Cultural Affairs Bureau

The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival opens in September with shorts connecting the world

The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival, jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), will be held from 14 to 21 September
Cultural Affairs Bureau
19/08/2025

Tap Siac Craft Market in autumn calls for creative handicraft workshops

Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Tap Siac Craft Market in autumn will be held from 20 to 23 and from 27 to 30 November at Tap Siac Square. The calls for creative handicraft workshops will be open from 12 to 26 August.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
12/08/2025

Online service of Application for Age Classification for Performing Arts is now available

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym) has officially launched an online service for the "Application for Age Classification for Performing Arts".
Cultural Affairs Bureau
07/08/2025

The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival collaborates with “Venice Days” at the Venice International Film Festival to promote outstanding short films and film culture in Macao

The “2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival”, jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Galaxy Entertainment Group, has established a partnership with the “Giornate degli Autori” (Venice Days), a prestigious sidebar of the Venice International Film Festival.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
29/07/2025

Cultural Affairs Bureau presented Macao’s diverse publications and cultural and creative brands at the 35th Hong Kong Book Fair

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and the Macao Foundation jointly set up the “Macao Pavilion” at the 35th Hong Kong Book Fair, showcasing Macao’s high-quality publications and unique cultural essence to readers from Hong Kong and other regions.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
24/07/2025

Cultural Affairs Bureau organises the “Macao Craft Market in the Greater Bay Area” at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2025

The “Macao Craft Market in the Greater Bay Area—Hong Kong Book Fair 2025”, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), is held from 16 July to 22 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), featuring 40 Macao creative brands that will display and sell their cultural and creative products.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
16/07/2025

The “2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival” is calling for local entries to the “Macao Shorts” section

In order to encourage local film production talent, build a repository of local short films, and expand opportunities for international exchange and collaboration, the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Galaxy Entertainment Group jointly organise the “2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival”. The call for Macao short films is now open until 21 July. All Macao residents are invited to submit their works, and winners can receive a trophy and cash prize up to MOP45,000.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
20/06/2025

"Macao.Hengqin Craft Market" inaugurated today

The "Macao.Hengqin Craft Market", jointly organised by the Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government (IC, in its Portuguese acronym), is held from today (12 June) to 15 June, at the Hengqin Culture and Art Complex.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
12/06/2025

“Macao.Hengqin Craft Market” opens this Thursday

The "Macao.Hengqin Craft Market", jointly organised by the Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, will be held from 12 to 15 June at the Hengqin Culture and Art Complex, featuring over 100 stalls of cultural and creative products and gastronomy.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
09/06/2025

Open Call for local cultural and creative products from Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will sell local original cultural and creative products at the Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre. The registration for consignment sales is open from 3 to 13 June.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
30/05/2025

Cultural Affairs Bureau instals “Cultural Macao-Macao Pavilion” in the China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair

The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) is being held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre from 22 to 26 May 2025. The Cultural Affairs Bureau is participating with the “Cultural Macao‧Macao Pavilion”, sponsored by MGM, to showcase Macao’s unique cultural heritage, intangible cultural heritage preservation, cultural events and performances, and cultural creativity.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
22/05/2025

“Craft Market in the Greater Bay Area” calls for stall operators to participate in the Hong Kong Book Fair

The Cultural Affairs Bureau will hold the event “Craft Market in the Greater Bay Area”, and organise the participation of Macao’s cultural and creative entities in the cultural and creative product zone at the Hong Kong Book Fair this July. Applications for handicraft stalls (excluding food and beverage categories) are open from today until 21 May, and application is free.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
07/05/2025

Macao’s original IP brands expand global market reach at Hong Kong International Licensing Show

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym) organised the participation of Macao’s industries in the Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2025 from 28 to 30 April, setting up the “Macao Creative Pavilion” to increase the visibility of local original IPs and enhance the brand influence through various approaches including brand promotion and business pairing sessions.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
06/05/2025

Tap Siac Craft Market in Spring continues to be held from Thursday to Sunday

The Tap Siac Craft Market in Spring will continue to be held from Thursday to Sunday (1 to 4 May) at Tap Siac Square, featuring a new group of cultural and creative brands, as well as music performances and creative handicraft workshops.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
29/04/2025

Macao Creative Pavilion participates in the Hong Kong International Licensing Show to promote Macao’s original IP brands

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym) organised the participation of Macao's cultural and creative industries in the Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2025.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
28/04/2025

New mural on stone steps in Bairro Horta da Mitra showcases the characteristics of the neighbourhood

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) invited young artists to create a new mural on the stone steps of Rua de Tomás da Rosa under the theme "The Hoop of Time of the Bairro Horta da Mitra".
Cultural Affairs Bureau
25/04/2025

Tap Siac Craft Market in Spring inaugurated

The Tap Siac Craft Market in Spring is held from today to 27 April and from 1 to 4 May at Tap Siac Square, showcasing and selling cultural and creative products from Macao and Asian regions. A number of music performances and creative handicraft workshops are also held. All are welcome to participate.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
24/04/2025

Applications for cultural and creative products on consignment sales in Macao Pavilion at the China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair

The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) will be held in late May 2025 in Shenzhen. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will set up a pavilion at the ICIF to promote Macao’s culture and is now calling for submissions of products featuring elements of Macao’s World Heritage or Intangible Cultural Heritage from local cultural and creative companies to display and consign their products at the ICIF. The application period is open from today until 4 May.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
23/04/2025

“Macao • Hengqin Craft Market” calls for stall operators

The “Macao • Hengqin Craft Market” will be held from 12 to 15 June at the Hengqin Culture and Art Complex. Applications for the Macao handicraft stalls (excluding food and beverage stalls) will be open from 14 to 28 April and the application is free of charge.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
16/04/2025

Cultural Affairs Bureau organizes creative handicraft workshops at the Tap Siac Craft Market

Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), the Tap Siac Craft Market will be held from 24 to 27 April, and from 1 to 4 May at Tap Siac Square. 65 creative handicraft workshops will be held, including 10 sessions for families. All interested parties are welcome to participate.
Cultural Affairs Bureau
31/03/2025