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Call for proposals by local parade groups for the “2025 Macao International Parade” Applications open from 5 February
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the “2025 Macao International Parade” will be held on 23 March 2024 (Sunday). IC is now inviting all registered local associations, schools, institutes and organisations to submit proposals from 5 to 15 February. All interested local groups are welcome to participate.
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UM Macao Humanities Forum discusses pedagogical grammar in international education of Chinese language
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) of the University of Macau (UM) held the Macao Humanities Forum, where Liu Lening, professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University, delivered a lecture titled ‘Pedagogical Grammar: Its Status and Formation in the International Education of Chinese’. The lecture attracted a large audience of faculty and students.
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IAM optimises children’s play facilities in Flower City Park
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will initiate optimisation works of the children’s playground in Flower City Park from 10 February onwards. Play equipment for climbing and balance suitable for use by children aged 2 to 12 will be installed. During the work period, the children’s playground will be temporarily closed. The public are advised to pay attention to the above arrangement.
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CE meets members of Legislative Assembly’s Executive Board
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, met with the President of the Legislative Assembly, Mr Kou Hoi In, and other members of the Executive Board of the Legislative Assembly.
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Macau New Neighbourhood to Host Lantern Festival Event on Sunday with Wonderful Gifts for the Community
“Happy Lantern Festival” will be held on Sunday, February 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lotus Square.
Last year, the “Macau New Neighbourhood” (MNN) in Hengqin received widespread recognition for hosting various large festive events. This year, the first large-scale event, titled “Happy Lantern Festival”, will be held on Sunday, February 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lotus Square in the New Neighbourhood. The event will feature numerous activities, including handicraft workshops, game booths, performances, etc. We welcome everyone to experience the exciting festive atmosphere of the MNN.
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Team entries for 2025 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races to start on February 5
The 2025 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races, organized by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM) and the Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China (DBAMC), will be held at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre on May 24, 25 and 31.
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Wages of construction workers and prices of construction materials for the whole year and the fourth quarter of 2024
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average daily wage of construction workers decreased by 2.7% year-on-year to MOP763 in 2024. After discounting the effect of inflation, the average real wage index of construction workers (92.6) went down by 3% in 2024. The average price index of construction materials for residential buildings was 123.6, down by 1.2%.
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