UNESCO listing: Two decades on (and beyond)

Heritage Day

If the Government were to choose a date that truly captures the spirit of the Macau SAR, the 15th of July could well be declared a public holiday. The inscription of Macau’s Historic Centre on the UNESCO World Heritage List, exactly twenty years ago, marked a milestone whose significance cannot be overstated. Heritage has since become a source of pride for residents, a key component of the city’s identity, and a decisive draw for visitors
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(Special Report co-ordinated by João Paulo Meneses)

The ‘goose that laid the golden egg’

Sightseeing and visiting historic sites remained the main reason for travelling to Macau, topping the list in both 2023 and 2024 READ MORE >>

Key component of local identity 

The inscription of the Historic Centre marked a turning point for the people of Macau. And young people have played a pivotal role

Tourists say: “authentic, romantic, and commercialised”

The Government has learned

When it comes to heritage management, the government and the public now seem to be more in sync
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Is there a good solution for overcrowded public areas?

2007: The turning point

The 2007 Guia Lighthouse Protest marked the first major instance of civic activism in historic preservation in Macau—and it succeeded

Urbanisation: Lingering dilemma

In addition to the visual pressure brought by tourists, there is also the visual damage to the landscape caused by Macau’s own urban development
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Revitalising heritage... with authenticity

the case for regular revitalisation of historic sites—provided that their character is preserved.
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“The biggest adversaries are human factors”

Interview with Kin Hong Ip is conservation scholar
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Chips and chapels

Gaming and heritage are not only two of the most distinctive features of Macau’s identity
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Hidden gems

There is much more heritage in Macau than what is officially listed by UNESCO – and Coloane is a prime example
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