The breadth and depth of the range of Portuguese wine available in Macao is second only to that of Lisbon. Prior to Handover in December 1999, Macao had been under Portuguese administration for 450 years and wine would have not only been part of the ship’s provisions but was traded, too....
Portugal’s last colony in Asia was handed back to China in 1999. Macau (or Macao) is a fusion of Portuguese and Chinese cultures. While gambling and shopping attracts a crowd, Macau has an amazing World Heritage City Centre with fortresses, churches, temples, gardens and museums. There are also some...
One of the best times to visit Macao is during the 30th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest, which is a spectacular multimedia pyrotechnic show spread out over five weekends.
The contest is an international event involving competitors from 12 countries, who will wow the crowds with fireworks synchronised to music...
When it comes to beautiful and memorable places in Macau, images of Senado Square, the Ruins of St. Paul and Taipa Village quickly come to mind. However, it is the St Lazarus district that I find to best exemplify Macau’s charm and beauty.
St Lazarus is the smallest of the...
Shaped like a lotus flower, Macau which has historically been described as, “The Land of the Lotus Flower,” draws huge symbols of this elusive flower. For starters, the centre symbol of the Macau SAR (special administration region) flag is of the lotus. And come each June, the Macanese rejoice...
Do you love egg tarts? Such is their popularity worldwide that there many variations of egg tart recipes around the world. There are versions made in Brazil, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Macao, Portugal and various countries in Asia. In Asia, the two main types are the Portuguese egg tart...