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“Celebration of Year of the Horse – Courtesy Living Celebration of 2026” activities
To welcome the Chinese New Year with the public, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will organise multiple “Celebration of Year of the Horse – Courtesy Living Celebration of 2026” activities in various locations in February. Calligraphers of Macao and award-winning students in the calligraphy competition will be invited to the activities to write fai chun on the spot as gifts for the public, and there will also be festive handicraft workshops. The public are welcome to visit the sites to receive fai chun in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
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IAM to organise multiple traditional festive activities in celebration of Chinese New Year
As the Year of the Horse is approaching, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will hold the Chinese New Year Market and set up the area for lighting firecrackers and the stalls selling incense and pinwheels to welcome and celebrate the Chinese New Year with the public and tourists. IAM appeals to participants of the activities to pay attention to the crowds on site, follow the instructions of on-site staff and observe order.
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FDCT Delegation Visits Key National Science and Technology Institutions Two International Science and Technology Conferences to Debut in Macao in Second Half of Year
From January 26 to 28, a delegation from the Science and Technology Development Fund (hereinafter referred to as “FDCT”) visited Beijing to meet with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China and other key national science and technology institutions. During the visit, the delegation presented the FDCT’s priorities for the year and reached a consensus on collaborative initiatives, successfully securing support for hosting two international science and technology conferences in Macao for the first time.
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CE: Portuguese- and English-language media able to share with the world stories about China and Macao SAR
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today called on the local Portuguese-language and English-language media to continue leveraging their unique advantages. These are: having a foothold in Macao; staying close to China; and interacting with the Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking public globally. This is in order to report on, and promote, Macao objectively, fairly, and attentively, sharing with the world positive stories about China and the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR).
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List of winners is unveiled for Student Drawing Contest, Photo Contest and AI Generative Art Contest of the 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO),the 33rdMacao International Fireworks Display Contestwas held with success in September and October 2025. Three outreach activities — the Student Drawing Contest, Photo Contest and AI Generative Art Contest, enjoyed great popularity with 2,635 entries in total from students, photography and AI creation enthusiasts. 104 award-winning works were selected for the first, second, third and merit awards in each category.
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Emergency Department of Macao Union Medical Center runs smoothly on its first day of providing 24-hour medical services
The Emergency Department of the Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (hereinafter referred to as “Macao Union Medical Center”) officially took over the previous Islands Emergency Station operated by the Conde de São Januário General Hospital at 10 am today (28 January) and launched services on the same day. While maintaining the original operational model, the Emergency Department will continue to provide 24-hour medical services to the public.
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Azerbaijan grants visa-free access to Macau SAR Passport holders starting from February 2 this year
The Identification Services Bureau has received a notification from the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the People’s Republic of China that, considering strategic partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the People’s Republic of China, in order to further expand the relations in economic, cultural, tourism and other spheres between the two countries, Azerbaijan will exempt the visa requirement for Macao SAR Passport holders from 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2027. Within this one-year period, Macao SAR Passport holders can visit the Republic of Azerbaijan up to 3 times without a visa, for a maximum stay of 30 days per entry. For details, please refer to the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the People’s Republic of China: https://beijing.mfa.gov.az/en.
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2026 Sands China Macao International 10K to be held on 15 March
Organized by the Sports Bureau, Sands China Ltd. and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM), the 2026 Sands China Macao International 10K will be held on 15 March. The Organizing Committee held a press conference today (28 January) to announce the event details and registration arrangements.
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