Macao Magazine

24/06/2024

For the newly rebranded Macao University of Tourism 澳門旅遊大學 - UTM, the new name signals a wealth of opportunities – for the institution, as well as their students.

Check out the link below for more on the next chapter of UTM with Rector F***y Vong!

https://youtu.be/ZjDDwa0Mj8k?si=tGVj62uOWrRBiMpo

24/06/2024

Macao’s sports officials netted a big win with the return of the Volleyball Women’s Nations League to the city in May and June, making the city one stop on the road to the 2024 Olympics!

Check out the link below to see who came out on top!

https://macaomagazine.net/womens-volleyball-tournament-makes-a-comeback/

The Volleyball Women's Nations League returned to Macao in 2024, featuring top teams like Italy, Japan, Brazil, China, and the Netherlands, with Brazil and Italy emerging as standout performers.

24/06/2024

Our latest issue of Macao magazine is now live! In our June issue, we cover the challenges facing tourism, Macao’s newest university, art forms old and new and much more 💫

Check out the link 👇🏼to read more!

https://macaomagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MM82.pdf

02/05/2024

A busy shipping corridor, severe weather, a global pandemic – to say there were some difficulties in the construction of Macao’s newest bridge would be an understatement.

Check out the link to find out when it’s set to open and why it will be such an important connection for Macao in the future!

https://macaomagazine.net/a-milestone-for-the-macau-bridge/

The northern and southern sections of Macao’s widest bridge met last month. Engineering work now shifts to its deck, wind barriers and electrical system in preparation for its opening this year.

02/05/2024

A Chi may be a humble shop off the beaten path, but it’s well worth finding thanks to a dedicated chef who turns out delicious, high-end dishes at a budget-friendly price.

Check out the link below for more on how Chio Chi Ngong turned his love of noodles into a gem of a ramen shop!

https://macaomagazine.net/macao-a-chi-ramen-shop-macau/

So close to the city’s busiest tourist attraction and yet a tranquil world unto itself, chef Chio Chi Ngong’s localised take on this Japanese classic is one of Macao’s best-kept culinary secrets.

02/05/2024

Whether you’re an avid noodle lover or just looking for a taste of luxury without breaking the bank, A-Chi founder and chef Chio Chi Ngong has you covered!

Check out the video below for a peek at the delicious dishes on offer at this humble shop!

02/05/2024

For all its contributions to Macao’s historical legacy – from a world-renowned fusion cuisine to a unique theatre tradition – the Macanese community are also very much a part of the city’s future.

Check out the link below to hear from three people active in the community on what role they see for Macanese people in a rapidly developing Macao!

https://macaomagazine.net/macanese-youth-ready-to-contribute-to-our-shared-home/

The Macanese community may be a small group in a small-ish city, but it embodies Macao’s precious East-meets-West identity. What does their future look like in a rapidly developing Macao?

02/05/2024

Over the past 40 years, TDM has become more than just a broadcaster in Macao – it’s an institution. A trusted voice bringing the news, sports, educational programmes and so much more.

Check out the link below to see how TDM has evolved over the years and where it’s going in the future!

https://macaomagazine.net/tdm-today-40-years-of-macaos-public-broadcaster/

In this Q&A, TDM Chairman António José de Freitas reflects on where the TV and radio broadcaster is now – and the factors shaping its future.

02/05/2024

Whether you’re craving a secluded spot tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Macao or a delicious eggtart without the long queue, our insider tips have got you covered!

Check out the link below for these and more!

https://macaomagazine.net/my-macao-travel-tips-from-local-insiders/

From the prettiest views in the city to the easiest way to get hold of Lord Stow’s famous egg tarts, these insider tips will help any traveller make the most out of a trip to Macao.

02/05/2024

Cheong Kun Pain Reliever Oil is a staple of Macao medicine cabinets for good reason and its history, so similar to that of the city itself, is looking very bright.

Check out the link below to learn how this innovative product came to be and where it’s going in the future!

https://macaomagazine.net/a-staple-in-macao-medicine-cabinets-cheong-kun-pain-reliever-oil/

Poised for significant international expansion, multiple generations of Cheong Kun’s family reflect on the medicine man’s original goal: to improve the lives of Macao’s seafarers.

01/05/2024

Open up any medicine cabinet in Macao and there’s a good chance you’ll find a bottle of Cheong Kun Pain Reliever Oil. That’s been the case for decades – and will be for decades to come as this multigenerational family company grows.

Check the video below to meet the son and grandson taking Cheong Kun’s legacy into a new era!

30/04/2024

A picture is worth a thousand words and Macao-born artist Wong Weng Cheong is more than happy to let his art do the talking. His latest work – and Macao’s entry into the Venice Biennale – takes an eerie, dystopian look at the theme of “Foreigners Everywhere”.

Check out the link below for more on this up-and-coming artist and his thought-provoking work!

https://macaomagazine.net/2024-venice-biennale-wong-weng-cheong/

The artist Wong Weng Cheong found inspiration in an Italian novel and English landscapes for his biennale installation, “Above Zobeide”, an exploration of introversion.

29/04/2024

Macao doesn’t have much in the way of orphans and fishermen’s widows these days, but the Holy House of Mercy’s commitment to serving the city’s most vulnerable remains unchanged centuries later.

Check out the link below for more on the Holy House, its history and bright future!

https://macaomagazine.net/macao-holy-house-of-mercy-macau/

The Holy House of Mercy is more than a relic from 15th-century Portugal. In Macao, that’s largely thanks to a passionate provedor who refused to give up back in the late 1990s.

29/04/2024

For all Macao works to preserve its past, the rapid development of the city means that many boundary stones – tangible connections to our urban history – are disappearing. One man is doing his best to document them before it’s too late 🪨

Check out the link below to learn more about Tam Chon Ip’s quest to record the boundary stones of Macao!

https://macaomagazine.net/macao-boundary-stones-macau/

Through a few choice characters carved into granite, boundary stones offer glimpses into past iterations of Macao’s Chinese communities.

29/04/2024

Map mapping in centuries past was very much both an art and a science, as cartographers did the painstaking work of translating the real world into a two-dimensional picture that could guide seafarers in unfamiliar waters 🗺️

Check out the link below for a look inside a recent exhibition documenting the evolving understanding of Macao through the maps of centuries past!

https://macaomagazine.net/art-and-science-a-cartographic-history-of-macao/

“Mapmorphosis” packed five centuries’ worth of geography lessons into one exhibition while celebrating map making as a craft.

29/04/2024

Like Macao, Angola’s first UNESCO World Heritage site sits at the crossroads of civilizations, a mix of the indigenous Kingdom of the Kongo and colonial Portuguese influences.

Check out the link below to discover the complicated history of Mbanza Kongo!

https://macaomagazine.net/mbanza-kongo-angola-africa/

Angola’s first and only World Heritage site was once the capital of the Kingdom of Kongo, a historic civilization considered pivotal to Africa’s development. Could the ruined city of Mbanza Kongo – and its more than 600 years of history – help kickstart the country’s fledgling tourism indu...

29/04/2024

Our latest issue of Macao magazine is now live! In our April issue, we cover the future of a staple of Macao medicine cabinets, a spectacular local take on a Japanese dish, the latest local to shine in the renowned Venice Biennale and much more 💫

Check out the link 👇🏼to read more!

https://macaomagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MM81.pdf

07/03/2024

President Xi Jinping pledged his continued support and praised Macao’s “pragmatic” governance over the past year in his annual meeting with Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng in Beijing.

Check out the link below to learn what the two leaders discussed and what to expect in the next year!

https://macaomagazine.net/president-xi-jinping-praises-ho-iat-seng-for-pragmatic-governance/

As Macao approaches its 25th anniversary as a Special Administrative Region, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng travelled to Beijing in December 2023 to present a detailed account of Macao's developments over the past year to President Xi Jinping.

07/03/2024

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is the value of health and good healthcare. Healthcare in the city took a big leap forward in December with the opening of Macao Union Hospital, a massive state-of-the-art facility that will care for residents and the wider GBA.

Check out the link below to discover all of the things that make Union Hospital so important!

https://macaomagazine.net/macao-union-hospital-macau/

Macao’s newest hospital is a massive medical upgrade for the city. It boasts state-of-the-art equipment that can’t be found anywhere else in the GBA.

07/03/2024

When Lei Kuong Men started his humble tofu business in the 1960s, he likely never dreamed it would grow into the local culinary gem that we know today, Sopas de Fitas Ving Kei.

Check out the link below to uncover the history of Ving Kei and the son who is now looking for his own successor!

https://macaomagazine.net/macau-tofu-ving-kei-macao/

Lei Iat Wah is reaching the end of a decades-long career crafting tofu, just like his dad did. What’s kept this second-generation artisan going for so long? Morning swims, he says. And plenty of karaoke.

01/03/2024

Sopas de Fitas Ving Kei has been turning out delicious handmade tofu for two generations, and as the current owner eyes retirement, he’s hoping to pass the business down to a worthy successor.

Click below to watch our video on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/lo2AsrPlYVw?si=cQDx8HL10TqKIqtd

01/03/2024

High-quality, well-made clothing has become increasingly hard to come by in recent years. A new push toward slow fashion – the sustainable alternative to fast fashion – by Gen Z may help change that.

Check out the link below to meet three Macao businesses bringing their own take on slow fashion to the city!

https://macaomagazine.net/macau-genz-fashion-macao/

This generation is fashion forward, with a nod to the past. And they’re well catered to in Macao, where local boutiques and designers are tailoring attire to meet the quirks of those born between the late 1990s and 2010s.

28/02/2024

Four Chinese astronauts visited Macao in December, a trip designed to inspire the next generation of space explorers and scientists even as the city makes its first move into space with the Macao Science-1 satellites.

Check out the link below to meet the astronauts and learn more about the new satellite programme!

https://macaomagazine.net/chinas-astronauts-drop-in-on-macao/

Macao recently played host to a delegation of Chinese astronauts, here to inspire the next generation of space explorers and scientists. The illustrious guests were “deeply impressed” by their Macao compatriots’ enthusiasm for the wonders of the universe, reported the deputy head of the China ...

28/02/2024

As gold medal-winning wushu athlete Li Yi eyes retirement, the Macao resident hopes to use her extensive experience to develop the next generation of wushu talents in the city.

Check out the link below for Li’s story and the future of her sport in Macao!

https://macaomagazine.net/macau-li-yi-wushu-macao/

Li Yi is one of Macao’s top wushu athletes, and a recent recipient of the Silver Lotus award. After winning gold at last year’s Asian Games, Li says it’s time to retire from the arena and start passing her skills down to emerging talents. Her goal is to grow her beloved sport in the city.

27/02/2024

We prepare to usher in the Year of the Dragon with a deeper look into the history and cultural significance of this beloved mythical creature.

Check out the link below for more on these majestic beasts!

https://macaomagazine.net/macau-year-of-the-dragon-macao/

As we prepare to welcome a new Year of the Dragon, it’s worth reflecting on what this powerful (yet usually benevolent) mythological creature means to Chinese culture. Dragons are said to control the rains, bring luck and protect wealth. So, how did they come to play this auspicious role in societ...

27/02/2024

From a promising 8-year-old to a gold medal-winning athlete, Li Yi’s journey in wushu has been a significant one. Now Li hopes to channel that experience into training the next generation of Macao wushu athletes.

Click the link below to watch our video on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/JDTHAF96Gk0?si=DOWOsUZDvtq44veG

22/02/2024

Whether it’s from a treasured family business or an old friend-turned-international giant, the condiments in Macao are sure to please your palate!

Check out the link below to meet the locals behind this important element of Macao cuisine!

https://macaomagazine.net/macau-sauces-condiments-culinary-macao/

Macao’s proud culinary heritage merges with human history, at least where its beloved sauces and spicy pastes are concerned. We spoke with four local businesses about how mastering the art of the condiment has shaped the families involved.

22/02/2024

Law and football might not seem like the most obvious pair, but for Macao-born Afonso Biscaia, it’s a winning combination.

Check out the link below to see how Biscaia found a rewarding career in Portugal!

https://macaomagazine.net/macau-football-afonso-biscaia-portugal-mio-pang-fei-macao/

Meet the Macao-raised football fanatic who’s landed his dream job at the Portuguese Football Federation and celebrates his family’s artistic legacy in his spare time.

21/02/2024

The Macao Museum of Art invites visitors to explore the centuries-long relationship between the Qing dynasty and successive Panchen Lamas, the second-highest spiritual leaders in Tibetan Buddhism.

Check out the link below for a deeper look at the history and the stunning gifts that mark it!

https://macaomagazine.net/macau-tibetan-buddhist-macao-museum-of-art/

The Macao Museum of Art showcases Tibetan Buddhist treasures that were gifts exchanged between the Qing court and successive Panchen Lamas in Xizang.

21/02/2024

The Filipino community comes together each January for the Sinulog Festival, a vibrant celebration of the Child Jesus.

Check out the link below to see the colourful procession of dancers and devotees!

Read more: https://macaomagazine.net/through-the-lens/macau-sinulog-festival-macao/

The Sinulog Festival, a vibrant Filipino celebration honouring Santo Niño with origins in Cebu and observed in Macao, showcased its post-pandemic revival with traditional dances and a historic statue.