The "2026 Macao International Parade," organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government and other entities, was held in grand style on March 29th. Embodying the concept of "Love, Peace and Cultural Integration" and themed "The Maritime Silk Road as a bridge for cultural exchange," the event brought together performing groups from around the world and extraordinary local artists. In dazzling costumes, they sang and danced through lively neighbourhoods steeped in cultural charm, highlighting Macao's role as "a base for exchange and cooperation where Chinese culture is the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist," while contributing to the development of a vibrant "Cultural Macao."

First launched in 2011, the Parade has now entered its 12th edition and has grown into one of Macao's signature cultural events. This year's Parade brought together more than 10 visiting art groups from key countries and regions along the Maritime Silk Road, including France, Indonesia, Mozambique, the Netherlands, Portugal, the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, China, alongside nearly 50 local groups. Together, around 1,600 performers presented a spectacular feast of cultural exchange.

The parade procession set off from the Ruins of St. Paul's, wound its way through the Historic Centre of Macao, and arrived at Largo de S. Domingos, where performers interacted at close range with residents and visitors. It then passed through Senado Square before reaching the "VIVA Carnival" at the Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Nam Van. Featuring distinctive gastronomy stalls, interactive experience games, face painting and other activities, the carnival injected even more vibrancy into the event. 

Supported by the Education and Youth Development Bureau and other organizations, the event also saw the participation of a number of schools and educational institutions, including the Art Troupe of the Macau University of Science and Technology, the Lin Fong Pou Chai School Lion Dance Team, and the Hou Kong Middle School(Macao) Marching Band. The Art Troupe of the Macau University of Science and Technology and the Hou Kong Middle School Marching Band staged a marching performance and a choreographed marching band display, respectively, while the Lin Fong Pou Chai School Lion Dance Team presented dragon and phoenix dances.

“2026澳门国际幻彩大巡游”盛大举行

由澳门特别行政区政府文化局等主办的“2026澳门国际幻彩大巡游”于3月29日盛大举行。活动秉承宣扬“爱‧和平‧文化共融”的理念，以“海丝之路，文化相遇”为主题，汇聚海内外表演队伍与本地艺术精英，以绚丽造型载歌载舞穿梭于文化气息浓厚的热闹街区，体现澳门作为“以中华文化为主流、多元文化共存的交流合作基地”的角色定位，助力建设充满活力的“文化澳门”。

大巡游自2011年举办至今踏入第12届，业已成为澳门重要的文化品牌盛事。本届大巡游邀请来自法国、印尼、莫桑比克、荷兰、葡萄牙、中国内地及香港等海上丝路重要节点国家和地区，超过10队外来艺团联同近50队本澳艺团，合共约1600名表演者，共同呈献一场精彩纷呈的文化交流盛宴。

巡游队伍从大三巴牌坊出发，穿梭澳门历史城区，抵达板樟堂前地与居民旅客近距离互动；随后途经议事亭前地抵达南湾湖景大马路的“VIVA嘉年华”，现场设特色美食、创意互动体验游戏及彩绘等项目，为盛事增添更多活力。本次活动由澳门教育及青年发展局等支持，澳门科技大学艺术团、莲峰普济学校龙狮队、澳门濠江中学步操旗乐队等多个学校及教育机构参与。澳科大艺术团与澳门濠江中学步操旗乐队分别表演了步操演奏和步操花式旗乐；莲峰普济学校龙狮队则表演了舞龙及凤凰。

文丨记者 陈亮 实习生 司明熙
图丨澳门文化局
译｜郑奕玲
英文审校｜肖凯欣