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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the “2026 Macao International Parade” (hereinafter referred to as “Parade”) will be held on 29 March 2026 (Sunday). IC is now inviting all registered local associations, schools, small and medium enterprises (hereinafter referred to as “SMEs”) to submit proposals from today until 25 January, at 5:30pm. All interested local groups and SMEs are welcome to participate.
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Students from the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) have successfully concluded a series of hands-on industry projects, translating academic theory into tangible support for local cultural preservation and business innovation. Designed and led by Dr. Fernando Lourenço, Assistant Professor at UTM, these initiatives underscore the University’s commitment to experiential learning and community partnership.
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Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) partners with the Hong Kong-Macao bus service operator to launch the special offer of free direct coach tickets from the restricted area of Hong Kong International Airport to Macao for international visitors (from beyond the Greater China region) who arrive in Hong Kong. Starting from tomorrow (20 January), the special offer aims to attract more international visitors for an extended journey to Macao, to expand international visitor markets.
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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 December 2025, the figures are set out below:
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, chaired a meeting to convey President Xi Jinping’s appraisal of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government’s work over the past year, and to summarise administrative achievements, identify deficiencies, drive improvements, implement President Xi’s important instructions, and ensure better deployment of administrative work for 2026.
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In order to strengthen the international exchange on heritage preservation and restoration techniques, enhance the public understanding of heritage restoration, and promote education and safeguarding of cultural heritage, the “Centre for the Preservation and Transmission of the Cultural Heritage of the Palace Museum in Macao” (hereinafter referred to as the “Centre”), under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will host the “Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation and Restoration” on 25 January (Sunday), at the Auditorium of the Macao Museum of Art. . Experts from the Palace Museum, heritage restoration specialists from Australia and Greece, as well as scholars from local higher education institutions have been invited to share their technical knowledge and their case-study experiences in heritage preservation. Interested parties are welcome to register for their intended attendance through the Macao One Account from 17 January onwards.
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The University of Macau (UM) held the opening ceremony of the ‘Macao Training Programme for Primary and Secondary School Principals and Teachers from Mainland’. Principals and lead teachers from multiple provinces and municipalities across the Chinese mainland gathered in Macao to take part in a two-week professional training and exchange programme.
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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), co-organised by the School of Intermedia Art of the China Academy of Art and implemented by the Macao Museum of Art (MAM), the exhibition Helena Almeida: I Am Here – Presence and Resonance is set to open on Friday, 23 January at 6:30 pm, at MAM, featuring nearly 42 sets comprising 190 original works by the esteemed Portuguese contemporary artist Helena Almeida (1934-2018) , along with 14 sets of Almeida-inspired works created by artists from Mainland China and Macao. Members of the public are cordially invited to visit and appreciate the exhibition.
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