Local Handball Eyes the National Games
Fast-paced and fun to watch, handball remains an emerging sport in Macao. Local proponents see the upcoming National Games as a chance to inspire new talent and prove that even a small team can make a big impact when passion, perseverance and pride meet on the court.
Making a Splash
Macao’s beloved residency show is back. A new and improved House of Dancing Water debuted in May, bringing fresh energy, a new character and high-tech upgrades to the city’s theatrical marvel on a swimming pool stage.
Meet the Keeper of the Earth God
Lo Seng Chung has dedicated much of his life to preserving the folk customs surrounding Tou Tei, revered in Macao as the guardian of land and locality. Earlier this year, his efforts were formally recognised by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
A Festive City
Macao doesn’t just preserve its heritage – it lives and breathes it. We explore how four of the city’s most cherished festivals together embody its distinctive cultural identity.
Brewing a Cultural Shift
Macao’s café culture is undergoing a transformation, with imports of unroasted coffee beans nearly doubling between 2014 and 2024. We speak to people involved in two thriving specialty coffee shops to better understand how this shift is playing out on the ground.
A Breath of Fresh Air: Macao Expats Explore the Mainland
Macao’s café culture is undergoing a transformation, with imports of unroasted coffee beans nearly doubling between 2014 and 2024. We speak to people involved in two thriving specialty coffee shops to better understand how this shift is playing out on the ground.
‘Like Brothers’: Macao and Hong Kong’s Leaders Meet
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai and Hong Kong’s leader, John Lee Ka-chiu, reaffirmed their commitment to the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ principle, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and each other in February.
Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Visits Beijing and Macao
Rangel’s visit to China was the first by a Portuguese government minister in over five years. It also marked Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s first meeting with a foreign minister since taking office in December.
How Hengqin is Helping Realise Macao’s Higher Education Ambitions
The University of Macau is set to build a new campus in Hengqin, a few kilometres from its current site. The development is just one example of how Macao’s academic institutions are finding the space they need to flourish in the neighbouring cooperation zone.
Ne Zha 2 has Special Resonance in Macao
The Chinese animated movie Ne Zha 2 has set multiple box office records worldwide. For Macao, its arrival not only reconnects residents with their city's rich cultural traditions surrounding Na Tcha, but can serve as inspiration for the local film industry.