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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), Wynn Resorts Macau, SJM Resorts, S.A., Sands China Ltd., MGM and Galaxy Entertainment Group, the “2026 Macao International Parade” will be held on 29 March (Sunday). Themed “The Maritime Silk Road as a bridge for cultural exchange”, this year’s Parade embodies the concept of “Love, Peace and Cultural Integration”, gathering performing groups from around the world and extraordinary local artists to sing and dance in dazzling costumes through bustling streets rich in cultural atmosphere, comprehensively showcasing the unique charm of Macao as an important node on the Maritime Silk Road and a vital window in Asia that brings world-class quality programmes.
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The Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) of the University of Macau (UM) held the Macao Humanities Forum, where Charles Sanft, professor of history at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, US, and guest professor in the Institute for Sinology at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in Germany, delivered a lecture titled ‘Land of Marvels: Twenty Poems about Dunhuang’. The lecture was well attended by students and faculty members.
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Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Macau Red Cross jointly organized a first aid seminar for the travel trade (the “seminar”) last year, which engaged many enthusiastic participants. This year, the two entities once again partner in organizing two seminars that equip tourism personnel with first aid skills and awareness. Their professional enrichment will enhance the city’s offer of safe and relaxing travel experiences, the destination’s profile and development as a world centre of tourism and leisure.
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To support China’s Arbor Day on 12 March, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) organised a tree planting activity at South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade. During the activity, distinguished guests, including Wong Sio Chak, Secretary for Administration and Justice, Chang Cheong, Chief of Office of the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Chao Wai Ieng, Chairman of the Administration Committee on Municipal Affairs of IAM, and Hui Lok Man, Chairwoman of the Consultative Committee on Municipal Affairs of IAM, joined hands with nearly 60 teachers and students from schools to plant saplings to beautify the coastal landscape of Macao, advocating the concept of “loving, growing, and caring for greenery”.
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The “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” (referred to as the “Fest”), organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), will be staged for ten days from 20 to 29 March. The Fest will bring together close to 40 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from around the world. The event consists of five major highlights with a new community venue for the first time. Igniting the synergy of “tourism + gastronomy”, the Fest will unleash Macao’s strengths as a platform and its vibrant dynamic as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, reinforcing the city’s status as a world centre of tourism and leisure. Creative Cities of Gastronomy from worldwide will be offered a facilitative platform for innovative preservation of gastronomic culture as well as exchange and learning, as all march towards the goals in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) recently received reports that several shops in Macao which mainly sold products to non-resident workers were suspected of providing illegal money exchange and remittance services to the public. The AMCM, with the assistance of the Judiciary Police, recently conducted investigations at six shops located at various areas of Macao. Initial investigations found that certain shops used overseas mobile wallets or bank accounts to illegally remit abroad foreign currencies converted from the MOP received from customers.
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In line with the theme of the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the “2026MIECF”), focusing on “Low‑carbon, Zero Waste Cities: Embarking on a Global Collaboration”, four themed matching sessions will be held during the exhibition period to provide an efficient business matching platform for domestic and overseas enterprises and institutions. These sessions aim to promote environmental technologies, green investment, and market co-operation, assisting Macao enterprises in “going global” and exploring new green business opportunities. Technology systems will also be introduced on site to enhance matching efficiency and assist enterprises in their transformation and exploration of new green business opportunities.
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The Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (hereinafter referred to as “Macao Union Medical Center”) recently organized a public health lecture themed “Stomach discomfort? It may not be a small problem” and “Warning signs before the onset of shingles! An essential lesson for people over 50.” The lecture was conducted by specialists from the gastroenterology and dermatology departments.
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