The forthcoming closure of the MJC is the end of an era in Macao. Here are some surprising facts about a club that never fulfilled the hopes so many had for it.
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The government’s long-awaited heritage management and preservation plan still needs UNESCO approval, but is slated to come into effect at the start of June 2024.
The conventional wisdom says that ‘Macau’ is the Portuguese spelling, while ‘Macao’ is the English spelling, but the answer isn’t as clear-cut as you think.
Catholicism has been part of the fabric of life in Macao for almost four and a half centuries. Here’s a look at architecture, museums and festivals with a Catholic connection.
Under the plan, the authorities will fund half of the maintenance and repair costs on buildings considered to be of ‘special cultural value.’
If you own or reside in a building with cultural value, you could be eligible for up to 2 million patacas in maintenance aid.
Sponsored by the Cultural Development Fund, the series aims to promote awareness of Macao’s long and rich Catholic heritage.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau has allocated funds to essential work at the Portuguese consul-general’s residence and two other heritage sites.
An offshoot of Beijing’s Palace Museum is planned for the SAR and will focus on the creation and retail of merchandise inspired by the museum’s artefacts.