Tradition and community with Macanese Chá Gordo
Once a feast that brought everyone together, today Chá Gordo is a rare tradition that should be preserved.
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Sinulog: Dancing and devotion for Santo Niño
The Sinulog Festival, one of the most popular religious celebrations in the Philippines, is held annually every third Sunday of January. In Macao, this tribute to the Child Jesus is also an occasion for the Filipino community to come together and ease the homesickness, while others take centre stage to shine as dancing queens.
Central library of Macao
Carlos Marreiros’ architecture firm has been selected to design the new Macao Central Library. “It’s an important project and also a pleasure to contribute with such a building to my hometown.”
South Korean film Clean Up wins at Macao film festival
South Korea’s Clean Up, from writer-director Kwon Man-ki, took the top prize at the 3rd International Film Festival & Awards Macao held in December at the Macao Cultural Centre.
Up close and personal with Macao’s precious art
Take a long look at rare works of art and contemporary pieces inside Macao’s gaming establishments.
Macao Museum of Art remembers Chinese art master and Jesuit
Appreciating the inspiring life of Wu Li
Rediscovering Chinese ceramics
Archaeologists have unearthed pottery in Shiwan dating back over 5,000 years, as well as pieces produced under the Tang (618–626 AD) and Song (960–1279 AD) dynasties, most for daily household use.
Ten years of Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries in Macao
This October, Macao will host the 10th edition of the Cultural Week of China and Portuguese‑Speaking Countries, organised by Forum Macao.
Precious record of Macao’s history goes on show
Over 100 documents of the Chapas Sínicas offer a window into many aspects of Qing‐era Macao.