In order to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the local government will hold a grand flag-raising ceremony and a large-scale reception on National Day (tomorrow), including a “National Day Fun Run” and firework displays, according to a statement from the Government Information Bureau (GCS) yesterday.
The statement noted that the flag-raising ceremony will take place at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow in Golden Lotus Square in Zape, officiated by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai. Public broadcaster TDM will telecast the event live. At 9:30 a.m., the local government will host a large reception at the Complex of Commerce and Trade Cooperation Platform for China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (aka Forum Macao Complex) to celebrate the milestone with all sectors of civil society.
Various government entities will also organise celebratory events on National Day, the statement said, adding that the “2026 World Walking Day Fun Run” will kick off from Golden Lotus Square immediately following the flag-raising ceremony.
Additionally, the Macau Grand Prix Museum, Macao Museum, and the Macao Science Center (MSC) will offer free admission to the public tomorrow. The Communications Museum and the Love the Country, Love Macao Educational Base for Youth will also remain open, according to the statement.
The statement added that the 34th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest will take place tomorrow and on Sunday. The displays will start at 9:00 p.m. and 9:40 p.m. each night, lasting about 18 minutes per show. The signature “Fireworks Carnival” will also be held along the waterfront of the Macao Science Centre (MSC) from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on both October 1 and 4.
Furthermore, temporary pedestrian zones will be set up in Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo (關前後街) and Taipa Village from October 1 to 6 (12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) to enhance the community festive vibe and visitor experience, featuring special markets, live performances, and game booths, the statement said.
From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) will set up a temporary counter at its philatelic shop on the ground floor of the General Post Office (GPO) on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro to provide a commemorative postmark service to celebrate the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC, the statement added.
This undated handout photo released by the Macao Government Information Bureau (GSC) shows last year’s October 1 National Day grand flag-raising ceremony in the Golden Lotus Square in Zape.
