Dutch national Rutger Verschuren is the long-standing chairman of the France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC). He has lived in Macao since 2010, and received the rank and title of Chevalier de L’Ordre National du Mérite (Knight of the National Order of Merit) from the French government in 2023 for his role in fostering cultural and economic relations between France and Macao.
Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) since 2012, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, reflects on how far tourism has come in the past 25 years and on where it’s headed next.
A recent photography competition organised by a local creative platform saw photographers Eduardo Leal, Jingyi Xu and Ji Xiang win their respective categories. Each of their photographs captures a compelling slice of the region’s uniquely multifaceted architectural identity.
The 32nd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest took place across five spectacular evenings in September and October.
Guide to Street Art in Macau – the newly published book by Filipa Simões – serves as an introduction to the many uplifting and impressive works of art painted on buildings across Macao.
The Drunken Dragon Festival in Macao originated from a tradition in Xiangshan District (known as Zhongshan today), Guangdong Province, where a celestial dragon was believed to have descended to save the people from plagues. The festival, celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month, involves a dragon dance and offerings of ‘longevity rice’ […]
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.
The past six decades have seen this proudly local brand become a household staple. Poised for significant international expansion, multiple generations of Cheong Kun’s family reflect on the medicine man’s original goal: to improve the lives of Macao’s seafarers.
The 2024 Macao International Parade celebrated the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to China with over 1,800 performers from 80 local and international groups, showcasing diverse cultural performances and engaging residents and tourists along the procession route.
The Sinulog Festival, a vibrant Filipino celebration honouring Santo Niño with origins in Cebu and observed in Macao, showcased its post-pandemic revival with traditional dances and a historic statue.