MOP180 million) grew by 7.7%, with that of Pharmaceutical products & organic chemicals rising by 44.4%. Meanwhile, total merchandise import went up by 22.2% year-on-year to MOP14.68 billion; imports of Electronic components, Gold jewellery and Mobile phones surged by 127.2%, 81.3% and 34.9% respectively, whereas imports of Construction materials and Motor cars & motorcycles dropped by 16.3% and 4.2% respectively. Merchandise trade deficit in December 2021 totalled MOP13.65 billion.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, will visit Beijing from 3 to 5 February, having received an invitation to attend the opening ceremony – to be held in the evening on 4 February – of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. The ceremony will be at the National Stadium, also known as the 'Bird's Nest’.
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Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will organize Chinese New Year festivities including the Golden Dragon Parade on the 1st and 2nd day of Lunar New Year (1 and 2 February). The God of Fortune, the three Gods of Happiness, Prosperity and Longevity, Entourage Boy and Girl, the Chinese Zodiac Mascot of the Tiger and other legendary figures will distribute golden ingots at different locations while Macao Tourism Mascot MAK MAK will warmly greet all. Dance performances will be arranged at designated locations to further enliven the city with festive vibes, conveying warm wishes to Macao residents and visitors in the Spring Festival.
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Health quarantine requirements for inbound travellers of different identities.
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Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) attaches great importance to residents’ and association’s comments regarding the construction works for temporary and home-swap housing units on Lot P in Areia Preta, and apologises for any inconvenience caused.
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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has carried out reorganisation and improvement works of the two children’s playgrounds in Iao Hon Market Park, adding novel play facilities and expanding the area of the playgrounds. With the works completed and accepted, the children’s playgrounds will be reopened tomorrow (January 29).
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