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The 29^th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest (“the Contest”) will be staged above the sea area in front of the Macau Tower on 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th and 23^rd September and 1^st October. The event will line up ten internationally-renowned teams ready to light up the night sky with spectacular fireworks orchestrated to music and laser effects, promising a range of stunning multimedia pyrotechnic shows for the audience. The Fireworks Carnival will be held concurrently as a side event that brings together vibrant performances, tasty delicacies and fun games beneath the fireworks. Through the above, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) aspires to weave various fascinating elements into an array of wonderful and memorable fireworks evenings for residents and visitors.
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Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macau Artist Society, the “Collective Exhibition by Three Friends” and the “Solo Exhibition by Choi Sou Hong” will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 1 August, at 6:30pm, at the Lakeside Gallery - Rooms S1 and S2 in the Anim’Arte NAM VAN.
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Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macau Artist Society, the “Collective Exhibition by Three Friends” and the “Solo Exhibition by Choi Sou Hong” will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 1 August, at 6:30pm, at the Lakeside Gallery - Rooms S1 and S2 in the Anim’Arte NAM VAN.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that both the unemployment rate (2.0%) and the underemployment rate (0.4%) for April-June 2017 remained stable as in the previous period (March-May 2017). The unemployment rate of local residents was 2.7%, up by 0.1 percentage point.
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Co-organized by the Macao Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of Guangdong Province and the Create Hong Kong, the “2017 Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Film Production Investment and Trade Fair” (hereinafter referred to as “the Investment Fair”) has been concluded successfully. This edition of the Investment Fair counted with the participation of producers of 26 film projects and 70 investors. The Investment Fair provides a platform for exchange and cooperation for film producers and investors from the three regions, facilitating pairing services, investment, shooting and development opportunities of the small and medium-sized film projects.
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The Forum on Chain and Franchise Business Opportunities of International Brands (the “Forum”), one of the key activities of the Macao Franchise Expo 2017, will take place at 4:30 p.m on July 28, at the Naples Room of the Venetian Macau. Li Ning, known as the “Prince of Gymnastics”, founder and chairman of the board of directors of Li Ning’s Brand, and also Macao´s “Conference Ambassador”, will be the keynote speaker. He will share on how his business is using Big Data to enhance performance. Also, for the first time, the Forum will be webcasted live, to make the event accessible for more people.
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“Brand Expansion Continues - Business Opportunities to be Seized” – The Macao Franchise Expo 2017 (2017MFE) will be held from 28 to 30 July in Exhibition Hall ‘A’ of The Venetian Macao. The latest MFE has attracted – as have previous years – more than 100 international brands. This year’s MFE, serving as an important platform to promote franchise and retail chain business co-operation, will offer multiple activities and services to participants, including forums, business matching opportunities and experience sharing sessions. These activities will give exhibitors and participants the chance to interact and exchange information. This year, the organisers have prepared a “Startup Launchpad” Day and will be launching a “Gourmet Avenue” to give visitors the opportunity to taste delicacies from Macao manufacturers.
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“Brand Expansion Continues - Business Opportunities to be Seized” – The Macao Franchise Expo 2017 (2017MFE) will be held from 28 to 30 July in Exhibition Hall ‘A’ of The Venetian Macao. The latest MFE has attracted – as have previous years – more than 100 international brands. This year’s MFE, serving as an important platform to promote franchise and retail chain business co-operation, will offer multiple activities and services to participants, including forums, business matching opportunities and experience sharing sessions. These activities will give exhibitors and participants the chance to interact and exchange information. This year, the organisers have prepared a “Startup Launchpad” Day and will be launching a “Gourmet Avenue” to give visitors the opportunity to taste delicacies from Macao manufacturers.
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Jointly organised by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, ‘Guangdong and Macao Branded Product Fair 2017’ (GMBPF 2017) is scheduled to take place at the Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall B, The Venetian Macao, from 28-30July. This year, the GMBPF will continue to be held as a carnival-style event embracing trade, cultural exchanges, shopping, leisure and entertainment, offering merchants and consumers a variety of quality products from Guangdong and Macao, while creating more opportunities for the development of trade and brands of the participating enterprises. With the new Myanmar Products Exhibition & Sales Area being introduced this year, the exhibition will bring in more quality products from the countries along the ‘Belt and Road’ and further strengthen trade and economic co-operation between Guangdong and Macao.
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The 29^th Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), will be held next year in May. In order to promote the development of local arts, IC invites all registered local associations and individuals to submit proposals of local performances until 31 July (Monday). The selected works will be included in next year’s MAF programme.
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