BEIJING – October 30, 2026 -- The 11th Global Mazu Culture Forum opens October 31 in Putian, Fujian Province, with overseas guests from 47 countries and regions and the release of version 2.0 of China's open-source Mass Conservation Ocean Model (MaCOM).
MaCOM 2.0 goes open-source worldwide at the Putian forum
The forum runs through November 2. It comprises a main forum, 10 thematic forums and supporting events across 13 additional venues. MaCOM was developed independently by China and will be available globally as open-source software.
MAZU early warning solution reaches eight countries, with 50 more on cloud access
As of October 2026, the MAZU meteorological early warning solution is deployed in eight countries, including Pakistan, Ethiopia and the Solomon Islands, according to Chinese meteorological authorities. More than 50 other countries access it through a cloud platform.
At the forum, China will hand over an integrated smart terminal for the MAZU solution to Sri Lanka. Organizers will also award the first Mazu scholarships, which support the training of meteorological professionals worldwide.
Thematic forums target marine economy, mangrove conservation and a Mazu protection fund
The thematic forums cover the marine economy, ecological conservation and women's development. Planned releases include a 2026 report on China's maritime culture and a white paper on green, high-quality island development.
The forums will also seek to advance a framework agreement on mangrove conservation and restoration, as well as the establishment of a Mazu protection fund.
Sao Paulo sub-forum presents Mazu Day legislative outcomes
A sub-forum in Sao Paulo, Brazil, will focus on Mazu culture and China-Brazil cultural exchanges. It will present the city's legislative outcomes concerning Mazu Day and release an initiative on academic exchanges concerning Mazu culture and maritime civilization.
Meizhou festival to broadcast opening live worldwide for the first time
The 28th Meizhou Mazu Cultural Tourism Festival runs alongside the forum. Its opening ceremony will be broadcast live worldwide for the first time, showcasing Mazu sacrificial rituals, a national intangible cultural heritage item. The original dance drama Mazu will premiere in Putian.