Chan Hin Io shines a light on Macao’s past and present
For more than 20 years, photographer Chan Hin Io has walked the streets of Macao, building one of the city’s most extensive visual records of change, nostalgia and continuity
Finding Macao through a lost violin
Can a lost violin artwork help propel Macao’s film industry onto the international stage? Local director Max Bessmertny is hoping his debut feature, “The Violin Case”, might do exactly that
Racing to the beat of the drum
As the city prepares for the 2026 Macao International Dragon Boat Races, the sound of drums once again echoes across Nam Van Lake
A cultural landmark where knowledge blossoms
Tucked within the leafy calm of Saint Augustine’s Square, the Sir Robert Ho Tung Library is one of Macao’s most treasured cultural landmarks
Drawing inspiration from within in Macao
Artist, curator and Art For All Society president Alice Kok reflects on the evolution of Macao’s art scene
Out & About
A concise guide to what’s on in Macao, spotlighting notable cultural, artistic and sporting events across the city
Guardians of time
Scattered across temple courtyards, historic squares and busy streets, Macao’s ancient trees are silent witnesses to centuries of change. Rooted in tradition yet vital to modern urban life, these enduring giants bridge culture, science and history
Protecting the city’s roots
Macao protects its ancient trees through a comprehensive framework that combines cultural heritage law, scientific research, urban planning coordination and ongoing monitoring
Planning around nature
Macao’s ancient trees are vital ecological and cultural assets. Their preservation requires careful urban planning, cross-sector cooperation and innovative design approaches
Life takes root in New Urban Zone A
New Urban Zone A is moving beyond the drawing board and into daily life as residents settle into newly completed public housing, followed closely by shops and social services