Macao's Cultural Affairs Bureau is accepting applications until 7 October from local cultural and creative companies seeking to present original heritage-themed products at a Xiamen fair.
At a glance
- Applications remain open until 7 October.
- Eligible applicants are Macao local cultural and creative companies with franchise rights for original products or services.
- Each applicant may submit up to 10 product types linked to Macao heritage.
A live application window
Unlike a retrospective event report, this notice sets a current deadline and a defined applicant group. The Cultural Affairs Bureau is seeking Macao companies with the right to franchise original products or services. Applicants should confirm the precise submission time and required attachments because a deadline date alone may not explain late or incomplete handling.
What products need to show
Products must feature elements connected to Macao's World Heritage or intangible cultural heritage. That requirement calls for more than decorative borrowing: applicants should be able to explain the source, design interpretation and rights attached to their work. The notice allows up to 10 product types, but submission does not guarantee selection or sales.
Ownership and licensing checks
Companies should verify that they control the original design and any third-party images, characters, trademarks or heritage references used. Franchise authority must be documented if the applicant is not the original rights owner. Exhibition approval does not cure an intellectual-property issue, and cross-border sales may require separate labels, contracts or registrations.
Preparing for a trade fair
A selected product still needs pricing, stock planning, transport, packaging and a clear wholesale or licensing proposition. Teams should distinguish samples from sale inventory and keep product claims accurate. Visitor interest, display exposure and an organiser invitation are not purchase orders, and revenue should only be reported from completed transactions.
How to apply responsibly
Use the email and document requirements in the current official notice, retain a timestamped submission copy and avoid sending unnecessary personal information. If the bureau publishes clarifications or an amended deadline, the latest official notice controls. Applicants should not rely on reposted summaries where attachments or eligibility wording may be incomplete.
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A practical next step
Start with the primary document. Identify the eligible applicant, technical standard, submission window and financial commitment. Test relevance to the company's own supply chain instead of treating a policy signal as approval or guaranteed savings.
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Official source
Read the Open call for Macao cultural and creative products for Xiamen fair. The linked authority remains the source of record for operational changes, deadlines and eligibility.