Dragon Boat Festival & Macau International Dragon Boat Races: The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races wrapped up at Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre on 19 June, with China Nanhai Jiujiang defending both Open and Women’s titles (500m) and setting a new Open event record; Tianjin University of Sport won the university race, while crowds packed the waterfront for the festival vibe. Badminton—Macau Open: Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha stormed into the women’s singles semi-finals at the Macau Open Super 300 with a straight-games win over Korea’s Kim Min Sun, setting up a semi-final against Park Ga Eun; Anmol Kharb’s run ended in the quarter-finals. APEC Tourism—Macao gearing up: Macao is preparing for the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting (24–28 June), with plans for staff training and sideline events, positioning the city to showcase hospitality, cuisine, and creative industries. Intangible cultural heritage: The Cultural Affairs Bureau confirmed eight intangible cultural heritage inheritors, covering skills and traditions from woodcarving to A-Ma and Patuá theatre, with enhanced policy support and incentives. Arts & culture on screen: CMG aired a Duanwu Festival special program celebrating dragon boat traditions and reunification themes, featuring “Five Colors of Duanwu” and the song “Homecoming.” Music in Macau: Melco Resorts hosted a youth-focused programme around violinist Leia Zhu’s Macau debut and “Meet the Musicians” session, spotlighting local talent. Sports tourism—VNL Finals return: The Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals Macau 2026 is set for 22–26 July at the East Asian Games Dome, with organisers aiming for a culture-sports boost for visitors and residents.