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Macao International Book Fair 2019 A grand gathering of Chinese and Portuguese literature about gastronomy
In order to enhance the cultural exchange and collaboration between China and Portuguese-speaking countries to an unprecedented level, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government and the China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Corporation co-organize the “Macao International Book Fair 2019”, to be held from 4 to 7 July, at the Exhibition Hall A of The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel. The opening ceremony will be held on 4 July at 10:30am and the public is welcome to participate. The Macao International Book Fair, one of the highlights of the “2nd Encounter in Macao—Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”, is dedicated to the theme “A Taste of Macao”, and features a variety of diversified activities, including the “24th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards Ceremony”, seminars on publishing, exchange sessions, book launches and writers’ dialogues. Meanwhile, invited master chefs at home and abroad will offer live cooking demonstrations at the “Chef’s Kitchen”, allowing the audience to learn and experience culinary specialties.
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2nd “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” showcases multicultural charm and rich cultural and artistic exchange
The 2nd “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will be held in June and July, featuring six highlights, namely the Macao International Book Fair 2019, the “Traditional Chinese Strings and Fado” Concert by the Macao Chinese Orchestra, the China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival, the Annual Arts Exhibition between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, Traditional Music and Dance Performance from China and Portuguese-speaking Countries and “A Cherished Memory from 1999 ― Archives Exhibition in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Return of Macao to the Motherland”.
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UM and CEM co-organise Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering Programme
A graduation ceremony for participants of the one-year Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering Programme, jointly offered by the University of Macau (UM) and Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM), was held on 5 June 2019. At the ceremony, diplomas were awarded to 14 graduates.
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Macao Joins Again to Promote Sustainable Gastronomy Day With Video Showcasing Local Industry’s Sustainable Development Efforts
Macao joins the rest of the world for the second year in a row to promote the Sustainable Gastronomy Day on 18 June. Through different channels, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) shares with residents and visitors the sustainable practices and creative culinary techniques employed by food and beverage sector in Macao, as well as promotes Macao’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and encourages industry operators to carry on Macao’s culinary heritage with creativity as they join hands in contributing to the sustainable development of Macao’s tourism industry and the world.
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30th Macao Arts Festival concluded successfully
The 30th Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), came to its conclusion on 2 June successfully, presenting 22 excellent performances and art exhibitions as well as outreach activities, in a total of nearly 100 events, earning an enthusiastic response from local and overseas audience. The overall ticketing rate reached nearly 86%.
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