Greater Bay Area culture on stage: Macao hosted the Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2026, bringing together filmmakers and musicians from the mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan with classic hits, new works and film-linked performances. Intangible heritage spotlight: MGM’s “Lion Dance Festival 2026” runs Sept 19–Oct 18 in Barra, featuring exhibitions, public talks, hands-on workshops and international competition, with lion dance inheritors and contemporary artists. Health & tradition in the GBA: Macao will welcome a Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao TCM conference, with Hong Kong’s Secretary for Health leading a delegation to discuss inheritance, innovation, talent training and industry transformation. Tourism goes European: MGTO debuted at Paris’s IFTM Top Resa 2026, using the “Nihao! China” pavilion to pitch Macao’s East-meets-West appeal and promote long-haul travel. Film industry pipeline: Sands China’s third International Film Camp in Macao selected 16 emerging directors from 450 applicants for mentoring and production grants. Sport as culture: Macau wushu athletes Kuong Chi Hin and Song Chi Kuan won gold and silver in men’s changquan at the Asian Games, underscoring wushu as a living tradition. Youth exchange & identity: Over 300 Hong Kong and Macao youths joined a military camp in Guangzhou, mixing training with national defense and historical themes. Smart travel convenience: South Korea expanded smart entry gate eligibility to 42 countries, including Hong Kong and Macao, aiming to cut peak-season immigration queues.