The Macao Fishmongers Association and Casa de Portugal Macau have just returned from France, where they took part in the Nice Carnival. The trip was organised by the Macao S.A.R. Cultural Affairs Bureau (CAB) and the Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO). Both groups, who were participants in last December’s “Parade through Macao, Latin City”, journeyed to France to join several of the parades and activities in the Carnival festivities of the city of Nice, including the Flower parade along the well-known Promenade des Anglais, other themed parades and street processions. Warmly welcomed by the audiences in attendance, they successfully promoted Macao’s unique culture on this platform for artistic exchange.

The Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao S.A.R. will hold the Celebration of the 13^th Anniversary of Macao’s Handover to China “Parade through Macao, Latin City” on the 20^th of December, the day marking the establishment of the Macao S.A.R. The Parade continues under the banner of last year’s theme, “Peace, Love and Cultural Integration”, with a new slogan: “An annual celebration for the entire city – VIVA!”.