Making a Splash
Macao’s beloved residency show is back. A new and improved House of Dancing Water debuted in May, bringing fresh energy, a new character and high-tech upgrades to the city’s theatrical marvel on a swimming pool stage.
Macao’s beloved residency show is back. A new and improved House of Dancing Water debuted in May, bringing fresh energy, a new character and high-tech upgrades to the city’s theatrical marvel on a swimming pool stage.
In a city famous for its custardy confections, it’s about time real pasteis de nata entered the scene. They’ve arrived courtesy of the celebrated Lisbon bakery Manteigaria – a brand dedicated to preserving the sweet legacy founded by 18th-century Portuguese monks.
Performers, exhibitors and chefs from Portuguese-speaking countries and regions around the world converge in Macao come this time of the year, in a multifaceted celebration of all things Luso. From music and art to food and film, the city’s end of year cultural festivals always impress.
The Poly MGM Museum unveiled its inaugural exhibition in November, bringing precious relics, cutting edge technology and an emphasis on cross-cultural dialogue to the city’s arts scene.
Benjamim Soares is a folk-rock songwriter who has always approached the music industry at his own pace. Now, with two new Best of the Pop awards under his belt, things are ramping up for the artist: he sees the recognition as a turning point.
Over the past two decades, the architect Nuno Soares has made Macao his home. But this Portugal-born visionary wants the city to feel more like home for everyone, and he’s achieving his goal through a wide range of community initiatives.
From the prettiest views in the city to the easiest way to get hold of Lord Stow’s famous egg tarts, these insider tips will help any traveller make the most out of a trip to Macao.
This generation is fashion forward, with a nod to the past. And they’re well catered to in Macao, where local boutiques and designers are tailoring attire to meet the quirks of those born between the late 1990s and 2010s.
Meet the Macao-raised football fanatic who’s landed his dream job at the Portuguese Football Federation and celebrates his family’s artistic legacy in his spare time.
One half of the pop-rock band Soler, Giulio Acconci is much more than a musician. He showed Macao magazine one of his favourite spots in the city, where he spoke openly about his roots, inspiration and upcoming projects.