The Macao Museum of Art is showcasing beautiful clothes and accessories, once worn by China’s emperors and empresses till 14 March 2021.
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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.
Over the past decade, the Macau Glee Club has grown from a living room production to a theatrical force. Despite the pandemic, 2020 was the club’s biggest year yet – and organisers are looking forward to even more drama in the future.
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.
Macao has long provided the perfect backdrop for filmmakers from across the globe. From big blockbusters to charming indie flicks, we shortlist a few of our favourite movies filmed in Macao.
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.
Looking for new tunes? From alt-rock to instrumentals, pop-punk, indie and funk, Macao is brimming with noteworthy local bands. For music lovers looking for new sounds, we’ve rounded up a few of the city’s top talents to keep on your radar.
In honour of the Macau Military Club’s 150th anniversary in 2020, we look into this venerable institution’s colourful past and discover how it stays relevant in today’s modern city.