Art
Macao’s vivid tapestry transports the imagination to a world of creativity and wonder.
Painting Macao
Macanese artist Filipe Dores shares how Macao’s cultural diversity inspires his work, and how Art Macao is elevating his city’s art scene and putting it on the world stage.
“ Macao has an amazing artistic spirit derived from being a city so full of history and cultural diversity. ”
Macao: Through the eyes of artists
Fresh work from Macao’s finest homegrown artists, alongside world-class global artists, will take centre stage at the city’s acclaimed International Art Biennale 2023.
A blank canvas
Macanese artist James Wong’s impact on art education cannot be underestimated.
“ There was a cinema opposite our apartment, so [my dad] would often take us to see cartoons and movies. That was what started my love of visual arts. ”
Which art lover are you?
What is your art personality? Many people have a genre of art they feel most naturally drawn to – what does yours really say about you?
Explore
A captivating collage of experiences where rich heritage meets mesmerising opulence.
Macao's melting pot: Where history meets modernity
Macao’s fusion of Chinese and Portuguese culture, combined with its rich history and glamorous modernity, offers visitors a diverse array of exciting experiences.
“ Ancient Buddhist temples neighbour Catholic churches, while luxury contemporary hotels sit side-by-side to 17th-Century ruins. ”
Macao Grand Prix – Joy ride
Philip Newsome drives us through the scenic route of how love at first sight for the Macao Grand Prix transcended into a lifelong dedication to guard its legacy.
Eat
A culinary mosaic that tantalises the taste buds with the best of East and West.
“Macao’s culinary scene is constantly innovating and Macao is quickly becoming a global destination for dining.”
A feast for the senses
With an enviable number of Michelin-starred restaurants, Macao is a gastronomic hub. Discover how its resident chefs are elevating Macanese flavours into works of art.
Few places boast so many global cuisines in such a small space as Macao.
A culinary walk around Macao
A walking tour of Macanese culinary hotspots provides glimpses of the island’s unique history and culture.
Macanese-style
Portuguese chicken
Inspired by Portuguese-style chicken, this tasty dish is the ultimate centrepiece for your fat tea banquet.
With more than 400 years of Portuguese influence, starting from the 16th century,
Turnip cake
Macanese fat tea offers the perfect way to try loads of Macao’s signature dishes in one sitting, including treats such as the intriguing lou ba kau turnip cake.
Macanese meatloaf
You’ll never have had meatloaf quite like this before, so give it a try and savour the taste of Macao’s diverse gastronomic history.
Macanese king prawns
Macao was designated a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy in 2017, and you can recreate some of its signature flavours with this fragrant spicy prawn dish.