Inaugural “City-wide Courtesy” series of activities commence today to deepen understanding of concepts in civic education and create social atmosphere characterised by friendliness

MACAU, October 17 - For the continuous promotion of the civic education concepts of “Courtesy Living Charter”, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) hosts the inaugural “City-wide Courtesy” series of activities. Wong Sio Chak, Secretary for Administration and Justice, presided the opening ceremony held at Tap Seac Square today (17 October), marking the official start of a diverse programme comprising 16 types of activities across 43 sessions under the themes of knowledge competitions, parent-child education, guided cultural appreciation, and community inclusion that are open to members of the public, schools, and community organisations in Macao to join over a span of two weeks. 

The opening ceremony took place at Tap Seac Square and was officiated by Wong Sio Chak, Secretary for Administration and Justice; Ai Yiping, Director of the Department of Social Development of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region; Chang Cheong, Chief of the Office of the Secretary for Administration and Justice; Chao Wai Ieng, Chairman of the Administration Committee on Municipal Affairs of IAM; Hoi Lok Man, Chairwoman of the Consultative Committee on Municipal Affairs of IAM; Chan Ka Leong, President of União Geral das Associações dos Moradores de Macau; Kong Ioi Fai, President of the Macao Federation of Trade Unions; Chong Leng Leng, Vice-President and Secretary-General of The Women’s General Association of Macau; Lei Leong Wong, President of Aliança de Povo de Instituição de Macau; Tai Ka Peng, Secretary-General of the Macao Youth Federation; and Sio Hin Wa, President of the General Association of Chinese Students of Macau.

On the same occasion, Secretary Wong Sio Chak also presided the start ceremony of the “Civic Education – Courteous Orienteering” competition, following which nearly two hundred contestants set off for the orienteering competition to tackle obstacle challenges along the way. They had to proceed to different locations according to the instructions on the map and complete tasks related to the “Courtesy Living Charter” and “IAM functions”. Moreover, the guests presented awards to the winners of the “Chinese Dream ‧ Ethnic Sentiment” Children’s Creative Colouring Competition, which encouraged young teenagers and children to learn more about ethnic culture and cultivate civility and etiquette through artistic creation.

Activities with branding impact established to deepen civic education, and mascot upgraded to promote municipal services

In his speech, Chao Wai Ieng stated that etiquette is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation, as well as an essential foundation for modern urban governance and social harmony. This event aligns with the policies of the Government of the Special Administrative Region (SAR) to foster the integration of the spirit of loving the country and Macao into daily life, promote more diverse youth participation, and refine community governance. Furthermore, it directly addresses the clear objectives set out in the SAR’s “Third Five-Year Plan” which focus on enhancing civic quality and social civility, fostering the holistic development of young people, and building a high-quality, livable city, so that “courtesy” is not merely a slogan but a value integrated into everyday behaviours, collectively advancing the “city-wide courtesy, to be shared and passed on” initiative.

Through a series of interconnected and ongoing events with a branding impact, the “City-wide Courtesy” series of activities aim to deepen understanding of public etiquette, community services, municipal functions, and local culture. It seeks to spread the spirit of loving the country and Macao, raise awareness of urban beautification and civility in the local community, and foster a social environment characterised by respect, friendliness, and order. During the opening ceremony, an upgraded version of “KABO”, the mascot of IAM, appeared in various outfits representing the Bureau’s eight core functions, allowing the public to gain a more vivid and tangible understanding of the diverse municipal work highly relevant to their daily lives.

Diversified interactive experiences offered in 43 sessions of activities over two weeks to convey the spirit of courtesy

An interactive experience zone is set up at the activity venue. Besides themed photo-taking spots, stamp mark-collection activity with prizes, instant photo services, and game booths, various types of workshops are also organised to allow participants to experience the meaning of courtesy living through hands-on activities. Moreover, a dedicated area is set up to introduce “municipal functions” so that the public can learn more about the various services and work of IAM in a relaxed atmosphere.

In addition to the opening ceremony, the series of activities comprise 16 types of activities across 43 sessions for members of the public of all ages to join from 17 to 31 October. The activities cover knowledge competitions, parent-child education, guided cultural appreciation, and community inclusion, including the “Quiz on Municipal Affairs”, “Courtesy Living Parent-Child Storytelling Competition”, “Courtesy Living Four-Panel Comic Creation Competition”, guided cultural tour “Knowing about Macao—Taking a Walk Through the Streets of Macao”, “Traditional Chinese Arts & Crafts Workshops”, “Good Citizen Puppet Show”, “Neighbourly Courtesy Fun Day”, and thematic seminar and exhibition titled “Cultural Exploration of 56 Ethnic Groups”. Moreover, there are the“Day Class on Municipal Affairs” designed for students, “Foreign Employees Gathering: A Courteous Macao” for foreign workers, and multiple sessions of community tour and rapid-fire Q&A, disseminating the concepts of civility and etiquette to neighbourhoods and households. 

IAM sincerely invites all members of the public to actively participate in the “City-wide Courtesy” series of activities and put courteousness and inclusion into action, in order to build a community of courtesy and harmony together. For details of the activities, the public may call the Civic Service Hotline 2833 7676, or browse the IAM website www.iam.gov.mo for enquiries.

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