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2024/07/24

Cultural Affairs Bureau launches new postcard collection of the “Historic Centre of Macao”

In order to promote the cultural connotations of the “Historic Centre of Macao” to residents and tourists, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) specially organised...

2024/06/26

Lai Chi Vun Shipyards – Plots X11-X15 temporarily closed for enhancement works from 1 July

In order to facilitate the requalification and utilisation of historical and cultural resources and enable the conversion of historic districts into new diversified cultural tourism attractions, the r...

2024/06/18

“Greater Bay Area Cultural Heritage Forum” calls for submission of photographs of revitalised historic buildings in Macao

In order to deepen exchanges and cooperation in the field of cultural heritage in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will hol...

2024/05/30

Administrative Regulation for the Protection and Management Plan of the Historic Centre of Macao shall come into force on 1 June

The Administrative Regulation no.4/2024 – Protection and Management Plan of the Historic Centre of Macao was promulgated on 15 January 2024 and shall come into force on 1 June. The &l...

2024/05/20

Registration for the “China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day” Activity Series is open

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 arra...

2024/05/13

Certain areas of the Mandarin’s House will be closed and the Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory will close early due to the performances of the 34th Macao Arts Festival

Due to the performances Experimental Kunqu Opera “The Chairs” and Impression of Iec Long, integrated in the 34th Macao Arts Festival, certain areas of the Mandarin&rsqu...

2024/04/12

Cultural Affairs Bureau will carry out restoration works on the exterior of the Guia Lighthouse Opening hours of the site will remain unchanged during the works

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will carry out restoration works on the exterior of the Guia Lighthouse from 15 April (Monday). In order to ensure public safety and carry out the referred works, scaf...

2024/04/12

Cultural Affairs Bureau conducts regular inspection and maintenance of the Ruins of St. Paul’s, closing the monument and the VR exhibition to the public on 16 April

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will conduct regular weeding and inspection of the bronze statues of the former Mater Dei Church from 6am to 6pm on 16 April. In order to ...

2024/03/01

Cultural Affairs Bureau presents the programme “Fado Nights” concerts at Dom Pedro V Theatre during the weekends in March aiming to enriching the cultural tourism experience

Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the first “Fado Nights” concert was held in the evening of 1 March at the Dom Pedro V Theatre in a lively atmosp...

2024/02/07

Lai Chi Vun Shipyards stage evening concert in February

In order to promote public appreciation of its participation in culture and the arts and to provide more performance platforms for local artistic and cultural practitioners, the Cultural Affairs Burea...

2024/02/01

Temporary arrangements at the Ruins of St. Paul’s on 3 February due to the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” programme of activities

Due to the 2024 “Happy Chinese New Year” launching ceremony and to the “Happy Chinese New Year, Macao Full Spring” Concert to be held in the evening of 3 February at the Ruins ...

2023/10/12

Applications are open for new phase of the special weekend market in the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards

In order to enrich the cultural tourism and leisure experience of the public and tourists, the Cultural Affairs Burau (IC) continues to hold a featured market in the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards – Plot...