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On the occasion of the “China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day” on 8 June, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will host a series of exciting activities. An array of thematic workshops dedicated to traditional Chinese culture will be held for people of different ages at various cultural facilities in Macao. The Guia Lighthouse, a World Heritage site, will be open to the public with free admission on 8 and 9 June, allowing the public to visit and appreciate the beautiful view from the top of the lighthouse. In addition, free experience sessions of the “Visiting the Ruins of St. Paul’s in Space and Time – Exhibition of Virtual Reality at the Ruins of St. Paul’s” will be available at a designated period in June, in a bid to enhance the public’s knowledge of Macao’s cultural heritage.
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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the lecture “From Concept to Construction: Deciphering Mecanoo's Design Process” was held on 17 May in the Conference Room of the Macao Cultural Centre, where Nuno Fontarra, the lead architect of the architectural design team of the New Macao Central Library project and a partner of Mecanoo Architecten BV from the Netherlands, shared his architectural designs and the design process from the concept to the execution. The lecture was held in a lively atmosphere, drawing many industry professionals to participate and exchange ideas.
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In order to facilitate residents and tourists to plan their vacation and allow them to explore Macao’s diverse culture and abundant entertainment in depth through the participation of various intriguing activities, and have an immersive experience in the ambience as a “City of Performing Arts”, an upgraded version of the Macao activities website “Enjoy Macao”, a platform that integrates activity information launched by the Macao SAR Government, was launched from 16 May. Users can access information about Macao’s cultural activities, performances and exhibitions anytime and anywhere via its website www.enjoymacao.mo, mobile application (iOS / Android / apk), and WeChat mini programme.
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To facilitate the "1+4" strategy for the development of adequate economic diversification as well as further support local industries and sustainable social development, the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) launches its new round of talent recruitment programmes from May 21 to November 20, 2024. The 9 programmes include the High-end Talents Programme, the Outstanding Talents Programmes and the Advanced Professionals Programmes for the Big Health Industry, the High-Tech Industry, the Modern Finance Industry, as well as the Culture, Sports and Others Industries.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that receipts of the interviewed restaurants & similar establishments went down by 2.7% year-on-year in March 2024. Receipts of Japanese & Korean Restaurants showed a marked drop (-21.2%), while those of Local Style Cafes, Congee & Noodle Shops rose by 2.8%. Meanwhile, sales of the interviewed retailers fell by 22.4% year-on-year in March. All types of interviewed retailers registered a year-on-year decline in sales; retailers of Cosmetics & Sanitary Articles and Watches, Clocks & Jewellery posted respective decreases of 32.5% and 31.3% in sales.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total spending of visitors (excluding gaming expenses) stood at MOP20.35 billion in the first quarter of 2024, up by 35.9% year-on-year and 20.2% from the same quarter of 2019. Total spending of overnight visitors (MOP16.43 billion) and same-day visitors (MOP3.92 billion) rose by 33.1% and 48.5% year-on-year respectively.
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To celebrate World Children’s Day, Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) will be hosting Children’s Funday at MNN on 1 June (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an exciting programme featuring instant-print photo booth, interactive games, live performances, science shows, night light painting workshops and market stalls, where children can learn through play and where people can enjoy some family time at MNN.
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The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, Mr Xia Baolong, today completed his seven-day inspection and research tour of Macao and departed from the city.
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