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Macao

Macao became the first European settlement in the Far East when the Portuguese colonized it in the 16th century. It remained a Portuguese territory until December 20, 1999, when it was handed over to China pursuant to an agreement signed by the two countries in 1987.

Anniversary of the Portugese Revolution, April 25.
Republic Day, October 5.
Feast of the Battle of July 13, July 13.
Feast of the Hungry Ghosts, occurs in August.
Procession of Our Lady of Fatima, May 13.

Public holidays New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Ching Ming, Good Friday, Anniversary of the Portugese Revolution (Apr 25), Labor Day (May 1), Portugal Day, Dragon Boat Festival, St John's Day, Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day of China, Portuguese Republic Day, Festival of Ancestors, All Souls' Day, Restoration of the Independence, Immaculate Conception, Winter Solstice, Christmas.

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