City of temples
Macao has more temples per square kilometre than any other city in Greater China, some dating back to the 13th century. What role do they play in the territory today and how are they being preserved by the government?
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The history keepers
Can you truly understand a place without knowing its past? Meet the people keeping Macao’s fascinating history alive.
A novel kind of library
The modern day library is more than just a collection of books. As our reading and media consumption habits have evolved, so too has this humble public facility.
Taipa’s living history
Five simple 100-year-old houses in Taipa tell a hugely important part of the Macao story. The daily way of life of previous generations is kept alive to enrich the knowledge of locals and visitors alike.
Artists in residence
A range of Macao’s artistic talent is now on show at the newly opened Grand Lisboa Palace, which highlights the city’s East-meets-West character in a truly creative manner.
Family fragrances
Keng Si Wong’s grandparents created an incense business in the 1940s. Nearly 80 years later, along with his partner, the family’s Veng Lei legacy brand is burning bright.
Glazed in History
Brought from Portugal to Macao, azulejo tiles can be traced to Ancient Mesopotamia. But the city has added its own imprint to this disappearing craft.
Visions of Connection
Macao’s 2021 Venice Biennale of Architecture exhibitors envision a future of integration, connection and coexistence with the Greater Bay Area.
Central Library: the next chapter
Expect a new building with an impressive façade that integrates event spaces, reading areas and digital zones when it opens in 2025.
