The 14th day of the 7th lunar month, which falls on 6 September, is believed in Chinese folklore to be a time when ghosts can enter the human world
History
A new book by the Macao News contributor explores the historical contributions of five European communities in Hong Kong, tracing their impact since the late 19th century
Invented in China, the facekini protects wearers from the sun by covering the face, while leaving their eyes, nose and mouth exposed
Travelling from Italy to Macao as a missionary in the 1960s, the cleric devoted his life to the lives of lepers – now known as Hansenian patients
Forum Macao will be home to a special exhibition for the 80th anniversary of the Second Sino-Japanese War until 24 September
A tapestry commissioned by Macao’s first governor depicts scenes from the Trojan War, but stories of the rug’s original owner are truly woven into local history
Macao in WWII was marked by complexity and ambiguity, with the downtrodden suffering tragedy and the privileged few enjoying great wealth and excess
Soon to be out on paperback, the magisterial study looks at the swashbuckling 16th-century trading rivalry between Portugal and other European powers
The winning documentaries Macau Historical Figures and Macau Chill Viva both focus on the city’s long and rich history