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The Student Affairs Office of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) organised the third Sino-Portuguese Cultural Festival, themed "Chinese-Portuguese Convergence: Flourishing Talents", to promote Sino-Portuguese multicultural exchange. The event featured a variety of music and dance performances, along with international food stalls where students from different countries showcased their culinary specialities and experienced cultural diversity, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere.
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In order to strengthen the protection and use of the archaeological remains of the Pit in Rua de D. Belchior Carneiro, and taking into account the conservation recommendations made by experts from the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), after evaluation and analysis, plans to take measures to protect and execute the backfill of the relevant archaeological remains of the Pit, thereby facilitating their conservation. From 10 March this year, the protective backfilling work will begin at the site of the Pit in Rua de D. Belchior Carneiro. Due to the need to carry out this work and to ensure public safety, the Preservation and Display Area of the Archaeological Remains of the Pit and the Permanent Exhibition the ‘Maritime Silk Road and Macao’ will be temporarily closed to the public. The mentioned works are expected to be completed by early May, and the reopening date of the above areas will be announced in due course. IC thanks the the public’s attention and understanding.
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A delegation of 19 students and faculty from Weixian College of Tsinghua University, all from engineering and materials science disciplines, participated in an exchange programme at Lui Che Woo College (LCWC) of the University of Macau (UM). The exchange programme aimed to enable them to learn about UM and its unique residential college system, and promote cultural exchange and enhance student leadership.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the overall residential property price index for November 2024 - January 2025 was 204.2, down by 1.3% over the previous period (October - December 2024). The index for Taipa & Coloane (212.7) dropped by 7.2% while that for the Macao Peninsula (202.1) climbed by 0.4%. The index for existing residential units (223.6) increased by 0.1% from the previous period, whereas that for pre-sale residential units (222.2) went down by 16.8%.
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Zhang Xiang, a lecturer from the Faculty of Languages and Translation (FLT) at Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), collaborated with a scholar from Jinan University to conduct ground-breaking research analysing the dissemination, representative genres, and cultural impact of contemporary Chinese literature in Portuguese-speaking countries. The study, titled “Translating Culture: The Rise and Resonance of Chinese Contemporary Literature in the Portuguese-Speaking World,” has been published in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications (HSSC), a prestigious international journal under the Nature Portfolio. Zhang Xiang serves as the corresponding author of the paper.
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With technological advancements and growing environmental awareness, the global demand for green power is rapidly increasing. This year, the 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2025MIECF) will introduce renewable energy for the first time, making it the first exhibition in Macao to use green power. It will not only highlight the concept of sustainable development but also stimulate high-quality growth.
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“Light up Macao 2024” (referred to as the “event”) has come to an end. Across districts and cultures from 2024 to 2025, the event sparked the charm of “tourism + events” in Macao and increased the flow of people into different districts, invigorating both the community tourism and nighttime economy.
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To celebrate the World Forest Day, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau announces that a Temporary Post Counter will be set up at Senado Square, from 10:00 to 17:00 on 21^st March 2025 to provide commemorative postmark cancellation service for the “World Forest Day”.
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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), SJM Resorts, S.A., Sands China Ltd., MGM, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, the “2025 Macao International Parade”, celebrating the 26^th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to the Motherland, will be held on 23 March (Sunday). Upholding the spirit of “Love, Peace and Cultural Integration” while also promoting Macao’s designation as a “Culture City of East Asia 2025”, the Parade will mark the opening of the “Culture City of East Asia 2025” under the theme of “East-West Encounter, Asia in Harmony” in order to establish an international exchange platform and showcase the charm of Macao’s multicultural integration, creating a vital window for exchange and mutual understanding between Chinese and Western civilizations.
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As Macao was designated a “Culture City of East Asia 2025”, the Macao SAR Government launches its respective programme under the theme “East-West Encounter, Asia in Harmony”, which features a series of activities, including the opening ceremony, the presentation of original musical compositions, public art work from China, Japan and South Korea, as well as an exchange programme targeted at youth. The initiative also incorporates East Asian cultural elements in various major events, further solidifying Macao’s role as “a base for exchange and cooperation where Chinese culture is the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist”, showcasing the charm of Chinese culture to the world, and promoting international cultural and artistic exchange.
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