The 12-member body will give opinions on issues affecting the Portuguese community in Macao and Hong Kong and has already held its first meeting.
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Members of a government appointed council say the government needs to step up resources and financial support for parents.
Macao’s population is rapidly ageing and researchers warn that the number of seniors dependent on family members is set to pose significant economic problems.
The traditional celebration is one of a number of festivals that have made a comeback with the easing of Covid curbs.
The results of a sweeping survey, conducted toward the end of last year, provide a revealing snapshot of residents of the territory aged under 35.
In a bid to trim six-month delays, measures have been introduced to prevent people from booking multiple appointment slots, while some services are now available online.
Speaking at a reception to mark Portugal Day, Macao’s top official hailed the territory’s unique mix of Portuguese and Chinese cultures as one of its core strengths.
The official selection will be made by a jury of local and international directors, producers, and film experts, and will be screened in December.
The ceremony, observed in Macao for centuries, commemorates the life of the Franciscan monk who became the patron saint of lost people and lost things.