Macau Daily Times Limited

T he “hush! Beach Concerts x Yo~ga Wellfest 2024” festival will return to Macau’s Ha Sa Beach from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, bringing two days of live music and yoga. Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and MGM, the event seamlessly blends popular elements of pop music, yoga, and outdoor recreation along the beachfront.

The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has issued a warning that a low-pressure area east of the Philippines is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone as it moves into the central South China Sea. This alert comes after the recent devastation caused by Super Typhoon Yagi, which brushed past Macau before making landfall on Hainan Island. The typhoon continued to Vietnam and Myanmar, causing hundreds of deaths due to landslides and flooding. The SMG advises residents to stay informed on the changing weather conditions, as the cyclone’s path remains uncertain. Meanwhile, a yellow hot weather alert is in effect, with forecasts predicting wet and windy conditions later this week.

P olice apprehended a 47-year-old local man and a 39-year-old man from the mainland, both of whom were project managers for engineering firms on Sept. 16.

The Macau government has launched the second application period for two funding schemes aimed at improving air quality and supporting the transition to electric vehicles. The subsidy scheme for the replacement of old motorcycles with new electric motorcycles and the subsidy scheme for the phase-out of old diesel vehicles are now accepting applications until May 31, 2025. Eligible motorcycle owners must have vehicles registered between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2013, while diesel vehicle owners must have had theirs registered between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2013.

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is inviting local performance groups to register for the 2025 Chinese New Year (CNY) parade. Scheduled to take place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 16, the event will feature a float parade and cultural performances, celebrating the year of the snake, which symbolizes prosperity. Performance groups are encouraged to submit proposals based on seven themes, including “Chinese New Year” and “Macau Courtesy Campaign.” Applications are open until Oct. 7 at MGTO’s office. Selected groups will receive subsidies based on their proposals and performance experience. For further details, interested parties can visit MGTO’s website.

T he Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced that by the end of August, the 10-Year Action Plan for Elderly Services had successfully executed 345 short- and medium-term initiatives and commenced 85 long-term initiatives, resulting in an impressive overall implementation rate of 96.6%.

M acau’s ambitious plans to diversify its economy through non-gaming projects are facing significant delays, primarily due to bureaucratic hurdles.

T he Commission of Audit has released a critical report addressing significant shortcomings in the planning and execution of barrier-free pedestrian facilities for individuals with visual impairments in Macau.

T he government anticipates that China’s National Day Golden Week holiday will be the next peak period for Macau tourist arrivals, forecasting an average of 100,000 visitors per day.

F rom colorful lantern displays to mooncake-making workshops, poetry readings, and musical performances, Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations are taking place across the globe, inviting people from all backgrounds to explore traditional Chinese culture.