Arts & Culture

Long before ‘wellness’ would become a global buzzword, Cristina Lobo pioneered the industry in Macao. As the founder and managing director of Nirvana Day Spa, one of the city’s first independent spas, Cristina is keeping pace with the next generation of spa-goers.

Interior design, art, fashion, makeup… Hong Kong-based feng shui consultant Thierry Chow says the ancient practice is about much more than simply enhancing the energy in your personal space.

We all know about Macao’s ‘tangible’ heritage – physical landmarks like the Ruins of St Paul’s or the A-Ma Temple. But what about its ‘intangible’ heritage? Every year, the city is doing more to protect and promote its old stories, traditions and customs.

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.

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.