“A Cherished Memory from 1999 ― Archives Exhibition in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Return of Macao to the Motherland”, organized by the Archives of Macao, was held during 28 June to 27 December.

In order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland, the Archives of Macao showcased a selection of over one hundred records from the Committee for Celebration Activities from All Sectors for the Return of Macao to the People's Republic of China (CDSMP) collection to share important moments and milestones of the reunification and revive a collective memory that has been cherished for long.

In order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland, the Archives of Macao showcased a selection of over one hundred records from the Committee for Celebration Activities from All Sectors for the Return of Macao to the People's Republic of China (CDSMP) collection to share important moments and milestones of the reunification and revive a collective memory that has been cherished for long.

The CDSMP, which was composed of representatives from different sectors and associations in the community, was established to organize and coordinate celebrations for the reunification of Macao with the Motherland and encourage public participation in the activities.

The CDSMP, which was composed of representatives from different sectors and associations in the community, was established to organize and coordinate celebrations for the reunification of Macao with the Motherland and encourage public participation in the activities.

The exhibition shared stories about the establishment of CDSMP, the planning, coordinating and organizing of the celebrations as well as the endeavours of CDSMP.

The exhibition shared stories about the establishment of CDSMP, the planning, coordinating and organizing of the celebrations as well as the endeavours of CDSMP.

The exhibition shared stories about the establishment of CDSMP, the planning, coordinating and organizing of the celebrations as well as the endeavours of CDSMP.

Members of CDSMP share memories about the grand occasion on celebrating the return.

The Archives of Macao collects, processes, preserves and protects archival resources of historical value and makes them accessible to the public. Over the years, the Archives has received considerable records from the public services as well as records donated by organizations and individuals in the community.