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Tradition

Celebrating the Chinese New Year, Macao-style

Macao is preparing to welcome the Year of the Horse with a heady mix of colour, sound, and community celebration. From temple visits to firecrackers and float parades, the city offers a myriad of ways to mark Chinese New Year
February 2026
Macao chestnuts

A legacy roasted in time

The sweet, smoky aroma of Cheng Kei’s roasted chestnuts has marked the arrival of autumn in Macao for over 80 years. In a rapidly evolving city, these old-fashioned snacks now offer a comforting taste of tradition.
October 2024

Zhusuan: How the abacus became a worldwide phenomenon

The abacus has been a tool of calculation widely used in China for nearly 2,000 years, and it is still alive in Macao. The abacus has been used in China for millennia, and although its popularity has declined since the invention of hand‐held electronic calculators
January 2018

The legend lives on

Standing opposite the Na Tcha Temple is a humble two‑storey compound, home to the oldest martial arts club in Macao
July 2017
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