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UM hosts summer camp to offer academic and cultural experience in Macao
MACAU, July 31 - The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) at the University of Macau (UM) hosted the FSS Summer Camp for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The camp provided outstanding students from a number of leading universities with an...

“Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale” held in Guangzhou after Beijing leg
MACAU, July 31 - Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and the Secretariat for Social Affairs and...
Members of Peking University’s Yuanpei College visit UM Cheng Yu Tung College to celebrate decade of collaboration
MACAU, October 10 - A group of students and faculty members from Yuanpei College of Peking University visited Cheng Yu Tung College (CYTC) of the University of Macau (UM) for a seven-day exchange trip to celebrate the tenth anniversary of academic...
2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival offers an additional session of the “Family Art Camp” An Astronaut’s Day explores science in theatre
MACAU, July 30 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the 2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival (MICAF) will offer an additional...
Gathers Guangdong and Macao Food Souvenirs, Taste of ICH and Global Delicacies 2025GMBPF Closes Tomorrow with Bonus Suprises
MACAU, July 28 - Since its opening on 24 July, the 2025 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2025GMBPF) has been gaining significant traction. As of 2pm on the third day (26 July), the total attendance has already surpassed 50,000, with 29,000...
Restoration works to be performed as planned for the four bronze statues on the second tier of Ruins of St. Paul’s
MACAU, October 10 - As essential maintenance for the bronze statues of the Ruins of St. Paul’s, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) has been conducting restoration works on the seven statues on the façade of this monument...
“Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” offers an artistic feast across the city from summer to autumn
MACAU, June 18 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and co-organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office,...
2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival lights up this Macao Summer
MACAU, July 25 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), co-organised by Sands China Ltd. and MGM, and...
2025GMBPF Opens on Thursday with Over 400 Enterprises from Guangdong, Macao, and Belt & Road Countries to Showcase 5,000+ Premium Products
MACAU, July 23 - The 2025 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2025GMBPF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province,...

"Musical Tours in Inner Mongolia, Singing and Dancing in Harmony with Hong Kong" was held in Hong Kong
HOHHOT, China, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, a vibrant cultural celebration unfolded in Hong Kong SAR as the "Musical Tours in Inner Mongolia, Singing and Dancing in Harmony with Hong Kong" was officially launched at the Everbright...
Ticket refunds for programmes of the 2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival due to the adverse weather conditions registered on 19 and 20 July
MACAU, July 24 - Due to adverse weather conditions, some programmes of the 2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), originally scheduled for 19 and 20 July, were...
Macao Polytechnic University Holds 2025 Graduation Ceremony, 1,500 Graduates Embark on a New Journey
MACAU, June 13 - The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) 2024/2025 Academic Year Graduation Ceremony was held on June 12 at 4:00 PM at the MPU Multi-Sport Pavilion. The ceremony commenced with the raising of the national flag and the singing of the...
“Macao.Hengqin Craft Market” inaugurated today
MACAU, June 12 - The “Macao.Hengqin Craft Market”, jointly organised by the Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government (IC, in its Portuguese...
“Macao.Hengqin Craft Market” opens this Thursday
MACAU, June 9 - The “Macao.Hengqin Craft Market”, jointly organised by the Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, will be held from 12 to...

“hush! Beach Concerts 2025”Open call for proposals for local bands, musicians and curators of art installations
MACAU, July 17 - Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the “hush! Beach Concerts 2025” will be held from 18 to 19 October at Hac Sa Beach, presenting a multi-stage exhilarating music “marathon” and bringing a...

【Food lovers’ haven】Enjoy global delights at “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao”
MACAU, July 16 - “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” (referred to as the “Fest”) is held until this Sunday (20 July). Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) invites visitors and residents to this global feast not to miss at Macau...
Citywide celebration of the 20th anniversary of the inscription of the “Historic Centre of Macao” on the World Heritage List
MACAU, July 15 - Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), co-organised by the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau, the Opening Ceremony of the “20th Anniversary of the...
CE visits Guangzhou for National Games flame-lighting ceremony
MACAU, October 9 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, is attending this morning the flame-lighting ceremony in Nansha District, Guangzhou, for the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National...
Macao Orchestra Presents the Concert “Mahler: The Infinite Titan” Lio Kuokman shines in dual role as pianist and conductor
MACAU, May 29 - The Macao Orchestra’s concert ‘Mahler: The Infinite Titan’ will be held on Saturday, 7 June, at 8:00 p.m. at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium. Lio Kuokman, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Macao Orchestra,...
Main Exhibition and outreach activities of the “Art Macao 2025” will be held next Saturday (19 July) exploring inner aliens and engaging in talks on curatorial philosophy
MACAU, July 11 - The Main Exhibition of the mega international cultural and artistic feast “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale” (hereinafter referred to as “Art Macao 2025”) will be held from 19 July to 19 October at the Macao Museum of...