Fighting for more
Muay Thai might be a fringe sport in Macao today, but its future could be brighter, as fighters, coaches and advocates seek to grow the sport among a new generation of young men and women.
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Drones take the spotlight
Spanning across four nights with two showings lasting 15 minutes per set, the drone gala was put on by a technology company based in Shenzhen, the same city which was designated a UNESCO City of Design in 2008. With eight shows in total, 880 drones took to the skies of Macao delighting thousands of spectators […]
For designer Au Chon Hin, personal accolades are wins for all Macao
The talented young designer has won awards and attracted clients at home and overseas, but he has his sights set on something bigger: providing new opportunities for Macao creators.
Way of the mind warriors
Kendo, a Japanese martial art, has a small but loyal band of followers in Macao, dedicated to mental as well as physical self-improvement.
Seamless succession
Fashion designer Steven Tai has made his mark on the world stage, but his creativity owes a great deal to his family’s made-in-Macao background.
Family fragrances
Keng Si Wong’s grandparents created an incense business in the 1940s. Nearly 80 years later, along with his partner, the family’s Veng Lei legacy brand is burning bright.
Designers for life
Meet six talented young designers from Macao who are using their skills to try and make a difference in the city.
Inside job
Interior design isn’t just a career for Jessica Ma, a Macao girl who now lives and works in New York. It’s a heartfelt passion.
Driving back the years
We tour Macao’s new-look Grand Prix Museum after it reopens following an expensive refurbishment.
Master of the cap
Capoeira expert Eddy Murphy brought his exceptional skills in this Brazilian martial art to Macao over a decade ago. He’s now looking to expand his influence in the city as scores of his young students learn not just how to excel in the sport but also how to respect others.