We talk to transgender advocates about the evolution of non-binary pronouns in mainland China and Hong Kong.
Cathy Lai
Cathy is a freelance journalist from Macao who covers culture, history, social affairs, environment and societal issues. She is also the deputy editor of Ariana, a social justice magazine based in Hong Kong. Cathy is particularly passionate about environmental protection, and has taken part in several local eco-campaigns, from promoting waste awareness through to wildlife protection.
Danny Chi-Man Leong shares the story behind his ant discovery and encourages the public to pitch in.
Queenie Fok, chairman of Greenfuture Macau, believes that it’s what we do – not what we know – that will build a more sustainable Macao. That’s why the NGO has turned its focus to hands-on environmental education programmes.
Danny Chi-Man Leong, the first Macao local to be awarded the National Geographic Emerging Explorer, shares how his new title could influence his future research and work in the community.
Macao is the world’s fifth-largest importer of shark fin in the world. We talk to conservationists to understand what’s driving demand – and why it needs to change.
From the promotion of Mandarin as an educational medium to the influx of mainland Chinese tourists and migrants, we contemplate the future of Macao’s Cantonese dialect.
Most people are familiar with tangible heritage – a city’s physical history, such as its archaeological sites, historical monuments, ancient buildings and old artefacts. But equally important is a city’s intangible cultural heritage – its local beliefs, customs, events, festivals, foods, rituals, arts and crafts, which have been passed down over many generations, sometimes over […]
Tragedy has a way of bringing a community together or pulling them apart. In Macao, we meet a group of young people who have gone above and beyond to serve their community in unexpected, inspiring ways.
From dietary changes to a minimalist mindset, Macao eco-activist Annie Lao shares eight simple yet significant ways to shrink your footprint in the new year.
Around the world there is a growing movement to curb plastic waste by discouraging, or even banning, the biggest source: single-use plastics. Eco-activist and writer Annie Lao knows how destructive these innocuous items can be, and when Macau officials proved slow to act, she stepped up.
When Ip Tat claims that he has dedicated his whole life to the Na Tcha Temple, it’s not an exaggeration: he was just six years old when he joined the Feast of Na Tcha for the first time.
In an interview at Moon Chun Memorial College, which has been under his directorship since 2013, the professor discusses the challenges and triumphs throughout his journey as a musician and educato