Guangcai porcelain: Macao’s all but forgotten artform and industry
At age 70, Lei Iat Po believes he’s the youngest Guangcai porcelain master left in Macao. And he’s working hard to keep his beloved craft – and a beautiful piece of the territory’s cultural heritage – alive.
The wushu way
In wushu, Macao has proven itself to be small but mighty. The SAR has become one of the world’s top performers, rivalled only by lands with far larger populations. Credit for this incredible run of success goes to forward-looking investments in the martial arts.
A new bridge brings opportunities to the GBA
The soon-to-open Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge will do more than reduce travel times between two Guangdong cities. The 24-kilometre cross-sea highway represents an increasingly unified Greater Bay Area, and the potential that holds for broader China.
Flying into the unknown
One hundred years ago, Portuguese pilots undertook a remarkable journey, flying a small plane from Portugal to Macao over three and a half months. The expedition, led by Sarmento de Beires, Brito Pais and Manuel Gouveia, was a milestone in the history of aviation.
A milestone for the Macau bridge
The northern and southern sections of Macao’s widest bridge met last month. Engineering work now shifts to its deck, wind barriers and electrical system in preparation for its opening this year.
Macanese youth: Ready to contribute to ‘our shared home’
The Macanese community may be a small group in a small-ish city, but it embodies Macao’s precious East-meets-West identity. What does their future look like in a rapidly developing Macao?
TDM today: 40 years of Macao’s public broadcaster
In this Q&A, TDM Chairman António José de Freitas reflects on where the TV and radio broadcaster is now – and the factors shaping its future.
My Macao: Travel tips from local insiders
From the prettiest views in the city to the easiest way to get hold of Lord Stow’s famous egg tarts, these insider tips will help any traveller make the most out of a trip to Macao.
The troubled life and enduring legacy of George Smirnoff
Hailed as the father of modern art in Macao, the Russia-born watercolourist spent less than two years of his turbulent life in the city. Yet those were the only years Smirnoff really knew peace, according to his daughter.
Humble premises, spectacular plating: Macao’s hidden gem of a ramen shop
So close to the city’s busiest tourist attraction and yet a tranquil world unto itself, chef Chio Chi Ngong’s localised take on this Japanese classic is one of Macao’s best-kept culinary secrets.