Gov’t to celebrate handover with series of events

To celebrate the 19th anniversary of the establishment of the SAR, the government is holding a series of events today in which the public is invited to participate.

A highlight of the celebrations includes a flag raising ceremony at Golden Lotus Square at 8 a.m., which will be shown live by local state broadcaster.

The flag raising ceremony will be followed by gymnastic performances organized by the Sports Bureau.

A reception will also be hosted by the SAR government at Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre at 9.30 a.m.

Several departments have prepared events to commemorate the anniversary including a commemorative postmarking service by the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau at a temporary counter at Macao Post’s Senado Square headquarters. The franking service is available from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. tomorrow.

In addition, the Macao Government Tourism Office will stage a fireworks display on the waterfront near Macau Tower at 9 p.m.

The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau is holding the “City of Romantic Love – Winter Flower Show”, a special event coinciding with the SAR’s anniversary.

This exhibition, which will run until January 26 at Avenida da Praia near the Taipa Houses, showcases a selection of different rose species.

On Sunday, the Cultural Affairs Bureau also held a handover celebration at Sai Van Lake Square, along with the Macao International Parade at Sai Van Lake Square, featuring 57 participating local groups and 18 groups from abroad.