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32nd Macao Arts Festival kicks off with Free Man from the South invigorating power of times through poetry
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), the 32nd Macao Arts Festival (MAF), themed “Invigorate”, was inaugurated on 29 April at the Macao Cultural Centre, presenting a number of outstanding productions, invigorating power of times through an array of art forms and expanding artistic experiences in different fields. Limited tickets for the programmes Doodle POP and Film Concert Der Rosenkavalier are still available and all are welcome to enjoy the programmes.
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Centro de Convívio Vivacidade da Associação Geral dos Operários de Macau visited MPU Seniors Academy
The Centro de Convívio Vivacidade da Associação Geral dos Operários de Macau organized for its members to visit the Taipa campus of the Seniors Academy of MPU, to allow them to learn about the campus, its enrollment procedures and to visit the various teaching facilities at the campus.
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MUR visits National Security Education Exhibition
Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) Members of the Board of Directors and colleagues of a group of 40 members today visited the “National Security Education Exhibition” to deepen team members’ understanding of the importance of national security, learn about the nation’s century-long development and struggles, and gain more knowledge in the country’s sovereignty and development interests.
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Consumers can check on Food Safety Information website for the list of more than 2,700 registered takeaway establishments
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has received registration applications from about 2,900 establishments since the entry into force of the “Registration System for Establishments of Takeaway Activities”. After on-site inspections of each of them, 2,768 takeaway establishments have been issued with registration certificates. IAM reminds that takeaway establishments that have been issued a registration certificate must display their registration information to the public. If the relevant regulation is violated, the establishments can be fined 5,000 to 35,000 patacas. Those that have not yet registered must do so as soon as possible. Consumers can check the list of registered takeaway establishments and their information on the Food Safety Information website in order to protect their own rights and interests.
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Employment survey for January-March 2022
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that both the general unemployment rate (3.5%) and the unemployment rate of local residents (4.5%) for January-March 2022 increased by 0.2 percentage points from the previous period (December 2021-February 2022). Meanwhile, the underemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percentage point to 2.8%.
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IAM sets up 60 temporary collection points for large unwanted furniture items
To make it convenient for the public to dispose of large unwanted furniture items, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will set up 60 temporary collection points for large unwanted furniture items in the different districts of Macao from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. from May 1 to 7. Out of the 60 temporary collection points for large unwanted furniture items, 50 are located in the Macao Peninsula, 6 are located in Taipa and 4 are located in Coloane. IAM urges the public to dispose of unwanted furniture items properly at the mentioned time period and locations to avoid affecting pedestrian and traffic safety.
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“hush! Summer Concerts” – open call for local bands and musicians
The event “2022 hush! Summer Concerts”, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), will be held in July at various locations in Macao Peninsula and Coloane, during which a number of concerts and thematic performances, as well as intriguing activities including hush! bazaars, workshops, art installations and online music competitions will be held. In order to promote musical and cultural events in Macao, IC is now calling for the participation of local bands and musicians in the “2022 hush! Summer Concerts”. Interested parties are welcome to apply from 29 April to 18 May.
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