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To strengthen the national consciousness of children and teenagers, enhance their cultural confidence, and deepen their understanding of the national spirit of the 56 ethnic groups of China in pursuit of peace, harmony and amity, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will launch two Chinese nation promotional activities for the youth in April as part of the Patriotic Sentiment series. The activities include the “2026 ‘Chinese Dream‧Ethnic Sentiment’ Children’s Creative Colouring Competition”, as well as the “Discovering the Northeast Ethnic Groups” touring exhibition and the “Cultural Exploration of 56 Ethnic Groups” thematic seminar for primary and secondary schools. Schools are welcome to participate in the activities.
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The citywide clean-up campaign driven by the city beautification and cleaning working group is going to launch a series of activities. Representatives from multiple government departments, associations and organisations will jointly take part in community and beach clean-up activities, inspect “three no’s” buildings for their hygiene issues, strengthen inspections of construction sites and food processing plants, and give environmental hygiene education in the community through roving exhibitions, consulting street kiosks and themed talks. It is hoped that various sectors will make a concerted effort to raise concern about city beautification and cleaning and collectively create a cleaner and more pleasant living environment.
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On 23 March 2026, a welcome ceremony for the fifth round of national team training in the Hotel Reception category of the 48th WorldSkills Competition was held at the WorldSkills Macao, China Comprehensive Training Base, located at Angsana Zhuhai Hengqin.
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According to data from the Statistics and Census Service, Macao hosted a record-breaking 1,861 MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events in 2025. Nearly half of these events were centred on the “1+4” industries, with high technology and big health the most notable growth, increasing by 48% and 32%, respectively. The number of participants and visitors at these industry-themed events also rose significantly, by 149% and 89%, respectively. These unprecedented figures underscore the close alignment of the MICE industry with the development strategy for an appropriately diversified economy. Through collaborative efforts and pro-active industry expansion, the events have injected substantial momentum into the advancement of major industries such as high technology and big health.
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The 2026 World Match Racing Tour – Macao Match Cup, organized by the Sports Bureau and Ursa Major Sailing Event Management, co-organized by the Marine and Water Bureau and the Macau Sailing Association, and held in partnership with the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT), completed its second day today (26 March). France’s Aurélien Pierroz and his Match Again by NET team top the overall standings after another impressive day of sailing action.
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Hosted by the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co‑operation Forum & Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the “2026MIECF”), is being held from today (26 March) for three consecutive days at the Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. This year’s edition, themed “Low‑carbon, Zero Waste Cities: Embarking on a Global Collaboration”, brings together government representatives, renowned environmental experts and scholars, Fortune Global 500 enterprises, international environmental organisations and leading environmental technology enterprises from 30 countries and regions. Nearly 30 thematic activities have been arranged with the aim of promoting international green co‑operation and industry matching, and of enhancing Macao’s role and influence in regional and international environmental co‑operation.
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A scholarly monograph on the eminent Portuguese literary figure Luís de Camões, titled Camões Poeta, Herói n’Os Lusíadas, was launched by the University of Macau (UM) in Lisbon. The publication further establishes the university’s role as a bridge for academic and cultural exchange between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, and highlights the historical ties between Macao and Portugal.
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On 25 March, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) held a sharing session on the spirit of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Sessions. The event invited Mr. José Chui Sai Peng, Deputy Head of the Macao delegation to the NPCand Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Macao SAR; Mr. Vong Hin Fai, Macao Deputy to the NPC and Member of the Committee for the Basic Law Committee of the Macao SAR under the Standing Committee of the NPC; and Ms. Fanny Vong Chuk Kwan, CPPCC Member and Rector of UTM as keynote speakers. The three guests engaged in in-depth exchanges on key topics such as the national 15^th Five-Year Plan and youth talent development, while encouraging faculty members and students to deeply grasp the spirit of the Two Sessions and actively integrate into national development. The sharing session attracted around 400 students, faculty and staff members who participated both online and offline, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
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Macao will once again be featured as the “International Favourite Destination” at the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair 2026, set to be held in April in Kuala Lumpur. The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will take advantage of the designation to showcase the destination’s diverse “tourism +” offerings and promote special travel products to attract more visitors from Malaysia, as part of the initiatives to consolidate the Southeast Asian market.
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