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MC MAY / JUN - 20247We love to hear from our readers so feel free to contact us at: macaucloser@gmail.com編輯筆錄 FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK | 7he summer holidays are almost here and to get into the summer vibe this issue, we spent a fun afternoon at the Resort and Spa at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau with the ever-creative locally-based fashion designer Bella Horner and some of the latest swimsuit and resort wear pieces from her brand Alta Bella. Established in 2021, the brand focuses on handmade, high-quality swimwear that combines style, sustainability, and inclusivity, and is enjoying great success and popularity. And what better place to photograph these lovely outfits than the inner city tropical oasis of Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau.Speaking of summer vibes, in May the poolside area of Banyan Tree Macau was completely taken over by Louis Vuitton for the pre-launch of the LV By the Pool FW24 women’s collection Pre-fall 24 drop 2 men’s collection, with a number of products exclusively available at the LV store at Galaxy Macau. In the world of art we check out the installation work of Wong Weng Cheong who is representing Macau at the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Art Biennale, with his piece Above Zobeide. We also speak with local director Oliver Fa whose latest mini-series Taste of Love aired on TDM recently. The series explores journeys of love and friendship, across time and culture, all focused around a family recipe for delicious Macanese cuisine. Another TV series, this time on Hong Kong’s TVB, Sinister Beings 2 wrapped up recently, and two episodes featured well-known Macau resident Reggie Martin playing the bad guy role in the show. We chat with him about the fun time he had on set. We also had the chance to immerse ourselves in the amazing high tech shows at Wynn’s Illuminarium, and we check out the impressive sculptures by contemporary Chinese artist Ren Zhe at new exhibition Legends of Chivalry at MGM Cotai.Looking for authentic French cuisine in the heart of Macau? Go no further than Le Bouchon which opened in January. Headed by long term Macau resident Bernard Peres and well-known French Chef Eve Duron, this cozy downtown restaurant serves up excellent Lyonnaise cuisine at great prices. And popping over to Italy, we enjoy some wonderful Prosecco served up by the Italian Chamber of Commerce at a special event at Terrazza Restaurant at Galaxy Macau. Recently, we had a sneak-peak at the futuristic Tesla Cybertruck when it paid a visit to Macau. It’s not available here just yet, but it’s still a lot of fun to see and talk about.In Home Affairs, José Carlos Pereira introduces us to his staggering collection of art pieces gathered up over his 30 years in Macau. And in Closing Story we learn about the fascinating history of one of the city’s most infamous buildings, Hotel Central, which recently reopened after extensive renovations. Keep Cool and Happy Reading!󳢗󲼒󴝹󴡮󼵼󴩁󰸬󶆎󷶢󶙐󲨟󰾶󱾚󳞉󵒹󰵨󳈁󴕢󴓝󼵼󳃯󱂜󱑹󲲄󴡍󸻍󹃉󸐇󸞋󲫆󵒹󲫟󱃻󳧡󱛻󴊑󵐿󰶦󲳲󼵼󸘝󷰞󳦦󱲒󳠘󷡥󷫥󷪚󲨍󲚞󵤚󲁠󵒹󱡸󴵦󵒹󳥓󳜞󴎸󷡥󱠥󲫟󱃻󳥫󷡥 󳃮󵰩󳜵󲪄󼵼󲘡󴎥󳜵󳅜󲦩󷢣󰽳󵒹󹠟󱡸󷾷󴎸󷡥󼵼󲘟󳠘󲙀󱜴󳉰󶏶󵒯󲚞󱠥󱖬󲖃󲶎󷘒󴩁󰵨󹠓󼵼󲭞󱜍󴃹󸑔󴡍󸻍󹃉󸐇󸞋󲫆󸔏󱂑󹣁󲧒󰶦󵒹󴰨󲨟󵨾󱺰󼵼󴬂󵋠󳟾󳥓󸗠󱝗󳈞󳘢󸔏󰹉󴐟󱔃󱾚󷡥󵒹󱲒󳜱󲮂󶏶󱾚󳞉󴉨󱱡󼵼 󳜵󰹁󳥣󱲉󴡍󸻍󲹞󳶪󲪦󴋒󵊀󶪊󷝥󰸬󲁏󷡥󶂺󱐪󱠥󱐳󵨨󵉒󷡥󶂺󱐪󵳧󰸴󸛉󱐕󵒹󹌹󷨔󼵼󸛉󱐕󱥂󱡸󳥀󳜵󸧔󴍏󳠘󲙀󱗾󲘡󸻍󲫆󴼭󲕼󵒯󱤓󱲉󷌁󷝯󹍆󱶗󼵼󳃯󱂜󴂈󷾤󰸬󰻀󷞎󴡍󸻍󱛯󱔉󵳧󲚃󲆮󲙳󳜜󱱝󹁹󷌁󷝯󹃲󲪄󲚞󵒹󹺔󵬐󵥭󵒹󷡥󶔩󰽳󱡸󱲉󰽡󷼻󰻼󲳟󰷔󰵴󳃯󱂜󸘩󳍱󷫟󰸬󳦦󱲒󲘬󴜶󶰅󱿕󰹮󼵼󰺮󵒹󳥓󳜞󱚳󱒾󹄶󷧖󱓜󶕡󱠃󶊕󳟾󲹡󳥓󸑜󳜵󴡍󲭞󷧖󳕅󱐁󱱡󶎖󰵨󱂑󱱽󵈱󶾖󰺄󲕼󲫮󵒹󶕡󱠃󹑺󷵘󼵼󸔏󲀜󳄡󲚞󸻛󰸬󸄘󸂋󳠘󸻧󱠥󳛓󱗋󵒹󲼦󲺕󱠥󱛽󷰀󰷔󳝈󹗻󴖧󵒹󱜦󰵨󲀜󹄶󷧖󱓜󸓠󱿕󱿽󳭪󳜵󸑜󳞉󲔥󶅢󼵼󴡍󸻍󰺄 󱐁󴜶󰸬󵊺󰶦󱌏󹃌󼵼󹓇󴜶󹺲󸖥󹍨󵕢󳃯󱂜󶪅󰺮󶛝󰸬󶛝󳈞󳘢󵀎󱸦󵒹󸂱󰸳󳃯󱂜󰹡󳆿󳏤󳼥󳥛󴌐󴑶󳜵󴊖󱑅󲪒󲱨󵭠󸻧󵒹󹠟󵨱󳆯󷞎󴜶󰷔󰶦󼵼󱲉󶕡󴻳󶕡󹠟󳯇󵒹󳥓󳜞󲚞󷨔󴋑󴗪󰶦󴂈󷾤󰸬󰶦󱱝󵊺󰻀󷌁󷝯󲕼󰻤󱢺󵒹󹃨󱹖󰽳󱡸󲻞󱲉󴡍󸻍󲧒󰶦󲳲󱡸󱮂󴃼󲔻󴎂󱱝󶕡󹑺󽴾󸙢󲙡󱐾󸬬󸖕󰺛󲪄󰵨󳥣󸻛󳵠󵒹󴎂󲭊󲘮󹔭󸔏󸻧󱌪󹃉󵒹󴎂󲮮󹓭󲭼󵉌󸻁󲚁󴡍󸻍󵒹󱠥󶽽󱝝󴎂󹓭󲭊󲨍   󱌠󱝛󶇥󴲊󼵼󰻅󷧷󴉘󵒹󱉇󳭕󳏀󰿙󰵴󰷨󵒹󸡾󳞲󰾖󹔊󰵵󰵨󵱁󼵼󳃯󱂜󱲉󴡍󸻍󸧔󴍏󵒹󲫮󹀏󲼒󱿑󱑅󹓭󲭼󰹨󱜍󰸬󴖧󴡍󲼒󱿑󱑅󱥂󳥛󳏀󰿙󵒹󱊛󷾷󸞋󼵼󲕄󲁶󶔩󸉨󲼒󱿑󱑅󳥓󸑜󼵼󳦣󰾶󹐐󳭕󵒹󰾶󱑍󴡍󸻍󼵼󳃯󱂜󳥤󲪌󱋔󵘿󴩁󲴰󹃫󴬭󵀎󱲉󸘩󳦣󱲉󴡍󸻍󰵴󲧒󼵼󰽏󵒹󹤃󱔃󹏐󴬭󴬂󰺄󱜴󰻅󳇼󳕻󱲉󲕼󲚁󰶦󼵼é  󱝣󳃯󱂜󰺞󶄳󰸬󰺮󱲉󴡍󸻍󰵳󱘨󲪄󸻧󳙑󹃌󵒹󴬂󱉇󰷔󲘃󳥓󲲕󼵼󴶶󲗩󳙧󰸳󱑲󲘟󲨟󰽺󰸬󷩓󴡍󸻍󳥓󶜫󱝝󸗇󳕅󵒹󲮋󵸡󰷔󰵨󳜞󰶦󱿜󸞋󲫆󵒹󶀶󲱚󴄜󱜸󵥞󰽺󸼗󷶢󲼅󲴰󼵼󲫟󸖕󴕢󳜞󰵨󱾚󽴹

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󸊰󲙳󷭘󶜢󰷨󵳧󱰌󲓎󸿴󸢁󴵝HENNESSY X.O NBA SEASON 4 LIMITED EDITION SHOOTS󴡍󸻍󸧔󴍏󹂑󶽽󸊰󲙳󷭘󶜢󱝝󸿴󸢁󴵝󱌍󵀖󴰨󸨼󵒹󴸠󴰨󶀶󵥠󱍅󲫟󱰑󴄟󳢲󸨼󱌍󵀖󵒹󲪂󸙋󱡸󴵦󸊰󲙳󷭘󱿎󳈞󶕡󱱝󱱝󲕼󵼮󵀖󱙀󳥛󳎁󱐁󱌍󳜞󸊰󲙳󷭘󵳧󱰌󲓎󸿴󸢁󴵝󰶜󳜵󴡍󸻍󷫥󶔩󲴰󸻑󲫆󳑻󵗛󲀿󵕢󵒹󲦮󱴘󵼮󵀖󷌁󷝯󷡥󶔩󲘟󳜵󲪄󳥣󳞉󶩜󳥣󳞉󴡍󸻍󸧔󴍏󳨍󶘾󲭞󱸦󱛻󳠘󲙀󱿑󸖥󳨍󹅏󳕟󰹮󵕲󱕴󲳴󲨟󰾶󴼭󰵨󴬂󰸴󵒹󴌐󴑶󲮮󹠓󹝀󴱎󴱯󱡸󴵦󴊖󰵷󱄣󴃆󴊖󰵷󲃇󱙀󵒹󶀶󵥠Sports fans and Hennessy lovers, the Spirit of the NBA is back following the hot release of Hennessy V.S.O.P NBA Season 4 Limited Edition. The world’s best-selling cognac, Hennessy announces its new Hennessy X.O NBA Season 4 Limited edition and an immersive pop-up retail store in Macau. From 8 June until 4 July 2024, a jaw dropping chrome basketball installation will be hitting the hall of the East Square and East Promenade at Galaxy Macau with an immersive retail experience that celebrates the ofcial spirit of the game. 08/06從 FROM󽶴󶶛󹗻󱵺󳛓󱒾󲧒󹃌󽶵󳜵󳥣󳞉󶩜󳞉󳦎󸻧󸔫󱟰󱌚󱛻󱟰󳞉󱲉󴊗󰺬󺁌󵅈󶾖󹌛󶪊󷝥󱝗󱌠󱿕󵒹󴐟󱕜󲘟󷫥󳥤󱂑󲚞󰽚󼵼󲧒󹃌󲘟󴩁󳝈󲕑󱠥󲚁󴉘󳏀󰿙󴼭󴶶󵒹󷿒󴶠󹠓󹝀󱛻󰹨󱜍󱟰󸘹󶃊󸻧󱥂󳄫󳏀󰿙󵒹󴒋󷽦󱊛󲻄󱥂󱡸󱌋󲖃󱖬󳉎󽴼󳛓󱒾󵈵󱡸󳅜󲦩󷌁󱡸󹓇󴶠󳗗󷫥󳳄󴶠󹒬󱡸󹑺󱡸󱛻󲘀󴶠󵈾󱡸󵴞󴐟󱕜󳦎󸻧󲘟󳥤󲴰󸻑󷞎󴜶󱛻󳘲󰽚󸖉󳄡󼵼󸔫󱟰󱌚󸘩󳥛󳥤󰻅󶶛󶰅󴩁󰶻󹎘󵒹󳅜󰽳󱲸󹠓󹝀󸗠󸔫󵳧󰸴󱘨󱰌󲚃󴡍󸻍󶶛󶰅󵸏󼵼󱛯󶪅󶙐󱲉󺁌󵅈󶾖󹌛󷨚󷾤󶶛󶰅󰷔󹔅󼵼󱜴󵕉󲺕󳅨󱙔󼵼󲼮󱜍󴡍󸻍󴼭󴶶󵒹󳛓󱗋󴉨󱱡The “Funny Island: Lotus Creativity Marketplace ” will take place every Saturday and Sunday, from now till June 30, at Taipa Houses. The bazaar, lasting a total of eight days, features the participation of 25 stalls and offers visitors and residents a unique shopping experience and consumer discounts in around 60 stores in the surrounding area. This lotus ower-themed bazaar gathers from across Macao – in a single location – products from the cultural, creative, merchandising, and food-store sectors, as well as a lotus ower craft experience on Saturdays for locals and tourists to enjoy. The bazaar takes place on the occasion of the 24th Macau Lotus Flower Festival, and participants can, in addition to enjoying the lotus ower at Taipa Houses, take photographs and feel the unique cultural atmosphere of Macau.󶶛󹗻󱵺󼵾󳛓󱒾󲧒󹃌FUNNY ISLAND: LOTUS CREATIVITY MARKETPLACE@ 󴊗󰺬󺁌󵅈󶾖󹌛TAIPA HOUSES市集 BAZAAR盛會 EVENT30/06至 UNTIL WHAT’S ON

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美食 DINING展覽 EXHIBITION󰹪󲱚󱝝󲕶SJM CHEFS' TABLE@󴡍󸻍󰵴󶾖󰹪GRAND LISBOA PALACE󶏕󶃼󵕀󱾚󲿔󱌪SUMMER GETAWAY @ 󴡍󸻍󶼝󷻞󸞋󲫆JW MARRIOTT HOTEL MACAU󶼝󴶠󵈱󶰅“ALL THINGS BLOOM”@󴡍󸻍󶾖󰹪󰺄󴡍󲇨󶇸󱝗󲫟󱃻󶞆󰻨󳥤󸿴󱌗󱝁󲘟󳜵󳥣󶩜󳞉󰵨󸔮󱌏󱿕󱲉󴡍󸻍󰵴󶾖󰹪󶇸󱝗󲫟󱃻󳧡󱍅󲫟󳎁󱐁󰹪󲱚󱝝󲕶󸘝󲲥󳥋󷹾󵾜󶯐󷃒󰸴󳟥󳓒󵒭󲳟󱱝󳛲󵀛󹓭󲭼󵒹󰶻󲭊󱋍󲯎󶪅󷧷󶩇󳟥󶃹󲕼󳝜󹓭󲭼󵊺󲀹󷺯󶄈󶪅󹓭󲭼󶍏󲭊󱌠󱝛󰶻󵀛󶜢󰷨󵕀󲕶󷷋󹖣󲕑󲲱󰺮󱂜󵒹󶇥󱌪󰾖󹔊󶪅󳥓󳜞󶹳󲮮󲼮󱜍󰻂󰺄󹝇󶮉󵒹󲼒󲳟󹐐󲺕SJM Resorts is set to dazzle the culinary world with another rendition of “SJM Chefs’ Table: A Symphony of Senses” on June 21 and 22, at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau. This gastronomic gala will feature a unique collaboration between Don Alfonso 1890, a beacon of authentic Italian cuisine, and the modern German culinary masters from the two-MICHELLIN-Starred Sühring in Bangkok. Chefs Mathias and Thomas Sühring will join forces with Don Alfonso 1890’s Head Chef, Federico Pucci, to present a blend of classic Italian and inventive German delicacies. 󱟄󴽐󶛈󲳟󴎂󴡍󸻍󹗸󱂑󱂑󲚞󶼝󴶠󵈱󶰅󼵼󲚞󱐁󷌁󷝯󲕼󳥓󳜞󱒾󰽳󵒹󰻞󳅜󶎮󹃨󱹖󱛻󰻞󴍙󵊦󰽳󱡸󼵼󱚳󱒾󶎮󵊦󱠥󹃨󱹖󸕎󷝥󷘒󱝗󼵼󵰩󹠓󲚞󵀎󰸬󶎮󵊦󷌁󷝯󱠥󹃨󱹖󷌁󷝯󵕲󶅢󱝗󵒹󱐾󳺻󹤃󱔃Humarish Club proudly presents All Things Bloom, the  rst solo exhibition in Macao showcasing recent works by emerging contemporary artist Geng Defa. The exhibition features 15 newly created hand-painted sculptures and 19 oil paintings by the artist. The fusion of original paintings and sculptures vividly demonstrates the unique charm that arises from combining these two art forms.󴧨󴧨󱾚󳞉󳟾󱋏󴜑󴃹󳹿󵒹󲓎󵸏󼵼󸗠󱝗󰵨󲕼󱿑󲘮󳢿󳠘󳇙󸻛󶍗󱯞󼵼󳙟󹡼󸉨󲳲󼵼󸻛󱥬󷧷󲒪󱌠󰹨󵒹󳜞󱿽󳝈󵪑󰺛󲪄󱾚󱿕󼵼󴡍󸻍󶼝󷻞󸞋󲫆󷯈󸘝󷾒󲕑󶪅󶩜󷧷󲁪󱛽󱌠󲫟󶕡󲁪󳠘󱋖󼵼󳢲󰹨󰵨󶂺󱐪󰽟󲖌󵧳󸖂󱠥󴶶󶮁󹓭󹒬󶕡󹖋󼵼󴩁󴧨󱾚󴒋󳢗󸿮󴙲󼵼󲫟󸖕󲼅󲴰󹄉󲴎󵒹󱃻󳦎󰵷󷰹󳟾󸓆󴊡󰵨󱂑󶪟󸻦󲷽󹈆󵒹󱾚󳞉󱃻󳦎󼵼󳃵󳟾󶄤󲳲󱡸󱪲󵅈󵀖󶕡󹖋󼵼󴡍󸻍󶼝󷻞󸞋󲫆󸛫󳟾󲹡󲗝󵀎󳢗󳦎󱿆󲻞󵒹󵀛󲻞󱕩󱲒󳫆󷭊󳃵󹌹󷪏󼵼󷰞󶩞󹄶This summer, experience the epitome of fun and well-deserved relaxation as the hottest season unfolds. JW Marriott Hotel Macau has in store a sizzling array of room and dining offers perfect for families and couples alike looking for an enjoyable and memorable summer getaway with the ones they hold dearest. Whether it’s high-spirited activities, culinary crowd-pleasers or laid-back vibes that you are looking for this summer, JW Marriott Hotel Macau is the go-on destination to have your summer dreams ful lled. For bookings and enquiries, please contact +853 8886 6888.推廣 PROMOTION31/08 28/0721/06從 FROM至 UNTIL至 UNTILWHATSON.MACAUCLOSER.COM

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10MC MAY / JUN - 2024DISCOVER MACAOCelebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR2024澳門國際美食之都嘉年華慶祝澳門特別行政區成立25周年－2024澳門國際美食之都嘉年華是一件令人期待的盛事！由澳門特別行政區政府旅遊局主辦的2024澳門國際美食之都嘉年華將於2024年6月14日至23日在澳門漁人碼頭羅馬廣場及勵駿大道舉行，迎來亞洲、歐洲、非洲、大洋洲、南北美洲共30個「創意城市美食之都」代表共襄盛會。嘉年華共設三大亮點活動：「國際美食大道」、「美食之都廚藝展示」以及「澳門國際美食論壇」，讓居民和旅客體驗美食文化及「味」力。"Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR—2024 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao" is an eagerly anticipated event.Organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office, 2024 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao will take place from June 14 to 23, 2024, at Roman Amphitheatre Square and Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman's Wharf. This spectacular event will serve as a platform for representatives from 30 Creative Cities of Gastronomy across Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, South America, and North America to come together and showcase their culinary prowess. Three prominent highlights: "International Gastronomy Promenade", "City of Gastronomy Showcase" and "International Gastronomy Forum" are sure to captivate attendees.2024 INTERNATIONAL CITIES OF GASTRONOMY FEST, MACAO慶祝澳門特別行政區成立25周年

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MC MAY / JUN - 202411WWW.MACAOTOURISM.GOV.MOInternational Gastronomy Promenade Approximately 100 food exhibition stalls will showcase specialty dishes from China and other Asian “Cities of Gastronomy”, creating a delicious feast, including Chengdu, Shunde, Yangzhou, Huai’an, Chaozhou, and Macao, as well as renowned culinary establishments from Asian “Cities of Gastronomy” such as Phuket (Thailand), Kuching (Malaysia), and Iloilo (Philippines).The culinary adventure begins at the expansive dining area, where tourists will have the chance to taste a wide range of exquisite delicacies. Head to the seaside bar area to sip a drink and relax. Adding excitement to the food extravaganza, tourists can play some games at the game area or enjoy the pop-up performances while savouring delectable food.美食之都廚藝展示活動將邀請27個創意城市美食之都的名廚代表到現場進行62場廚藝示範，分享烹飪技巧和美食文化知識。現場更特設試食環節，讓現場觀眾能即場品嚐廚師們精心製作的美食，感受各地的魅力。City of Gastronomy ShowcaseGlobally acclaimed chefs from 27 Creative Cities of Gastronomy will conduct 62 live cooking demonstrations. Attendees can sample the carefully crafted dishes and experience the diverse culinary cultures first-hand. 日期 DATE: 14-23/06/2024 時間 TIME: 3:30 - 10 pm地點 VENUE: 澳門漁人碼頭勵駿大道主舞台Main Stage at Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf時長DURATION: 每場約 45 分鐘 Approximately 45 minutes 美食之都廚藝展示活動將邀請27個創意城市美食之都的名廚代表到現場進行62場廚藝示範，分享烹飪技巧和美食文化知識。現場更特設試食環節，讓現場觀眾能即場品嚐廚師們精心製作的美食，感受各地的魅力。City of Gastronomy Showcase日期 DATE: 14-23/06/2024 時間 TIME: 3:30 - 10 pm地點 VENUE: 澳門漁人碼頭羅馬廣場及勵駿大道Roman Amphitheatre Square and Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf國際美食大道國際美食大道將設置約100個美食展銷攤位，呈獻來自中國及亞洲美食之都城市的特色佳餚，打造一場舌尖盛宴。除了匯集內地的成都、順德、揚州、淮安、潮州和澳門六座「美食之都」的美食外，還邀請到泰國普吉、馬來西亞古晉和菲律賓伊洛伊洛等亞洲「美食之都」的著名餐飲商戶代表親臨澳門，屆時將呈獻各地的風味佳餚，展現各城市獨特的美食風貌。居民和旅客可在用餐區品嚐到各種美味，更設有遊戲區及濱海酒吧區，打造別具特色的大型文化美食活動。享受美食之餘，現場亦有快閃表演，供參與者一邊享受美食一邊欣賞表演。

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MC MAY / JUN - 202413澳門大賽車博物館最近與樂高®香港合作，在博物館舉辦了「樂高®極速賽車」特展。這次的特展是為了慶祝澳門特別行政區成立25周年而舉辦的，特展邀請到了「樂高®專業認證大師」洪子健特別為博物館設計並以超過30萬粒樂高®顆粒拼砌的一個1比1的三級方程式賽車模型，成為博物館的新展品。樂高®賽車模型車身選用了具有澳門特色的綠色作為主體顏色，並在車身上加上象徵澳門的蓮花圖案作點綴；車身上的25號號碼則象徵著澳門特別行政區成立25周年紀念，具有特殊意義。除了三級方程式賽車模型外，這次的特展還設有一系列的期間限定配套活動。讓參觀者可以親手用樂高®顆粒拼砌自己的賽車作品。參觀者可親臨博物館親身體驗遊戲的樂趣。如果你是一個樂高®迷，這個「樂高®極速賽車」特展絕對是一個不能錯過的機會。無論是欣賞樂高®創作，還是自己動手製作，這個特展都將帶給你無盡的樂趣和驚喜。抓住這個機會，前往澳門大賽車博物館參觀這個令人興奮的特展，一同感受樂高®的魔力！The Macao Grand Prix Museum is collaborating with LEGO® Hong Kong to host a special exhibition entitled “Macao Grand Prix Museum x LEGO® Speed Racing”. This exhibition celebrates the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region. The exhibition features a 1:1 scale Formula 3 race car model designed by LEGO® Certiﬁ ed Professional Andy Hung, assembled from over 300,000 LEGO® bricks. The LEGO® race car is painted green and embellished with a lotus ﬂ ower pattern symbolic of Macao. The number 25 on the body symbolizes the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region.In addition to the Formula 3 race car model, the exhibition also offers a series of limited-time activities, allowing visitors to create their own LEGO® race car models at the exhibition zone and test their designs on a steep platform on site, until August 31.If you're a LEGO® enthusiast, this “Macao Grand Prix Museum x LEGO® Speed Racing” exhibition is a must-see. Whether you appreciate LEGO creations or just want to try your hand at building, this exhibition promises endless fun and surprises. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Macao Grand Prix Museum and experience the magic of LEGO®! 穿梭巴士SHUTTLE BUSES日期 DATE: 14-23/06/2024時間 TIME: 3:30 - 10:30 pm （約1小時一班 | approximately every hour）路線一：關閘口岸 → 澳門漁人碼頭路線二：中區羅保博士街（近澳門廣場） → 澳門漁人碼頭路線三：六家綜合度假休閒企業（上葡京、永利皇宮、美獅美高梅、新濠影滙、威尼斯人酒店及澳門銀河） → 氹仔中央公園 → 澳門漁人碼頭ROUTE 1 : Border Gate → Macao Fisherman’s Wharf ROUTE 2 : Rua do Dr. Pedro José Lobo → Macao Fisherman’s WharfROUTE 3 : Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, Wynn Palace, MGM Cotai, Studio City, The Venetian Macao and Galaxy Macau → Taipa Central Park → Macao Fisherman’s Wharf表演Performance• 澳門歌手/樂隊演唱 MACAO SINGERS/ BANDS PERFORMANCES• 葡萄牙土風舞 PORTUGUESE FOLK DANCING• 舞蹈表演 DANCE PERFORMANCES• 舞蹈表演 DANCE PERFORMANCES• 花式跳繩 FANCY SKIPPING ROPE DEMONSTRATIONS• 魔術 MAGIC PERFORMANCES•“與你‘麥麥’見”MOMENT OF “MEET WITH MAK MAK”MACAO GRAND PRIX MUSEUMOpening HoursMonday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm (Last admission at 5:30 pm)Closed on TuesdaysAdmission: MOP80 (Tickets available at Box Ofﬁ ce or eticket.macaotourism.gov.mo)澳門大賽車博物館開放時間星期一至日上午10時至下午6時（最後入場時間下午5時30分）逢星期二休館票價：澳門幣80元（門票可於售票處或eticket.macaotourism.gov.mo 購買無論是品味美食，觀摩烹飪示範，還是參與美食論壇，澳門國際美食之都嘉年華將提供一個難得的機會，讓遊客親身體驗多個城市的美食文化，各位不妨前往漁人碼頭羅馬廣場和勵駿大道，一同享受這個美食盛宴吧！Whether you want to savor delicious food, watch cooking demonstrations, or engage in the inspiring discussions, 2024 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao offers a rare opportunity to explore the culinary cultures of multiple cities. Don’t miss out on this gastronomic feast at Roman Amphitheatre Square and Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman's Wharf!

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26MC MAY / JUN - 2024Bella Horner is a Filipino designer and model making waves in the fash-ion industry with her innovative and sustainable swimwear brand, Alta Bella. Established in Macau in 2021, during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period, Alta Bella has quickly gained recognition for its hand-made, high-quality swimwear that combines style, sustainability, and inclusivity.Her designs are characterized by their unique blend of tradi-tional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics, ensuring that each piece of swimwear is not only beautiful but also eco-friendly. By using sustainable materials and ethical production methods, Bella has positioned Alta Bella as a leading brand in the sustainable fashion movement. Bella’s vision extends beyond creating stunning swimwear. As a model and an advocate for body positivity and inclusivity, she founded the Alta Bella Community. This community provides training and workshops for aspiring models, helping them to build confidence and hone their skills. Additionally, the Alta Bella Community offers self-improvement programs and activities for both adults and kids, including dancing and acting workshops.Bella Horner 是一位菲律賓設計師和模特兒，憑藉獨具新意的可持續泳裝品牌 Alta Bella 在時尚界新興崛起。Alta Bella於 2021 年在澳門成立，當時正值新冠疫情期間，但儘管面臨重重挑戰，品牌手工製作的高品質泳裝很快憑藉時尚性、可持續性和包容性的完美融合，獲得了認可。Bella的設計獨特地融合了傳統工藝和現代美學，確保每件泳裝不僅美觀，而且環保。通過使用可持續材料和符合道德規範的生產方法，她致力將 Alta Bella打造成為可持續時尚運動的領先品牌。Bella的願景不僅僅局限於泳裝。作為一名模特兒以及身體積極性和包容性的倡導者，她還創建了Alta Bella社區。這個社區為有抱負的模特兒提供培訓和工作坊，幫助她們建立自信，磨練技能。此外，Alta Bella 社區還為成人和兒童提供自我提升計劃和活動，包括舞蹈和表演工作坊。Bella Horner

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MC MAY / JUN - 202427Eloi Scarva was born in Macau, where he works and lives. Spending his first days of life in a darkroom and being brought up on the road, he has previ-ously worked in Brazil, Portugal and Belgium, currently maintaining a studio in Macau. He studied Sculpture, Installation and Multimedia at the Facultyof Fine-Arts in Lisbon and the University of São Paulo in Brazil. In 2016 co-created the arts association “Republic of Arts of Coloane”, inaugurating the year with sculpture consultancy for the 5-year-long public art project “AnnoProject”. In 2017 opened the first photography oriented gallery “Casa do Povo” in Macau. From 2018 to 2022 was able to work between the artistic department of The House of Dancing Water theater and as an art consultant at the University of Macau, for the Review of Culture magazine, while also ex-hibiting regularly. Artistic endeavors range from installations to sculptures and photography as a medium for nomad art practice.Eloi Scarva 出生於澳門，如今亦在澳門工作和生活。他曾在巴西、葡萄牙和比利時工作，目前在澳門設有工作室。他曾於里斯本美術學院和巴西聖保羅大學學習雕塑、裝置和多媒體。 2016年，他參與共同創建了「路環藝術共和國」藝術協會，並為為期5年的公共藝術項目「AnnoProject」提供雕塑顧問服務。2017年，開設了澳門首間以攝影為主題的畫廊 Casa do Povo。2018年至2022年，Eloi在水舞間劇場藝術部工作，擔任澳門大學的藝術顧問，供職於《文化雜誌》，同時定期舉辦展覽。他的藝術領域包括裝置、雕塑和以攝影為媒介的遊牧藝術實踐。Rui Carreiro is the founder and owner of Rui Carreiro Barbeiro, the first Portuguese barbershop in Macau. With over three decades of experience, Rui brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation to the grooming industry. His barbershop represents the embodiment of expertise, class and artistry in the world of grooming. In addition to his impressive tenure in the grooming industry, Rui has made a significant impact on the TV and entertainment industry in Portugal, Macau and Asia. His versatile talent and dedi-cation have earned him recognition and admiration from a diverse audience. Rui Carreiro Barbeiro has been a fixture in Macau for over nine years, consistently delivering ex-ceptional grooming services to the local community. Rui’s longevity and commitment to the region have made him a trusted and dependable partner in the grooming industry. Eloi ScarvaRui CarreiroRui Carreiro 是澳門首間葡萄牙理髮廳 Rui Carreiro Barbeiro的創辦者和擁有者。他有三十多年的從業經驗，為理髮行業帶來了豐富知識和創新思維。Rui Carreiro Barbeiro是專業技能、品位和藝術的完美融合。除了在理髮行業的驕人成績外，Rui 還在葡萄牙、澳門和亞洲的電視和娛樂業留下了不可磨滅的印記。憑藉多才多藝和敬業精神，他贏得了眾多觀眾的認可和欽佩。 Rui Carreiro Barbeiro在澳門已經工作了九年多，一直為本地社區提供卓越的理髮服務。他秉承對澳門的長期承諾，是理髮行業值得信賴和依靠的合作夥伴。

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28MC MAY / JUN - 2024英國皇家劇院的加拿大籍女演員蜜莉安（Myriam Cyr）第一次聽到劇場圍讀版的“葡萄牙情書”（法文劇本）就深深著迷，於是利用空余時間將五封情書譯成英文，並請導演朋友幫忙製作英文版劇場圍讀演出，其後受邀參加在紐約舉行的文化節。圍讀演出後，有位出版社編輯找到蜜莉安，請她考慮將這些情書背後的故事寫成書。蜜莉安花了三年時間研究相關文獻資料，潛心爬梳相隔三百多年的葡、法社會風俗和政治局勢，寫成了這本《葡萄牙修女的情書》（Letters of a Portuguese Nun，譯者：鐘玉玨 / 陳秀雲，中國：南京大學出版社， 2009年），拼湊還原出隱藏在這批動人情書背後的歷史真相。1666年，一位被送進修道院做修女的葡萄牙名門閨秀，偶然邂逅了一位風度翩翩的法國軍官，兩人在內戰紛亂的葡萄牙，譜下一段禁忌戀曲。1669年，這位葡萄牙修女寫給愛人的五封情書，在巴黎出版了法文本，這不合禮教的情愛故事，憑藉辭懇意切的激情文字，迅即在法國引發軒然大波，吸引讀者爭相搶購，甚至還影響了後世的文學大家，比如十九世紀英國女詩人白朗寧夫人的《葡萄牙十四行詩》就受這批情書啟發；法國小說家司湯達更對之倍加推崇，讀者們在《紅與黑》主人公的心路歷程中也不難找到這批葡萄牙情書的身影……但最有趣的是，在這批影響深遠的激情文本背後，五封情書的當事雙方究竟是誰？關於這問題的答案一直撲朔迷離，甚至有說法揣測這批情書的真正作者其實是譯者加布里埃爾（Gabriel de Guilleragues，1628-1685），說是他為討好自己的贊助者伯爵夫人以及發一筆小財而偽造出來的……三百多年過去，關於這批情書的一切仍陷於重重疑霧，成了文學史上最知名的愛情懸案之一。蜜莉安在撰寫《葡萄牙修女的情書》的過程中，透過詳實的文獻資料，證實了這批情書的作者──葡萄牙修女瑪麗安娜（Marianna Alcoforado，1640-1723）確有其人，而另一位主人公──法國軍官夏密伊（Noël Bouton de Chamilly，1636-1715）亦確曾協助葡萄牙與西班牙作戰，他於1666年初至1667年底駐紮在瑪麗安娜的家鄉貝雅（Beja），五封情書寫成的時間也剛好是從1667年底（第一封信）至1668年6月（最後一封信）。透過梳理發生在三百年前的諸多歷史事件、人物、時間和地點，蜜莉安將這個掩蓋了數百年的悲情故事一點一點地探測出來，借助戲劇演出經驗和文字寫作技巧，細膩動人地將這故事為我們娓娓道來。看起來，不論非虛構還是虛構的歷史類寫作，作者除了要有文學家的想像和創作力，亦需具備半個史學家加半個偵探的天賦能力，但也正是在“文學創作”、“考古發掘”與“邏輯推理”之間的不停游走，才為讀者展開了一片穿越時空的新天地，其文學意義和歷史價值亦因之更為悠遠綿長。JOE’S READING LIFE󰽳󲕼󱛼󱓝󰽳󲕼AUTHOR AND PLAYWRIGHT Joe Tang 評論OPINIONLetters of a Portuguese Nun: Uncovering One of the Most Famous Mysteries in Literary History《葡萄牙修女的情書》：揭開文學史上最知名的愛情懸案

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MC MAY / JUN - 202429Myriam Cyr, a Canadian actress at the Royal National Theatre, was so enchanted when she first saw a play reading of Lettres d’une Religieuse Portugaise (in French) that she translated the five love letters into English in her spare time. She then asked a director friend to help her develop the English ver-sion of the play reading, which she was subsequently invited to perform at a cultural festival in New York. After the performance, an editor at a publishing house approached Cyr and asked her to write a book about the stories behind these moving letters. Cyr spent three years researching the relevant literature and exploring the social customs and po-litical situations of Portugal and France more than 300 years ago, and in 2007 published Letters of a Portuguese Nun (translated into Chinese by Zhong Yujue/ Chen Xiuyun, China: Nanjing University Press, 2009).In 1666, a Portuguese nun from a wealthy noble family met a charming French officer by chance, fell in love, was seduced and had a torrid affair. In 1669, five love letters allegedly written by the Portuguese nun to her lover were published in Paris, and the forbidden love story, with its passion and emo-tional intensity, immediately caused a great stir in France, with readers clamouring for copies. It even influenced later literary masters, becoming the in-spiration for the 19th-century British poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnets from the Portuguese and the French novelist Stendhal’s The Red and the Black.But the most interesting question is: who was the real author of these powerful, timeless love let-ters? This has been debated for hundreds of years. It has even been suggested that the author was in fact the French translator Gabriel de Guilleragues (1628-1685), who allegedly forged them to curry favour with his patron, a countess, and make a small fortune. More than three hundred years later, the identity of the author is still shrouded in mystery, making it one of the most famous mysteries in liter-ary history.In Letters of a Portuguese Nun, Cyr confirmed through solid and detailed research that the author of the letters was in fact the Portuguese nun Marianna Alcoforado (1640-1723), and that the protagonist, the French officer Noël Bouton de Chamilly (1636-1715), did assist the Portuguese in their war against Spain. He was stationed in Mariana’s hometown of Beja from the beginning of 1666 until the end of 1667, and the five love letters were written between the end of 1667 (the first) and June 1668 (the last). By study-ing the many historical events, people, timelines, and places from three centuries ago, Cyr gradually uncov-ers the myth of one of the great literary masterpieces. With her theatrical expertise and superb writing, she tells us the story in such a subtle and touching way.It seems that in both non-fictional and fictional historical writing, the author must have the skills of a historian and a detective, as well as great imagination and creativity. It is precisely by navigating smoothly between literary creation, archaeological excavation and logical reasoning that the author is able to open up a new world for the readers to travel through time and space, thus enhancing the literary significance and historical value of the work itself.MAY / JUN - 2024Ambiente Properties - Macau specialists in leasing and sales of residential, commercial and industrial propertiesContact:Suzanne Watkinson / Ryan ChoiT: 6622-8541 / 6276-2219E: enquiries@ambiente.moW: www.ambiente.mo樓宇物業仲介. 租賃. 買賣. 管理房地產專業顧問

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32MC MAY / JUN - 2024The 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Art Biennale, La Biennale di Venezia was inaugurated on April 20 and will run until November 24. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, the title of this year’s exhi-bition is Foreigners Everywhere, a concept drawn from a series of works started in 2004 by the Paris-born and Palermo-based Claire Fontaine collective. The works consist of neon sculptures in different colours that render in a growing number of languages the words “Foreigners Everywhere”. The phrase comes, in turn, from the name of a Turin col-lective who fought racism and xenophobia in Italy in the early 2000s.“The expression Foreigners Everywhere has several meanings. First of all, wherever you go and wherever you are, you will always en-counter foreigners— they/we are everywhere. Secondly, that no matter where you nd yourself, you are always truly, and deep down inside, a foreigner,” explains Pedrosa.A guiding principle of the Art Biennale is to invite artists who have never participated in the International Exhibition before, and this year, one of those chosen artists is Macau artist Wong Weng Cheong who is presenting his large-scale installation art work Above Zobeide. Wong Weng Cheong travelled to Venice in early April, along with the curator of the project, Chang Chan to set up the installation work and digital prints, which are presented in space of 100 square metres lled with a mysterious rocky landscape inhabited by strange, long-legged sheep-like creatures. 在佐貝伊德之上 Above Zobeide參展藝術家 Artist：黃穎祥 Wong Weng Cheong策展人 Curator：常嬋 Chang Chan展覽地點 Venue：Istituto Santa Maria della Pietà, Castello 3701, 意大利威尼斯 Venice, Italy展覽日期 Opening period： 20/4 – 24/11/ 2024

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MC MAY / JUN - 202433󵳨60屆威尼斯國際藝術雙年展於4月20日揭幕，展期將持續至11月24日。今屆雙年展大會總策展人為阿德利亞諾‧裴多沙（Adriano Pedrosa），主題是「處處是外人」（Foreigners Everywhere），靈感源自巴黎藝術家團體Claire Fontaine（2004年創立於巴黎，總部位於巴勒莫）創作的一系列作品，這些作品由不同顏色、構成多種語言字樣的霓虹燈雕塑組成，不斷用更多語言書寫「Foreigners Everywhere」。而盤根究底，「Foreigners Everywhere」來自於21世紀初與意大利的種族主義和仇外心理作鬥爭的一個都靈團體的名字。「處處是外人具有多重含義。首先，無論走到哪裏，無論身在何處，都會遇到外人——他們/我們無處不在。其次，無論身處何方，你在內心深處始終是一個真正的外人，」裴多沙解釋道。威尼斯雙年展的當中一個指導原則是邀請從未參加過這一盛事的藝術家。今年，澳門藝術家黃穎祥成功獲選，赴威尼斯展出大型裝置藝術作品《在佐貝伊德之上》。黃穎祥與策展人常嬋於4月初前往威尼斯進行佈展。展覽空間面積約100平方米，展出的藝術裝置和數字版畫作品風格獨特，作品中，貌似長腳羊的奇異生物居住於起伏的岩石丘陵之中。「今年雙年展的主題引起我們的深深共鳴，因為它反思的是流離失所的概念，」常嬋表示。「我們嘗試將這個裝置與藝術家以前展出過的與羊相關的作品聯繫起來。」策展人繼續解釋說，黃穎祥將自己投射於這些羊之中，長腳象徵著對天空和更高層次精神啟蒙的渴望。然而，矛盾的是，腳越長，長得越高，它們離自己的食物來源——草地就越來越遠，不得不開始挨餓。「這代表了一種精神上的流離失所，我認為很多人都有類似感覺，」常嬋說。「如果你是一個理想主義者，或者追求創造性的目標，就很難在現代社會中生活得很好。作為藝術家，黃穎祥也感受到這種邊緣化。」作品標題《在佐貝伊德之上》的靈感來自意大利作家伊塔洛·卡爾維諾（Italo Calvino）的名作《看不見的城市》。「在小說中，不同國家的男人們循著夢中的路徑前行，追求夢中見到的同一位女子，建立起了一座名為佐貝伊德的慾望之城。隨著時間的推移，這座城市吸引了越來越多追隨夢想和慾望的人，」常嬋解釋道。創作過程中，黃穎祥使用了包括ZBrush、Maya和SketchUp在內的多種軟件，然後將最終作品圖傳送至中國的一間工廠進行3D打印。「我們從去年11月開始著手開始創作。3D打印雖然昂貴，但如果以傳統方式創作雕塑的話，成本會更高。」目前為止，觀者對展覽的反響非常積極，這對藝術拍檔亦期待在未來幾個月迎接更多的訪客。「非常榮幸此次能代表澳門參加威尼斯國際藝術雙年展。對於我們來說，此次的參展經歷非常令人激動也很具有挑戰性，但幸運的是我們得到了來自各方的幫助使得展覽得以順利落地，」常嬋表示。「展覽在展出後收穫了來自世界各地觀眾的肯定和喜愛，感覺一切付出都值得了！我們非常感激有這樣的機會可以通過威尼斯雙年展和全球的觀眾產生連接，用這樣有意義的方式讓澳門的聲音得以被聽見。」“The title of this year’s exhibition really resonated with us because it reects on the idea of displacement,” says the curator Chang Chan. “We tried to connect this installation with some of the artist’s previous works which also featured these sheep.”The curator goes on to explain that Wong Weng Cheong projects himself into these sheep, with their long legs representing a desire to reach for the sky and attain a higher level of spiritual enlightenment. However, paradoxically, as they grow taller, they get further and further away from the grassland that is their source of food, so they begin to starve.“This represents a kind of spiritual displacement, which I think a lot of people feel. If you are an idealist or if you are pursuing something creative, it is difcult to live properly in this society sometimes,” notes the curator. “As an artist, Wong Weng Cheong also feels a sense of this marginalised lifestyle.” The title of the work Above Zobeide is inspired the famous novel Invisible Cities by Italian writer Italo Calvino. “In the novel, Zobeide is basically a city of desire established by a group of men who are searching for a woman who they saw in their dreams. And over time, the city attracts more and more people who are also following their dreams and desires,” Chang Chan explains. To create the project, Wong Weng Cheong used a variety of software applications including ZBrush, Maya and SketchUp, before sending his nal creations to be 3D printed in a factory in China. “We started working on everything in November last year. The 3D printing is expensive, but it would be much more expensive if he created the sculptures in a traditional way.” So far, reaction to the exhibit has been extremely positive, and the duo are looking forward to welcoming more visitors in the coming months. “It’s a great honour to represent Macau at La Biennale di Venezia. The whole experience has been both challenging and exciting for the artist and me,” says Chang Chan. “We feel incredibly lucky to have received so much support from various parties, making this endeavour possible. Plus, our exhibition has received lots of favourable comments from visitors around the world, which makes the journey even more rewarding. The Biennale offers a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with a global audience, and we are deeply grateful for the chance to share Macau’s voice in such a signicant way.”常嬋 Chang Chan

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MC MAY / JUN - 202435At the end of May, MGM unveiled its new exhibition by in-ternationally renowned Chinese contemporary artist Ren Zhe, his rst-ever solo Macau show. MGM X Ren Zhe – ‘Legends of Chivalry’ Art Exhibition features a series of works created un-der the theme of “Wuxia heroism”. This exhibition combines concepts of “selling exhibition” and “public art”, and employs a multi-dimensional, cross-cultural story-telling of Chinese heritage.At the Spectactle at MGM Cotai stand two impressive sculptures of beloved characters from Jin Yong’s Wuxia mar-tial arts novels, Golden-haired Lion King and Xiaolongnu. To accompany the sculptures, award-winning Hong Kong lm visual effects artist Victor Wong has created a multimedia art-work featuring iconic scenes from The Condor Trilogy also by Jin Hong, offering visitors a 360-degree panoramic view of a vibrantly digitised wuxia world through the Spectacle’s LED screens. Meanwhile, M Art Gallery is presenting more than 20 sculptural art pieces by Ren, which exemplies the fusion of his Chinese philosophical thinking with contemporary tech-niques, alongside a series of manuscripts that serve as an ex-tension of his sculptures. Additionally, Ren’s multidisciplinary series of neo-Chinese home décor products and apparel are ex-hibited for the rst time in the world. These items demonstrate his studies of traditional Chinese culture alongside Western art-making techniques, and allow his artistry to permeate into everyday life. 月底，美高梅聯乘國際藝壇炙手可熱的中國當代著名雕塑藝術家任哲，以俠氣縱橫的「江湖」為主題，呈獻其澳門首個個人藝術展—「美高梅 X 任哲—『江湖』藝術展售會」。是次展覽結合了「展售」及「公共藝術」的概念，採用多維度、跨文化的方式推廣中國傳統文化。美獅美高梅視博廣場中亦展出大型雕塑作品─「金毛獅王」及「小龍女」，演繹備受喜愛的金庸武俠小說人物。配以由金像獎視覺效果總監黃宏達創作的數碼藝術裝置，讓訪客透過室內高清LED顯示屏，360度全方位沉浸於俠義世界之中。於美獅藝廊舉行的展售會上共有四大類別的商品及作品供展出及銷售，包括任哲以當代立體藝術方式創作約20件的雕塑作品、與雕塑創作脈絡一系相承的任哲手稿作品，以及全球首次發售、任哲參與創作的「鐌」系列家居精品系列與新中國風衣飾品牌「無鐌」系列，以當代精緻工藝詮釋中國文化禮節的精髓，讓藝術滲透生活。「美高梅與我均堅持以創新思維傳承中華文化，」任哲在開幕典禮上表示。「是次展覽融通雙方的前瞻性及無限創意，打破既有的展示模式，同時在美獅美高梅的公共空間及藝廊，讓大眾感受每件雕塑背後的精神，從而開創一個結合武俠文化、當代藝術、潮流生活的文旅體驗，以最潮流的方式傳播中華文化的精髓。」其他展出的雕塑作品，包括《氣骨》、《精靈》、《神色》不同系列等，涵蓋任哲原創的「武士」形象，以及中國民間神祗、瑞獸等多種題材。美高梅中國控股有限公司董事長及執行董事何超瓊表示：「很高興與中國具影響力的年輕藝術家任哲攜手，共同以『俠士精神』為主題，打造今次集展覽及展售於一體的藝術活動。」香港作家金庸堪稱中國武俠小說界最著名的作家，與古龍、梁羽生並稱為「武俠小說三大宗師」。1955年至1972年間，金庸創作的15部作品為他贏得了極大知名度，他被譽為有史以來最偉大、最受歡迎的武俠小說家之一。去世錢，金庸已成為最暢銷的中國作家，作品在全球的銷量超過一億冊。

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36MC MAY / JUN - 2024“MGM and I share the same vision of boundless creativ-ity and devotion in promoting Chinese culture through inno-vation,” Ren Zhe commented at the opening ceremony. “This is an unconventional exhibition as my sculptures are exhib-ited in the public space and gallery under one roof at MGM Cotai, allowing everyone to seek the spirit of chivalry under-pinning each piece of work. It also combines Wuxia culture, contemporary arts and lifestyle into a unique cultural tour-ism experience to promote the essence of Chinese culture.” Other sculptural works on display include Qi Gu, Jing Ling, Shen Se that encompasses Ren’s signature “warriors” iconography, and draws inspiration from deities and myths in Chinese folklore任哲於1983年出生，畢業於清華大學美術學院，他的作品素以結合傳統中國文化與西方當代藝術而聞名，並流露「蓄勢於外，化象於表，凝神於中」的精神核心。他於2019年憑藉「『炁』—任哲雕塑個人展覽」，成為首位於北京太廟舉辦當代藝術展的藝術家而轟動藝壇。任哲的雕塑作品更在藝術品拍賣市場上廣受追捧，成交紀錄屢創新高，是次展售會的多件作品是首次亮相。他的作品《雨霽》以超過279萬港元拍出，創下了個人最高拍賣價記錄。與此同時，美高梅在媽閣塘片區精心策劃並由香港電視廣播有限公司（TVB）提供展品的「《俠現媽閣》金庸劇集服裝展及兵器展」。現場更播放多套TVB金庸劇集片段，為遊客帶來一場跨越時空的光影之旅。

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MC MAY / JUN - 202437MGM X Ren Zhe -‘Legends of Chivalry’ Selling Exhibition”Duration: Available from now, year-round (guided art tours available) Time: 12:00 to 20:00 daily Venue:‘M Art Gallery, MGM COTAI‘Into the World of Wuxia Legends’ Jin Yong Wuxia Drama Costumes and Weapons ExhibitionVenue： Navy Yard No. 1 and Navy Yard No. 2Duration：2024/04/30 – 07/30Time: Monday to Friday - 11:00 – 18:00Saturday to Sunday and Public Holidays - 11:00 – 21:00Ticket Price: Standard Ticket MOP 50 | Concession ticket MOP 30 「美高梅 X 任哲—『江湖』藝術展售會」日期：現已開幕，全年開放 (設有導覽服務)時間：每日12:00 至 20:00 地點：美獅美高梅 – 美獅藝廊「《俠現媽閣》金庸劇集服裝展及兵器展」地點：海事工房1號及2號日期：即日至7月30日時間：週一至週五早上11:00 – 下午18:00週六，週日及公眾假期早上11:00 – 晚上21:00門票：正價門票澳門幣$50 / 特惠門票* 澳門幣$30“MGM is delighted to collaborate with the inuential young Chinese artist Ren Zhe to jointly curate this art event, which incorporates both exhibition and selling components under the theme of ‘Chivalrous Spirit’,” comments Pansy Ho, Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited.Hong Kong author Jin Yong is arguably the most famous writer in the genre of Chinese Wuxia (“martial arts and chival-ry”). He, together with fellow authors Gu Long, Liang Yusheng, are known as the “Three Legs of the Tripod of Wuxia”. His 15 works written between 1955 and 1972 earned him a reputation as one of the greatest and most popular Wuxia writers ever. By the time of his death in 2018, he was the best-selling Chinese author, and over 100 million copies of his works have been sold worldwide to date. Born in 1983, artist Ren Zhe graduated from the Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University and is renowned for combining traditional Chinese culture with contemporary Western techniques in his works of art. His art-making ethos is to “channel a formidable external presence by unleashing the momentum of impetuous energy, etch an outward image based on intrinsic character, and embody the essential ethos by building up from within”. In 2019, Ren became the rst contemporary artist to be exhibited at at Beijing’s Imperial Ancestral Temple with his Qi — Ren Zhe Sculpture Exhibition causing a sensation in the art world. His sculptural works are highly sought after in the art auction market and have repeatedly set records for bidding prices. This latest exhibit features several of Ren’s works for the very rst time. Outside MGM COTAI in Macau’s Barra district, a concurrent showcase, Into the World of Wuxia Legends - Jin Yong Wuxia Drama Costumes and Weapons Exhibition displays an array of drama costumes and lm props provided by Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). A series of TVB Jin Yong drama clips are being played at the exhibition, offering visitors a cinematic, immersive experience that transcends time and space.

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MC MAY / JUN - 202439Recently, Wynn unveiled its third spectacular show, cus-tom-made for its immersive theatre venue, Illuminari-um. The latest show entitled Music in Light brings clas-sic orchestral masterpieces to life in a stunning audiovisual expe-rience. It joins two other impressive shows already at the venue, SPACE: A Journey to the Moon Beyond which premiered in Decem-ber last year, and WILD: An Immersive Safari Experience launched in March this year. All three shows are currently screening daily.Illuminarium is equipped with one of the most advanced immersive systems in the world, providing audiences with a multi-sensory, vivid experience. A total of 2.4 billion pixels are transmitted on all four walls and the floor through 4K laser projec-tions. At the same time, more than 2,000 speakers create a virtual world of sound that is not only synchronized with the visuals, but also with the visitor’s position, with beamforming sounds creating a wholly immersive auditory adventure. Meanwhile, Lidar-based movement sensors detect movement and transmit vibrations to specific areas of the floor, and digital scent technology even adds fragrances to the experience. 󳥔近，永利於「Illuminarium幻影空間」推出了第三個創新體驗項目——沉浸式感官盛宴《交響綺旅》，以創意藝術方式配合世界經典交響樂，為觀眾打造一場前所未有、顛覆視聽的感官盛宴。《交響綺旅》連同去年12月推出的《遨遊寰宇》及今年3月揭幕的《荒野奇遇》，三個大秀每日於「Illuminarium幻影空間」輪番上演。「Illuminarium幻影空間」擁有全球最先進的沉浸式設備系統之一，淋漓盡致地展現感官震撼。空間內的畫面透過4K投影儀傳輸出逾24億像素投射在地板以及四面墻上，還有超過2,000個揚聲器營造出一個虛擬聲音世界，其發出的聲音不僅完全與影像同步，還將根據觀眾所在的不同位置而有所變化，締造層次分明的聽覺刺激。與此同時，基於激光雷達的運動傳感器檢測運動並將振動傳輸到地板的特定區域，更有數字氣味技術，調動觀眾的所有感官體驗。

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40MC MAY / JUN - 2024Illuminarium Experiences was founded in 2019, part-nering with media production company RadicalMedia and architecture and design firm Rockwell Group. It has created permanent shows in Las Vegas, Atlanta and Toronto, and now here in Macau at Wynn Palace. The first show presented in Macau, SPACE: A Journey to the Moon Beyond allows visitors to marvel at the vast expanse of the universe as they fly through a technicolor nebula, kick up dust on the moon, see Saturn’s rings up close, and weave through an asteroid belt. The show also highlights the signifi-cant achievements of China’s aerospace industry over the past 30 years.The second show launched at Wynn Palace, WILD: An Immersive Safari Experience is a 45-minute awe-inspiring sa-fari journey featuring 47 species of exotic animals native to the African continent in eight chapters. Shot on location in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania, the adventure was directed and produced by RadicalMedia, the team behind the award-winning movie Hamilton. The WILD creative process took two years to bring to fruition and required the expertise of talented filmmakers and technologists to capture the wondrous African natural habitats from sunrise to sunset. With the advanced technical system in the dedicated space, visitors can wander amidst the wildlife, hear the heavy steps of the elephant herds, move amongst graceful giraffes on the grasslands, encounter leop-ards, and even track the elusive African rhinoceros, all while taking in the majestic landscapes and gazing at the savanna sunrise and the Kenyan star-filled night sky.Illuminarium Experiences成立於2019年，已與製作公司RadicalMedia和建築設計公司 Rockwell Group 合作在拉斯維加斯、亞特蘭大和多倫多推出了多個常設體驗，如今來到了澳門永利皇宮。於澳門呈現的首個體驗項目《遨遊寰宇》帶領訪客以絕佳的「第一視角」漫遊璀璨星月，遨遊深邃太空。一呼一吸之間，即可抵達光年之外，飽覽懾人心魄的宇宙奇觀；更能穿梭時光隧道，追隨中國航天員的腳步，身臨其境感受載人航天30載的熱血征程。第二個體驗項目《荒野奇遇》時長45分鐘，分為八個章節，展示多達47種非洲大陸的原生動物，帶領觀眾「穿越」至非洲。《荒野奇遇》由獲獎電影《漢密爾頓》的導演和製作團隊RadicalMedia擔綱設計，分別在肯尼亞、盧旺達、南非和坦桑尼亞等地取景拍攝。Illuminarium is open between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday featuring three major shows: “SPACE”, “WILD” and “MUSIC IN LIGHT”. “SPACE” first admission is at 1:15 p.m. and last session is at 2:15 p.m.; “WILD” first admission is at 3:30 p.m. with last admission at 5:00 p.m.; “MUSIC IN LIGHT” first admission is at 6:30 p.m. with last admission at 8:00 p.m. 「Illuminarium幻影空間」開放時間為每週二至週日下午1:00至晚上9:00。三個大秀輪番上演，《遨遊寰宇》首次入場時間為下午1時15分，最後入場時間為下午2時15分；《荒野奇遇》首次入場時間為下午3時30分，最後入場時間為下午5時；而《交響綺旅》首次入場時間為下午6時30分，最後入場時間為晚上8

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MC MAY / JUN - 202441The latest presentation, also by RadicalMedia, Music in Light, uses the most innovative and modern digital art techniques to vividly showcase the masterpieces of world-renowned composers such as Mozart, Vivaldi, Brahms, and Strauss. Taking over a year to create, the show features strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and organ keyboards, as well as a borrowed a Stradivarius violin worth US$12 million. The visual techniques used are a combination of cinematic in-camera ef-fects, lasers, and 2D/3D animation. Audiences are immersed in dynamic imag-es at over 185 million pixels in full 8K, filmed with special lenses called Macro Diopters that create a visual world unique to each piece, and also interacting with the four walls and the floor of Illuminarium. Hollywood sound engineers have mixed the audio for this show so that it envelops the audience completely through HOLOPLOT, one of the most ad-vanced sound systems in the world, to complete the 360-degree immersive experience. Haptic technology, which creates a sense of touch, further ampli-fies the sensory experience, accentuating the highs and lows of the musical compositions, giving visitors a unique opportunity to actually feel the music.At the opening of Music in Light, Mr. Dennis Liu, Creative Director of Rad-icalMedia commented: “The endless possibilities of Illuminarium allow our team the artistic freedom to run wild in our creations. The immersive experi-ences can evoke strong emotions that go beyond a 2D screen, fostering deeper connections between users and the content, resulting in memorable and im-pactful sensory experiences. With Music in Light, you are able to be up close, right next to the instruments and musicians with personified projections of the music telling their stories with symbolic visuals.”最新推出的《交響綺旅》亦由RadicalMedia擔綱製作，以創意藝術方式重新詮釋莫扎特、維瓦爾第、布拉姆斯和施特勞斯等殿堂級古典音樂家的不朽名作。製作耗時超過一年，運用了弦樂、木管樂、銅管樂、打擊樂、管風琴鍵盤等，更借用價值1,200萬美元的Stradivarius小提琴演奏。《交響綺旅》所採用的視覺技術揉合了電影感鏡頭、激光成像和2D/3D動畫效果，在超過1.85億的全8K像素下生成的逼真影像，使用「微距屈光度」特殊鏡頭為每一首曲目於「Illuminarium幻影空間」的四面牆和地面緊密配合，打造身臨其中的視覺世界。來自荷里活的世界級音效工程師使用全球最領先音響系統之一HOLOPLOT製作震撼音頻，讓觀眾沉浸360度全方位的音樂體驗。先進的技術更進一步強化了感官刺激，同頻展現曲目的跌宕起伏，讓觀眾更真切地「感受」音樂。在《交響綺旅》開幕儀式上，RadicalMedia創意總監Dennis Liu先生表示：「非常感謝永利提供這個非凡的場地，『Illuminarium幻影空間』令我們團隊在創作中可無邊際地自由發揮，在沉浸式體驗中喚醒2D螢幕的強烈情感，促進參與者與古典音樂之間更深層次的聯繫，產生更難忘的感官體驗。透過《交響綺旅》，你可近距離接觸樂器和音樂家，在音樂擬人化下，從視覺效果上了解故事。」

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44MC MAY / JUN - 2024《美味緣是您》是一套由本地導演花天亮執導的澳門原創電視劇，於5月初首播。本劇僅有三集，以土生葡菜的獨特美味出發，透過味覺勾起種種往事的回憶，描述一段與食物有關的跨國情緣。美食是劇中不可缺少的元素。「相傳在十六至十七世紀，葡萄牙人東渡來澳門途中，經過了非洲、印度和東南亞，採集了很多香料，並逐漸融合澳門的烹飪方法，慢慢演化成屬於我們的本土料理。”花導演說。葡萄牙人與不同地區的族群及澳門的本地華人通婚，在他們的家庭裡發展成了獨一無二的食材、菜式和烹飪方法的組合，這就是我們現在吃到特色土生菜的來源。《美味緣是您》故事圍繞著一位女生的尋味之旅展開，她要尋找一道名為「永生繁花」的葡式海鮮飯的味道，這道菜是她爺爺親手為她烹飪的。多年前，葡萄牙青年Vincent（Kelsey Wilhelm 飾）來到澳門，他在澳門總督府府擔任廚師。在這里，他邂逅了年輕的本地女子，花（蘇嘉慧 Adela Sou 飾），兩人產生了感情，並有了一段短暫的戀情。不過最後總，Vincent還是決定回去葡萄牙，回歸他的家庭。臨行前，他創作了「永生繁花」這道菜來紀念他們的戀情。然而，花因為Vincent的離開傷心欲絕，狠心把菜譜撕成了兩半。多年後，Vincent也有了孫女Lucía（蘇安喬 Joana Soares 飾），她在葡萄牙生活，但對自己的家族歷史充滿好Taste of Love is an original locally-produced TV series by director Oliver Fa, which premiered in early May. With just three episodes, the series uses the unique avours of Macanese cuisine to evoke memories and narrate a cross-cultural romance.Cuisine is an indispensable element of the series, and one of the main characters in the story was inspired by the director’s mother and her cooking skills.“When the Portuguese sailed to Macau in the 16th and 17th centuries, they passed by Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, collecting many spices and gradually integrating local cooking methods to create Macau’s unique cuisine,” says Fa.The intermarriage between the Portuguese and various local communities, including the Chinese in Macau, led to the unique combination of ingredients, dishes, and cooking methods which today characterise Macanese cuisine.Taste of Love centres around a young woman’s search for a recipe for Portuguese style seafood rice called ‘Eternal Flower’, created by her grandfather.Many years ago, a young man from Portugal, Vincent (played by Kelsey Wilhelm) visits Macau to work as chef at Macau Government House. Here he meets a young local woman, Fa (Adela Sou) and they develop feelings for one another and have a eeting romance. Eventually though, Vincent decides that he needs to return to his family in Portugal. Before he leaves he creates the ‘Eternal Flower’ dish to commemorate their relationship. However, Fa is distraught that Vincent is leaving and tears the recipe in half. Years later, Vincent’s granddaughter Lucía (Joana Soares) is living in Portugal and becomes curious about her family history. She travels to Macau to learn more about her grandfather and his ‘Eternal Flower’ recipe. Here she meets a local chef by the name of António (Guilio Acconci), who happens to be the son of Fa, whom her grandfather once fell in love with.

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MC MAY / JUN - 202445And thus ensues a tale of self-discovery, love and friendships across time and cultures, connected by the avours of Macanese cuisine. “We hope that the characters resonate with local people,” says the director. “In the movies and TV shows produced in the west, we are often just the supporting characters, while in the local ones, foreign characters are also usually supporting roles; it seems to be a long-standing tradition,” notes Fa, himself from a mixed-race background. In this series however, he hopes to blur such boundaries, especially geographical and ethnic ones.The two leading actors in the series, Guilio Acconci and Joana Soares for example, are both from families with mixed ethnic backgrounds, and have lived in Macau since childhood. They are both uent in Cantonese and can also switch seamlessly between English and Portuguese, a linguistic talent common to some people in Macau. “Although I am different from the character in the sense that I am actually from Macau, I can relate to her journey for self-discovery,” says Joana. “As a person with a very third culture upbringing, I have struggled with identity my whole life 奇。於是，她來到澳門，帶著了解爺爺和他的「永生繁花」食譜的渴望。在這里，她遇到了一位名叫 António（夏利奧Guilio Acconci 飾）的澳門廚師，他的母親恰好是曾與Lucía爺爺相戀過的花。於是，一個關於發掘自我、友情和愛情，且跨越時空和文化的故事，透過澳門美食的味道連接起來了。「我們希望劇中的角色是貼近澳門本地人的，」花導演說，「在洋人的戲裡，我們常常是配角，而在澳門本土劇中，洋人角色又總是在當配角，這似乎是長久以來的傳統。」花導演本人也是一個混血兒，他希望能在劇中模糊這種界限，尤其是地域或種族間的界限。以兩位主演蘇安喬和夏利奧為例，他們都來自混血家庭，從小就生活在澳門。他們都能說一口流利的廣東話，還能在英語和葡萄牙語之間無縫切換，這也是澳門不少人的語言天賦。「雖然我與劇中人物不同，我來自澳門，但我能深深共情到她的發掘自我這條路上的體會，」蘇安喬說。「作為一個成長於第三文化背景的人，我一生都在為身份認同而掙扎，我想我能在 Lúcia身上探索到一些這方面的東西。那些掙扎的情感讓她感覺有點’迷失’，但又希望是充滿希望的，而她也終將找到答案，找回’家’的感覺。」

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46MC MAY / JUN - 2024and I think I was able to explore that aspect a little with Lúcia. Those emotions of feeling just a little ‘lost’ but still hopeful that she will eventually nd her answers and sense of ‘home’.”In telling this story, the production team hoped to present Macau as more than just a city of casinos and tourists, but to highlight local characteristics to showcase a multi-layered Macau.“We hope we can also portray the unique charm of Macau and it’s people,” Guilio Acconci says.A major challenge for any local production is promotion and distribution, but fortunately for the director and his team, local broadcaster TDM provided a lot of support in presenting the series to local households.Indeed, the creation of this series was no accident. Fa’s team stood out as a talented group in the inaugural TDM TV Drama Screenplay and Production Contest last year, winning the award for ‘Best Screenplay’, competing against 14 other entrants. They were awarded MOP790,000 which they used to bring the series to reality. Despite the challenges for local productions, Guilio believes that developing local stories and dramas for the screen is not impossible.“We want to change the narrative that ‘You can’t do this in Macau!’” he says. “Working on this production has got me to start dreaming, why not Macau? Why don’t we do something? And then the next step is for the local audiences to feel the same. We can denitely produce quality content in Macau, so I think this is another series that we should be proud of.” Acconci has taken part in lming in various regions including Hong Kong and mainland China, and notices a subtle difference when working in Macau with a local crew. “There is a real sense of human warmth here, which is very special, so I hope more production teams from other regions will come here to work and have the chance to feel it too.”“I know for sure this is just the beginning for Macau’s TV and movie production industry,” adds Joana. “Honestly I couldn’t be more excited about it as it’s something I always manifested and dreamed of. People used to say Macau was denitely not the place to develop a career in acting or cinema, but I am so excited that that is slowly changing and I am more than honored to be part of that history. Macau has so much talent and people who are passionate about lm and acting. We just need to be given the opportunity and the trust and we can take it to new levels.”劇組希望在這個故事中，展現出的澳門不僅是充滿旅客和賭場的城市，而是要突出本土的特色，展示出更多層次面貌的澳門。「我們希望我們可以演出澳門人的韻味，展現出澳門獨特的魅力。」夏利奧說。本地製作常常面臨的主要挑戰，便是宣傳和發行，但幸運的是，《美味緣是您》的製作中並不需要苦惱發行和宣傳的問題，因為本地電視台澳廣視助力該劇走進本地人家裏的電視機中。當然，這部劇能夠誕生絕非偶然。在澳廣視去年舉辦的電視劇劇本創作及製作比賽中，花天亮團隊在14個參與隊伍之中脫穎而出，贏得了「最佳劇本獎」。團隊獲得了79萬澳門元的獎金，他們用這筆獎金將劇本搬到了電視機屏幕裡。儘管本地製作面臨諸多挑戰，但夏利奧相信，將本土故事和劇作搬上螢幕並非不可能。「我們想改變一種‘澳門不行的！’的論調」夏利奧說。「這部作品讓我開始想，誰說澳門不可以？我們為什麼不做點什麼？下一步，就是讓本地觀眾也有同樣的感受。我們絕對可以在澳門製作高質量的內容，我更覺得澳門又增添了一部值得本地人驕傲的劇集。」

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MC MAY / JUN - 202447Kelsey Wilhelm also agrees: “There’s such an amazing talent pool in Macau, and perhaps because it’s such a small market the artists put themselves into the projects wholeheartedly – never complaining about early mornings, long hours or obstacles to overcome. That forges a bond on set and means that you always have friends on the next project. My co-actor Adela Sou was incredible at setting the emotional tone of the scenes, which made my job easy. Overall, I think that the results surpassed expectations and I hope that this encourages more investment in local talent and artistic productions.”Adela played the role of Fa and admits that working in the lm industry is not as glamorous as people might think.“When you go through the trials of this industry and see what it’s really like, you might sometimes question whether you really want to continue. The true brilliance is not just in the moments on screen, but in the unwavering persistence of all the cast and crew after seeing the show become a reality.“夏利奧在很多地區包括香港、內地都拍攝過影視作品，他發覺在澳門拍攝的氛圍有一種細微的差別。「跟澳門人拍攝是很有人情味的。我希望讓更多地區的製作團隊也來澳門拍攝，感受這種獨特的人情味。」「我很肯定現在澳門影視行業正在開始萌芽，」蘇安喬補充道。「說真的，我很興奮能夠參演這套劇，因為這是我一直以來的夢想。以前人們常說，澳門絕對不是發展演藝或影視業的地方，但我很高興這種情況正在慢慢改變，也很榮幸我能成為這段歷史的一部分。澳門有很多人才，他們都對電影和表演充滿熱情。相信我們只是需要得到更多的機會和信任，來把澳門的影視業推向新的高度。」Kelsey也表示贊同：「澳門市場不大但人才濟濟，藝人們甘願全身心地投入到工作中，從不抱怨早起、工作時間長或有種種困難要克服。這讓我們在片場建立了一種紐帶，你也總是會在新的工作中碰見舊的朋友。我在劇中合作的演員蘇嘉慧（Adela Sou）做得很出色，尤其在奠定場景的情感基調方面，這讓我很快就投入到劇情裡。總之，我認為我們取得的成果遠超過本來的預期，希望這能激勵到更多的投入放到培養本地人才和產出藝術作品當中」。蘇嘉慧飾演年輕時的花，她承認影視業的工作並不像人們想像的那樣光鮮亮麗。「當你經歷了這個行業的考驗，看清了它的真實面貌，有時你可能會懷疑自己是否真的想繼續下去。但真正的精彩，不僅在於銀幕上的精彩瞬間，更在於所有演藝人的堅定不移的堅持，來讓夢想成為現實。」

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MC MAY / JUN - 202449Regular viewers of TVB Hong Kong are sure to have watched the hit series Sinister Beings which premiered in 2021. And recently, the nale of the second season of the popular crime drama aired, leaving fans hoping for a third season. The series was directed by Lau Gar Ho and stars Ruco Chan, Ben Wong, Rosina Lam and Cheung Wing Hong among other big names in the Hong Kong acting world. Two senior detectives Hui Chun-sum (Ruco Chan) and Shum Wai-lik (Ben Wong) are investigating transnational crimes. Along the way they discover that Ngai Chi-lok (Cheung Wing Hong), the culprit behind the Tiger Cull case, sent some secret message to the dark web before he was apprehended, and transferred a substantial amount in cryptocurrency. Soon a mysterious person plots to launch a terrorist attack. As the ofcers navigate a series of conspiracies, in one episode they encounter a very sinister looking mob boss, played by someone who is no stranger to people in Macau, our very own ‘friend to the stars’, Reggie Martin.Having grown up on the tough streets of East Chicago, Reggie seemed to have had no trouble getting in to character for the role. “I was playing the head maa boss and I love movies like The Godfather and Scarface, so I had a lot of fun and I think I really mastered the role, even though I’m not an actor. It’s denitely a role I would like to continue to play,” says Reggie.Despite his enthusiasm for the part, sadly Reggie won’t be reprising this particular role because his character gets killed off, violently stabbed in the neck by an assassin.“I was only in two episodes. I came in one episode and I ended up being terminated in the next one,” Reggie laughs. “And it’s funny because I joked with the director beforehand about this. I said “hey man, I’ll do it, but don’t have the black man being killed in the rst scene. We’re always the rst ones to be killed”, and then who was the rst one to be killed? Me! I got stabbed in the neck. It was brutal!”經常收看TBV的觀眾一定看過2021年首播的熱門劇集《逆天奇案》。最近，這套罪案劇的第二季迎來了大結局，讓粉絲們對第三季充滿期待。這套戲由劉家豪執導，陳展鵬、黃智賢、林夏薇、張頴康等知名香港演員主演，講述了O記干探許浚森（陳展鵬飾）與沈韋力（黃智賢飾）奉命調查跨國罪案期間，發現殺虎案的幕後黑手魏子樂（張頴康飾）被捕前，曾發送加密訊息及巨額加密貨幣至暗網，繼續追蹤隱藏在背後更大的陰謀的故事。在追蹤過程中，干探們遇到了一個看起來非常危險的黑幫頭目。他的扮演者對澳門人而言並不陌生——與眾多名人巨星交好的Reggie Martin。Reggie在芝加哥東區的混亂街區長大，似乎不費吹灰之力就能進入這個危險角色。「我在劇中扮演一個黑道頭目。我很喜歡《教父》和《疤面煞星》，所以我覺得這經歷非常有趣。儘管我不是專業演員，但我覺得我很好地駕馭了這個角色。這絕對是一個我想繼續扮演的人物，」Reggie表示。儘管Reggie對這個角色充滿熱情，但遺憾的是，沒有機會繼續出演了，因為這個角色出場不久即被對手刺中脖頸身亡。「我只演了兩集。前一集出場，下一集就被殺，」Reggie笑道。「有趣的是，我之前還和導演講笑，說：『嘿，兄弟，我可以參演，但不要讓我在第一場戲就被殺，好嗎。我們黑人總是最先被搞死。』結果誰是最先被殺的？還是我！慘遭割喉。好慘！」Reggie此番參演電視劇，多虧曾在澳門居住的演員兼特技演員Liviu Covalschi介紹。「我想對他講聲謝謝，多謝他牽線搭橋，才促成了這次合作。他太棒了。」儘管Reggie只扮演了一個配角，但他顯然在片場度過了一段美好時光。「我的拍攝實際上只有18個小時。他們淩晨三點接上我，一直到深夜十點才結束，真是漫長的一天。但演員和工作人員讓這一切變得簡單，因為他們知道表演不是我的職業，只是愛好。他們給了我劇本並進行指導，告訴我，就像在現實生活中一樣講話，讓我自由發揮，」Reggie回憶。「這齣電視劇雲集眾多香港頂級演員，能夠參與其中是我的榮幸。

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50MC MAY / JUN - 2024Reggie was initially contacted about being part of the Hong Kong TV series by Liviu Covalschi, an actor and stuntman who used to live in Macau, “I want to say a big thanks to Liviu, because he was the one that put us in contact. I’m very thankful and grateful that he made it work. He was awesome.”Even though he only had a small role to play, Reggie clearly had a great time on set. “My project was really just 18 hours. They came to pick me up at three in the morning and I didn’t leave till ten o’clock that night, so it was long day. But the cast and crew made it simple for me because they know acting is not my profession, it’s just a hobby. They gave me a script and coached me, and they told me to say whatever I would say in real life and then let me just run with it,” Reggie comments.“There were so many top Hong Kong actors involved, so it was an honour to be a part of it. But it was also very intimidating. People think it’s easy. They think you just get up and play a role like you’re practising in the mirror. But they don’t realise there’s like 100 people there, with the camera people, makeup artists, and all the cast and crew, so many people just staring at you doing your role. And if you mess up, you just feel like you’ve wasted everybody’s time.”This was not Reggie’s rst time on a set though. Back in 1996 he was an extra on a comedy movie called Original Gangsters. He was also an extra in Now You See Me 2 which starred Daniel Radcliffe and had scenes lmed here in

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MC MAY / JUN - 202451Macau in 2015. And in 2013 he acted for some scenes in Hong Kong in From Vegas to Macau starring Chow Yun Fat.“Not many people can say they’ve been in movies with Daniel Radcliffe and Chow Yun Fat,” he laughs.Reecting on his latest performance, Reggie comments: “I think I did a good job for my rst time with a proper speaking role. And I credit the crew because they made me feel so comfortable on the set. It was fun and I’d love to do it again. TV dramas are so popular here.”Almost as popular as Reggie’s Instagram page which has over 4.6 million followers. Not surprisingly, his scenes in Sinister Beings 2 have generated a lot of interest and likes on Instagram too, achieving over a million views (@reggiemartin10).When he’s not going viral on Instagram or playing a gangster, Reggie is one of the co-founding members and vice-chair of AMCHAM in Macau, as well as a long serving executive at The Venetian. While being based in Macau for 23 years, he has always maintained strong ties with his hometown of East Chicago, and last year in December he organised the rst Annual Reggie Martin Basketball Classic established to promote the best high school basketball talent from East Chicago and Northwest Indiana, with great success. With his big acting role done, Reggie is now focusing his attention on planning his next basketball event scheduled for the end of this year. How does he feel about taking on these ambitious projects? “I always like to walk by faith and not by sight,” he says with typically Reggie optimism.但同時這經歷亦令我更加敬畏表演這個行業。很多人認為演戲很容易，可以隨時入戲，就像對著鏡子練習一樣。但他們不知道，拍攝現場有100多人，包括攝像師、化妝師、其他演員和劇組工作人員，所有人都在盯著你。如果你搞砸了，你會愧疚於浪費了大家的時間。」這並不是Reggie第一次在影視片場工作。早於1996年，他就曾在一部名為《原始黑幫》（Original Gangsters）的喜劇電影中擔任臨時演員。他還曾在Daniel Radcliffe主演的《驚天魔盜團2》中擔任臨時演員，這部影片於2015年在澳門取景。2013年，他在香港出演了周潤發主演的《賭城風雲》中的一些場景。他笑道：「沒有多少人可以說自己曾經與Daniel Radcliffe和周潤發一起演過電影。」對於自己最近的表演，Reggie評價道：「我認為，第一次出演有台詞的正式角色，我的表現很出色。這要歸功於劇組的工作人員，他們讓我在片場感覺很自在。太有趣了，我很想繼續拍戲。電視劇在這裡很受歡迎。」Reggie的Instagram擁有超過460萬粉絲。因此，他在《逆天奇案2》中的戲份在Instagram上引起廣泛關注，瀏覽量超過一百萬，也就不足為奇了(@reggiemartin10)。不在Instagram上發文或扮演黑幫大佬時，Reggie是澳門美國商會的聯合創始人之一和副主席，也長期在澳門威尼斯人擔任管理職位。去年12月，他組織了首屆年度Reggie Martin籃球精英賽，旨在推廣芝加哥地區和印第安納州西北部最優秀的中學籃球人才。在完成《逆天奇案2》中的戲份後，Reggie現在正集中精力籌劃定於今年年底舉行的年度籃球賽事。他對接手這些雄心勃勃的項目有何感想？他以特有的Reggie式樂觀回答道：「因我喜歡行事為人是憑著信心，不是憑著眼見！」

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54MC MAY / JUN - 2024首本由Filipa Simões編著的《澳門街頭藝術指南》，於5月底在九號碼頭創意空間正式發佈。《澳門街頭藝術指南》是澳門首創，以獨特的視角展示澳門的城市景觀。當中匯集了澳門、氹仔和路環的街頭藝術作品。本項目的目標是將本地街頭藝術主題中的內容具體化地呈現，使街頭藝術文化變得有形、可讀和可收藏，將有助於鞏固和認識澳門獨特的城市文化。「街頭藝術是促進城市文化認同、活化被遺忘的舊區的有力途徑，」Filipa說。「這本書的目的是突出和推廣澳門的街頭藝術，從而鞏固和認可澳門城市文化。這也是一封邀請函，讓讀者漫步城中，發掘隱藏的寶藏和獨特的故事。」《指南》收集了2023年的街頭藝術作品，精選當中短暫而具魅力的街頭藝術表現形式。書中把澳門分為六個地區中心：四個在澳門，兩個在氹仔和路環，可作為作為欣賞本地街頭文化的行程指南。「街頭藝術與所在地有著內在的聯繫，往往能詮釋它，改變它。街頭藝術為我們這座本已文化氛圍濃郁、獨具魅力的城市又增添了一層色彩，」作者評論道。「澳門每年迎來數以百萬計的遊客，但他們很少偏離那些最著名的旅遊景點。街頭藝術可以喚起人們對這座城市隱秘角落的關注，展開一幅幅生動的故事畫卷。」The first ever Guide to Street Art in Macau, by Filipa Simões was launched at the end of May at Ponte 9 – Creative Platform. The publication is the first of its kind in Macau, and provides a unique perspective on the urban landscape of the city, gathering street art works from Macau, Taipa, and Coloane. The goal of this project was to make the street art culture in the city more tangible, readable, and collectable, and to aid in the consolidation and recognition of urban culture in Macau. “Street art is a powerful instrument to promote a city’s cultural identity and to activate dilapidated and forgotten urban areas,” says Filipa. “The goal of this book was to highlight and make accessible Macau’s street art, aiding in the consolidation and recognition of urban culture in Macau. It is also an invitation to stroll through the city to discover its hidden treasures and unique stories.”With street art work collected in 2023, the guide offers a curated selection of ephemeral pieces and alternative itineraries around the city, organised into six hubs: four in Macau and two in Taipa and Coloane. BOOKS書本

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MC MAY / JUN - 202455“Guide to Street Art in Macau” is published by CURB – Center for Architecture and Urbanism, with the sponsorship of the Cultural Development Fund. It is available for purchase at CURB headquarters in Ponte 9 (R. Lorchas, Ponte No.9 3/F) and in selected bookstores across Macau (Livraria Portuguesa, Júbilo 31 Books, Pin-to Bookstore, Cultural Plaza Bookstore, Universal Gallery and Bookstore).《澳門街頭藝術指南》是由CURB建築與城市規劃中心在澳門文化發展基金贊助下出版的一本書。現可於CURB建築與城市規劃中心之九號碼頭創意空間總部（內港火船頭街9號碼頭3樓）及澳門多間書店購買，包括葡文書局、井井三一繪本書屋、邊度有書、文化廣場及萬象畫廊書屋。“Street art is intrinsically linked with the place, often interpreting it and transforming it. It adds a layer to our city, that is already culturally dense and fascinating,” the author comments. “Macau is visited by millions of tourists, but they seldom venture outside the most famous itineraries. Street art can raise awareness about the city’s hidden corners, transforming them into a living canvas of stories.”The book launch event was attended by the author, Filipa Simões, the project coordinator and President of CURB (Center for Architecture and Urbanism), Nuno Soares, the project photographer, David Lopo, and local street artists ANHZ and FEW, also known as AAFK. Filipa Simões is a designer and teacher based in Macau since 2004. She is the Supervisor of the Bachelor of Design at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Saint Joseph, where she has been teaching since 2013. Fascinated with cities, food, books and all things graphic, Filipa develops her creative work across different platforms – as a graphic artist, creative director and teacher. She is the creative director and founder of WHYDESIGN and director of PONTE 9 Creative Platform. “Writing this book was a journey of discovery of places, artworks and the meaning behind them,” she says. “It was surprising how each photograph revealed to us details of the artworks that were not evident to the naked eye.“The street art in Macau is as diverse as the city itself and there are several works that resonate with me. I nd it inspiring when the artists can achieve a subtle dialogue with the place, such as the artwork featured on the book cover. The set of murals at the Macau-Hong Kong Container Terminal (pier 5A), which were created by female artists during the !Outloud Festival in 2018, is quite memorable, with its large scale and relationship with the port environment.”The publisher of the book, CURB, is a non-prot institution established in Macau to promote research, education, production and dissemination of knowledge in architecture, urbanism, and urban culture. The Center stands as an exchange platform between academia, civil society, professional practice, and government institutions, serving the interests of the overall community through research studies, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, competitions, and other initiatives. 新書發表會邀請了作者、CURB副理事長Filipa Simões教授，項目協調、CURB理事長 Nuno Soares 教授、項目攝影師 David Lopo 以及本地街頭藝術家ANHZ和FEW (AAFK)共同出席。Filipa Simões 是一名設計師和教師，自2004年起在澳門工作。Filipa是聖若瑟大學藝術與人文學院設計學士的主管，自2013年起一直在該校任教。Filipa對城市、美食、書籍和所有平面設計事物都非常著迷。作為平面藝術家、創意總監和教授，她在不同的平台上自由揮灑創意。她是WHYDESIGN的創意總監和創始人，亦是九號碼頭創意空間的總監。「寫作這本書是一次發現非凡地點、藝術品及其背後意義的旅程，」她說。「每張照片都向我們展示了藝術作品中只用裸眼無法看到的細節，令人驚艷。」「澳門的街頭藝術就像這座城市本身一樣豐富多彩，有一些作品深深引起我的共鳴。當藝術家能與所在之地實現微妙的對話時，總會令人深受啟發，比如這本書的封面作品。這是2018年響朵國際街頭藝術節期間，由一群女藝術家在澳港貨櫃碼頭（5A）創作的一組壁畫，其規模之大、與碼頭環境的關係之密切，令人一見難忘。」這本書的出版方CURB建築與城市規劃中心是在澳門成立的非營利機構，旨在促進建築、城市規劃和城市文化知識的研究、教育、生產和傳播。它是學術界、民間社會、專業團體和政府部門之間的交流平台，透過各類研究、工作坊、研討會、展覽、比賽和其他舉措，為社區的整體利益服務。

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56MC MAY / JUN - 2024《幕府將軍》中的澳門James Clavell 的暢銷小說《幕府將軍》（Shōgun）出版於1975年，如今根據小說改變的電視劇正在熱播。故事主線當然是日本德川幕府，但其實亦有很多涉及澳門的內容。從某種意義上講，這部長達千頁的小說講述的是16世紀初，新教英國和天主教葡萄牙在亞洲的競爭。英國試圖破壞和篡奪葡萄牙與日本的「黑船」貿易，進而（透過澳門）破壞和篡奪葡萄牙與中國的「黑船」貿易。遙遠的歐洲強權政治和宗教宗派主義與日本武士自相殘殺的政治伎倆並行，形成鮮明對比。《幕府將軍》大致取材於William Adams（獲德川家康賜名三浦按針，意為「三浦半島的領港員」）的生平事蹟。Adams是第一位抵達大阪的英國人（懸掛的是荷蘭國旗），挑戰了里斯本對「日本人」的統治。他是Clavell小說中主角 John Blackthorne 的原型。從另一個角度看，《幕府將軍》講述的是德川幕府的建立以及日本最初如何遭遇歐洲的故事。全新大製作、高概念的十集電視劇《幕府將軍》深入探討了劇中日本角色的生活和動機，但值得註意的是，無論是書中還是電視劇中，澳門都從未遠離——雖在台下，但對情節和行動的發展至關重要。Clavell筆下的 Martin Alvito 神父（原型是葡萄牙水手/戰士/牧師/傳教士 João Rodrigues，中文名為陸若漢，在日本則被稱為「翻譯」）在故事一開始就揭示了一個關鍵事實；耶穌會深度參與傳教和貿易活動，在這兩方面都獲利頗豐。關鍵是，正如Alvito向「領航員」承認的那樣，他們沒有向日本合作夥伴提及過自己在澳門的貿易基地，也沒有透露有一些浪人（離開主人家到處流浪的落魄武士）已經皈依基督教並駐扎在澳門。因此，澳門既是一個秘密的軍事基地，也是隱蔽的貿易站，它利用了日本幕府和中國明朝政府之間獲利空間巨大的商業聯繫。這一切都為葡萄牙帶來了巨額經濟利益。正因如此，我們才看到了葡萄牙「黑船」貿易的輝煌：貨船重達1600噸重，船身塗滿黑色瀝青，乘著季風穿梭於澳門和長崎之間。啟航時，船上載滿廣州絲綢，還有不少於10萬盎司的中國黃金。到港後，絲綢售出，黃金成交，日本貨物裝船，然後葡萄牙人乘著11月的季風返回澳門，或許再前往印度果阿，最終到達里斯本。在黑船潮濕的船艙裡，還潛藏著其他秘密——火槍，走私出售給與基督教友好的日本領主；受迫害的日本基督徒，被偷偷運往澳門，擴充澳門的浪人力量。故事主角 John Blackthorne 迫切希望日本人知曉葡屬澳門這塊傳說中的寶地。只要能破壞葡萄牙在日本的地位，對他個人和英國新教都大為有利。但他也許並不像自己聲稱的那樣高尚。「領航員」本質上是私掠者，對葡萄牙人而言就是海盜，靠襲擊西班牙和葡萄牙船隻獲利——由長崎返程的黑船和由馬尼拉返程的西班牙大帆船。但Blackthorne知道，如果日本人發現葡萄牙人對澳門秘而不宣，雙方之間本就脆弱的信任關係就會毀於一旦。在《幕府將軍》中，正是澳門這個日本人和葡萄牙人之間的隔閡，最終葬送了耶穌會在日本曾經擁有的特權地位。當然，《幕府將軍》的靈感來源 William Adams 本人從未真正踏足澳門。信奉新教度英國及荷蘭與天主教西班牙和葡萄牙之間的敵意太過強烈。1620年，他在長崎北部的平戶去世。不過，陸若漢確實在澳門呆過一段時間。陸若漢原是葡萄牙北部塞南塞利的一個水手，1577年抵達日本時年僅17歲。兩年後，他加入耶穌會，由於精通日文和中文，又有「翻譯」之名。1594年，他在澳門被按立為神父，並與Adams/Blackthorne相遇併發生口角。1614年，日本開始迫害基督徒，陸若漢在日本生活三十年後被迫離開。他再次前往澳門，為那裡的耶穌會傳教士工作。在接下來的十五年間，他不斷往返於中國大陸和澳門之間。1633年，陸若漢在澳門去世，享年72歲（在17世紀來說相當長壽）。他被安葬於聖保祿教堂，這應該很合適，因為很多來自日本的基督教工匠都曾在這裡工作，他們在葡萄牙耶穌會士的傳教之下皈依基督教，後來在15世紀80年代被驅逐出日本。如今，教堂的遺址——大三巴牌坊依然屹立。為什麼要在這裡講述這段歷史呢？如果你想觀看《幕府將軍》這部優秀的新改編電影，或者閱讀Clavell的小說原著，值得記住的一點是，故事的背景中盤旋著葡屬澳門的幽靈，正如《馬克白》中班郭的陰魂一樣，隱形卻極具象征意義（順便一提，莎士比亞這部名著寫於1606年，當時 William Adams 剛剛開始為德川幕府工作）。DESTINATION MACAO󰽳󲕼AUTHOR WWW.CHINARHYMING.COMPaul French󵕢󵒹󱲓󴡎󸻍評論OPINION

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MC MAY / JUN - 202457The Macao of ShōgunOf course it’s mostly about Japan’s Tokugawa Shogunate but James Clavell’s 1975 blockbuster novel Shōgun, now a major new big budget and ambitious TV series, also has plenty to say about Macao. The 1,000+-page novel is, in one sense, about the battle be-tween the mutually antagonistic realms of Protestant England and Catholic Portugal competing across Asia in the early 1600s. England seeks to disrupt and usurp Portugal’s “Black Ships” trade with Japan, and by extension (and via Macao) with China. Far away European pow-er politics and religious sectarianism contrasts with the internecine political manoeuvrings of Japan’s Samurai warlords. Shōgun is loosely based on the life and times of William Adams, the “Pilot”, the rst Englishman to reach Osaka, sailing under a Dutch ag, and his challenge to Lisbon’s dom-inance of “the Japans”. Adams becomes the character John Blackthorne in Clavell’s novel. In another sense Shōgun is about the estab-lishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate and how Japan initially encountered Europe. The new big-budget high-concept ten-episode Shōgun TV show dives deeper into the Japanese char-acters’ lives and motivations, but crucially, in both the book and TV series, Macao is never far from the action – just off-stage, but central to the plot and action throughout. Early on a key fact is revealed by Clavell’s character Father Martin Alvito (based on the real Portuguese sailor-warrior-priest-missionary João Rodrigues, commonly known as Lu Ruohan - 陸若漢 in China and Tçuzu/Tsūji, “The Interpreter”, in Japan). The Jesuit Brotherhood are deeply involved in both reli-gious conversion and trade. They’re proting greatly from both. And, crucially, as Alvito admits to the “Pilot”, they have neglected to men-tion to their Japanese partners their trading base at Macao. Nor have they told them about the existence of Ronin - rogue Samurai warriors with no masters - converted to Christianity and garrisoned in Macao. Thus Macao is revealed as both a secret military base and a concealed trading post exploiting the extremely lucrative commercial links be-tween Shogunate Japan and Ming dynasty China, all to Portugal’s -nancial benet.And so we have the gloriousness of the Portuguese “Black Ships”, 1,600-ton carracks whose hulls were painted with black pitch, riding the monsoon winds between Macao and Nagasaki full of Canton silk and conveying never less than 100,000 ounces of Chinese gold. Then, silks sold, gold traded, Japanese manufactures loaded, the Portuguese rode the November monsoon winds back to Macao, and then perhaps onwards to Goa and eventually Lisbon. But what else lurked in the damp holds of the Black Ships – smuggled muskets to Christian-friendly Lords in Japan; persecuted local Christians transported sur-reptitiously to Macao to augment the Ronin forces?John Blackthorne is eager for the Japanese to hear of this fabled, treasure-laden land of Portuguese Macao. Anything he can do to un-dermine the Portuguese position in Japan is to his, and Protestant England’s, advantage. But he is not perhaps so noble as he constantly insists. The Pilot is essentially a privateer, to the Portuguese simply a pirate, raiding Spanish and Portuguese vessels – the Black Ships out of Nagasaki, the Spanish Galleons out of Manila. But Blackthorne knows that if the Japanese discover the Portuguese have kept Macao secret then the uneasy trust between will be destroyed. And there it is, throughout Shōgun – Macao, the grit that comes between the Japanese and the Portuguese eventually eroding away the Jesuit’s for-merly privileged position. Of course Adams, the inspiration for Shōgun, never actually set foot in Macao. The enmity between Protestant England and Holland against Catholic Spain and Portugal was too great. He died at Hirado, just north of Nagasaki, in 1620. Rodrigues of course did spend time in Macao. Originally a sail-or from Sernancelhe in northern Portugal, he arrived in Japan in 1577 barely 17. Two years later he joined the Jesuits, became uent in Japanese and Chinese and known as “The Interpreter”. In 1594 he was ordained a priest in Macao and did encounter, and verbally spar with, Adams/Blackthorne. In 1614, as the persecution of Christians in Japan began, Rodrigues nally left Japan after 30 years. He head-ed once more for Macao to work with the Jesuit Mission there. For the next 15 years he moved constantly between mainland China and Macao. He died in Macao in 1633 at a very respectable (for the 1600s) 72. Rodrigues was buried in St Paul’s church, tting perhaps as many Japanese Christian craftsmen, converted by Portuguese Jesuits and later expelled from Japan in the 1580s, had worked on St. Paul’s. The ruins of course remain. So why all this history? Well, should you decide to watch the ex-cellent new adaptation of Shōgun, or be inspired to read Clavell’s nov-el, it’s worth remembering that in the background, hovering unseen but symbolically like Banquo’s Ghost in Macbeth (incidentally written by Shakespeare in 1606 just as William Adams began working for the Tokugawa Shogunate) is the constant specter of Portuguese Macao.James Clavell

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MC MAY / JUN - 202459Louis Vuitton 澳門銀河店 Macau Galaxy「時尚匯」G081及1041號舖Shop no.G081 and Shop no. 1041This summer, Louis Vuitton continues the resort concept of its LV By The Pool collection, extending its global promotions to Banyan Tree Macau. For the exclusive event held from May 23 to June 5, the poolside of Cabana at Banyan Tree Macau was transformed into an exciting LV wonderland. Setting the tone and ambiance of the resort takeover, the LV tile-patterned monogram motif was featured everywhere at the poolside venue including the sun beds, pillows, umbrellas and cabanas, and even the Raf es Hotel LED façade arch. The pool  oor was also rebranded and a special animated ice-cream bicycle stand was on site to transport guests to experience the spirit of travel and coastal living with Louis Vuitton.The event was held to celebrate the exclusive pre-launch of By the Pool FW24 women’s collection at the Galaxy Promenade store and the release of the Pre-fall 24 drop 2 men’s collection.The pop-in store emanates a relaxing ‘summer by the beach’ vibe using tones of neutral colours and furnishings. Visitors are welcomed by giant sculptured seashells in the signature Monogram and Damier pattern, set against a beige monogram backwall, evoking the perfect summer getaway by the coast. As the Maison’s heritage shifts into holiday mode, classic and new creations capture a fresh approach to destination dressing and living. A relaxed wardrobe adapted for seaside and city, the collection comprises a wide range of Louis Vuitton’s métiers such as ready-to-wear, bags, silks, shoes, sunglasses, jewellery and accessories – all suited to getaways near and far.Exclusively available at Galaxy Macau, the plush LVacation Tote and bucket bag is designed for beach lovers. Made from ultra-supple certi ed organic terrycloth, it features a woven version of the Monogram pattern. The bag is adorned with a leather “Louis Vuitton Paris” charm and boasts a cotton lining with a vibrant print. A jacquard weave presents a lush and dimensional interpretation of the Monogram pattern, with the prominent LV Circle motif at the forefront.In homage to the seafaring universe and the Maison’s celebrated spirit of travel, Pharrell Williams unveils the Louis Vuitton Men’s Pre-Fall 2024 Collection drop 2 with signature creations, imbued with a maritime allure. The collection features the codes of sur ng and tropical  oral prints to celebrate a wardrobe embraced across continents. Drop 2 of the collection presents the surfer inspired wardrobe with ten patterns created in the Louis Vuitton studio paying homage to the tropical  ower shirt. The collections’ patterns are an ode to this mindset, expressed in prints, jacquards and embellishments across shirts, shorts suits and accessories.今年夏天，Louis Vuitton 延續 LV By The Pool 系列的度假概念，將橫跨全球的度假主題活動帶到澳門悅榕庄。5 月 23 日至 6 月 5 日，澳門悅榕庄悅濤廊化身成為令人眼前一亮的池畔空間。各款太陽椅、沙灘枕、遮陽傘和萊佛士酒店LED 外牆拱門等披上 LV By the Pool 系列的Monogram 瓷磚印花，為客人帶來獨特難忘的奢華體驗。品牌以活潑奪目的品牌標誌改造泳池，池畔特製的雪糕單車讓賓客與Louis Vuitton 一同體驗旅行的精神，悠然享受海濱度假的悠閒感覺。為慶祝2024 LV By The Pool 女裝系列在Louis Vuitton 銀河時尚匯專門店率先獨家發售，以及 2024 初秋男裝系列的第二部分矚目登場，限時概念店以中性的色調和陳設營造在海灘享受寫意夏日的感覺，並以不同形狀的貝殼，組成標誌性的 Monogram 和 Damier 圖案，成為巨型的創意裝置。在米色 Monogram 圖案背景牆的襯托下，令人想起在悠然歡度的完美夏日假期。Louis Vuitton 為品牌傳統注入度假氣息，帶來各款經典和新穎設計，以充滿新鮮感的手法演繹度假造型和生活方式。系列帶來適合海邊和漫遊城市的休閒服飾，匯聚 Louis Vuitton 工坊匠心製作的琳瑯款式，例如時裝、手袋、絲巾、鞋履、太陽眼鏡、珠寶及配飾，完美配合短途旅行以至悠長假期的需要。Louis Vuitton 銀河時尚匯專門店亦特別為熱愛陽光與海灘的品味一族獨家發售 LVacation 手挽袋和水桶袋。手袋以極致柔軟的認證有機毛圈布製成，並以編織Monogram 圖案點綴。手袋配以「Louis Vuitton Paris」皮革掛飾和添上奪目印花的棉質襯裡，而提花編織物料則展示立體精緻的Monogram 圖案，正面更有奪目的LV Circle 標誌。由Pharrell Williams 創意設計的Louis Vuitton 2024 初秋男裝系列第二部分，則帶來體現航海魅力的特色設計，向航海世界和品牌旅行的精神致敬。系列以滑浪元素和熱帶花朵圖案點綴不受地域束縛的造型。系列第二部分帶來取材自滑浪愛好者的服飾，並以Louis Vuitton 工作室設計的10款圖案點綴，向熱帶花朵圖案襯衫致敬。這些圖案化作襯衫、短褲套裝和配飾上的印花、提花和裝飾細節，呼應獨特主題。

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MC MAY / JUN - 202461It was about a year ago that set out to create women’s hand bags made of beads and pearls in multiple colours and shapes. Although she doesn’t have a physical shop, many customers in Macau turn to her Instagram page where the designer posts photos of all the styles and colours of bags she creates. It’s also possible to order any other design, and choose the colour and material so that “the bag is tailored to its future owner,” Yuliia shares.The process of creating a bag takes about a week, but it all depends on the complexity of the style and the size, she explains, as sometimes she also has to “order material and wait for it to arrive”, in which case it can take two or three weeks. Of the orders she has already received, one of the most challenging was for a whole suitcase with a perfume-shaped zip. “It was very difcult to connect the bag and the lid with a zip, but it turned out great.”With prices starting at MOP350, similar to the cost of a good quality mobile phone case, Yuliia’s bags are all completely original designs, which makes them even more unique. “Each bag is individual, created for a specic person, so no one else will have a bag exactly like it. Often a client wants to buy a bag but can’t decide on the design, so I look at a photo of her and create a bag that reects her character and personality,” Yuliia explains.With their striking aesthetic coming from the shine and texture of the beads, most of the designs are not for everyday use, but are more suitable for special occasions, as wearing them offers an original look. “A bag like this can’t leave anyone feeling indifferent,” says the designer. Women, men and children alike use her creations, as “everyone likes really beautiful things that catch the eye”.This is why Yuliia intends to keep using the same raw materials. “There are many beautiful beads made from different materials and I have lots of ideas for other designs.” 󱿑概一年前， Yuliia Privalova 開始使用串珠和珍珠設計不同顏色和造型的女士手袋。她沒有實體店舖，很多澳門客人都會在她的 Instagram 主頁上瀏覽作品圖片，然後訂購。Yuliia 分享道：「客人也可以自由選擇顏色和材質，這樣包包就是為未來主人度身訂造的。」她表示，製作一個手袋大約需要一個星期，但具體取決於款式和尺寸的複雜程度。有時她還需要「訂購材料並等待到貨」，這種情況下可能需要兩到三個星期。在接到的訂單中，最具挑戰性的是一個帶有香水形狀拉鍊的旅行箱。她說：「用拉鍊把箱體和箱蓋連接起來非常困難，但是最終成品效果很好。」Yuliia 的手袋價格由澳門幣 350 元起，與一個優質手機殼的價格相差無幾，再加上完全原創的設計，更令這些手袋與別不同。「每個手袋都是個性化的，專為客人設計，不會有一模一樣的第二個。通常情況下，如果客人想買包包，但對設計拿不定主意時，我就會看一下她的照片，然後設計一個能反映她的個性和特點的包，」Yuliia 解釋。閃亮耀目的珠飾和引人矚目的設計，令這些手袋不適合日常使用，而更適合特殊場合，帶來耳目一新之感。

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MC MAY / JUN - 202463As for the possibility of making other products or clothes with beads, she says that it is necessary to consider the weight, but she would still like to explore garments such as tops or a jackets.Yuliia’s desire to create beautiful objects goes back to her childhood, when she enjoyed doing small crafts, sitting for hours on end weaving bead bracelets. She recalls the day she repaired a damaged suitcase by splicing it with beads. “All my friends asked me where I had bought such a beautiful bag. I was about 14 at the time and now I realise that was really my rst bag creation.” Many years later, this forgotten skill came back to “haunt” her, she jokes, taking up this work again by hand and starting rst to make bags for herself, and then for a friend.“My hobby gradually grew into a brand, with the name inspired by my family name.” The objects she creates now come from her strong desire to express the character of the person wearing them. For Yuliia, “the bags are not just a decoration, but reect the individuality of each person who buys them”.「這樣的包包任何人看了都會心動，」她表示，女士、男士和小童都可以成為她的客戶，因為「大家都喜歡精緻吸睛的美麗之物。」這也是 Yuliia 打算繼續使用同樣材質的原因。「我有很多用不同材質做成的漂亮串珠，亦有很多其他的設計想法。」至於用串珠製作其他產品或服裝的可能性，她說，需要考慮重量問題，但她確實想嘗試製作上衣或外套等服飾。Yulia對創作精美小物的興趣可以追溯到童年，那時她喜歡做小手工藝品，常常一坐就是幾個小時，編織珠串手鏈。她記得有一次，用珠子拼接修復了一個破損的手提箱。「所有朋友都問我在哪裡買到這麼漂亮的包。當時我差不多 14 歲，現在回想起來，我才意識到，那應該是我的第一個包包作品。」許多年後，這項被遺忘的技藝又「纏上」了她，她玩笑道。她又開始手工製作包袋，先是為自己，然後又為朋友。「我的愛好逐漸發展成了一個品牌，名稱靈感來自我的姓氏。」設計理念始終如一，即要表達出穿著者獨特個性。對 Yuliia 而言，「包袋不僅僅是一種裝飾，更能反映出每個買家的個性」。

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64MC MAY / JUN - 2024蕃茄醬的故事󳃯收到的一些讀者評論表示我之前的專欄文章有點沉重，所以在今夏面世的第十二篇專欄文章中，我想分享一些輕鬆的內容。過去兩個月期間，澳門廚界發生了很多大事：法國美食會—澳門分會迎來了新任會長趙嬰以及新任委員會成員；與此同時，來自世界各地的米芝蓮星級主廚（Heinz Beck、Dave Pynt、Olivier Elzer 和 José Avillez 等）在不同綜合度假村的餐廳擔任客席主廚，為城中饕客，尤其是那些口味挑剔的識食之人，創造了獨特的美食體驗。如此多精彩的餐飲活動同時進行，我只恨自己分身乏術。不過，我很高興能夠參加當中一場埃科菲廚師會的晚宴。這場四手晚宴由埃科菲深圳廚師會會長、米芝蓮一星餐廳 Ambré-Ciel 珀·餐廳的主廚 Alan Yu 聯手埃科菲澳門廚師會副會長、澳門文華東方酒店行政總廚 Giulioantonio Di Sabato 共同打造。八道菜的晚餐包括一道主菜，西西里紅蝦（我的愛！）配以柚子醬、鹽角草和韭菜油，清爽可口；接著是巧手演繹的小籠包，配滋味濃郁的松茸湯。當晚我最喜歡的一道肉菜是乳鴿肉卷，配以芹菜泥和松露汁。每一口都能品嚐到大塊脂肪和鴿肉的焦香味，令人欲罷不能。我正如癡如醉地細味每一啖乳鴿時，同桌的一位俄羅斯女士感歎，如果能有一位主廚丈夫該有多好。我趕緊回答說：「不！廚師在家做的都是快手菜！」出乎我的意料，與我們同在一桌的Gianluca 主廚和 Bobby 主廚立即拍手讚同。「你如何得知？」那位漂亮的女士問。我並不想在餐桌上和那些認識或不認識我唯一的廚師前男友的人「自爆家事」，所以只是簡單地說，我有很多廚師朋友，因此知道。不過，既然我想讓你們——親愛的讀者——覺得輕鬆有趣一些，我也不介意在這裡分享故事。（我知道這有多虛偽。另外，我亦不是想成為Taylor Swift）。首先，在遇到他之前，我從來沒有吃過不是用香草塗抹黃油、用黑胡椒調味的家常牛排。不過，我很快發現，我的大廚前男友家裡只有鹽一味調料。他曾經為我煎過一塊平平無奇的牛排，淡而無味！今年年初，我在香港做完子宮肌瘤切除手術出院兩天后，他很貼心地主動煮意粉。當時我從內到外都痛得厲害，有氣無力地告訴他，醫生特別提醒，我的消化系統受到了全身麻醉和強效抗生素的影響，所以我不能吃太冷硬、對胃刺激太大的食物，包括辣椒。聽完這些飲食禁忌后，他立即跳進廚房開始烹飪。很快，空氣中瀰漫著美味的蕃茄香，喚醒了我的食慾。我一邊道謝說「Grazie」，一邊大口品嚐這碗美味的全麥意粉！起初我心想：「好吧，先咬成小段，這樣腸胃就不會太不舒服。但咬了兩下后，我的嘴和胃都開始發燙！我向大廚求助，想再次確認蕃茄醬里是否放了辣椒。隨著胃部疼痛的加劇，我的怒火也加倍燃燒，因為他告訴我：「是的，我放了辣椒，但我在裝盤前拿掉了。」我的子宮有三處切口和兩處縫合的傷口，肚子灼燒般疼痛，我甚至不敢對他大喊大叫，只是痛苦地呻吟道：「為什麼？」看著痛苦的我，他說：「因為沒有辣椒的話，醬汁不好食。」我甚至來不及對他咒罵一聲「Porco Dio！」，就被身體的疼痛吞噬了。我還有更多的故事可以講，但應該就此打住，因為文章的篇幅已經不夠了。發生這些事情時，我啞口無言，但現在把它們寫出來，卻讓我開懷大笑。不過最開心的是，我知道他永遠不會發現我寫了關於他的文章，因為很顯然，「大廚是沒有時間看書的！」The One with the Tomato Sauce󴐟󶽾󵲯󶽾󲼧󶽾LIVE • LAUGH • LOVE評論OPINION龔善欣 Juliana Kung󴎂󱱝󱱝󹁺󶕢󹑻󱙀󳥛󱵫󵨱󶺪󲭊󵒾󱙀󳥛󴡎󸻍󴏖󸞌󱙀󳥛󴡎󸻍󱘧󳥛󱢟LOCAL MEMBER OF CHAÎNE DES ROTISSEURSDISCIPLES ESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALWINE SOCIETY MACAUInstagram: @julesbites

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MC MAY / JUN - 202465I have received a few comments that my previous co-lumn was a bit on the heavy side, so let me try so-mething lighter for my twelfth column in this summer time issue. The past two months have been rather eventful for the culinary scene in town, with the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Macau Bailliage welcoming its new Bailli Délégué, Ms. Ada Chio, as well as a newly appointed Committee. Meanwhile, Michelin-starred guests chefs from different parts of the world (Heinz Beck, Dave Pynt, Olivier Elzer and José Avillez to name just a few) have roamed the spectrum of restau-rants at the different resorts, creating unique experiences for everyone, especially those with an acquired taste.Not being able to commit myself to all the exciting di-ning escapades, I was very glad to have been able to make it to the Disciples Escoffier dinner, which featured a four-hands menu curated by the President of Disciples Escoffier Shenzhen Chef Alan Yu, who helms One-Michelin-starred Ambré-Ciel, and Vice President of Disciples Escoffier Ma-cau, Chef Giulioantonio, who also wears the “toque” of Exe-cutive Chef at Mandarin Oriental, Macau. The 8-course menu included an entrée of delicately assembled Sicilian Red Prawns (my love!) dressed in Yuzu sauce, Salicornia and Chives Oil for a refreshing beginning, which then led to a clever reinterpretation of Xiao Long Bao served in an intensely flavoured Matsutake Consommé. The meat dish, my favourite of the night, was Baby Pigeon Ballo-tine crépinette, with Celeriac Purée with Truffle Pigeon Jus. The burnt, savory goodness of the caul fat and pigeon meat in every bite was just mind-blowing.I was in my own realm savoring every bite of my pigeon dish when a Russian lady at our table, who happened to be in Macau just for this dinner, gushed about how wonderful it would be to have a chef husband.I very quickly replied, “No! Chefs cook lazy food at home!” And to my surprise, Chef Gianluca and Chef Bobby who were at our table, immediately applauded me in agree-ment. “How do you know what?” the gorgeous lady asked. Well, I didn’t want to “air out my dirty laundry” right there at the table with people who may or may not have known my only chef ex-boyfriend, so I simply replied that I have enough chef friends to know this.But as I want to make things lighter and more fun for you, my readers, I don’t mind sharing some stories here. (I know what hypocrisy this is. Also, not a Taylor Swift wan-nabe). To begin with, until I met him, I had never once had a home-cooked steak that wasn’t butter basted with herbs and seasoned with black pepper. However I soon disco-vered that my chef ex-boyfriend only had table salt at his home, and he once served me a piece of very mediocre steak, bland.Then, earlier this year, two days after I was discharged from the hospital in Hong Kong after having a myomectomy done, he was sweet enough to volunteer to make pasta for us. Being horribly in pain inside-out, I sluggishly told him that the doctor had specifically said that my digestive sys-tem was affected by the general anaesthesia that had been necessary for the surgery, as well as the strong antibiotics that the doctor prescribed me, so I could not eat al dente or anything too stimulating for my stomach, including spices.After taking note of these dietary restrictions, he promptly hopped into the kitchen to get started. Soon a de-licious tomato aroma filled the air, which awoke my appeti-te. I said “Grazie” as he served me and quickly started taking big bites of this yummy bowl of al dente pasta! Initially I thought to myself “Okay, I’ll just bite them into smaller pieces so that my tummy won’t dislike it too much.” But two more bites later, my mouth and my stomach began to burn. I turned to my chef to reconfirm if any spices had been put into the tomato sauce. As the pain in my stomach grew, my anger grew twice as much as he told me, “Yes, I put chilli but I took it out of before I put it on the plate.” I was in too much pain with three incisions and two stitched-up wounds on my uterus and a burning stomach to even yell at him, so I just uttered an agonised “Whyyyyy?!” In the midst of my suffering, he told me, “Because the sauce wouldn’t taste as good without it.” I couldn’t even manage to gasp a “Porco Dio!” at him as I was consumed by all the different degrees of pain in my body and I just had to lie down.There are more stories to tell, but I should stop here because I’m running out of space in this column. As speech-less as I was when all of these things happened, it’s actually giving me a good laugh now that I’m typing it out. The best part though, is knowing that he will never find out that I wrote about him because apparently, “Chefs don’t have time to read!” — not even their girlfriend’s column!

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MC MAY / JUN - 202467󳛓 MARK PHILLIPS󷵽 ERRIS HO󰽚󳜵󲧒󰶦󲳲󵒹󴎂󲭊󲘮󹔮󰿙󳁱󴃼󲔼󴎂󲮮󶕢󹑻Le Bouchon is serving up authentic French cuisine in the heart of the city󳛓MARK PHILLIPS 󷵽 DAISY WONG󱱯 KEN VONGTucked away on Rua Central in the heart of the city is a surprisingly authentic new French bistro Le Bouchon, serving up delicious cuisine from the famous gastronomic city of Lyon.“Lyon is the capital of gastronomy in France. Most of the typical dishes in French cuisine are from Lyon, so it was an easy choice to focus on this region,” explains Bernard Peres, co-owner and manager of the restaurant.Dining enthusiasts in Macau may recognize the location of Le Bouchon as having previously been home to Italian restaurant La Buca. When his Italian business partner left Macau in 2021, Bernard continued to operate La Buca, but eventually decided to change it to French cuisine instead. “There are a few Italian restaurants and pizza places in Macau, but actually not so many French restaurants, and certainly nothing like a cozy bistro, so we thought it was a good opportunity,” he says.法廚小館位於市中心的龍嵩正街，是一間新開業的地道法式小酒館，供應來自美食名城法國里昂的佳饌，為賓客打造美味驚喜。「里昂是法國的美食之都，很多著名的法國菜式都來自那裏，因此我們很快就決定專註里昂美食，」餐廳共同所有人兼經理 Bernard Peres 解釋。澳門的美食愛好者可能還記得法廚小館的前身，意廚小館。當他的意大利生意夥伴於2021年離開澳門後，Bernard繼續經營餐廳，但決意轉做法國菜。󵈾󹓮󲼆󲴱󼵱BON APPÉTIT

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68MC MAY / JUN - 2024Originally from Marseilles, Bernard has lived in Macau for 27 years, and is no stranger to operating businesses here. Previously he owned Le Bistro in Taipa and Gourmet Fine Foods. “We opened Le Bouchon in January and considering the situation in Macau, we are doing OK so far. We are open for lunch and dinner, and dinner is particularly busy. We are normally full in the evenings, so guests need to make a booking.” The cozy bistro has seating for just 17 upstairs, and also has a small private dining room downstairs for a maximum of six persons. Despite its small size, the table arrangements do not feel crowded and the intimate environment still allows for easy conversations.Working in the kitchen is another long-term French resident of Macau, Chef Eve Duron who was previously the executive chef at the old Mandarin Oriental, and continued to work there after it was rebranded as Grand Lapa. After retiring, he began teaching part-time at the Macau University of Science and Technology, and Bernard has now invited him to bring his culinary talents to La Bouchon. “I think he was bored in his retirement anyway,” laughs the restaurant owner.According to Bernard, some of the most popular dishes on the menu are also the most classic ones in French cuisine, like, for example, baked Burgundy Snails in Garlic Butter (Les Escargots de Bourgogne), and Sauteed Frog Legs with Garlic and Parsley (Les Cuisses de Grenouilles Sautées à l’Ail et au Persil).「澳門有不少意大利餐廳和比薩薄餅店，但法國餐廳並不多，更沒有舒適的法式小酒館，所以我們覺得這是一個好機會，」他說。Bernard來自法國馬賽，已經在澳門生活了27年，對在這裏經商並不陌生。此前，他曾在氹仔經營 Le Bistro 餐廳和 Gourmet Fine Foods 食品店。「法廚小館於今年一月開業，考慮到澳門的情況，目前生意還不錯。我們供應午餐和晚餐，晚餐時段尤其繁忙，經常滿座，需要提前預訂。」這家舒適的小酒館樓上僅可容納17人，樓下設有一個小型包廂，最多可容納6人。儘管面積不大，但餐桌佈置並不擁擠，私密的環境仍能讓人自在交談。GOURMET美食

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MC MAY / JUN - 202469Other dishes that come highly recommended include “Rossini” Beef sirloin steak, with pan-fried foie-gras (Le Tournedos Rossini) and Pike River Fish Quenelles in Lobster Sauce (Les Quenelles de Brochet, Sauce Nantua).On our visit to La Bouchon we also enjoyed the Beef Tartare for our entrée, and an amazing Tatin Apple Tart to nish off the meal. Cheese and beef Fondues are available but require 48-hour advance bookings, and the lunch set menu for MOP138 is a particularly good deal.“We change the lunch set menu every week and offer a different soup and dessert every day,” says Bernard.“We order oysters from Brittany twice week, so they are always extremely fresh,” he adds. “We always use high quality ingredients and we don’t try to do anything ‘East meets West’. We want to keep the original recipes and authentic avours.” Chatting with Bernard as we nish our meal, we wonder what brought him to Macau all those years ago. “I had been living in Portugal for 16 years running another business, so when I came to Asia, Macau was a good choice. I arrived in December 1996 and at that time Macau really just felt like a big village.”Interestingly, his other business is manufacturing collectible model cars and planes. He has one factory in China and one in Bangladesh, and is currently launching his rst collection in Australia. “Running any business in Macau is a challenge and restaurants are no different, especially now that many people go across the border to Zhuhai on the weekends. Fortunately, I have my other business, so I can still enjoy offering authentic French cuisine to customers here.”澳門龍嵩正街11A Rua Central 11 A營業時間 BUSINESS HOURS：週一至週六 Mon – Sat 12:00 – 15:00 • 18:30-22:00電話 Booking：2825 8637出示以下會員卡，可享受單點菜式九折優惠（套餐除外）：澳門法國文化協會,香港法國文化協會,法國澳門工商會,澳門歐洲商會,香港法國工商總會,法國國際美食協會,埃科菲廚皇國際名廚協會Alliance Française de Macau, Alliance Française de Hong Kong, FMCC French Macau Chamber of Commerce, MECC Macau European Chamber of Commerce, FCCIHK French Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Hong Kong, CHAINE DES ROTISSEURS members, DISCIPLES D’ESCOFFIER members掌舵廚房的是另一位長期居住在澳門的法國人，Eve Duron。他曾是前文華東方酒店的行政總廚，在酒店更名為金麗華酒店後繼續工作。退休後，他開始在澳門科技大學兼職任教。如今，Bernard邀請他在法廚小館施展自己的烹飪才華。「我覺得他退休後反正也無聊，」餐廳老板笑道。據Bernard介紹，菜單上最受歡迎的一些菜餚也是法式料理中的經典之作，例如蒜香牛油焗蝸牛和大蒜歐芹炒田雞腿。其他值得強烈推薦的招牌菜式包括沙朗牛扒「ROSSINI」配煎鵝肝，和派克河龍蝦汁魚餃。在法廚小館，我們還品嚐了主菜生韃靼牛肉和令人贊不絕口的蘋果批。餐廳還供應芝士和牛肉火鍋，但需要提前48小時預訂。澳門幣138元的午餐套餐更是超抵。「我們每個星期都會更換午餐套餐，每天提供不同的湯和甜點，」Bernard介紹。「此外，我們每星期兩次從布列塔尼訂購生蠔，保證新鮮，」他補充說。「我們堅持使用高品質的食材，並不刻意追求『中西合璧』。我們更希望堅持傳統食譜，保留原汁原味。」與Bernard邊吃邊聊時，我們問起多年前是什麽讓他來到澳門。「我在葡萄牙生活了16年，經營著另一項生意。當我來到亞洲闖蕩時，澳門是一個不錯的選擇。那是1996年12月，當時感覺澳門就像一個大村莊。」有趣的是，他還有一項業務是生產收藏級的汽車和飛機模型。他在中國大陸和孟加拉國各有一間工廠，目前正在澳洲推出第一個系列的產品。「在澳門做任何生意都是一項挑戰，餐廳亦不例外，尤其是現在，很多人週末都會去珠海。幸運的是，我還有其他的生意，因此可以享受為客人提供正宗法國料理的純粹樂趣。」󱱯 MARK PHILLIPS

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MC MAY / JUN - 202471󰽳為 NBA 的官方烈酒合作夥伴，暢銷全球的干邑品牌軒尼詩與美國國家籃球協會(NBA)展開第四季的全球合作夥伴關係。軒尼詩V.S.O.P NBA 第四季限量版的全新禮盒及酒瓶耀目登場，設計靈感來自籃球比賽的精髓。包裝以極具代表性的紅色為主調，完美呈現球場上誕生的文化，藉此致敬籃球獨有的凝聚力。全新軒尼詩 X.O NBA 第四季限量版禮盒設計完美還原球場上的硬木地板。軒尼詩巧妙拼湊現代奢華的質感和一絲不苟的工藝，將軒尼詩 X.O 注入獨一無二的 NBA 限量版酒瓶中，並呈獻於富玩味而精緻的木盒內，宛如珍品，極具收藏價值。今年二月，頂尖籃球明星 Leborn James 曾身穿兩大傳奇品牌，軒尼詩與 Mitchell & Ness 的聯乘之作 —— 紅色限量版球隊外套出賽，成爲全球體育愛好者及籃球狂熱粉絲的熱話。軒尼詩 x Mitchell & Ness 系列除了揉合兩大品牌的文化與悠久歷史外，更以球場外的文化為主題，推出引人注目的產品。外套、球衣、短褲、腰包及帽子均以黑色及青檸黃色作主調，並於澳門銀河獨家發售。軒尼詩亦設置快閃店，搶眼奪目的巨型籃球藝術裝置於澳門銀河東翼廣場及時尚大道東震撼亮相，勢必帶來獨一無二的沉浸式體驗。即日起至 7 月 4 日，賓客可於巨型籃球藝術裝置中盡情打卡，或通過軒尼詩澳門指南微信小程序登記換領以籃球為靈感設計的限量軒尼詩 V.S.O.P 鷄尾酒，帶來臨場感十足的籃球體驗，展現是次聯乘的獨特魅力。今年六月，軒尼詩亦與澳門銀河聯手呈獻雞尾酒及美饌配對體驗，邀請大家在 Terrazza、百樂潮州、彭慶記、莆田、北膳樓、天峰吧、麗思酒廊和麥卡倫威士忌吧等熱捧餐飲埸，探索軒尼詩干邑的在雞尾酒及美食世界中的無限可能。多款滿載匠人精神的特色雞尾酒與精湛廚藝巧手烹調的創意佳餚呈現意想不到的絕妙搭配，讓賓客感受撼動味蕾的軒尼詩干邑雞尾酒和美食饗宴。凡惠顧 MOP1,500 或以上的軒尼詩產品*，即可獲贈限量版商品，絕對不容錯過。此外，凡購買全新軒尼詩 x NBA 限量版，均可獲贈特別版軒尼詩 x NBA 杯墊一套。󸊰󲙴󷭙󵳨󱰌󲓏󸿴󸢁󴵞The world’s best-selling cognac, Hennessy and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are continuing their global partnership for a fourth season. Drawing inspiration from the colours, architecture and materials from the sport, Hennessy has released the Hennessy V.S.O.P NBA limited edition giftbox with packaging in a textured red design reminiscent of basketball leather. Meanwhile, the Hennessy X.O NBA S4 Limited Edition bottle is inspired by the NBA hardwood court ooring. Through modern elegance and meticulous craftsmanship, Hennessy presents its Hennessy X.O in an exclusive limited edition NBA bottle, which is packaged within a wooden box resembling the hardwood court.Avid sports fans may also have spotted Lebron James back in February rocking a limited-edition red Hennessy x Mitchell & Ness varsity jacket. The Hennessy x Mitchel & Ness capsule collection that celebrates off-court culture consists of jackets, jerseys, shorts, fanny bags and caps in a striking black and lime yellow combo, and is exclusively available at Galaxy Macau.Hennessy has also opened an immersive pop-up retail store with an impressive chrome basketball installation in the East Square and East Promenade at Galaxy Macau. Until July 4, visitors can enjoy a range of hot happenings, from photo-worthy moments within the basketball installation to expertly crafted Hennessy V.S.O.P cocktails for registered guests via WeChat mini program.This June, Hennessy and Galaxy Macau are also joining forces to present an extraordinary cocktail and meal pairing experience. Set in prestigious venues such as Terrazza, Pak Loh, Pang’s, Putien, Bei Shan Lou, Horizon Bar, The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, and Macallan Bar, this exclusive collaboration invites guests to discover the captivating world of Hennessy cognac. Prepare to elevate your palate with crafted cocktails and culinary creations, meticulously designed to harmonize with the intricate avours of Hennessy.Hennessy enthusiasts who spend MOP1,500 or more on Hennessy products will receive limited-edition merchandise, and as an extra special treat, any purchase of the new Hennessy x NBA limited edition bottle will entitle customers to receive a set of exclusive Hennessy x NBA coasters.

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MC MAY / JUN - 202473Summer is here and the best sparkling beverage to en-joy in these hot months in undoubtedly a cold glass of Prosecco DOC. On June 3, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao together with the Prosecco DOC Consortium hosted “Prosecco DOC - The Italian Sparkling Art of Living” at Terrazza Italian Restaurant at Galaxy Macau. The event gathered enthusiasts for a night of fun networking and sampling a number of fantas-tic Prosecco DOCs including Val d’Oca, Ponte 1948, De Stefani and La Marca.The event was part of “Prosecco Week”, a comprehensive tour taking place in June throughout different Asian cities in-cluding Macau, Hong Kong, Xiamen, Beijing, and Shanghai, aimed at enhancing Prosecco DOC awareness among the lo-cal food and beverage businesses and creating meaningful connections.The Prosecco DOC Consortium (Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco) was established in 2009 to coordinate and manage the Prosecco DOC produc-tion. The organisation unites wineries, individual and associ-ated vinegrowers, wine producers and sparkling wine houses to ensure the designation continues to grow and that the pro-duction regulations are complied with.夏日已至，最好的消暑飲料莫過於冰爽可口的Prosecco酒。6月3日，香港及澳門意大利商會與Prosecco DOC聯盟在澳門銀河綜合渡假城的庭院意大利餐廳舉辦了「Prosecco Doc - 意大利的氣泡生活藝術」活動。活動吸引了眾多美酒愛好者參加，大家在輕鬆愉悅的氛圍中交流，並品味了Val d’Oca、Ponte 1948、De Stefani 和 La Marca五款優質Prosecco酒。是次活動是「Prosecco周」的一部分。作為一個巡迴展覽，「Prosecco周」在澳門、香港、廈門、北京和上海等亞洲城市舉行，致力於提升當地餐飲行業對於Prosecco DOC的認識，並以此搭建有意義的交流合作。Prosecco DOC 聯盟（Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco）成立於2009年，負責協調和管理Prosecco DOC的生產。該組織聯動不同的生產商，包括酒莊、獨立及聯合葡萄種植者、葡萄酒生產商以及氣泡酒公司，確保產業的持續發展並遵守生產規範。「我們聯盟的總部設在意大利特雷維索，位於Veneto大區威尼斯以北的一個小村莊，是Prosecco酒的中心產地，」聯盟營銷經理Tanja Barattin介紹道。「我們的法定產區與意大利東北部的Prosecco村等特定區域相關聯，正是由於這個小村莊，我們才得以將Prosecco的生產區域擴展到Veneto及Friuli-Venezia Giulia兩個大區內的九個省份。聯盟共有12,000多名葡萄種植者和1,200多名釀酒師，是一個大家庭！」

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MC MAY / JUN - 202475“Our consortium is based in Treviso, Italy, a small vil-lage north of Venice in the Veneto region which is the heart of Prosecco production,” says Tanja Barattin, Marketing Manager for the Consortium. “Our appellation is linked to a specific ter-ritory which includes the village of Prosecco in North-east Italy, and thanks to this little village, we have been able to brand the area of Prosecco DOC production in nine provinces and two regions, Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. We represent more than 12,000 grape growers and 1,200 winemakers so we are a big family!”In 2023, the region produced 616 million bottles of Prosecco DOC, more than double the production of Champagne. Eighty percent of Prosecco is exported, mostly to the UK, Europe and the US. “Prosecco DOC is the biggest sparkling wine appellation in the world in terms of production and consumption. It is very fresh, lively and fruity and has a good balance of acidity and sug-ar. There are different typologies, some sweet and some dry, and it’s very easy to drink, to pair with food and to mix with cock-tails. Prosecco DOC really is a symbol of the Italian lifestyle. In our region, it’s a part of our daily lives,” explains Tanja. Prosecco DOC wines come in Spumante (sparkling), Frizzante (semi-sparkling) and Tranquillo (still) varieties. The wines are made from mainly the Glera grape, native to Northeast Italy for thousands of years, and can be combined with a maximum of 15% of the other grapes. Prosecco Frizzante and Spumante varieties get their famous bubbles using the Secondary Fermentation production method, bottled under high pressure after fermentation in bulk tanks called autoclaves.The end result is a brilliant straw yellow wine with fine, persistent perlage and aromas of white flowers, apple and pear. It is fresh and elegant on the palate with moderate alcoholic strength.In 2020, the production of Prosecco DOC Rosé was autho-rised, made from at least 85% Glera and 10-15% Pinot Nero only in the Spumante and features aromas of white flowers, notes of apple and citrus, and scents of strawberry and raspberry.

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76MC MAY / JUN - 2024賴安琪 Annya Lai󲁡󷯟󲁡󲻞WHAT SHE THINKS評論OPINION離開，是一個很有趣的話題。早上離開家門、晚上離開公司、吃飯後離開餐廳……這些離開看似平淡無奇，情緒無波動。然而，當談及離開一個人、一個地方、一份工作、一段感情甚至這個世界時，不同的情感隨之而來。你會認為這種離開總是充滿悲傷嗎？上一篇隨筆我提到，今年是「九紫離火運」的開始。寫完之後，我終於做出一個準備已久的決定：離開陪伴了我六年的公司，重新出發。離開，是為了重新開始上一次的重新開始，是六年前從澳大畢業後，決定不再去波士頓，而是留在澳門。這一次的重新開始，是在六年八個月後，決定換一種方式繼續在澳門發展。大家問我為什麼要離開，我的回答總是：我認為，在自己盛年時期遇到新的能量週期開啟，這個時期資訊發達，我能夠了解這個能量週期的屬性和特點。如果不抓住時機，順應做出改變，將會後悔。離開，也是一種機遇綜合各方面的資訊來看，自2024年甲辰年起，我們將正式進入由九紫火運主導的時代。在2024年至2043年間，與火有關的行業，如電力、通訊、能源和科技等，都將迎來蓬勃發展。此外，火代表著文明與文化，這也意味著文化產業將會有重大的變革，思想、教育、影視媒體和文化傳播等領域將快速成長，傳統文化會再度受到重視，並且會有更多新的科技發明與創造。除此之外，九運對應的離卦，主要影響的是30至55歲的中年女性。在這段期間，她們會受益於時勢，獲得大量機會和資源，並且能夠利用先前累積的生活經驗與專業知識，在自己的領域中取得認可與讚賞。除了中國古老的干支和紫微斗數理論之外，占星術也提供了有趣的參考點。5月25日，幸運之星木星在12年後再次進入雙子座，並將停留一年多。這意味著生活中幾乎每個角落都將充滿機會，會認識許多新朋友，並經常旅行；事業方面也將提升，今年播下的種子會在2025至2026年間結果。總體來說，前景十分令人期待。重生之年在以上眾多利好消息的鼓舞下，我決定再次勇敢一回，相信自己的選擇，把握機會，辭職、休息，蓄勢待發。雙子座的我剛過完34歲生日，而寫這篇感想時，正是我工作的最後一天凌晨。看到這裡，是否感覺這樣的離開，一點也不悲傷，反而充滿力量！最近很流行一個梗：重生之年，我XXX。雖然那些電視劇和短視頻的情節都很誇張，但確實讓人看得過癮，因為重生之後的強大變化令人愉快。我也很離譜地創造出一個重生之年來，希望將來有機會分享這個故事，告訴大家重生之年，我如何過關斬將，然後「登頂稱王」（開玩笑）。很感激這些年來遇到的每一個人，他們教會我不同的課題，讓我一點點積累，一步步提升。在工作中，不僅學習了大量行業知識，更重要的是，我真正明白了，要做好生意和項目，首先必須成為一個好人，一個善良的人。伯樂會出現，貴人也會來臨，但首先自己要正直，有能力並努力，才能獲得應有的回報，金子才會被發現。未來方向接下來，我會朝著與火相關的行業進軍。我相信選擇比努力更重要，選對平台和賽道，才能越做越順。年輕時總想逆天命，因為不相信自己做不到，就是要與天鬥才其樂無窮。到了中年才發現，不一定要逆天命才是厲害，順天意，做適合自己的事情，順利舒服，也是選擇，何必和自己過不去。好了，我要準備開演我的重生之年的大戲，如有雷同，純屬巧合。為每一位重新出發的你們加油打氣！離開，遇「火」重生Leaving - Rebirth Through “Fire”󳍴󶄌󲁡󶇥󴢙󵒹󲧒󱸦󰺄MARKETING EXPLORER IN SHECONOMY󷝥󳵡󹌫󵕢󳈫󲚞󶇥󵀛BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER󲦩󱥃󵷙󵀛󱲉󷶢󱙉󱽧PHD STUDENT IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONannyalaianqi@gmail.com

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MC MAY / JUN - 202477Leaving is an interesting topic. We leave the house in the morning, the ofce in the evening, and the restaurant after a meal… These departures seem mundane, devoid of emotional waves. However, when we talk about leaving a person, a place, a job, a relationship, or even this world, different emotions come along. Are such departures always full of sadness? In my previous column, I mentioned that this year marks the beginning of the “Feng Shui Period 9” (also known as the “Nine Purple Fire Luck”). After writing that, I nally made a long-awaited decision: to leave the company that had accompanied me for six years and start anew.Leaving to Start OverThe last time I started anew was six years ago when I graduated from the University of Macau and decided not to go to Boston, but to stay in Macau. This time, after six years and eight months, I decided to continue developing in Macau but in a different way.When people ask me why I’m leaving, my answer is always the same: I believe that encountering a new energy period during my prime years, especially in an era of advanced information, allows me to understand the attributes and characteristics of this cycle. If I don’t seize the opportunity and make changes accordingly, I will regret it.Leaving as an OpportunityBased on various sources, from 2024, the year of Jiachen in the Chinese calendar, we ofcially enter the years dominated by “Feng Shui Period 9”. From 2024 to 2043, industries related to re, such as electricity, communications, energy and technology will ourish. Additionally, re symbolises civilisation and culture. The cultural industry will undergo signicant changes, with thought, education, lm and media, cultural dissemination, and traditional culture being rejuvenated, along with new technological inventions and creations.Moreover, Period 9 corresponds to the Li trigram, representing middle-aged women aged 30 to 55. This period will see them beneting from the times, gaining great opportunities and resources, and using their accumulated life experiences and professional knowledge to receive recognition and praise in their elds.Aside from the ancient Chinese theories of the Ganzhi and Ziwei Doushu, astrology is also worth considering. On May 25, Jupiter, the planet of luck, nally entered Gemini again after 12 years and will stay for over a year. This means that almost every corner of life will be lled with opportunities, meeting many new friends, and frequent traveling; career advancements are likely, with seeds planted this year will bear fruit between mid-2025 and mid-2026. Overall, the outlook is promising.The Year of RebirthEncouraged by all this positive information, I decided to take another bold step, trust my decision, seize the opportunity, resign, rest, and prepare for what’s next. As a Gemini, I had just celebrated my 34th birthday, and as I write this article, it is my last day at work. Considering this, don’t you think this kind of departure is not sad at all, but actually full of strength?Recently, there has been a popular meme: “The Year of Rebirth, I XXX.” Although those TV shows and short video plots are quite exaggerated, they are indeed enjoyable because the rebirth makes the characters incredibly powerful, almost delightfully so.I, too, have exaggeratedly created a Year of Rebirth for myself, and I’m hoping to share this story soon, telling everyone just how I overcame all the obstacles and “ascended to the throne” (just kidding).I’m grateful for everyone I’ve met over the years. Each person has taught me different lessons, allowing me to accumulate knowledge step by step. At my work, beyond learning industry knowledge, I’ve realised that in business and projects, one must rst be a good person, a kind person. There will be mentors, and there will be benefactors, but rst, you must be a person of integrity. Only then will your abilities and efforts be rewarded, and your talents discovered.Future DirectionsNext, I will venture into industries related to re. I believe that choice is more important than effort. Choosing the right platform and track allows you to progress smoothly. When we are young, we always want to defy fate, thinking we can’t achieve something unless we challenge it, nding joy in the struggle.In middle age, I realise that it’s not necessarily impressive to defy fate. Following the natural order, doing what suits you, and being smooth and comfortable is also a choice. Why make things hard for yourself?So I’m ready to start my Year of Rebirth show. If there’s any resemblance to reality, it’s purely coincidental. Here’s to everyone embarking on a new journey!

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MC MAY / JUN - 202479Earlier in May, some of you may have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one of the most exciting new cars driving around the streets of Macau. The futuristic Tesla Cybertruck was in town for just a few weeks and was mostly on display in the Tesla showroom at Lisboeta Macau, as well as some other locations. Unfortunately, this one was just to look at, not to test drive and not for sale. Such is the demand for this groundbreaking vehicle, that it is currently only for sale in the US market. When will it be available in Macau? No one can say just yet, so if you’re a diehard Tesla fan, you are just going to have to keep waiting patiently.Given the size and intended off-road functionality of the Cybertruck, you may be wondering why anyone in Macau would want one. But with its impressive high-tech features and insanely striking outward appearance, we are pretty condent that it will be a hit here too, when it nally becomes available.The Cybertruck was rst revealed to the world in 2019 as a prototype at a much-hyped launch event, where Telsa CEO, Elon Musk famously demonstrated the strength of the window glass by smashing it with a sledgehammer. While many exciting looking concept cars ultimately get toned down when they reach the production stage, fortunately the street version of the Cybertruck looks basically identical, retaining all its sleek, sharp-edge lines, space-age minimalism and bare polished stainless steel panel work. And since the launch, they even managed to x the window glass so now it is almost indestructible. Tesla Cybertruck 澳門巡展現真身 The Tesla Cybertruck pays a sneak-peak visit to Macau一些幸運的讀者可能已經在五月初親眼見到了澳門街頭最激動人心的新車之一，Tesla Cybertruck。極具未來感的Cybertruck只在澳門停留了幾週，於澳門葡京人Tesla體驗中心和其他一些地點展出。遺憾的是，這架展車只能觀賞，不能試駕，也不出售。對這款劃時代車型的需求量巨大，但它目前僅在北美市場銷售。至於何時能在澳門上市，現在還不得而知。Tesla的忠實粉絲只能繼續耐心等待。鑒於Cybertruck的大尺寸和出眾越野性能，你可能會奇怪，為什麼澳門會有人對它感興趣。但我們相信，憑藉令人印象深刻的高科技功能和引人矚目的外觀，Cybertruck上市後，一定會在澳門大受歡迎。2019年，Cybertruck首次以概念車的形式在一場備受矚目的發佈會上亮相，當時Telsa行政總裁 Elon Musk 在示範車窗強度時，意外用鐵錘撞裂玻璃。雖然多數外觀令人眼前一亮的概念車在進入量產階段後都會趨於平淡，但幸運的是，Cybertruck外觀基本保持一致，保留了流暢而銳利的邊緣線條、太空時代的極簡主義風格以及超硬不鏽鋼車身。發佈會之後，車窗玻璃的尷尬問題亦得到成功解決，如今幾乎堅不可摧。Cybertruck是繼《回到未來》電影中的DeLorean DMC-12之後，第一款採用無噴漆不鏽鋼結構外殼的汽車。車身外殼直接用螺栓固定在鋼質單體上，形成防彈的外骨骼。Telsa聲稱，Cybertruck具有抵抗45口徑和9mm子彈以及12號口徑霰彈槍彈藥的能力。如果你不相信，Youtube上的一些精彩視頻可以證明這一點。󳛓MARK PHILLIPS󷵽 DAISY WONG

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80MC MAY / JUN - 2024This is the rst car to feature all unpainted stainless steel bodywork since the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (featured in the Back to the Future movies). The panels of the Cybertruck are bolted directly onto a steel monocoque creating a literally bulletproof exoskeleton. Telsa claims that it can withstand up to 45-caliber and 9mm bullets as well as 12-gauge shotgun shells. And if you don’t believe them, there are some great YouTube videos to prove it.The exterior appearance of the Cybertruck is like nothing ever made before, and of course it is a little divisive. Some love it, some hate it, but no one can deny that it stands out in a crowd and provides a real wow factor amidst the drag of everyday trafc. Tesla design boss Franz von Holzhausen previously commented: “We realised that the pickup truck market hadn’t changed at all, so we wanted to do something dramatic that changed everything.” I think we can all agree that they have achieved their goal. On the inside, we nd a generally familiar Telsa interior with a long, wide minimalist dash, interrupted only by an imposing 18.5-inch touchscreen. As with all Telsas, this is where all the controls and fun tech accessories are to be found, including the rear view mirror display because when the tonneau cover is closed over the back bed there is no rear window to see out of. Cybertruck的外觀標新立異，當然也引起了一些爭議。有人愛它，有人恨它，但誰也不能否認，它格外吸睛，在日常交通中脫穎而出，令人驚豔。Tesla設計總監 Franz von Holzhausen 曾說：「我們意識到農夫車市場多年來沒有任何變化，所以我們想做一些大膽的事情，改變這一切。」我想我們都同意，這個目標已經實現。在車內部，是熟悉的Telsa風格內飾，儀錶盤簡約大氣，中間只有18.5吋特大觸控式螢幕。與所有Telsa車型一樣，這塊螢幕集成了所有控制和玩味科技配件，包括電子後視鏡顯示幕，因為當車斗蓋關閉時，就沒有後視鏡了。後座乘客還可以透過9.4吋的觸控式螢幕控制娛樂系統和冷氣。所有冷氣出風口都被巧妙地隱藏起來。與所有Tesla汽車一樣，Cybertruck沒有其他實體按鍵，車廂空間寬敞，前後排都有充足的腿部和頭部空間。司機位前是獨特的六邊形軚盤，用於控制全新的可變比例「線控駕駛」轉向系統。這意味著你只需轉動軚盤半圈，前輪就能完全轉動（不再需要交叉手轉向）。與獨立的後輪轉向系統相結合，Cybertruck在同等尺寸的車輛中具有驚人的機動性。軚盤上也不設任何小部件，車燈和水撥控制現在只是軚盤上的按鈕。繞到車輛尾部，可以看到陡峭的車斗蓋（堅固得足以站立其上），只需按一下按鈕，車斗蓋就能巧妙地收回。車斗空間寬敞（180x137釐米），配有炫酷的LED燈帶，在夜間也能提供清晰視野。車斗下還有隱藏式儲物櫃空間，如果裝滿冰塊，甚至可以充當雪櫃。後部的電源插座可為各種電器供電。此外，還有200升容量的前行李艙，進一步擴大儲物空間。

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MC MAY / JUN - 202481There is an additional 9.4-inch touchscreen for the rear seat passengers to control the entertainment system and climate control. All the air vents are wonderfully hidden away too. Like all Teslas, there are no other physical buttons to play with, but there is plenty of legroom and headroom both front and rear in the very spacious cabin. The driver gets a uniquely hexagonal-shaped steering wheel, controlling the all-new variable ratio ‘drive by wire’ steering system. This means that you only have to turn the steering wheel one half turn to fully turn the front wheels (no more hand-over-hand steering needed). Combined with independent rear-wheel steering, the Cybertruck has amazing manoeuvrability for a vehicle its size. And there are no stocks on the steering wheel either. Indicators and wiper controls are now just buttons on the steering wheel. Moving round to the back of the vehicle we nd the steeply sloped tonneau cover (strong enough to stand on) which cleverly retracts with just the touch of a button. The rear bed is huge (180cm x 137cm) and comes with cool LED light strips so you can see what you’re doing at night. There is also a handy extra storage space hidden underneath the bed which can even double as a drink cooler if you ll it full of ice. Power outlets in the rear allow you to run all sorts of electrical appliances. And of course for more storage space there is 200-litre Frunk. The Tesla Cybertruck currently comes in two congurations: the 600hp Dual Motor all-wheel-drive and the 834hp triple motor Beast. The Dual Motor version will do 0-100km/h in just 3.9 seconds and the Beast will do the same in just 2.6 seconds, which is crazy for a 3,000kg truck! (Check out the video of the Cybertruck drag racing a Porsche 911 while also towing a 911!). Towing capacity for both models is close to 5,000kg, and top speeds are 180km/h and 209km/h respectively. A single motor, rear-wheel-drive model is likely to be available in the future and will probably be sensible option for Macau drivers. The Cybertruck also features Tesla’s largest battery to date, 123kWh, which provides a driving range of around 550km and can charge from 10 to 50% in just under an hour. While not available currently in Macau, the US market price is around US$80,000 for the Dual Motor model and US$100,000 for the Beast model. Who knows when it will nally arrive in Macau, so the price could be even less by that time. In the meantime, we will all just have to be content with watching other people enjoy the Cybertruck on YouTube! And you can still get your Tesla speed x by test-driving the Model S Plaid! Tesla Cybertruck目前有兩個版本：600匹馬力的雙摩打全輪驅動版和834匹馬力的三摩打全輪驅動版Cyberbeast。雙摩打版由靜止起步至時速100公里僅需3.9秒，三摩打版則只要2.6秒，對於重達3000公斤的卡車來說簡直不可思議。（請觀看Cybertruck拖拽保時捷911的比賽視頻！）兩個版本的牽引能力接近5,000公斤，最高時速分別達180公里/小時和209公里/小時。未來還可能會推出單摩打後輪驅動車型，應該是最適合澳門司機的選擇。Cybertruck還配備了Tesla迄今為止最大的123千瓦時電池，續航里程約550公里，並可在不到一小時的時間內將電量由10%充至50%。Cybertruck目前尚未在澳門發售，但是在美國市場的售價已經揭曉：雙摩打全輪驅動版約8萬美金，雙摩打全輪驅動Cyberbeast車型約10萬美金。也許最終登陸澳門時，價格會更低。在此之前，我們只能在Youtube上看看Cybertruck車主的分享了。當然，你也可以透過試駕Model S Plaid先來過下癮！

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MC MAY / JUN - 202483When on the train from Sintra to Lisbon, clinical laboratory scientist Dr José Carlos Pereira bumped into an old colleague who told him she’d moved with her husband to Macau. Their conversation piqued his interest. Would he like to go to Macau she asked. “Yes!” “Well, send me your CV”. That was back in mid-1994 when at the time there were only two pathologists in our public hospital Conde de Sao Januario. Excited and full of anticipation, José confesses that he was underwhelmed when he rst arrived. “Macau’s weather in September can be very cloudy and I’m used to the sunshine and cobalt blue skies of Portugal. Everywhere was grey, the water was brown, and the caged balconies … it was a culture shock. I knew no one; my friend who’d initially invited me over was traveling, so for the rst 15 days I found it lonely.” Gradually José began meeting friends of friends from back home and people he’d meet at musical evenings and art exhibitions. He would join them for dinner afterwards and soon became part of a good social group and started planning early on to join others on his rst Asian adventure out of Macau – to Burma! For his rst four weeks in Macau, José stayed in the Beverly Hotel, which is just a 15-minute walk to the hospital so he could be on call for any emergencies. Eventually he was convinced by a landscape architect friend to move to up-and-coming Taipa where he secured an apartment in Hoi Yi Fa Yuen. “At the time it had wonderful sea views of the outer harbour, the cityscape, the night time neon lights of the Macau skyline.” And then, to the side, Nova City began emerging. After two years, José returned to Portugal where he stayed for the next six years, working in Faro, Caldas da Rainha and Lisbon. Then in 2002 he was invited again to help cover staff shortages in the laboratories of Sao Januario and he found himself on his way back to Macau; a year at most he was told, during which time he could also explore a little bit more of Asia. So he packed up and headed back. “I arrived on the 3 January 2003”. Thus began José’s next Macau chapter. Like many from overseas who come to Macau for work, this short-term mission turned into two years – and eventually into a series of “20 one-year contracts!” he laughs. Driven by a sense of adventure, José Carlos Pereira arrived in Macau over 30 years ago, to work and to visit places that had red his imagination as a child. It was the beginning of a love affair with Asia that would lead to an extraordinary collection of beautiful and priceless antiques.󱲉從辛特拉前往里斯本的火車上，臨床實驗室科學家José Carlos Pereira 博士偶遇了一位老同事，同事告訴他，自己和丈夫即將移居澳門。這激起了他的興趣。她問他，想不想去澳門。好啊！那把你的履歷發給我吧。那是在1994年中，當時澳門公立的山頂醫院只有兩名病理學家。 José坦言，剛到澳門時他滿懷興奮和期待，但並不適應。「九月，澳門的天氣很陰沉，而我習慣於葡萄牙的燦爛陽光和鈷藍色天空。澳門到處都是灰濛濛的，水是棕色的，露台也是花籠……我感受到了文化衝擊。我一個人都不認識；最初邀請我來澳門的朋友正在別處旅行，所以在最初的十五天，我很孤獨。」漸漸地，José開始結識葡國朋友的朋友，在音樂之夜和藝術展覽上認識新人。之後，他邀請新朋友共進晚餐，並很快成為了一個社交團體的一員。他很早就開始計劃與其他人一起進行澳門之外的第一次亞洲探險——去緬甸！初到澳門的前四個星期，José住在富豪酒店，步行到醫院只需15分鐘，可以隨時應對緊急工作。後來，在一位景觀設計師朋友的建議下，他搬到了新興的氹仔，在海怡花園租下一套公寓。三十多年前， José Carlos Pereira在冒險精神的驅使下來到澳門，一邊工作，一邊遊覽兒時曾激發他無限想像力的地方。這是他對亞洲之熱愛的開端，此後他收藏了大量精美絕倫、價抵連城的古董。

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84MC MAY / JUN - 2024Both sets of Jose’s grandparents moved from Portugal to Angola, Africa in the early 1900’s “looking for a better life in the Colonies.” His father was born and raised in Africa where he became an industrial designer for the CFB railway company and met his mother who was an accountant. They went on to have José and his younger siblings all born in Lobito, Angola. Tragedy struck in 1971 when at 11 years old, José’s father died. For his mother, personally, emotionally and nancially it was a very traumatic situation for the young widow, with three sons and a fourth on the way, and with no immediate family support system nearby. As the 1975 civil war in the area caused further hardship, she moved to the capital, Luanda, and spent 15 more years working to continue earning money to support the family and to see José through his university medical studies where he specialized in clinical pathology. The family eventually settled back in Portugal, in the charming resort town of Sintra. From a young age José had collected stamps and coins; as a boy visiting his grandparents he recalls discovering some coins in an old sewing machine drawer - some 60 to 80 years old by then, some from the late monarchy and from the rst Republic of Portugal, others from the Belgian Congo coming from his grandfather’s job as he had traveled the train line through all Angola to the Belgium Congo borders. They inspired José’s imagination of stories from magical far-ung places. Now based in Asia his interest in collecting began in earnest. Days off were spent rummaging through the little dusty ‘hole in the wall’ shops of old Macau and Hong Kong, hunting down treasures. “I’ve always been a collector at heart – when I travel, I like going to the markets. In the beginning I started with little knowledge and I didn’t have any particular objective for collecting, I would just buy what I liked or what grabbed my attention.” One day, some 13 or 14 years ago, José was strolling around the narrow lanes of old Macau with a German friend who could speak Cantonese. He spotted a porcelain duck – chipped and with legs broken and glued back on, but with a seal on its underneath. The seller wanted MOP1,000 and José’s friend thought he was mad to even consider buying such a chipped, cracked piece. He left the duck, but over the next three or four years he’d often pass the shop and look in to see it still sitting on the top shelf gathering dust. 「當時，這裏有絕佳的海景，可以看到外港、城市景觀、澳門夜空天際線閃爍的霓虹燈。」後來，旁邊建起了濠庭都會。兩年後，José回到葡萄牙，先後在法魯、卡爾達斯達賴尼亞和里斯本工作了六年。2002年，José再次受邀幫助山頂醫院實驗室解決人員短缺問題，他發現自己又要回到澳門了；他被告知最多只能在澳門工作一年，在此期間，他還可以繼續探索亞洲。於是，他收拾行李返回了澳門。「我於2003年1月3日再度來到澳門。」José的下一個澳門篇章由此開始。像很多來澳門工作的海外人士一樣，短期工作變成了兩年，最後變成了「20個一年期合同！」他笑道。José的祖父母和外祖父母都在20世紀初從葡萄牙移居非洲安哥拉，「為了在殖民地尋求更好的生活」。José的父親在非洲出生並長大，後來成為CFB鐵路公司的工業設計師，並遇到了身為會計師的母親。他們在安哥拉的洛比托生下了Jose和弟弟們。悲劇發生在1971年，José年僅11歲時，父親不幸去世。對於José的母親，無論從個人、情感還是經濟上來說，都是一個巨大的打擊。她年紀輕輕便守寡，撫養三個兒子，第四個兒子即將出生，沒有任何直系親屬可以提供支持。1975年的內戰給這個地區帶來了更多災難，她帶全家搬

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MC MAY / JUN - 202485“As time passed the duck remained on my mind. I pursued my interest in antiques and occasionally would buy a book or two from the Museum gift shop each time I visited an exhibition at the Cultural Centre. Browsing one day, I turned the page and there was my duck, exactly, and described as a Ming incense burner. I rushed over to buy the duck but the shop owner wasn’t selling – others had been asking about it too.” It took José another two years to convince the owner to sell – and in the end he bought it for MOP2,000! The duck became his mascot and marked the start of a more systematic and knowledgeable approach to collecting and to negotiating. He started studying, reading up voraciously on Chinese history, ceramics, symbolism, styles – “it’s all related to art, religion and culture, all linked with history” – and making conscious purchases to add to his collection. As his knowledge increased and his tastes rened, José started visiting the antique shops that line the streets by the Ruins of St. Paul’s and the whole Chinese bazaar, learning and buying from the antique dealers, several of whom have become close friends over the years. “They helped educate my eyes”, he explains, “it was an epiphany, something new started in my life, a real passion and appreciation for the beauties of Asian art.”“My collecting now is driven by intuition - a combination of educated eyes, experience, knowledge, and luck! I’ve reached the level where I can follow my intuition. The reality, genuineness, and honesty is in the piece. Quality has a voice and doesn’t cheat you. I’ve learned how to separate the wheat from the chaff.”While José’s primary focus is on Chinese ceramics, terracotta, porcelain, stoneware - “all arts of re” - he also owns a ne collection of classical Chinese paintings, rugs from China, Khotan from Xinjiang, northwest China and Ningxia, northcentral China, Tibet, Beijing and central Asia, as well as Southeast Asian textiles and carvings, many from Ubud, Bali. “I’m not very knowledgeable about Indonesian crafts; when I’m on my travels I buy what I like, what I can afford, and what I can carry! The furniture that I’ve bought, the various Chinese cabinets for example, were due to circumstances and opportunity; I happened to be somewhere, I liked what I saw so I bought them. Lately I’ve been buying jade accessories and amulets from several periods of Chinese history.”到了首都羅安達，勤勤懇懇工作了15年，賺錢養家，供José完成大學學業，專攻臨床病理學。一家人最終回到葡萄牙，定居在風景宜人的度假勝地辛特拉。José自小就開始收集郵票和硬幣。他記得有一次看望祖父母時，在一個舊縫紉機的抽屜發現了一些硬幣。這些硬幣有些已有60到80年的歷史，有的來自君主制末期和葡萄牙第一共和國時期，有的來自比屬剛果——這是祖父的工作所得，他曾乘坐火車穿越整個安哥拉到達比屬剛果邊境。這些經歷激發了José對神奇遠方的想像。如今定居亞洲的他開始真正對收藏產生興趣。休息日，他總是在澳門和香港那些佈滿灰塵的隱蔽小店翻箱倒櫃，尋找珍奇寶貝。「我的內心一直有收藏癖——旅行時，我喜歡逛集市。一開始，我對收藏知之甚少，也沒有特定的目標，只是買我喜歡的或吸引我注意力的東西。」大約十三四年前的一天，José和一位識講粵語的德國朋友在澳門老城區的窄巷閒逛。他看中了一隻鴨——瓷製，有缺口，腿也斷了，用膠黏在後面，但下面有印章。賣家開價1,000元澳門幣。José的朋友聽到他真的在考慮要不要購入這隻殘破的瓷鴨，覺得他瘋了。他沒有買，但在接下來的三四年，他經常路過那家店，每次都會進去看看，鴨子都還放在貨架頂層，繼續蒙塵。「時光流逝，但這隻鴨一直在我的腦海中揮之不去。我依然對古董感興趣，參觀文化中心的展覽時，偶爾會在博物館禮品店買上一兩本書。有一天，我翻開一本書，突然看到了那隻鴨——準確地說，是一個明代香爐。我急忙跑到那家店舖，想買下這隻鴨，但店主不賣——還有其他人也覬覦它。」為了說服店主，José又花了兩年時間，終於以2,000元的價格成交。這隻鴨成了他的吉祥物，也標誌著他開始以更系統、更科學的方式進行收藏和議價。他開始學習，如饑似渴地閱讀有關中國歷史、陶瓷、象徵意義和風格的書籍——「這些都與藝術、宗教和文化有關，亦與歷史息息相關」——並有意識地購入物品，擴大自己的收藏。隨著知識的增長和品味的提高，José開始拜訪大三巴牌坊旁鱗次櫛比的古董店和整個中國集市，向古董商請教和購買藏品，多年來，幾位古董商已成為他的摯友。「他們助我修煉眼力，」他解釋，「我的生命中開始有了全新之義，那就是對亞洲藝術之美的鍾愛和鑒賞。」「現在，我的收藏依靠直覺。直覺是一雙敏銳的眼睛、經驗、知識和運氣的結合！我已經達到了可以跟著直覺行動的程度。真實、真誠、誠實就在藏品中。質量有聲音，不會欺騙你。我已經學會了如何分辨麥子與稗子。」

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86MC MAY / JUN - 2024José的收藏主要關注中國陶瓷、兵馬俑、瓷器、石器——「所有火之藝術」。同時，他亦涉足中國古典繪畫，來自西北新疆和田、寧夏、華北、西藏、北京和中亞的地毯，以及東南亞的紡織品和雕刻品，其中很多來自峇里島烏布。「我對印尼的手工藝品了解不多。旅行時，我會買我喜歡的、買得起的、便於攜帶的物件！我購買的傢俱，比如各種中式櫃，都是因為機緣巧合：恰巧在某個地方，看到了喜愛之物，所以就買了。最近，我又買了中國幾個不同歷史時期的玉飾和護身符。」「與人的互動非常重要。我不從參與拍賣會——坐在桌前盯著電腦，太無趣了。」Jose喜歡與賣家進行攀談交流，但他會獨自出手，沉浸在發掘珍品的興奮中。「我不會讓別人跟著我。老虎是獨自狩獵的！」他笑道。他舉起一件很大的玉飾說：「我尋找獨一無二的、具有奇異特性的物件。對於中國人來說，這往往不是簡單的裝飾品，而更多帶有形而上學、神秘或神話含義——例如，為了輔助逝者在來世的生活，或是寓意吉祥的禮物等。」「多年來，我透過圖錄、blog、書籍、展覽和友人（比如 Mae Ho，她的店舖位於聖安多尼堂附近）學習收藏。透過與Mae的交往，我學到了很多知識，尤其是關於中國古代。我了解到中國各地著名的窯爐，工匠使用的不同材料。由於工作關係，我對陶瓷材料如何混合、燒制以及最終反應的化學和物理知識非常熟悉。」他解釋道。

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MC MAY / JUN - 202487他有藏品的庫存清單嗎？「有，分年月進行記錄。我從來沒有統計過藏品數量，但肯定有上千件了。大部分現在都在葡萄牙，多年來我曾多次將藏品運回去。」José如何與他人分享他的收藏呢？當中一些藏品是否應該放在博物館裏，供更多人欣賞？不久前，José在辛特拉買下了一家商舖，原本準備讓弟弟用作辦公室，但未能如願。現在，José打算在那裏展示他的一些珍品，並成立一個由朋友和其他同好者組成的俱樂部。「氛圍很像這裏的澳感廊——輕鬆、友好，」他笑道。“It’s all very much related to the people I meet. I don’t buy from auctions – it’s too sterile for me, sitting at my desk, pouring over my computer.” José enjoys the social interaction with dealers, yet he buys alone, savoring the buzz and excitement of unearthing treasures. “I won’t have people tagging along with me. A tiger hunts alone!” he laughs.“I look for the unique, things with bizarre singularity,” he says, holding up a large decorative jade chop. “And for the Chinese, items tend not to be simply decorative but have more of a metaphysical, mystical or mythical element – made to help the dead in their afterlife or as auspicious gifts, for example.” “Over the years I’ve self-educated through catalogues, blogs, books, exhibitions and through friends like Mae Ho whose shop is near St. Antonio’s church. Through my friendship with her I’ve learned so much, especially about pieces from the Classic era of China. I’ve learned about the famous kilns around different parts of China, about the different materials used by the craftsmen. The chemistry and physics of how ceramics ingredients are mixed and red and their nal reactions are familiar to me due to my line of work,” he explains. Does he keep an inventory? “Yes, and this is divided into months and years. I’ve never counted my pieces but certainly I’m now into the thousands. Much of my collection is now in Portugal; I’ve made several shipments back to Portugal over the years.” And what about sharing his collection with others? Should some of the pieces perhaps be in a museum to be enjoyed by many? A while ago José bought a shop in Sintra originally for his younger brother to have an ofce there, but as that didn’t happen he now plans to use it to display some of his treasures and to set up a club of friends and other like-minded people interested in Asian arts and antiques to gather over coffee or drinks and to share in his wonderful nds. “An atmosphere much like Macau Soul here in Macau – relaxed, friendly”, he smiles.

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MC MAY / JUN - 202489he first building in Macau with a lift, the “tallest in the whole of Portugal’s overseas territories”, and according to the creator of James Bond, British author Ian Fleming “the world’s largest gambling and self-indulgence house”. After being closed for some years, Hotel Central has recently reopened its doors. Macau’s history has its own suite with a view of the 20th century.The engineers who took the meticulous measurements to calculate the ex-propriation of land, the demolition of buildings, the alignment of the winding al-leys, the flattening of hills and, finally, the construction of an avenue that would cross the centre of Macau, linking Praia Grande to the Inner Harbour – from the Christian section of the city to the Chinese bazaar - did not imagine that, as well as tearing up the urban fabric of the City of the Name of God, they would also be desecrating the sleep of some fantastic being, who might wake up disturbed from his deep peace.But they would have done well to consider it, because “the foreign engineers who built the first roads and railways in China were more concerned with the beliefs of the Chinese than our priests,” Jaime do Inso explains in his book “Cenas da Vida de Macau” (Scenes from Macau Life), published in 1941, warning that in Chinese mythological traditions, the world is populated by “dragons that exert a manifest influence on mortals, beneficial or terrible, according to the favourable or angry dis-position of the monsters that dwell under the earth or in the waters”.Therefore, prudence would have dictated that “nothing should be done to irri-tate the sleeping beast, and excavations of hills and valleys, without any kind of con-cern, without consulting the feng-sui or spirits of the waters and winds, as practised by the engineering devils of the West who, disrespectfully invested with diabolical tools and apparatus in the bowels of the motherland, was the worst procedure one could have towards the infamous dragons who would not fail, afterwards, to make the harsh weight of their wrath felt on the poor Chinese in the neighbourhood of such drillings...”We may never know if it was the disturbance of this mythological creature during the 10-year construction of Avenida Almeida Ribeiro completed in 1918, (cutting through Rua Central the previous centre of Macau’s life, and known in Chinese precisely as Rua Direita do Cume do Dragão), that caused the chain of vi-cissitudes and tragedies that reached their height during the Japanese invasion of China and the Pacific War (1937-1945). The main road ran along the artery that the Chinese preferred to call San Ma Lou (New Avenue) and Tai Ma Lou (grand avenue), indifferent to the Minister for the Colonies who, in 1913, authorised the expropriation (and subsequent demolition) of 130 houses.But perhaps the spirits weren’t completely displeased; after all, Almeida Ribeiro also gave birth to Macau’s most important commercial district, which has remained so over time. Watching it all, with a privileged place and view, right in the middle of the avenue, was Hotel Central. And so it remains to this day.它是澳門第一間安裝升降機電梯的大樓，亦是「整個葡萄牙海外領地最高的建築物」。據占士邦的創造者、英國作家伊恩費林明（Ian Fleming）所言，它是「世界上最大的賭博和縱慾之地」。最近，在關閉修復數年後，新中央酒店（曾用名總統酒店、中央大酒店及中央酒店）重新開業。在這裏，整個20世紀的澳門歷史徐徐展開。遙想當年，工程師們在徵用土地、拆毀舊樓、規劃蜿蜒小巷、削平山丘以及建造一條橫貫澳門市中心的大道（連接南灣和內港，從基督教區到中國集市）的時候，都進行了細緻的測算。但他們沒有想到，在破壞澳門這座「天主聖名之城」的城市肌理的同時，也擾攘了某種奇異生物，令其從沉睡中驚醒。他們本應認真考慮一下的。Jaime do Inso在1941年出版的《澳門生活的場景》(Cenas da Vida de Macau）一書中寫道，「在中國神話傳統中，世界上有很多『龍』，這些居於地下或水底的神獸喜怒無常，對凡人產生或有益或可怕的影響。」因此，謹慎起見，「不應該做任何事情來打擾沉睡的巨龍，不應該不先諮詢風水師或水神和風神就毫無顧忌地開挖山丘河谷——就像西方的工程惡魔所做的那樣，他們在黃土地上大不敬地使用邪惡的工具和儀器大興土木，這是蛟龍最無法容忍的舉動，它們在事後一定會把怒火發洩到鑽井附近可憐的中國人身上。」我們可能永遠不會知道，在歷時10年、1918年竣工的亞美打利庇盧大馬路（穿過澳門從前的中心地帶——「龍嵩正街」）的建設過程中，是否打擾到了這種神話中的生物，從而引發了此後一連串的巨變和悲劇，在日本侵華戰爭和太平洋戰爭（1937-1945年）期間達到了頂峰。龍嵩正街這條主幹道是新馬路和大馬路交通大動脈的延伸，澳門總督卻對此無動於衷，1913年，他批准徵用（並隨後拆除）130棟房屋。不過，也許蛟龍並沒有大為不悅；畢竟，新馬路也孕育了澳門最重要的商業區，繁榮景象一直持續至今。當年，新中央酒店就坐落在新馬路的正中央，擁有得天獨厚的地理位置和景觀。時至今日，依然如此。

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90MC MAY / JUN - 2024 A lift to the roof garden In this story, just as there is a Macau before and after Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, there was also another hotel in the same building before Hotel Central, called the President (nothing to do with the other hotel of the same name that still exists in Macau).You have to go back to the 1920s: “The world was witnessing phenomena such as the rise of cinema, the discovery of beaches, the emergence of the ‘pin ups’ and the increasingly reductive role of difference and distance assumed by newspapers,” says Luís Andrade de Sá in “A História na Bagagem” (A History in Luggage), a “chronicle of the old hotels of Macau”, published in 1989. “It’s a decade of vertigo, and the new and strange musical rhythms, as well as the dazzling appearance of aeroplanes, give it a flavour of the speed at which change takes place.”Although it rested in the shadow of Hong Kong’s breathtaking progress, with incipient tourism and no planning or structure, the changes that were shak-ing the world did not pass Macau by. So it was in 1928, “which will go down in Macau’s history as the year of the hotel revolution, with the opening of the Riviera [on the corner opposite the BNU, where there is now a Bank of China] and the President”, each pulling rank and claiming to be “the best hotel in the Far East” or that “there is no better in the world”.通往天台花園的升降機就像澳門的歷史分為新馬路之前和之後一樣，在這個故事中，新中央酒店所在的大樓曾是另一間酒店，名為總統酒店（與澳門現存的同名酒店無關）。這段歷史要追溯到 20 世紀 20 年代：「世界見證了頗多非凡現象，譬如電影興起、海灘被發現、海報女郎流行，以及報章對差異和距離的過度簡化，」記者Luís Andrade de Sá在1989年出版的《行李中的歷史：澳門老酒店編年史》(A História na Bagagem)中寫道。「這是令人眼花繚亂的十年，新奇的音樂節奏、令人目眩的飛機，都讓人感受到變化發生的速度之快。」雖然澳門處於飛速發展的香港的陰影之下，旅遊業剛剛起步，亦沒有任何規劃或結構，但世界日新月異的變化並沒有將這裡遺漏。1928年，「這一年將成為酒店革命之年載入澳門史冊，利為旅酒店（位於大西洋銀行對面街角，現中國銀行所在地）及總統酒店相繼開業」，都聲稱自己是「遠東最佳酒店」或「無可比擬的世界最佳酒店」。總統酒店於當年 7 月 28 日星期日開業。時任澳門總督巴波沙主持了典禮，揭曉80間客房和10間酒廊。「這開創了酒店業的新紀元，」 Luís Andrade de Sá表示，「這是第一次有類似規模的建築專門用作酒店。」澳門自此擁有了第一座摩天大樓。「那一天，在這裡，澳門第一套電動升降機系統閃亮登場，一分鐘之內就能將住客從入口處送至天台花園，欣賞壯麗而空曠的景色。」有傳言說，當時人們爭相試用這個現代化設施。「但酒店給公眾帶來的最大驚喜無疑是它的戲院——總統酒店映畫場，可容納四百人。」從總統酒店到中央大酒店儘管總統酒店的新設施令人印象深刻，但它的壽命並不長。1930年底，酒店易主，更名為中央大酒店。位於六樓的濠興娛樂場是酒店的新亮點，每晚都有精彩的娛樂活動。Andrade de Sá寫道：「濠興舞廳是城中最大的舞廳，有私人爵士樂、娛樂和桌球。與之相比，利為旅酒店的茶舞還未推出，兩間酒店的不同之處恰恰在於大量女性集中在中央大酒店的舞廳。」除了「私人舞女」，還有「來自福隆新街的名姝佳麗，她們之間的關係並不融洽，經常因為爭奪客人而大打出手」。隨著暴力的出現，警察的檢查也變得頻繁起來。《行李中的歷史》寫道，「時有客人被搶劫的案件發生（有時是酒店員工作案），海盜還多次引爆炸彈，企圖敲詐源源公司（具有博彩專營權，在酒店經營番攤），聲稱酒店客房裡有賭博行為。」

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MC MAY / JUN - 202491The President was inaugurated on Sunday July 28 of that year. The governor, Artur Tamagnini Barbosa, officiated at the ceremony which opened 80 rooms and ten lounges and “ushered in a new era in the hotel industry”, in which, Andrade de Sá notes, “for the first time a building of similar dimensions was built to function exclusively as a hotel”. Macau now had its first skyscraper.“On that day and in that place, Macau also saw its first system of electric lifts which, in a minute, went from the entrance to the roof garden, where you could enjoy a magnificent and airy view.” Rumour has it that there was a rush to try out the mod-ern facility. “But the biggest surprise the hotel had in store for the public was undoubt-edly its cinema, the President Cinematograph, which seated four hundred people.” From President to Grand Central HotelDespite its impressive new features, the President was to be short-lived. In late 1930, the hotel changed ownership and became the Grand Central Hotel.The new big attraction, the Hou Hing Club, was on the sixth floor, which promised nights of exciting entertainment. “The Hou Hing cabaret,” writes Andrade de Sá, “was the largest dance hall in the city, with private jazz, entertain-ment and billiards. Next to it, the Riviera’s tea dances didn’t exist and the difference was precisely the large number of women who were concentrated in the Central”. As well as the “private dancers”, there were “the harlots from Rua da Felicidade, a communion that didn’t work out, often ending in fisticuffs between the two groups who fought over the customers”. With the scenes of violence, police inspections also became recurrent.“Guests were robbed [sometimes by their own employees] and several times bombs were set off by pirates in an attempt to blackmail the Iun Iun company, the concessionaire of fantan, that there were gambling rooms in that hotel,” recalls “A History in Luggage”.In those days, piracy was part of everyday life and was not limited to the busy waters between Macau and Hong Kong. Gangs prowled Macau’s opium and gambling parlours, always on the lookout for the next scam. Developments such as the Grand Central Hotel became centres of attraction for criminals and the threats never stopped. First, the intimidating letters demanding money in ex-change for protection; then, the bombs that exploded when requests were not met.The image of “noir” Macau, a den of vice and thugs, spread around the world. In September 1932, local newspaper A Voz de Macau published a series of articles on “the leprosy of vices”, including “cursed gambling”, the “vicious sources of gambling”, accused of destroying homes and causing countless victims, often covered by the “protective cloak of silence”. In 1925, the newspaper A Pátria, on the front page of its April 25 edition, asked: “Is Macau, as they call it, a city of vices?” It wasn’t a difficult question to answer, but for some folks, reality tends to be hard to accept.當時，海盜是日常生活的一部分，並不局限於澳門和香港之間繁忙的水域。幫派團夥在澳門的煙館和賭廳遊蕩，時刻謀劃下一場騙局。中央大酒店等發展項目成為吸引犯罪分子的中心，不斷受到威脅。先是收到恐嚇信，要求收取保護費；然後是炸彈，威脅如不能滿足要求就要引爆。「黑色」澳門——罪惡和暴徒的巢穴——這個形象傳遍了全世界。1932年 9月，本地報紙《澳門之聲》發表了一系列關於「罪惡的麻風病」的文章，其中包括「被詛咒的賭博」，「賭博的惡源」，指控賭博破壞家庭，無數人深受其害，卻往往被「沉默的保護罩」所掩蓋。1925年，《祖國報》在4月25日的頭版上詰問：「澳門，是否真如世人所言，是罪惡之城？」這個問題並不難回答，但對某些人來說，現實往往難以接受。當戰爭來敲門澳門的幾間新酒店沒過多久就開始衰敗，就連首部升降機亦未能倖免。在樓高六層的總統酒店，升降機剛亮相時可以在一分鐘內「垂直上升」，但幾年後，Luís Andrade de Sá提及，升降機故障頻頻。敲詐和炸彈威脅更加劇了人們的不安全感。《澳門之聲》對升降機井道的運行狀況發出警告，描述了一群乘客沒有因為升降機「突如其來的故障」而摔倒在地時表現出的「幸福感」。然而，澳門最大的動蕩卻並非突如其來，而是由1937年年中開始，隨著日本侵華戰爭逐漸逼近。然而，在此之前，澳門的另一場重大變革已經悄然發生。那年 5月，泰興公司的長期統治開始了。自此直到 1961年的四分之一個世紀，泰興公司一直專營華人賭客最喜愛的「番攤」遊戲。這期間，中央酒店（新業主傅德蔭和高可寧將其更名為中央酒店）繼續佔據中心位置，樓高從六層增至九層。然而，隱憂正在醞釀之中。Jorge Godinho在《澳門賭場》(Os Casinos de Macau)一書中寫道：「第二次中日戰爭於1937年7月7日——即泰興合約簽訂兩個月之後——全名爆發。」1937年10月18日，時任葡萄牙殖民地部長的馬揸度致信部長會議主席兼外交部長António de Oliveira Salazar，表達了「對澳門財政狀況的擔心和憂慮，以及面對中日衝突時，殖民地政治方面的其他問題」。馬揸度解釋，「成百上千的中國和葡萄牙難民經由廣州和上海湧入澳門，幾乎所有難民的處境都岌岌可危，澳葡政府不得不為他們提供生活保障，這導致了大量不可預見的開支」。馬揸度警告說，「不安」正籠罩著澳門，並強調賭客因此遠離白鴿票和賭場，影響到了政府的主要收入來源。難民潮已經開始，並將不斷擴大。在很短的時間內，澳門的人口翻了一番。在關閘的另一邊，日本人正在狂飆突進。1937年9月，《澳門之聲》以「上海的中日衝突」為題，報導了日本戰機發動的襲擊，以及日軍的「所有前線」如何「大大推進」。日本侵略者向南推進，直逼中國的主要貿易城市廣州。在澳門，人們感受到日益臨近的衝突和愈發明顯的威脅。第100任澳門總督史伯泰在1952年的一份報告中回顧總結道，自那時起，戰爭「極大地影響了澳門公共事務的進程」。1938年10月，日軍最終佔領廣州，控制華南。隨著鄰近的中山被佔領，澳門的困境變成了每日的掙扎。

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92MC MAY / JUN - 2024War knocks on the doorIt didn’t take long for decay to take hold of Macau’s new hotels. Not even the pioneering lift escaped. A few years after its debut, which allowed the “vertiginous ascent” of the President’s six floors in just one minute, Luís Andrade de Sá says that breakdowns were frequent. The feeling of insecurity was not only fuelled by threats and bombs. A Voz de Macau warned about the operating conditions of the lift shaft, describing the “happiness” that a group of people felt when they didn’t fall to the ground due to a “sudden breakdown”.But the biggest upheaval, and not at all sudden, began in Macau in mid-1937, with the gradual approach of the Japanese invasion of China. Before that, however, there was still time for another significant change in what was becom-ing a major industry in Macau.In May of that fateful year, the long reign of the Tai Heng company be-gan. For a quarter of a century, until 1961, it held the exclusive rights to oper-ate Fantan, the favourite game of Chinese gamblers. During this period, Central Hotel (as the new owners, Fu Tak Iam and Kou Ho Neng, renamed it) would con-tinue to take centre stage, and even grew from six to nine floors.Other concerns loomed on the horizon, however. “The second Sino-Japanese war”, records Jorge Godinho, in “Os Casinos de Macau” (Macau Casinos), “began on July 7, 1937 - two months after the Tai Heng contract was signed”.On October 18, 1937, the then Portuguese Minister for the Colonies, Francisco Machado, wrote to the President of the Council of Ministers, who was also Minister for Foreign Affairs, António de Oliveira Salazar, expressing “con-cerns and apprehensions about Macau’s financial situation, added to others derived from the political aspect of the Colony in the face of [the] Sino-Japanese conflict”. Machado explained that “several hundred, if not thousands, of refugees, both Portuguese and Chinese, have flocked to Macau from Canton and Shanghai, almost all of them in precarious circumstances, forcing the colony’s government to provide for their subsistence, which has led to considerable unforeseen expenses”. “Uneasiness” was gripping the population, the minister warned, emphasis-ing how gamblers had turned away from lotteries and gaming houses, a major source of revenue for the administration. The wave of refugees was beginning and would grow. In a short time, they would double Macau’s population.On the other side of the Portas do Cerco, the Japanese were implacable. In September 1937, newspaper A Voz de Macau ran with the headline “The Sino-Japanese conflict in Shanghai”, reporting on the attacks being carried out by Japanese aircraft and how “all the borders” of the invaders “have been considerably extended”. They advanced southwards, towards Guangzhou, the main Chinese trading post.The approaching conflict was felt in Macau as a growing and palpable threat. From then on, the war would “greatly affect the course of Macau’s public affairs”, as Joaquim Marques Esparteiro, the 100th governor of Macau, summarised in a 1952 report. The Japanese ended up dominating southern China in October 1938, when they finally took Guangzhou. With the occupation of the neighbouring district of Zhongshan, Macau’s difficulties became a daily struggle.「一無所缺的土地」1941年12月8日，震驚美國的珍珠港事件之後不到24小時，日軍大舉入侵香港，以阻止戰略物資運往中國。12月12日，日軍佔領了新界和九龍半島。六天后，他們到達了當時的英國殖民地香港島。聖誕節當天，香港總督楊慕琦爵士宣佈向「旭日之國」投降。對澳門來說，後果立刻顯現出來。在接下來的四年，澳門與世界隔絕，這塊狹小的領土上衝突肆虐，雖勉力保持中立卻絕非平靜安寧。澳門的模棱兩可、深刻矛盾和鮮明對比前所未有地暴露出來。作為成千上萬難民的庇護所，這裡充斥著陰謀、合作和反抗。生存。要麼全有，要麼全無。一些人透過買賣稀缺商品獲利，另一些人則餓死街頭。吃人慘劇和奢華宴會同時上演。由於妥協中立，澳門大門敞開，成為走私者和投機者的天堂。葡萄牙人、中國人和日本人都參與到貿易中，在澳門或關閘另一邊倒賣收益豐厚的商品，同時維持大陸抵抗日軍侵略的勢頭。因為一旦戰爭結束，就到了清算一切罪行的時候——當時，光天化日之下當街殺人的事件屢見不鮮。「因此，澳門充斥著金錢和財富，這塊土地一無所缺，甚至不缺賣身淘金的美女，吹噓著奢靡的享樂生活。而這無疑是對人性的侮辱。人類正飽受著毫無節制的戰爭的摧殘，在瘋狂魔幻的世界裡遭受著殘暴的折磨，」António de Andrade e Silva)在他的著作《戰爭期間在澳門》(Eu Estive em Macau Durante a Guerra)中回憶道。這本寫於 1946年的書出版於1991年。極盡奢侈的晚宴未曾中斷過，魚翅湯或燕窩等美味佳餚亦必不可少。逃離香港的菲律賓樂手組成了管弦樂隊，在宴會上夜夜笙歌，最好的法國葡萄酒應有盡有。「我幾乎每天晚上都有盛大的宴會，」何鴻燊後來回憶道。他是那些能夠抓住戰爭所帶來的機遇的人之一。也許這位未來的賭王比任何人都更清楚，人們亟需「幸運」。

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MC MAY / JUN - 202493 A Land that lacked nothingOn December 8,1941, less than 24 hours after the attack on Pearl Harbour that shocked the United States, the Japanese invaded Hong Kong with the aim of pre-venting the passage of strategic goods to China. On December 12, they occupied the New Territories and the Kowloon peninsula. Six days later, they reached the island that gave its name to the then British colony. On Christmas Day, the gov-ernor of Hong Kong, Sir Mark Young, announced his surrender to the Empire of the Land of the Rising Sun.For Macau, the consequences were immediate. For the next four years, it would be cut off from the world while a conflict raged in the small territory, in a neutrality that had little in the way of peace and quiet.Macau’s ambiguous nature, its contradictions and contrasts, were exposed as never before. A haven for thousands of refugees, Macau was a place to con-spire, collaborate and resist. Survival. It was all or nothing. While some made a profit selling the scarce goods that everyone was looking for, others starved to death on the streets. There was no shortage of cannibalism or lavish banquets.In its compromised neutrality that left the door ajar, Macau became a haven for smugglers and speculators. The Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese all became involved in trade, importing and exporting goods that paid well in Macau or on the other side of the border, where there was an imperative to keep the resistance against the invaders alive. Once the war was over, accounts had to be settled and murders in broad daylight, in the street, were not uncommon.“Macau was thus awash with money and wealth, a land that lacked nothing, not even the beautiful women who sold themselves for gold, boasting a spectacular life of pleasure and joy that was undoubtedly a shameful affront to humanity, who were en-during the fury of a ferocious war without quarter, suffering the most atrocious misery in a hallucinated and mad world,” recalls António de Andrade e Silva in his book “Eu Estive em Macau Durante a Guerra” (I Was in Macau During the War), written in 1946 but only published in 1991.There was no shortage of delicacies such as shark’s fin soup or swallow’s nests at the lavish meals that never stopped being organised. All accompanied by the best French wines, to the sound of orchestras formed by Filipino musicians who had fled Hong Kong.“I had great parties almost every night,” Stanley Ho, one of the men who was able to seize the opportunities that the strange circumstances of the war provid-ed, would later recall. Perhaps better than anyone, the future king of gambling knew that luck was in demand.中央酒店的「波希米亞之夜」與餓殍如果中央酒店有一本聲名狼藉的住客名單，那一定寫滿了日本人的名字。軍方和特工們來到實質上被非正式佔領的澳門，聚集在中央酒店。澳門港務局局長施利華(António de Andrade e Silva)這樣描述被戰亂包圍的澳門日常：「像往常一樣，視澳門為總部和旅遊勝地的日本人在中央酒店過夜，享受殖民地在這個悲劇時刻所能提供的一切樂趣——中國美食、美酒、賭博和女人……」。在這座城市裡，日本人感到「賓至如歸，盡情享受中立之地人民的寵溺，因他們要仰仗日軍才能獲得生活必需品……以鮮血的代價」。中央酒店的「波希米亞之夜」以豐盛的晚宴開始，伴隨著「禮貌而持久的祝酒辭」。客人酒足飯飽之後，「經常在舞廳發生激烈衝突，而後手持槍械，可笑地強裝英勇，跌跌撞撞地離開酒店。他們會醉醺醺地遊蕩在大街上，不省人事，這對在酒店門口等待施捨並被驅趕的饑民來說，是一種可怕的對比。」施利華說。「有一次的場景將人類的悲慘和饑餓暴露無遺：兩個餓得皮包骨頭的男孩在人行道上等待施捨，他們瘋狂地撲向令人反胃的嘔吐物，雙手撐地靠近，像流浪犬一樣吞下散發著酒精味、半消化的食物殘渣。」這種墮落似乎沒有止境。歷史學家文德泉(Padre Manuel Teixeira)認為，在戰爭期間，中央酒店曾「購買兒童」，養肥后「烹飪並供應給顧客」。據時任澳門總督戴思樂(Gabriel Teixeira)稱，戰爭第一年，澳門就有 27,000 人死亡。而在此前的十年間，每年的死亡人數在3,000至4,000人之間波動。當時管理澳門衛生局的Alexandre Gomes dos Santos醫生在1946年的一份報告中寫道，「每天早晨，員警甚至市民都會要求中央醫療中心移走在天橋下發現的幾十具餓殍，都是夜晚露宿街頭的中國難民。」

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“Bohemian nights” and misery in Hotel Central If Hotel Central had a guest book of dishonour, its pages would be full of Japanese names. It was there that the military and special services agents gathered in a Macau that was only unofficially occupied.On a typical day in a city besieged by war, describes Andrade e Silva, who captained the Port of Macau, “as usual, the Japanese, who had made Macau their headquarters and tourist resort, spent the night at Hotel Central, where they could enjoy all the pleasures that the Colony could offer at this time of tragedy - good Chinese food, drinks, gambling and women...”. In the city, the Japanese felt “at home, treated with the indulgence of a neutral people who receive through them ev-erything that is indispensable to life... in exchange for blood”.The “bohemian” nights at Hotel Central began with abundant dinners ac-companied by “courteous and permanent toasts”. Towards the end, stomachs re-sented the excesses and “some guests left the Hotel in irregular curves, often after vi-olent conflicts in the ballroom, with ridiculous displays of valour, pistol in hand. They would then appear in the street drunk and unconscious, in a horrible offence to the misery of the starving people who, at the door of the Hotel, were waiting for a hand-out and were kicked out.” Andrade e Silva says that “on one of these occasions, the misery and hunger of a human being was revealed: two cadaverous boys, who were waiting on the pavement for a handout from some grandparents, threw themselves wildly on the disgusting vomit, and with their hands on the ground, approached the half-digested food, eating like dogs that horrible mixture impregnated with alcohol”.There seemed to be no limit to the descent into the depths. Historian Manuel Teixeira guarantees that, during the war, Hotel Central “bought children” and, after fattening them up, “cooked and served them to customers”. According to Gabriel Teixeira, who governed Macau during this period, 27,000 people died in the city in the first year of the war. In the previous decade, mortality had fluctu-ated between 3,000 and 4,000 a year.Alexandre Gomes dos Santos, the doctor who ran Macau’s Health Services at the time, said in a 1946 report that “every morning, the police and even private individuals would ask the Central Medical Centre to remove dozens of corpses found under the city’s arcades, among the starving people who took refuge there at night, fleeing from China at war”. Crimes and associates Somehow, life had to go on. In Macau, that meant that gambling couldn’t stop. There were bets that fortunes would change. Hotel Central’s croupiers couldn’t catch a break and the criminal gangs, which were proliferating in the atmosphere of general confusion, found a source of appetising wealth in Macau’s most pop-ular hotel.On Christmas Eve 1939, Hotel Central was the target of “a terrible bomb ex-plosion”, reported A Voz de Macau, stating that “the house was full, with visitors coming from Hong Kong and many parts of Guangdong”. In the panic, “hundreds of people fled” and “many suffered injuries”. Fu Tak Iam, the owner of Hotel Central, was in the hotel at the time.The richest man in Macau (and his hotel) continued to be a favourite target of the gangs and was even kidnapped for months in 1946, having lost part of an ear, cut off as evidence in a ransom demand. The episode, one of the most twisted of this period, is said to have involved Portuguese leaders of the PSP, in alleged collusion with the gangs.罪行與團夥但生活總得繼續。在澳門，這意味著賭博不能停。有人賭命運會改變。中央大酒店的發牌員忙到喘不過氣，而犯罪團夥也在混亂中不斷壯大，在澳門最受歡迎的酒店找到了令人垂涎的財源。據《澳門之聲》報導，1939年聖誕節前夕，中央酒店成為「恐怖炸彈襲擊」的目標，「當時全場客滿，客人來自香港和廣東多地」。慌亂中，「數百人逃離」，「多人受傷」。中央酒店老闆傅德蔭當時就在酒店內。這位澳門首富（和他的酒店）一直是匪幫最喜歡的目標。1946年，他被綁架長達幾個月，甚至被綁匪割去耳朵一隻。這是當時最轟動的事件之一，據說與涉嫌勾結黑幫的葡萄牙人民黨領導人有關。這些都是戰爭遺留下來的問題，在衝突結束後澳門試圖恢復正常的過程中，代價顯現出來。Luís Andrade de Sá寫道：「酒店的大型管弦樂隊被本地樂隊取代，但舞廳的觀眾並沒有因此減少。」音樂不同，但精神不變。1949年10月，《澳門消息日報》報導稱，「曾充斥著罪惡的澳門」「現在是遠東最乾淨的城市」，「正在走向全面復興」。這是《華盛頓時報—先驅報》的一名外國記者得出的結論，他說，「戰前，關於澳門這個開放城市的故事比比皆是，關於大煙館、賭博地獄和危險街區」。相反，「今天，葡萄牙政府對鴉片吸食者發起了持續不斷的掃清行動，搗毀了賭場，並迫使走私貿易變得更加隱蔽。」至於中央酒店，《華盛頓時報—先驅報》言之鑿鑿，「任何人都可以在這座大樓的大廳自由漫步，即使是週六週日，賭客人數也不會超過員工」。沒有什麼可怕的。「今天的澳門是整個遠東地區最乾淨、最安靜、最棒的城市。碎石鋪就的街道蜿蜒曲折，日夜都有巡邏員警和配備步槍、手槍和手持機槍的軍隊把守。三份葡文報紙受到審查。勞工協會不受歡迎。葡萄牙人的力量令人生畏。澳門比鄰近的香港更低風險。」

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These were the accounts that the war had left unresolved, and which were taking their toll as Macau tried to restore normality after the conflict ended. “The big orchestras in the hotels were replaced by local elements without this diminishing the turnout at the cabarets,” observes Luís Andrade de Sá. The music was different, but the spirit remained the same.In October 1949, Notícias de Macau reported that “sinful Macau” was “now the cleanest city in the Far East” and was “on the way to complete regeneration”. This was the conclusion of a foreign reporter from the Washington Times - Herald, who assured that “before the war, stories abounded about Macau, an open city, with its opium chasms, gambling hells and dangerous neighbourhoods”. On the contrary, “today, the Portuguese administration has waged a continuous war on opium smok-ers, has torn down gambling houses and has made the smuggling trade more discreet”.At Hotel Central, the American newspaper guaranteed, “anyone can stroll freely through the halls of the tall building, even on Saturdays and Sundays, without encountering players who outnumber the employees”. There was nothing to fear. “Macau today is the cleanest, quietest and coolest city in the entire Far East. The unique curves of its cobbled streets are guarded day and night by police patrols and troops armed with rifles, pistols and hand-held machine guns. Its three Portuguese-language newspapers are censored. Labour associations are unwelcome. The power of the Portuguese is feared. There is less risk there than in neighbouring Hong Kong.” The “biggest ‘house of ill repute’ in the world” In the 1940s and the following decade, before and after the war, Hotel Central was the centre of a city whose prosperity sometimes depended on trade with the Japanese when they occupied mainland China, or, after the war, relied on smug-gling to Communist China.Times may have been different after the war, but Macau’s largest hotel re-tained its reputation. After all, the city was “famous for the first lighthouse built on the entire coast of China”, for the “giant ruins of St Paul’s Church, and finally, for the largest ‘house of ill repute’ in the world”. This is how Ian Fleming, creator and author of James Bond, introduced the world to Hotel Central, “the world’s largest gambling and self-indulgence parlour”.Fleming visited Macau in 1959 when he was preparing Thrilling Cities, a trav-el book that he would publish in 1963.In the chapter dedicated to Macau, Hotel Central is the main character, only overshadowed by the brilliance radiated by the “gold king of the Orient”, the “enigmatic Doctor Lobo of Villa Verde in Macau”, to whom Fleming felt “irresistibly drawn”, with “the internal Geiger counter of a thriller writer working furiously”.“It’s not exactly a hotel. It’s a nine-storey skyscraper, by far the largest build-ing in Macau, and it’s dedicated exclusively to so-called human vices. It has another unique feature. The higher you go up the building, the prettier and more expensive the girls, the higher the stakes at the gaming tables and the better the music,” Fleming wrote.On the ground floor, the ordinary Chinese labourers, who filled the streets and alleys of Macau in an incessant tingling, could “choose a girl of his class and play for pennies, placing his bet on a fishing rod contraption through a hole in the floor to the gaming tables below”. Those with deeper pockets could “climb through various skies until they reached the earthly paradise on the sixth floor. Above this are the bedrooms”.“The sixth floor was spacious and well-lit, with the kind of pseudo-modern décor you’d find in a once expensive French café that’s already in decline. Across the foyer was gambling hell, to which we were drawn by the clatter of the dice and the shouts of 「世界上最大的『惡名之家』」在20世紀40年代和隨後的10年中，無論是戰前還是戰後，中央酒店都是這座城市的中心。它的繁榮有時依賴於日佔大陸時期與日本人的貿易，有時則依賴於戰後向紅色中國走私。戰後，時代可能變了，但澳門最大的酒店仍保持著它的聲譽。畢竟，這座城市曾「因建造整個中國海岸線上第一座燈塔而聞名」，因「大三巴牌坊這壯觀廢墟而聞名，最後，還以世界上最大的「惡名之家」而聞名」；占士邦的創作者伊恩費林明這樣向世人介紹「世界上最大的賭博和縱慾之地」——中央酒店。費林明於1959年到訪澳門，當時他正在撰寫將1963年出版的旅遊書《驚異之城》(Thrilling Cities)。在描寫澳門的章節中，中央酒店是主角，只是被「東方黃金大王」、「神秘的澳門綠邨別墅主人羅保博士」的光芒所掩蓋。費林明感到這酒店有「無法抗拒的吸引力」，「一個驚悚小說家內心的蓋革計數管在瘋狂工作」。「這不完全是一間酒店。它是一座九層的摩天大樓，是澳門迄今為止最大的建築，專門用於展示所謂的人類之惡。它還有一個獨特之處：越往樓上走，女孩越漂亮、越昂貴，賭桌上的賭注也越高，音樂越動聽，」費林明寫道。在地下層，澳門大街小巷隨處可見的華人勞工可以「選擇一個同階層的女孩，下幾分錢的賭注，放在一根魚竿上。魚竿穿過地板上的一個窿，通向下面的賭桌。那些腰纏萬貫的人則可以「爬過幾重天，直到六樓的人間天堂。再上面是客房。」「六樓寬敞明亮，裝潢是那種偽現代風格，常見於曾經昂貴但已沒落的法國咖啡館。門廊對面是賭博地獄，我們是被擲骰聲和迷人的發牌員招攬過來的。在這裡，我們發現有人在玩番攤遊戲，還有一種叫做「骰寶」的相當複雜的骰子遊戲。我在傅滿洲博士流行的時代就讀過關於骰寶的書，當時我認為這是世界上最罪惡的遊戲，所以我徑直走向賭桌，換了100港元籌碼，然後穩穩地坐在了那張客人不多的桌子旁，就在發牌員旁邊。發牌員是一位杏眼女魔法師，身著綠色的服裝。在賭桌另一側籌碼架的旁邊，是一位同樣打扮的女孩，她舉止威嚴。她負責主持遊戲，而我右邊的女孩則進行必要的操作。」這一晚（和遊戲）繼續進行。「我開心地輸掉了我的一百港元，享受著這種溫柔的儀式——對面那個威嚴的女孩一次也沒有猜錯過那堆籌碼中的中獎號碼。這太非同尋常了。聽到我禮貌的掌聲時，女孩只是微微一笑。」在見識了「精緻的海盜」之後，費林明繼續探訪其他罪惡。下一站是舞廳了。「舞廳中央是光線充足的舞池，一個訓練有素的八人組合正在演奏出色但傳統的爵士樂。二三十名『女招待』坐在牆邊的陰影中。Dick和我在賓客稀少的舞廳裡找了張舒適的凳坐下，點了Gin and Tonic，又叫了兩個女招待。我的女主人叫嘉寶，『和電影明星同名』，他解釋道。」夜色尚早，但「正如讀者所知道的那樣，它在雪花般灑落的20元鈔票和不朽愛情的抗議中體面地結束了。Dick和我在美德和喜悅的自滿中離開了華麗的中央酒店，向傅（德蔭）先生和他那樓高九層、備受詬病的惡名之家致以祝福」。

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the attractive croupiers. Here we found Fantan being played and a rather complicated dice game known as hi-lo. Having read about fantan back in my Doctor Fu-Manchu days, when I assumed it was the most sinful game on the face of the earth, I headed straight for the fantan table, exchanged a hundred Hong Kong dollars for chips and sat down firmly at the sparsely occupied table next to the dealer, an almond-eyed sorceress dressed in a green cabaña. On the other side of the table, next to the chip rack, was a similarly dressed girl with an air of authority. She ran the game, while the girl on my right made the necessary moves.”The evening (and the game) proceeded. “While I happily lost my hundred dol-lars, enjoying the gentle ritual, the authoritative girl opposite was never wrong in guessing the winning number from the pile. It was something extraordinary, and the girl smiled appreciatively when she heard my polite applause.” After this “delicate piracy”, time for other vices.It was time to head to the dance hall. “The place had a central, well-lit dance floor and a well-disciplined eight-piece combo playing good but conventional jazz. Twenty or thirty ‘hostesses’ sat in the shadows around the walls. Dick and I settled on a comfortable stool in the sparsely frequented room and ordered gin and tonics and two hostesses. Mine was called Garbo, ‘the same name as the film star’, he explained.The evening was still in its infancy, but “as the reader will be relieved to know, it ended decently in a little snowstorm of twenty-dollar bills and protestations of un-dying love, and Dick and I left the magnificent Central Hotel on a wave of virtue and elation, showering blessings on Mr Fu [Tak Iam] and his much-maligned nine-storey palace of ill repute”. The end of an era Ian Fleming didn’t know it, but he was actually saying goodbye to the golden age of Hotel Central, and to a certain era - which undoubtedly had its heyday - of Macau.By the time Thrilling Cities was published, Tai Heng’s Fantan operations had already come to an end. Also in 1961, a public tender decided that the concession for the lucrative exclusive business would be awarded to Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau. New masters were appearing on the city’s horizon. Among them was Stanley Ho, who would personify the new era that Macau was entering.The concession contract, signed in March 1962, provided for “three minimum obligations”, says Jorge Godinho. “The first was to build a ‘model casino’ and the second was to build a ‘luxury hotel’.” It can be deduced that the “qualification of the future casino was obviously a criticism of the operation that had taken place at Hotel Central, which, in the opinion of the Administration, was not at all a model to follow. The choice of this word was intended to raise the bar considerably”.In a land of successive transformations, in which much is lost and little is created, the old hotels “may still have a lot to tell,” Luís Andrade de Sá ponders at the end of his book, the only one dedicated to the memories that came and went with the guests. “If they long to be what they never were, perhaps they will survive.”一個時代的終結伊恩費林明並不知道，他揮別的實際上是中央酒店的黃金時代，也是澳門的一個時代——毫無疑問，這個時代曾經有過鼎盛時期。《驚異之城》出版時，泰興的番攤專營權已經結束。1961年，一次公開招標將利潤豐厚的幸運博彩專營權授予澳門旅遊娛樂有限公司。澳門的地平線上出現了新的主人。何鴻燊就是其中之一，成為澳門進入新時代的象征。1962 年 3 月簽訂的專營權合同規定了「三項最低義務」，Jorge Godinho說。第一項是建造「模範賭場」，第二項是建造「豪華酒店」。由此可以推斷，「對未來賭場的要求顯然是出於對中央酒店營運的不滿。因為在政府看來，中央酒店根本不是值得效仿的典範。合同的措辭是為了顯著提高標準」。在這片不斷變革的土地上，失去的多，創造的少，澳門的老酒店「或許仍有許多值得講述的故事」，Luís Andrade de Sá在唯一一本以此為題的書中思考道。「如果它們渴望成為從未成為過的模樣，或許就能倖存下來。」