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The “Solidary Film Festival on National Security” (hereinafter referred to as the “Film Festival”), jointly organised by the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, will be held from 15 April to 10 May. Seven films centred on national security will be screened. A limited number of complimentary tickets will be distributed to the public three days prior to each screening on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) is pleased to announce that its series of teaching and learning activities related to Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) have been officially recognised by UNESCO as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The submitted activities have been selected for publication on UNESCO’s dedicated anniversary webpage, and UTM has received a formal letter of appreciation from UNESCO for its valuable contribution.
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Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO),the33^rdMacao International Fireworks Display Contest (“Fireworks Contest”)was held with success in September and October 2025. The prize-giving ceremony for the Fireworks Contest’s three outreach activities — theStudent Drawing Contest, Photo Contest and AI Generative Art Contest was held at the 14^thMacao International Travel (Industry) Expo today (12 April), conferring a total of 104 awards upon the winners. The prize-winning artworks carry on the impact of “tourism + events” and manifest the city’s vibrant appeal.
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Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) launches the “IP Licensing Program for Macao Tourism Mascot ‘Mak Mak’” (the “Program”) to accept applications from enterprises and community associations legally registered or established in the Macao Special Administrative Region. The categories include applications for commercial and non-commercial use. By granting the right of using the Macao SAR’s tourism mascot Mak Mak, the Office encourages entities to harness Mak Mak’s image to develop a diversity of products and experiences for branding Macao as a diverse destination. Their usage is set to elevate the brand’s influence and open up business opportunities, fostering the concerted development between “tourism + culture and creativity”.
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The 14^th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) will be held from 10 to 12 April at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has specially set up a “Macao Pavilion” in the event, themed “Mutual exchange and learning between the Chinese and Western civilisations”, to comprehensively showcase Macao’s unique cultural heritage, as well as large culture and creative events.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, met with the President of the Portuguese Parliament, Mr José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, at Government Headquarters in Macao on Friday (10 April). The two sides exchanged views on further deepening the friendly and cooperative relations between China and Portugal, as well as continuing to leverage Macao’s role as a bridge and link between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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