In line with the SAR Government’s epidemic prevention and control measures, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) closed its cultural facilities and suspended all cultural activities and external services. In view of the pandemic impact, IC has also adjusted the registration period for some activities and the deadline of ticket refunds for 32nd Macao Arts Festival.

For the ARTmusing Summer Workshops, originally scheduled to be held by the Macao Cultural Centre from July to August, the registration and drawing process will remain suspended until further notice.

In addition, the deadline of ticket refunds for the programmes Xiao Ke, Electra, I Am a Moon and New Dragon Inn, integrated in the 32nd Macao Arts Festival, will be extended until 31 August. IC urges members of the public do not have to process the refund instantly. Spectators who purchased tickets for the abovementioned programmes may contact the Macau Ticketing Network for refund procedures. For enquiries, please contact the Macau Ticketing Network through tel. no. 28555555 or through email macauticket@kongseng.com.mo.

The “hush! Summer Concert”, originally scheduled to be held from 9 to 10 July, will be postponed, and the submission period of the short video competition “hush! 300 Seconds” will also be extended accordingly. Moreover, the clarification session of the “hush! Fair” will be suspended. The date of the abovementioned activities will be rescheduled and announced in due course.

IC will closely monitor the development of the pandemic, follow the relevant guidelines of the Health Bureau and implement appropriate measures in a timely manner, and would like to express its thanks to the members of the public for their understanding and co-operation. For the latest information about the Cultural Affairs Bureau, please visit the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s website at www.icm.gov.mo, “IC Art” page on Facebook and its official WeChat account “IC_Art_Macao”.