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 A beautiful walkway at
the heart of Macau by sailor_pLeave a Comment
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The Pataca (MOP) is Macau's official currency. MOP1 is equivalent to Hong Kong Dollars or HKD1.03. Hence, you will find that, HKD is widely used in Macau. In fact, a number of shops will return your change in HKD too! But bear in mind, MOP is only used in Macau and not anywhere else! Leave a Comment
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Macau has very beautiful cobbled streets. The government has made great efforts in preserving this as seen in the main picture where men are repairing even a small patch of ruined tiles.
My mom used to tell me...she has not seen a small patch of earth here...all tiles! Leave a Comment
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 mighty scooters by i-s-aLeave a Comment
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Small altars outside the homes and shops are a common sight. You'll see flowers, sometimes fruits and incense being offered here. Macau is rich in culture where Christianity and Buddhism co-exist in harmony. Leave a Comment
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Although it's likely to be a slight disadvantage... it's better just to spend in HKD so dun bother with changing Macau dollars because I was told you can't get it changed back to your home currency as Macau dollars are only accepted in Macau?
How true is this? Leave a Comment
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Most people speak Cantonese, some Portuguese, and some understand a little English. Most people are friendly and willing to help you.
Most signs are in Chinese, Portuguese and English. Leave a Comment
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The man practically owns Macau (60% of it! according to our guide Susan)... Beware, he is the Island's most popular icon... Every monument or building there is in Macau, Stanley Ho has something to do with it directly or indirectly.
Dont get nagged by the idea that your guide might mention his name more often than you want to ;-) Leave a Comment
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 a-ma-statue-macau by RoyJava
According to the A-Ma legend, there was a beautiful but poor girl, named Lin/Tin. She managed to save the small vessel of a poor fisherman during a fearfully storm. Ships of some rich sailors had refused to take the girl onboard so the poor fisherman picked up the girl. While all rich sailors lost their ships, and their lives, the poor fisherman got ashore safely, and the girl at once got transformed into a goddess, engulfing in a ray of light. A temple was built by the grateful fisherman in the cave where the beautification eventuated, dedicated to Tin Hau, Queen of Heaven, protectress of seafarers.
People still pay honour and respect to the Mother, Who Is Honoured, and dedicated a huge image to the legendary A-MA. Even the A-MA has been confused with the Bodhisattva Quan Yin, the Goddess Kannon/Kwan Yin, and the famous KUN IAM from Macau ...
Believe it or not, my picture is from a little statue I got from my brother! Leave a Comment
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 heaven and earth ...
prayer altars by myspices
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