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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and co-organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Municipal Affairs Bureau, the “29^th Lusofonia Festival” will be held from 23 to 25 October at the Taipa Houses, further showcasing Macao’s charm of Sino-Lusophone cultural fusion. As part of the programme of this year’s Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries, the activity “Where Culture Flourishes, Happiness Happens – Traditional Music and Dance Performances in the Community” will also be held on 24 and 25 October, bringing culture and arts closer to the public through traditional music and dance performances.
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The 2^nd Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), organised by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, was held from 9 to 13 October. In order to further promote Macao’s performing arts to the world, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) of the Macao SAR Government specially organised multiple works from the programme “Commissioning Performing Arts Productions” to participate in the 2^nd HKPAX, presenting them to performing arts professionals from around the world and exploring opportunities for the development of Macao’s performing arts industry.
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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will organise Christmas Market 2026 in Tap Seac Square in Macao from 18 December 2026 to 2 January 2027 for the public to enjoy the joyful and festive atmosphere of Christmas. The market features 24 Christmas gift stalls and snack stalls. The operation license of 22 stalls will be open to tender application. Registration is accepted from 20 October to 3 November.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, met with the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Ms Shaikha Al Nuwais, on Thursday (15 October) at the Government Headquarters. Ms Al Nuwais, who has been attending the 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macao 2026, reviewed with Mr Sam the outcomes of their meeting in Madrid, Spain, in April this year. They exchanged views on further deepening practical cooperation between the two sides.
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In view of the compensatory rest day for the Chong Yeung Festival (Festival of Ancestors) on 19 October (Monday), the Macao Union Medical Center announces the following medical service arrangements during the period to facilitate people in need of consultation:
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In conjunction with the “31^st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair”, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau announces that Temporary Post Counters will be set up at the Cotai Expo of The Venetian Macao and the Philatelic Shop of the General Post Office during 21^st to 24^th October 2026 to provide commemorative postmark cancellation service for the “31^st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair”. Opening hours are as follows:
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To help the public better prepare theirmailpostingin advance, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) has announced the 2026 Christmas airmail latest dates of posting to various destinations at all postal offices and on CTT official website. Given that there will bea surge in mailposting demand ahead of Christmas, CTT urges the public to take note of the relevant latest dates of posting and post their items as early as possible to ensure items got delivered before the festive season.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026/2027 judicial year of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR), stated that the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the MSAR’s Third Five-Year Plan have laid out a blueprint and action plan for Macao to capitalise on national development opportunities, deepen reforms and foster innovative development.
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