The 9th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo starts on 9th till 11th July online and offline in a synergy to expand business opportunities. The Expo once again brings together cloud virtual and physical exhibitions radiant with five major highlights, to support members of the tourism and related industries to deepen cooperation and navigate business opportunities together. Follow the official website to get more information! https://www.mitexpo.mo/cn/index"

St. Dominic's church was established in 1587 by three Spanish Dominican priests who arrived from Acapulco, Mexico. It was here that the first Portuguese newspaper was published on Chinese soil, A Abelha da China [“The China Bee”], on 12th September 1822. #MacaoWorldHeritage #ExperienceMacao #FutureMacaoTravels #heritage #unescoworldheritage

This is probably the most recognisable tourist spot in Macao. Did you know that it's orginal name, Façade of Our Lady Mother of God was engraved on the main door lintel? #MacaoWorldHeritage #ExperienceMacao #FutureMacaoTravels #heritage #unescoworldheritage

Let's look at one of the oldest churches of Macao. The present-day building was the result of the works carried out in 1846. Situated on the southern coastline of Macao overlooking the sea, families of Portuguese sailors used to gather on the front steps of the church to pray and wait for their return, hence it was given the name: Feng Shun Tang (Hall of the Soothing Winds). In the eyes of Portuguese, St. Lawrence is a guardian who protects people and tells them wind direction. To this extend, he is similar to Goddess Mazu who is worshiped by local Chinese.

This week, we go to a well-known location in Macao, Senado Square. In the early 1990s, the authority hired some Portuguese experts to pave the this square with a wave-patterned mosaic of colored stones. From then on this area has become a popular place for cultural activities in Macao. The buildings around the the square have a long history and have many western features. For instance, the Holy House of Mercy was a medical clinic and several other social welfare structures in early Macau. It later served as an orphanage and refuge for widows of sailors lost at sea.

"MGM Awakening Lion” is an exclusive and tailor-made version of the award-winning Chinese ethnic dance drama, “Awakening Lion”. Premiering this October, this is the first residency show of the Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre outside of Mainland China. “Awakened by the spirit, rooted in the Lion” - this ethnic dance drama is based on the awakening of a nation expressed in traditional culture. It depicts the journey of transformation of two lion dancers in the face of love and hate along with the dilemma of choosing between family and the nation, reflecting the perseverance of the Cantonese people.