Concelho de Macau Local Customs

  More azulejos
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  • More azulejos
      More azulejos
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  • A junk in tile
      A junk in tile
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  • The wavy pattern near Sam Van Vui Kun
      The wavy pattern near Sam Van Vui Kun
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  • More calçadas in the old city
      More calçadas in the old city
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  • Portuguese style courtyard
      Portuguese style courtyard
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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Little altars at entrances

by myspices

Along the streets, you will see many little, little "altars" placed at the side of the entrances to the house or shoplots. They are donned in red and tiny cups are placed in each of the altars. There's a small place at the altars for you to palce the joss sticks. Usually, every morning, before the start of the day, prayers will be done by placing the burning joss sticks and pouring tea or water into the cups. The altar that is placed on the ground is for the God of the Earth and the one above is for God of Heaven.

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3 in 1 - Portuguese/Chinese/English

by myspices

If you don't understand the Portuguese, not to worry - they have the English and the Chinese versions to help you. In Macau, you will notice that most of the road signs and signboards are in 3 different languages - how can you be lost in Macau then??

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Stanley Ho

by Jeannkelly

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 ;-)

Language

by NoFuture

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.

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I will be staying at the Pousada de Mong-ha in Macau. Is there a bus from the Macau airport to the hotel? Thanks. 

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A: Yes, there are buses in the airport and the ride is free. Just tell the people in the bus terminal where your destination is, so they may tell you the appropriate bus to... 

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