(Macao—29 September 2013) The Macao SAR Government will hold a string of celebratory events on 1st October to celebrate the 64th National Day.

The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, will officiate the flag-raising ceremony at Golden Lotus Square at 8 am, to be attended by representatives from the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR, the Macao Garrison of the People’s Liberation Army, heads of the legislature, judiciary, principal officials, community leaders and members of the public.

This will be followed by a reception at Macau Tower at 9:30 am, to be attended by government officials, representatives of Central Government agencies in Macao and community leaders.

A number of government departments will also hold celebratory events, including the National Day Fun Run starting at Golden Lotus Square after the flag-raising ceremony, and a variety show organised by the Macao Sport Development Board, at Macao East Asian Games Dome, at 2 pm.

Pyrotechnics displays of the 25th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, by teams from France, Italy and China, will take place on the waterfront near Macau Tower at 9 pm, 9:30 pm and 10pm.

Commemorative covers will be on sale and a stamping service will be offered at the Post Office from 9 am to 5.30 pm.