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Ne Zha 2 has Special Resonance in Macao
The Chinese animated movie Ne Zha 2 has set multiple box office records worldwide. For Macao, its arrival not only reconnects residents with their city’s rich cultural traditions surrounding Na Tcha, but can serve as inspiration for the local film industry.
The Future of Urban Mobility Has Arrived
Once the pipedream of science fiction writers, autonomous driving vehicles are now reality. From self-driving taxis to autonomous buses, China is leading the charge in this technological revolution: many of the nation’s citizens routinely use robotaxis on their daily commutes, tens of thousands of kilometres of the country’s roads are now open for autonomous driving […]
There’s a New Egg Tart in Town, the Portuguese Pastel de Nata
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.
Riding the Bamboo Pole
In Wong Yu-fei’s family, every son learns the art of jook-sing noodle making at the age of 15. “This is when we are tall and strong enough to manage the bamboo pole,” he explains, describing the highly physical practice of straddling a thick bamboo stem to roll out noodle dough. Every daughter, Wong adds, learns […]
Mapping Macao: A Gateway to Global History
Maps do more than depict geography, they tell the story of a place and its role in history. Through its ambitious Global Mapping of Macao project, the Macau University of Science and Technology is uncovering new insights into both Macao’s past and its connections with the wider world.
How the Portuguese Helped Shape Hong Kong
The Portuguese began arriving in Hong Kong in the mid-19th century, many of them crossing the Pearl River Delta from Macao. A new exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of History pays tribute to this community of high-achievers’ contributions to the city, through stories that are often buried beneath the city’s strong Sino-British narrative.’
A Portal Between Worlds: Carlos Marreiros at Arte Sella
The Macanese architect was invited to contribute an installation to Northern Italy’s ever-evolving open-air art museum back in 2019. Now, “Fragments of Light” stands alongside work by Pritzker Prize-winners and pioneers in environmental art within the spectacular Val di Sella.
Macao in Miniature
Local artist Alan Lou breathes new life into Macao’s past, one model at a time. At The Bright Dawn Studio, he recreates the city’s most iconic landmarks – from preserved heritage sites to lost architectural gems – using 3D printing. Lou’s models can be viewed as a tribute to Macao’s ever-evolving urban fabric.
The 100 Day Concert
The Macao-based maestro Oswaldo Veiga Jardim had always dreamed of conducting his own independent orchestra. That recently became a reality, thanks to a government grant and the deep pool of musical talent simmering beneath the surface of the Greater Bay Area.
Foundations for the future
With formal relations stretching back more than 50 years, China and Guinea-Bissau recently upgraded their alliance to a strategic partnership. Fisheries and rice production are at the heart of this fruitful collaboration, viewed as an example of Beijing’s commitment to economic cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa.