National Day in Macao: Macao held a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Lotus Square for the 77th anniversary of the PRC’s founding, with a Chinese-style drill formation and new uniforms for the Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau contingent, attended by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai and officials. Macao cultural calendar: The Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau unveiled a packed October lineup, including the 8th “Encounter in Macao” arts-and-cultural festival (with Lusofonia Festival running Oct 23–25) plus major sports and community events. Mid-Autumn Festival arts: The Macao Chinese Orchestra’s “A Full Moon Night at the Ruins of St. Paul’s 2026” drew crowds with performances blending Chinese and Western classics, while Albergue SCM’s “Little Rabbit Lanterns” exhibition continues through next month. Exhibitions at MGM MACAU: POLY MGM MUSEUM opens “Luminous Brilliance: The Artistry of Zibo Liuli,” tracing 3,000 years of Chinese glass art until Mar 31, 2027. Music festival spotlight: The 38th Macao International Music Festival kicks off Oct 2 with “Silk Resonances,” including Yue Opera celebrations marking Yue Opera’s 120th anniversary. Local creative showcase: USJ’s “Greatest Hits” opens on campus, featuring 20 graduation projects across media, photography, video, sound, interactive work and AI. Tourism & heritage tie-in: Sands China extends its firecracker-industry exhibition to Nov 29 and adds extra guided tours and a free seminar at MAM on Oct 24. Pop culture from the region: GOT7’s Jinyoung announces his first solo tour with a Macao stop, and Hwang Minhyun schedules a fan meeting that also includes Macao.