Discovering the city’s global classroom
The city’s four international schools each have different strengths. From innovative methods promoting happiness to cutting-edge digital literacy programmes, there’s a perfect fit for every child.
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Pickleball’s found its place in Macao
The fast-paced, curiously named sport has been sweeping the globe in recent years. Now Macao is jumping on board, with its first official pickleball venue opening just last month.
A wushu champion eager to lead the next generation
Li Yi is one of Macao’s top wushu athletes, and a recent recipient of the Silver Lotus award. After winning gold at last year’s Asian Games, Li says it’s time to retire from the arena and start passing her skills down to emerging talents. Her goal is to grow her beloved sport in the city.
A rush to remember
In November, the 70th Macau Grand Prix roared into town with its biggest turn-out yet. Adrenaline pumped for racers and onlookers alike. And amidst the crashes and combustion, 2023’s batch of champions emerged triumphant.
Macao’s student-athletes shine on the world’s stage
The FISU World University Games are a chance for Macao’s young sportsmen and women to show their stuff internationally. This year, in Chengdu, they performed especially well in wushu events – earning seven medals in total.
Macao’s Maritime Museum: An ode to seafaring
From simple Chinese fishing vessels to the grand galleons sailed by Portuguese traders, Macao’s waters once brimmed with boats. Now, the best place to see them is inside the city’s ship-shaped museum.
Reviving the ancient arts
Through workshops, books and the Macau Penman, a company specialising in traditional writing tools, Macao-born Aquino da Silva hopes to lead a renaissance for Western calligraphy.
Growing a martial art in Macao
Back in 2007, Macao’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu enthusiasts were learning from videos posted online. Since then, the community has become a force to be reckoned with – now boasting several black belts.
The Macao Grand Prix Museum comes back to life
New interactive displays, walk-through replicas and Madame Tussauds wax figures mean the museum has come roaring out of the pandemic better than ever.
‘We have seen the future’
TheArsenale sells a vision of mobility’s future. This luxury concept store recently launched its 5th season in Macao.