Macao Magazine

08/05/2026

Seac Pai Van Park in Coloane has recently opened three new outdoor wildlife attractions. The Pavilion of Amphibians and Reptiles, spread over 1,080 square metres, houses more than 40 animals from 26 species, including indigenous creatures as well as animals rescued or confiscated from illegal trade. Nearby, a newly constructed Aviary provides a spacious home for a variety of birds beneath its steel dome. Completing the trio is the 640-square-metre Butterfly-Friendly Garden, planted to create a haven where colourful butterflies can feed, breed, and thrive.

07/05/2026

Built in the 19th century, Pak Tai Temple endures as a bridge between past and present – a place where devotion, heritage and community converge in the heart of Old Taipa Village. Dedicated to Pak Tai, the Taoist God of the North, the temple reflects the maritime roots of the community it served.

https://macaomagazine.net/time-traveling-at-pak-tai-temple/

05/05/2026

Founded more than 70 years ago, the Women’s General Association of Macau – known as “Fu Lun” in Cantonese – has evolved into one of the city’s most established non-government organisations. Lau Kam Ling, the association’s chairwoman, talks to Macao Magazine about how it has helped women in Macao advance in the labour force and how it is now expanding into the Greater Bay Area.

30/04/2026

Kam Chin Pok’s cycling journey stretches from the streets of Macao, where he first rode as an amateur, to the demanding circuits of Asia and Europe as a professional rider. Now a member of the China Anta-Mentech Cycling Team, the 23-year-old is learning what it takes to compete at the highest level.

https://tinyurl.com/kamchinpok

27/04/2026

Bi Feiyu, one of China’s most acclaimed contemporary novelists, shares how slow reading, solitude and careful craft shape both his writing and his life.

https://tinyurl.com/bifeiyu

24/04/2026

Creative mixologist Bruno Santos tells the story of Macao’s past through his locally inspired cocktails.

https://tinyurl.com/bsantosmixology

23/04/2026

A dual-currency payment system in Hengqin is reshaping how Macao ID holders spend there. Allowing payments in patacas through familiar mobile apps, the scheme reduces financial friction and contributes to making cross-boundary everyday life much more seamless.

https://tinyurl.com/hengqindualcurrency

21/04/2026

Macao’s heritage trees have stood through centuries of urban transformation and are now safeguarded by policy. For experts, they preserve the city’s cultural memory, while playing a vital role in supporting biodiversity and enhancing urban resilience.

Hidden in the courtyard of Kun Iam Temple, this Java plum tree is believed to be the oldest tree in Macao.

https://macaomagazine.net/guardians-of-time/

15/04/2026

Once cast as the world’s factory floor, China is fast emerging as a source of globally recognised consumer brands. From technology firms to lifestyle labels and collectible-driven retailers, a new generation of Chinese companies is pushing into overseas markets with growing success. Backed by design and innovation, they are beginning to reshape perceptions of what “Made in China” means.

Once cast as the world’s factory floor, China is fast emerging as a source of globally recognised consumer brands. From technology firms to lifestyle labels and collectible-driven retailers, a new generation of Chinese companies is pushing into overseas markets with growing success. Backed by desi...

10/04/2026

The 10th anniversary of the Taipa Village Cultural Association tells a story not only of exhibitions and events but of community engagement. What began as an effort to expand the experiences available to tourists visiting Old Taipa Village has evolved into a cultural anchor for the neighbourhood.

The 10th anniversary of the Taipa Village Cultural Association tells a story not only of exhibitions and events but of community engagement. What began as an effort to expand the experiences available to tourists visiting Old Taipa Village has evolved into a cultural anchor for the neighbourhood