Published: 12:09, December 20, 2025 | Updated: 12:56, December 20, 2025
Macao SAR turns 26
By Wang Zhan
A flag-raising ceremony is held to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region at the Golden Lotus Square in Macao on Dec 20, 2025. (PHOTO / MACAO SAR GOVERNMENT)
HONG KONG - A flag-raising ceremony and a reception were held in Macao on Saturday morning, marking the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region.
Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai, along with other principal officials, officials of the central government stationed in the SAR, senior representatives of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Macao Garrison, and guests from various sectors of the community attended the events.
Photos were published by the Government Information Bureau of the Macao SAR government.
Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region Sam Hou-fai (front row, third right) attends a flag-raising ceremony with principal officials, officials of the central government stationed in Macao, senior representatives of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Macao Garrison and guests from various sectors of the community to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR at the Golden Lotus Square in Macao on Dec 20, 2025. (PHOTO / MACAO SAR GOVERNMENT)A flag-raising ceremony is held to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region at the Golden Lotus Square in Macao on Dec 20, 2025. (PHOTO / MACAO SAR GOVERNMENT)Students sing the national anthem during the flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region at the Golden Lotus Square in Macao on Dec 20, 2025. (PHOTO / MACAO SAR GOVERNMENT)A gymnastic performance is held following a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region at the Golden Lotus Square in Macao on Dec 20, 2025. (PHOTO / MACAO SAR GOVERNMENT)A gymnastic performance is held following a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region at the Golden Lotus Square in Macao on Dec 20, 2025. (PHOTO / MACAO SAR GOVERNMENT)Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region Sam Hou-fai (fourth right) makes a toast with other officials and guests during a reception to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR in Macao on Dec 20, 2025. (PHOTO / MACAO SAR GOVERNMENT)Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region Sam Hou-fai delivers a speech during a reception to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region in Macao on Dec 20, 2025. (PHOTO / MACAO SAR GOVERNMENT)Officials and guests attend a reception to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region in Macao on Dec 20, 2025. (PHOTO / MACAO SAR GOVERNMENT)The Macao police band and students perform and sing the national anthem during a reception to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region in Macao on Dec 20, 2025. (PHOTO / MACAO SAR GOVERNMENT)
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