Fighting for more
Muay Thai might be a fringe sport in Macao today, but its future could be brighter, as fighters, coaches and advocates seek to grow the sport among a new generation of young men and women.
Muay Thai might be a fringe sport in Macao today, but its future could be brighter, as fighters, coaches and advocates seek to grow the sport among a new generation of young men and women.
The newly opened Hong Kong Palace Museum is a treasure trove of ancient artefacts that aims to showcase China’s 5,000-year history to the world.
Once one of the world’s biggest coffee producers, Angola today hopes to steel its economy by rebuilding its forgotten coffee industry.
Premier Li Keqiang urged stronger cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking nations, with Macao playing a critical role as a connecting platform.
The Macao government is supporting the unemployed by launching new initiatives such as a website with information on vacancies and job-application procedures.
A new generation of entrepreneurs is breathing life into Macao’s historic merchant’s street, fusing past and future together like nowhere else in the city.
Over the past two decades, Macao has become a culinary destination to watch thanks to high-profile restaurant openings, a prestigious UNESCO nod and a deluge of awards.
Historian Ivo Carneiro de Sousa recalls the Dutch East India Company’s attempts to conquer Macao and control trade routes in Southeast Asia, how the battle took place and how the event was recalled by the Dutch, the Jesuits and the Dominican Friars.
Macanese dishes have long been a staple around many Macanese family dinner tables. And now, it’s easier than ever to find these treasured dishes at restaurants, too.
A few years ago, colourful artist and businesswoman Jovinia António turned hurtful remarks into the driving force behind Stardust Journey. Now she is making an impression across Macao with her budding textile business, selling bold-patterned products based on personal stories and leading workshops that teach others her unique marbling technique.