Merger of culture and sports bureaus to involve over 1,100 staff
deez25 T he merger of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Cultural Development Fund, and Sports Bureau is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026 and will involve 1,188 staff, with officials confident the transition can be managed smoothly, Social Affairs and Culture Secretary O Lam said during a Legislative Assembly session Friday. The official said that the merger, which plans to fold the three bureaus into a single “Culture+” entity, is part of a broader effort to integrate culture and sports. O Lam said that this year’s National Games served as a pilot for integrating cultural elements into sports activities, which will guide future initiatives under the merged bureau. Reinforcing the MSAR government’s vision for deeper synergy between culture and sports, she cited the 15th National Games as a prime example of how cultural elements have already been seamlessly integrated into large-scale sporting events. https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/merger-of-culture-and-sports-bur...