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What makes Macau so special is the unique mixture of Portugese and Chinese culture!Portuguese and Chinese are the official languages of Macau. Cantonese is naturally the dominant speaking Chinese dialect, but Mandarin is also widely spoken. English is spoken by the trade, commerce and tourist services.
For someone who's not from Asia there are some things one should know.When paying something cash,one must old the note with both hands and give it to the other person.The same way,when someone gives a presentation card,receive it with both hands and do read it for a while.It shws respect for the person.
The climate is moderate to hot, with an average annual temperature of just over 20°C (68°F) and a yearly mean variation between 16°C (50°F) and 25°C (77°F). The best season is autumn (October-December) when days are sunny and warm and the humidity is low. The winter (January-March) is cold but sunny. May to September the climate is hot and humid with rain and occasional tropical storms (typhoons).
Tipping in Macau is very important. Waiters and waitresses will expect around ten percent of the bill. Even when there is a service charge already included it is still customary to leave a small amount. Taxi drivers tend to mark up the fare to the nearest Pataca and if not, will appreciate a little extra.
Surprisingly, I found hardly any English in this place! This surprised me because 1) every place in China spoke a little English, and 2) its proximity to Hong Kong. Anywho, Portuguese and Cantonese are the primary languages here. And don't expect to get by with some sort of Romance language education.. I found it very difficuly to interprate the Portuguese signs. And as far as speaking Chinese went... I only knew phrases in Mandarin, which didn't help me here. Anyway, that's the big tip of the day... or not really a tip... just expect to have some language barriers... which can be neat in its own right! :)
Macao's culture is Cantonese, mostly from Hong Kong and some from the Canton province (Guangzhou). There are still Macanese (Portuguese and Asian mix) as well as a few older Portuguese. You will see mostly pure chinese though some from Taiwan or Mainland China. There are some Westerners (like Russian Street walkers and others working in different companies). Even President Bush knows how to dress.For current events, see http://www.cityguide.gov.mo/src/src_all_e.asp
February - Chinese New Year;March - Art Festival; June - International Dragon boat contest; September - International Fireworks Contest; October- International Music Festival; November - Grand Prix
The first chapel was founded in 1622 by the crew and passengers of a ship which had narrowly escaped capture by the Dutch. The chapel served as a point of pilgrimage for sailors embarking on a hazardous voyage.
This is a view of Penha Hill. You'll discover quite a few churches here, leftover from the days of Portuguese control. I don't know if there is still a thriving Christian population, but I kind of doubt it.
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