Playing it by heart
Meet six young classical musical maestros in Macao who tell us about their passions, their influences and why they love playing in front of a local audience in their hometown.
Musician abroad
Young violinist Hoi Yan Lok moved to Austria a few years ago to learn from Europe’s maestros. He says that classical music is in his blood and he’s proud to represent Macao on the world stage.
Toy Story (Free)
Visitors to the Leal Senado Building took a trip down memory lane this autumn at an antique toy exhibition. View these collectibles – some of which are 100 years old – with us.
A monumental birthday
As Macao marks the 15th anniversary of the inscription of its Historic Centre on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, we look at what’s in store for the city’s heritage in the future.
Musicians on the Mainland
Soulful Macao couple Eva Lam and Sin Wong have moved from the SAR to Dali, an ancient city in Yunnan province. They’re taking their self-penned tunes to the Mainland masses.
Lights, camera, action!
Hundreds of filmstars, movie makers and fans of cinema graced the glittering fourth edition of the International Film Festival and Awards Macao last month.
Through the lens
Award-winning Macao filmmaker Tracy Choi always champions the city’s local movie industry. Fresh off the back of a Macao International Film Festival and Awards win for ‘Years of Macau’, we speak to the director about style, scripting and government support.
Location, location, location
For decades now, Macao has provided the perfect backdrop for filmmakers from across the globe. Big budget flicks and artistic masterpieces have been shot in the SAR due its glitzy and gritty locations. We choose our favourite movies which were entirely – or at least
A design for life
Macao architect Carlos Marreiros’ Red December exhibition is at Tap Seac Gallery until next month. The artist tells us all about his utopian ‘floating ship’, his ‘naughty’ sketches and his diaries full of memories and memorabilia that adorn the show’s walls.