Body of work: These Macao entrepreneurs are inking a new era for tattoo culture

Macao entrepreneurs Alley Leong and Candy Ieong may be on separate journeys of self-discovery but they both approach tattooing like fine art.

Like father, like son: Meet Macao’s calligraphy craftsmen

Local calligraphers Elvis Mok Hei Sai and his father Mok Wa Kei embark on two parallel paths when it comes to this ancient Chinese artform.

Meet Veggiesaurus – Macao’s only vegetarian dragon boat race team

They may not eat meat, but this bunch of super-powerful paddlers are ready to take on all comers in this year’s races.

Music Man: Jones Chong, co-founder of Chessman Entertainment, is betting large on Macao’s local talent pool

A pioneer of Macao’s music scene, Jones Chong has been pushing for more recognition for local artists since his university days. Here’s how he built his empire, and what he plans to do next.

Meet the Macao director pushing for inclusive art and theatre

Over the last decade, Jenny Mok has been a pioneer of more accessible theatre in Macao, staging productions with actors who have mental and physical disabilities.

Bird enthusiasts explore the Macao Fortress

If you’re into birdwatching, you’ll be happy as a lark at Mount Fortress! This former military barracks-turned-city park and museum is a haven for birds of all flocks and feathers. Here’s what you might spot on your next trip there.

After hours: Inside 4 of Macao’s best late-night cafés for an evening coffee

Coffee at night? More late-night café bars are popping up around Macao, but what’s turning the city’s coffee-drinkers into night owls? We speak with four local cafes that keep late hours.

Florita Morais Alves

La Famiglia’s chef de cuisine is on a mission to preserve Macao’s heritage, one bite at a time.

Serensia Woods in Hengqin: high life in the woods

A new lifestyle destination on Hengqin will open by the end of this year – a RMB 2.5 billion project from one of Macao’s great merchant dynasties that has taken decades to come to fruition.

Tea, coffee and community: Exploring Macao’s evolving café culture

With its Chinese and Portuguese roots, Macao has a long history of tea and coffee culture which you can experience in its vibrant cafés. From traditional teahouses to modern coffee shops, we explore the evolving scene.

Iao Tun Ieong

Iao Tun Ieong is the Principal of Hou Kong Middle School of Macao and Vice President of the Macau Association of Chinese Calligraphy.

Taking the plunge: Why some Macao residents swear by open-water winter swimming

Frosty and refreshing, open-water winter swimming has become a favourite pastime for many of the city’s older residents who find community, mental stamina and physical endurance in the sea.

Dressed to empress: Check out glittering Qing dynasty costumes at the Macao Museum of Art this winter

The Macao Museum of Art is showcasing beautiful clothes and accessories, once worn by China’s emperors and empresses till 14 March 2021.

Staging a comeback: Macao’s theatre companies say ‘boom time’ might be just around the corner

Life for Macao’s theatre companies can be challenging, especially during a pandemic, but the directors and actors behind these troupes say the show must go on. We caught up with five local organisations working behind the scenes to craft new theatre styles and engage younger audiences.

Creativity and community: Macao’s independent bookstores are changing with the times

Running an independent bookstore in Macao can be challenging to say the least. But some bookshops in Macao have developed new tactics to attract customers and create a sense of community in the age of Kindles, Audible and iPhones.