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Macau New Neighbourhood to Host Lantern Festival Event This Sunday Festive Activities and Prizes to Celebrate the Season

With the Lantern Festival approaching, the Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) in Hengqin will host the “Welcoming Prosperity Lantern Festival Celebration” on 1 March (Sunday), from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at Lotus Square in the New Neighbourhood. The event will feature Chinese New Year‑themed photo spots, game booths, handicraft workshops, and roving performances, along with over a thousand attractive prizes, inviting residents to celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome the Lantern Festival together. Admission is free, and members of the public are welcome to enjoy and experience the vibrant festive atmosphere at the MNN.


Macao Polytechnic University Students Win Awards at “The 2026 ASAF Asian Student Arts Festival International Music Competition”

Mr. Zong Xiaohuan and Ms. Cai Shiyi, students majoring in Vocal Performance at the Bachelor of Arts in Music Programme, Faculty of Arts and Design of Macao Polytechnic University, were awarded champion and third place respectively in the "Classical Vocal Open Group" in the 2026 ASAF Asian Student Arts Festival International Music Competition, bringing honour to MPU and Macao.



Statistical Data on Anti-illegal Worker Operations In January 2026

Concerning the Public Security Police Force’s operations and the Labour Affairs Bureau’s operations as well as various joint operations against illegal workers in January 2026, the figures are set out below:



【Spring Festival Golden Week】Daily average and single-day visitor arrivals both reach new heights in Macao

Different governmental entities, tourism businesses and community associations in Macao organized a diversity of festivities for residents and visitors during Chinese New Year, filling the city with joyful sparks. Meanwhile, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) worked with the departments concerned and travel trade in closer collaboration and communication to safeguard the quality of tourism services and reinforce Macao’s profile as an ideal leisure destination.


Mail Delivery Services in Portugal Return to Normal

The postal administration of Portugal has advised that mail delivery services previously affected by extreme weather conditions have now returned to normal.



Information on School Admissions for the Academic Year 2026/2027

Applications for admission of new students for the academic year 2026/2027 will commence on 1 March 2026. Those who seek school enrolment starting in September 2026 and fulfil the conditions for pursuing secondary, primary and pre-primary (non-first-time enrolment) education in Macao may visit the ‘A Guide to School Admission Information’ section on the Education and Youth Development Bureau website. There, they can access admission information, including grade levels open for admission, as well as links to individual school websites and application forms. Applicants are advised to read the admission regulations of their preferred schools in detail, prepare all necessary information well in advance, and submit their applications in the manner and within the application period specified by each school.



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