Not going out? We’ve got you covered! This Macao News series is tailor-made to keep you going during these trying times.
On 24 June 1622 – 400 years ago – the Dutch were defeated after fierce naval attacks and deadly land clashes in Macao. Historian Ivo Carneiro de Sousa recalls the Dutch East India Company’s attempt to conquer Macao and the revisionism that occurred in its wake.
We speak to three suit makers who are shaking up Macao’s sartorial game and for good measure, we also included two tried and tested tailors who have been dressing Macao for decades.
After a decade writing, producing and directing short films, Max Bessmertny is turning to the community to crowd raise funds for his first feature-length endeavour.
The young designer may be winning awards for his own work and style, but he credits his support network for taking him this far.
Lo Heng Kong has devoted over two decades to the art of tea. Last year, he distilled his insights into a definitive guide to local tea culture, My Notes on Tea: The Past and Present of Tea in Macao.
From boiled peanut vendor to casino mogul, Fu Tak-Iam rose from nothing to become one of Macao’s most important people. Today, however, little remains of his legacy.
Local jewellery brand founders Ryan Ho and Kay Shang hope to make Macao sparkle with their artistic designs at Preti Jewelry.
