More than 80 million people around the world have thrilled to the amazing performances of Cirque du Soleil. Chelsea FC and Chengdu Blades FC compete for honours at the Macau International Football Challenge and USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team and two European challengers go head to head at the USA International Basketball Challenge.

It's music, music, music this month with appearances by talented performers at the Macau Band Fair 2008. Japanese youth bands descend on Macau for the "Japan Music Festival 2008". The Ruins of St. Paul's and Senado Square in the "Historic Centre of Macau" will be transformed into romantic backdrops for the "International Youth Dance Festival 2008".

The technical mysteries of the National Stadium and National Aquatics Centre for Beijing 2008 are disclosed during "Science and Technology Week 2008", and "Asian Attractions Expo 2008" provides contacts, products and services for the industry while the "2nd Smart Baby & Child Expo" showcases up-to-the-minute baby and children's wear, furnishings and products.