Mark O'Neill

About Mark O'Neill

Mark is a Hong Kong-based author and speaker who has lived in Asia since 1978. He loves to go to Macao – his first visit was in 1979, for peace and quiet. He is a regular contributor to Macao Magazine and enjoys writing about its rich history, culture and many extraordinary people. Going today, it is hard to remember what the city looked like in 1979!

Posts by Mark O'Neill:

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10 March 2017

Rice: a fertile field of creativity

Taiwan’s Cloud Gate brings their most recent dance show to Macao

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10 January 2017

Highest awards

Decorations of Honours were awarded in January 2017 to recognise the achievements of local individuals and institutions

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10 January 2017

Lai see: a millennial tradition

The history, the use and the meaning behind the famed red envelopes

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10 January 2017

Capturing the many faces of a city

Veteran photographer Ou Ping has been documenting Macao since the 1960s

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10 January 2017

The evolution of the literary ties between Portugal and China

Yao Jingming’s new book sheds light on Portugal’s vision of China

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10 November 2016

Well‑kept treasures

“Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Joseph’s Seminary” fills nine rooms with paintings, sculptures, documents and religious vestments

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10 November 2016

Sun Yat‑sen’s pharmacy: a legacy to Macao

On Sun Yat‑sen’s 150th birthday anniversary, his pharmacy in Macao has re‑opened its doors to the public as a museum

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10 November 2016

Unforgettable Chinese documents

Archives of Macao achieve global recognition with Chapas Sinicas, a collection of Official Records of Macao during the Qing Dynasty

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10 November 2016

Going global

Zhuhai Jinwan Airport aims to double its passengers by 2020

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10 November 2016

All eyes to the skies in Zhuhai

The 11th edition of the China International Aviation & Aerospace exhibition took place in Zhuhai, Guangdong