National Day in Macao: The Macao SAR marked China’s 77th anniversary with a Golden Lotus Square flag-raising ceremony, plus fireworks over Macao Tower and a National Day gala featuring local patriotic performances. Patriotic youth exchange: Hong Kong and Macao youth from the “Salute to the National Flag” Beijing visit shared what they learned with about 250 student representatives, aiming to deepen flag-raising outcomes across schools and the wider community. Macao arts & culture calendar: The Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau rolled out a packed October lineup, including the 8th “Encounter in Macao” arts festival with nearly 690 artists and performers, and the Lusofonia Festival spotlighting Brazilian culture. Mid-Autumn at iconic sites: The Macao Chinese Orchestra’s “A Full Moon Night at the Ruins of St. Paul’s 2026” drew crowds with a blend of classic works and guest pop performances. Heritage exhibition extension: Sands China extended its firecracker-industry exhibition at Sands Gallery to Nov 29, adding extra guided tours during Golden Week and a free seminar at the Macao Museum of Art on Oct 24. Local creative showcase: USJ opened “Greatest Hits,” an exhibition of 20 student graduation projects across media, art, and technology, open to the public when the campus is open. Hong Kong arts-adjacent crackdown: Hong Kong Customs arrested a yoga centre director over alleged unfair prepaid-service payments after a sudden suspension, with hundreds of complaints reported.