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.
A long time in the making, Macao’s newest hospital is a massive medical upgrade for the city. It boasts state-of-the art equipment that can’t be found anywhere else in the Greater Bay Area. Its staff have access to training at one of the top hospitals in China. No wonder the Macao Union Hospital is considered a beacon of the territory’s future healthcare industry.
Lei Iat Wah is reaching the end of a decades-long career crafting tofu, just like his dad did. What’s kept this second-generation artisan going for so long? Morning swims, he says. And plenty of karaoke.
Macao’s proud culinary heritage merges with human history, at least where its beloved sauces and spicy pastes are concerned. We spoke with four local businesses about how mastering the art of the condiment has shaped the families involved.
The event transforms the city into a shimmering spectacle with light installations and interactive shows, enhancing tourism and community economy.
Visitors to Macao may have spied a charismatic black-faced spoonbill at the city’s border crossings, or purchased her image on a keepsake. Mak Mak, you see, is Macao’s official tourism mascot – dreamed up by local designer Tou Chon Wai.
Off the coast of Timor-Leste, this hidden gem is a former prison that’s home to legends, cultural richness and some of the most biodiverse waters in the world.
It was the talk of the town in the mid-20th century, then fell on hard times and spent a quarter of a century shuttered to the world. Now, thanks to a trio of sisters’ sizable investment, the Grande Hotel is back.