Life

24 Jun 2022

401 years on: How the 1622 Battle of Macao unfolded

On 24 June 1622 – 401 years ago – the Dutch were defeated after fierce naval attacks and deadly land clashes in Macao. Historian Ivo Carneiro de Sousa recalls the Dutch East India Company’s attempt to conquer Macao and the revisionism that occurred in its wake.

16 Jun 2022

Finding the perfect fit: Our top picks for where to get a men’s tailored suit in Macao

We speak to three suit makers who are shaking up Macao’s sartorial game and for good measure, we also included two tried and tested tailors who have been dressing Macao for decades.

14 Jun 2022

Local filmmaker Max Bessmertny on his inspiration, love for Macao and first feature-length film

After a decade writing, producing and directing short films, Max Bessmertny is turning to the community to crowd raise funds for his first feature-length endeavour.

06 Jun 2022

SJM Golden Jubilee wins Standard Dragon Boat Race Open Category

Gaming industry teams make a strong showing with SJM, Wynn and MGM all placing high at annual traditional sporting event.

24 Apr 2022

Having a ball: Why is table tennis so popular in Macao?

Table tennis is red-hot in Macao. We take a look at how the sport has grown from European import to a favourite pastime of thousands of local residents.

18 Apr 2022

Macao designer Au Chon Hin talks art, working with Adobe and receiving the Medal of Merit

The young designer may be winning awards for his own work and style, but he credits his support network for taking him this far.

14 Apr 2022

Out & About (14 April): What’s on this weekend and beyond

Bounce from Easter egg hunts to the Macao Arts Festival, book swaps and more!

14 Apr 2022

Tried and tested: Macao’s 5 best hiking trails

Start the day on the right foot with an outing to one of our favourite walking trails across the city.

12 Apr 2022

Macao tea master Lo Heng Kong savours ‘golden age’ in latest book

Lo Heng Kong has devoted over two decades to the art of tea. Last year, he distilled his insights into a definitive guide to local tea culture, My Notes on Tea: The Past and Present of Tea in Macao.