10 Words you associate with the country mentioned

Aug 29, 2023 06:15 pm

1. Macau - the gambling capital of the world
Macau is the only place in China where casinos are legal. Gambling tourism is Macau's biggest source of revenue, making up about 50% of the economy. The income of the local casinos exceeds the casinos in Las Vegas by almost five times.

aenoee

Aug 29, 2023 06:16 pm

Yeah zhou, Vegas of East

Lilly

Aug 30, 2023 04:07 am

2.Egg tarts

Egg tarts are popular in many countries, but the Macau Portuguese egg tarts baked at the famous Lord Stow’s Bakery in Coloane Island draw tourists and pastry-lovers from all over. They have become the city’s own edible icon. Based on Portugal’s traditional pastel de nata, the Macau egg tarts have been slightly adapted for local tastes with flaky pastry crusts, delicious egg custard centres and crispy crème brulee tops.

Lord Stow’s Bakery, Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macau

ZhouYanRan

Aug 30, 2023 05:04 am

3. Patuá
Macanese patois (Patuá) developed in Macau due to its colonial past and it's now one of the most endangered languages in the world. It's a Portuguese-based creole language with a substrate from Cantonese, Malay and Sinhala, which was originally spoken by the Macanese community of the Portuguese colony of Macau. At the beginning of the 21st century only 50 people in Macau spoke the language.

Chane

Aug 30, 2023 08:05 am

4. A-Ma Temple

The oldest temple in Macau, the A-Ma Temple was built in 1488 under the Ming Dynasty in honor of A-Ma (also called Mazu or Matsu), the goddess of the sea. It is believed that she helped fishermen and sailors to reach safety during a storm. Seafarers prayed to her to guide them during the journey.

Komentator isenk

Aug 30, 2023 09:17 am

5. Ruins of St. Paul’s

Ruins of St. Paul’s is Macau’s most famous tourist attraction. Once hailed as “The Vatican of the Far East,” church of St. Paul had once been made of wood. After it was burned in 1835, all that was left of the building was the granite facade, which has intricate carvings of different elements that symbolize Catholicism. Tourists have to go up a flight of 68 steps before they can reach the structure.

Chane

Aug 30, 2023 12:34 pm

6.Ho Iat Seng

The Chief Executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region shall be accountable to the Central People's Government and the Macau Special Administrative Region in accordance with the provisions of this Law.

Komentator isenk

Aug 30, 2023 12:51 pm

7. Almond cookies

If you need a sugar rush while you’re travelling, Macau’s signature almond cookies should be in your stash. The melt-in-your-mouth texture juxtaposed with crunchy almond bits makes it a sure-fire hit with just about anyone. Nothing beats having these cookies fresh out the oven!

ZhouYanRan

Aug 30, 2023 01:34 pm

8. Pork chop bun
One of the most popular and famous snacks in Macau, derived from a Portuguese pork sandwich named bifana, made from a piggy bun filled with a fried pork chop. Simple, but delicious.

Komentator isenk

Aug 30, 2023 05:50 pm

9. AJ Hackett Macau Tower Bungee Jump

Macau Tower is the tallest infrastructure in the city, and it ranks 10th among the highest towers in the world. It offers panoramic views of the city. Inside the structure are shopping centers, restaurants, and theaters. Fun and thrilling activities are also offered at the peak. Aside from Skywalk X, AJ Hackett Macau Tower Bungee Jump is also popular among the daredevils. This bungee jump is the highest one in the world.

ZhouYanRan

Aug 31, 2023 05:52 am

10. St. Dominic's Church
Saint Dominic's Church is a late 16th-century Baroque-style church known for its mixture of European and local Macanese features in its design. It serves within the Cathedral Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau. The church also houses the Treasure of Sacred Art Museum, which contains approximately 300 religious works of art and artifacts.

ZhouYanRan

Aug 31, 2023 05:53 am

Côte d'Ivoire

Komentator isenk

Aug 31, 2023 07:06 am

ZhouYanRan:
Côte d'Ivoire

Ho... Just heard about this country... Interesting. Let's see what we can find

Komentator isenk

Aug 31, 2023 07:10 am

1. Largest Church In The World

Glory Dome (Dunamis Church) in Abuja, Nigeria, has a bigger sitting capacity of 100,000. But the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro is considered the largest church in the world based on exterior area. It even made it to the Guinness World Record. The exterior area of the church is approximately 30,000 square meters.

Completed in 1990, the building was inspired by the Vatican Basilica, and you can spot similar Renaissance and Baroque styles. The church has a sitting capacity of 18,000.

looked like palace than a church. Haha....